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Childcare Provider Spotlight: KiddoGarden in Thousand Oaks, California

By AWBC | Mar 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

We are proud to introduce KiddoGarden Daycare,a women-owned business, client of Women’s Economic Ventures, and a graduate of their recent childcare accelerator program made possible…

AWBC and TikTok Shop Celebrate Veteran Entrepreneurs at Accelerator Graduation in Washington, D.C.

By AWBC | Mar 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

On March 4, 2026, the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) celebrated the graduation of eight veteran entrepreneurs from the TikTok Shop Veteran Business Accelerator…

AWBC Celebrates Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Reception in Washington, D.C.

By AWBC | Mar 11, 2026 | 0 Comments

Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2026 – The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) welcomed more than 150 guests to the Presidential Suite at Union…

The Women’s Business Center Program Receives Record Funding in Bipartisan Funding Bill

By AWBC | Feb 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

On Feb. 3, 2026, the Women’s Business Center Program (WBC) at the Small Business Administration (SBA) received $27 million for this fiscal year through the…

Association of Women’s Business Centers Kicks Off TikTok-Powered Accelerator to Fuel Growth for Veteran-Owned Businesses

By AWBC | Feb 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) announced today the cohort of veteran-owned businesses selected for the Veteran Business Accelerator Powered by TikTok, an eight-week virtual e-commerce program beginning…

The Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Celebrate Initial Success of Childcare Accelerator Program

By AWBC | Jan 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), in partnership with Stearns Bank, today announced early results from the new WBC Childcare Accelerator Award Program, revealing…

AWBC Celebrates 2026 Women’s Business Centers of Excellence

By AWBC | Dec 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AWBC is honored to celebrate and recognize 18 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) for graduating in the 2026 cohort of the National WBC…

The Association of Women’s Business Centers Reports Nationwide Impact of Its Verizon Partnership as 2025 Engagement Reaches New Heights

By AWBC | Dec 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) today reports the significant nationwide impact of its partnership with Verizon, which has strengthened digital readiness, entrepreneurship…

Nancy Swift Honored with 2025 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award at AWBC Leadership Conference

By AWBC | Oct 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is proud to announce Nancy Swift as the recipient of the 2025 Marsha Bailey Leadership Award, honoring her…

AWBC Launches Accelerator at VeteranStartup.org for E-Commerce Businesses

By AWBC | Oct 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) announced the launch of the S.O.A.R. (Supporting Our Artisans & Retailers) Together Accelerator for Veterans, at VeteranStartup.org. This…