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Two Women’s Business Centers Create a Collective Opportunity
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic created challenges, it too created opportunities. Heidi Sheppard, Project Director at Washington, DC’s Women’s Business Center and Morgan Wortham, Managing Director at Maryland’s Women’s Business Center, saw potential in one of the many retail vacancies at Union Station.
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Advocacy Update
Over the weekend, the Senate passed its version of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP). The House of Representatives will vote today (Tuesday) on the Senate-passed version of the bill. Following this vote, the bill will be sent to President Biden’s desk for his signature early next week.
Read MorePowering Through Challenges With WBC Support
Check out the journey of Sara Jones, owner of Bricks & Bubbles. See how a company legacy was restored through the help of a local WBC
Read MoreAWBC 2025 Media Spotlight Tour
In Summer 2025, the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) launched a five-city Media Spotlight Tour to highlight the impact of Women’s Business Centers and the entrepreneurs they support. The tour amplified stories from rural communities, advocated for continued federal funding, and strengthened relationships with local and national leaders.
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AWBC Launches Accelerator at VeteranStartup.org for E-Commerce Businesses
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…
Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Launch Childcare Accelerator Program
National Program will Prepare Licensed Childcare Providers to Grow, Scale and Optimize Operations [Washington, D.C. – July 15, 2025] — The Association of Women’s Business…
The Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Commit $300 Million in Funding for Women Owned Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: info@awbc.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2024 The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) has announced the launch of the HOPE2Women…
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AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center
Meet one of the newest members of the Association of Women’s Business Centers: the YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center, a powerful force for entrepreneurship in…
AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation
Today, we are excited to introduce you to a new member of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) network—Mujeres Latinas Unidas Foundation. This incredible…