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LATEST AWBC NEWS

Women’s Business Center Program Gains Unprecedented Congressional Support

May 20, 2025

The Association of Women’s Business Centers is actively working to secure continued funding for the Women’s Business Center (WBC) program for the next fiscal year…

AWBC Statement to the Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget Cuts

May 6, 2025

The Women’s Business Center Program at the Small Business Administration has a nearly 40-year track record of growth and success that mirrors the rise of…

2024 Advocacy Year in Review for the Association of Women’s Business Centers

December 11, 2024

The content presented in this AWBC Advocacy Year in Review has been provided by Prism Group. AWBC continued to leverage its strong position in Washington…

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MEDIA COVERAGE

As seen in news outlets, magazines, podcasts, and more

The Angel Next Door - Unlocking Resources for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs on Fire - The Capital Equation
Invest in Her - Women's Business Centers as a Resource
Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs - Why Vision is the Real Power Behind Women-Owned Businesses
School For Startups Radio - AWBC CEO, Corinne Goble
PiZetta Media - Business in Her Blood: The Story of This National Nonprofit CEO
Smart Women Talk - Reinventing Work: How Women are Leading the New Economy with Corinne Goble

Enterprising Women - Why We Must Invest in Women’s Business Centers - The Backbone of Women’s Entrepreneurship
Authority Magazine - Why We Need More Women Founders & Here Is What We Are Doing To Make That Happen
Lioness Magazine - The Association of Women’s Business Centers and Stearns Bank Celebrate Initial Success of Childcare Accelerator Program
Sheconomy Magazine - The Road to Wealth Building: Women, Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Community
Global Woman Magazine - How Corinne Goble Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
The Herald: Scotland News - A £50m Investment that Could Generate Billions for Scotland
California Business Journal - Veterans are Cracking the Code on TikTok Shop - And San Diego Just Watched it Happen
The Washington Independent - Women's Business Leaders And Policymakers Gather In Washington For International Women's Day

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

AWBC 2025 MEDIA SPOTLIGHT TOUR

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In Summer 2025, the Association of Women’s Business Centers 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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WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Fundraiser Blankets®

Vela Creative Co.

Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC

Creole Made Easy, LLC

From London to Belle Fourche: How One Woman Brought Her Dream Home

June 8, 2026

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Elizabeth Ann’s LLC Hannah Wolf studied fashion on a different continent, chased a career across the country, and came back…

Childcare Provider Spotlight: The Wolfe Den Daycare, LLC

April 30, 2026

We are proud to introduce The Wolfe Den Daycare, LLC, a woman-owned business and client of the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center in…

Childcare Provider Spotlight: KiddoGarden in Thousand Oaks, California

March 23, 2026

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…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Vela Creative Co.

September 2, 2025

When you talk to Kelsey Stine, founder of Vela Creative Co., her passion is clear. Passion for her clients, her team, and the kind of…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: RyeDoodle Boarding & Training

April 11, 2025

Meet Tiana Ude, the passionate dog trainer behind RyeDoodle Boarding & Training in South Dakota. What began as a childhood dream has now grown into…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Kelli Ewert of Tropical Smoothie Café

March 17, 2025

We are passionate about sharing the stories of small business owners who are chasing their dreams, and love highlighting the Women’s Business Centers that are…

Veteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC

February 26, 2025

We’re excited to spotlight Sticky Spoons Jam, LLC, a woman and veteran-owned business that is sweetening the lives of Michigan residents and beyond with its delicious…

Veteran-Owned Business Spotlight: Fundraiser Blankets®

February 26, 2025

We’re excited to share the story of Fundraiser Blankets®, a women-owned, veteran-led business that is transforming school fundraising across the United States. Founded by two sisters—Army…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Creole Made Easy, LLC

February 4, 2025

We love shining a spotlight on small business owners who are doing big things. This month, we’re excited to share the story of Julie V, the…

Women’s Business Center Client Feature: Tre’s Street Kitchen®

January 13, 2025

We love sharing the stories of inspiring small business owners who have the courage to turn their dreams into reality and make a positive impact…

SPOTLIGHT ON: AWBC PARTNERSHIPS

AWBC Celebrates Summer 2026 SOAR TikTok Shop Accelerator Graduates

August 13, 2026

TikTok-funded program provides veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs with eight weeks of business and TikTok Shop training at no cost August 13, 2026 — The…

Meet Javier Treviño: U.S. Army Service Member and Founder of Azteca Greens

April 28, 2026

We are proud to introduce Javier Treviño, founder of Azteca Greens and a recent graduate of the January 2026 SOAR Veteran Business Accelerator, offered through…

GoodBread, AWBC, & Kansas City G.I.F.T. Win $1.38 Million Kauffman Foundation Grant to Expand Microloan Access in Kansas City

April 7, 2026

Three-year award backs a new program model designed to reach entrepreneurs shut out of traditional financing, with the Association of Women’s Business Centers serving as…

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