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

October 9, 2025

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

October 9, 2025

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 Launches National Tour to Spotlight Women-Owned Businesses

July 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2025 — The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), the leading national voice for women’s entrepreneurship, is embarking on a…

Women's Business Center Client Success Stories

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’s Stearns Bank Partnership

October 16, 2024

Stearns Bank and the 2024 AWBC Leadership Conference In September 2024, the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) hosted its highly anticipated annual Leadership Conference…

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AWBC Member Spotlight: Welcoming YWCA Maui Women’s Business Center

By AWBC | April 24, 2025

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

By AWBC | April 8, 2025

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…