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We have resources designed just for you!
Funding Support for Women's Business Center Operations
Is your Women's Business Center facing cashflow issues due to delayed funder payment or other factors? Find out if a Line of Credit specifically designed for Women's Business Centers is right for you. Our partners at Stearns Bank are ready to help.
Grant Opportunities for Women's Business Centers
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $20,000 Grant Opportunity
AWBC will award up to 20 WBCs with up to $20,000 in unrestricted grant funds to recruit users onto the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 7th! Click below for more information and to apply.
What WBC Staff Have to Say About Working With Stearns Bank
![IG Posts (6) Nancy Swift- Executive Director,
Women's Business Center at Jedi](https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IG-Posts-6.png)
"We received approval for a line of credit within 4 days. My Accountant said that's "Business Unusual!" He has referred someone else to Stearns Bank already too."
![IG Posts (5) Elizabeth Freer-
Director, SD CEO West Women's Business Center](https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IG-Posts-5.png)
"SD CEO West WBC has two well-qualified businesses funded by Stearns Bank recently. Both of our clients are thrilled with the results of working with Stearns Bank. Thank you, Kelly and Isaac, and the entire Stearns Bank team!"
We are constantly looking for and adding new funding opportunities for WBCs.
Be sure to check back here for updates, or join our AWBC member groups on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay informed.
Need help getting started? Get in touch with the AWBC team.
We are happy to guide you on next steps!