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Empowering women entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses

Training, coaching and access to capital

We are your one-stop resource

Get from idea to open, or shore up on business basics before your young company takes off.

 

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If your business is off the launch pad, and you're looking for ways to fly higher (or better), we've got you.

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When you're gearing up to grow, you'll find next-level mentors and resources here.

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Anetta Waters

Anetta's Beauty Bar

Since I've been a member of the Women's Business Center I've seen a significant difference as far as business planning, growth, budgeting, marketing, social media... the WBC will become a benefit to your business.

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Shawnte Barker

Stylish LéNese Boutique

The WBC provides access to loans for small businesses that usually wouldn't qualify. I also applied for a grant and they helped make sure my documentation was correct. I want to grow my business to the next level, and the WBC has given me information and tools to see what that looks like, and take those next steps.

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Adenike Mosley-Brown

Gourmet Girl Custom Cakes

WBC has been monumental to my growth as a business. After joining in 2018, I have been exposed to an array of knowledge gained through attending workshops, gained mentors and opportunities and met an awesome network of entrepreneurs who have become friends.

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"I had a business on paper but had no idea how to make it practical. The WBC was crucial to the fact that Nurturing Excellence was able to open. My friends at the WBC were my biggest cheerleaders."

Michelle Madison, Owner of Nurturing Excellence Child Enrichment Center

Benefits of WBC Membership

Support for Any Stage

From turning your great idea into a business plan, through market-share growth, and to succession planning, you'll find help and resources right here. 

Help for Every Entrepreneur

With access to training, networking, mentorship and funding, we work to level the playing field for any entrepreneur who doesn't have a situational advantage.

One-Stop Resource

Workshops, advisors, connections, small business funding - it's all right here. Develop one relationship and find everything you need for the life of your business.

A Community to Foster Success

Sometimes, the inspiration that moves an entrepreneur forward is her connection to other supportive and likeminded women. Your community awaits.

Open the door to statewide and national networks

The Women's Business Centers of Ohio are part of the Association of Women's Business Centers, which unites a national network of more than 100 WBCs.

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We are proud to serve all 88 counties in Ohio and additional counties in the tri-state area. Through regular opportunities to network and connect, we offer a statewide community of small businesses.

WBC's Impact in Ohio

Since 2012 (updated quarterly):

11,454

Clients Served

4,365

Jobs Supported

2,405

Hours of Training

471

Business Start-Ups

8,812

Hours of Counseling

Female Business Owners

Powered by ECDI

The Women's Business Centers of Ohio are a program of ECDI.

 

In addition to the game-changing business assistance and one-on-one advice offered by the WBCs, members have access to funding and additional incubation services through ECDI.

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