Small Business Support at Any Stage
Start Up
Get from idea to open, or shore up on business basics before your young company takes off.
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Stay Up
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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Scale Up
When you're gearing up to grow, you'll find next-level mentors and resources here.
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Kim Baker
KB Flower Farm
All I learned about the business part I owe to the WBC because I went to classes on things I didn't even know I’d need — but I needed it all. I wouldn’t be anywhere near where I am right now without the help of ECDI and the WBC.
Dána M Langford
Village of Healing
They have a space for women to be able to get help. The biggest thing they helped us with was our business plan. Diego from the WBC walked us through a business plan like newborn babies. I don’t think Village of Healing would be the same without Diego. So the WBC has been a game-changer.
Michelle Madison
Nurturing Excellence Child Enrichment Center
"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."
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):
14,451
Clients Served
6,900
Jobs Supported
3,158
Hours of Training
933
Business Start-Ups
15,860
Hours of Counseling