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The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is the first gender-focused small business development center in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Formed in July 1995 with the assistance of a matching grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Women Business Ownership, the WBDC fosters the development and retention of successful businesses by delivering resources that enable individuals to start new businesses and grow existing ones. While the center is dedicated to the economic empowerment of women, the services are open to all individuals.
Working with a broad spectrum of clients from all socio-economic backgrounds, ranging from aspiring micro-entrepreneurs to owners of fast growth ventures, WBDC provides them an environment in which business owners can meet, organize, learn from and support each other in their entrepreneurial efforts.
Formed in July 1995 with the assistance of a matching grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Women Business Ownership, the WBDC fosters the development and retention of successful businesses by delivering resources that enable individuals to start new businesses and grow existing ones. While the center is dedicated to the economic empowerment of women, the services are open to all individuals.
Working with a broad spectrum of clients from all socio-economic backgrounds, ranging from aspiring micro-entrepreneurs to owners of fast growth ventures, WBDC provides them an environment in which business owners can meet, organize, learn from and support each other in their entrepreneurial efforts.
Overview
Location
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 215-790-9232
Founded date
1999
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Jun 17, 2021 | Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts From Pandemic to Progress Event Featuring US Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand | Women's Center for Entrepreneurship - WCEC Women's Business Center We want this event to serve the needs of women and BIPOC small business owners who have been impacted by the Covid crisis and are looking for a plan of action to grow their ... |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Women founders: These 25+ resources can help you build community and boost business | Being a women who launches her own company means facing particular challenges. While entrepreneurs saw a pretty normal (even great, in Philly) level of venture capital deals last year, women made up a very small percentage, with VC funding ... |
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FAQ about Women's Business Enterprise Center East
When was Women's Business Enterprise Center East founded?
Women's Business Enterprise Center East was founded in 1999.
What has the press written about Women's Business Enterprise Center East?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning Women's Business Enterprise Center East, among them “Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts From Pandemic to Progress Event Featuring US Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand” (Jun 17, 2021) and “Women founders: These 25+ resources can help you build community and boost business” (Apr 29, 2021).
Is Women's Business Enterprise Center East still active?
Yes, Women's Business Enterprise Center East is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 17, 2021.