The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the winners of the 2016 InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge, its nationwide business competition to highlight innovative products and services created and launched by cutting-edge entrepreneurs. In making the announcement, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet said: “SBA created this challenge to empower women in...
Amanda here – I’m the executive director of the National Women’s Business Council.!I’m writing to share the Council’s newest Annual Report: 10 Million Strong – The Tipping Point for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Read it. Share it. Women’s entrepreneurship is growing in exciting and unique ways. Women...
In a few short days, women business professionals will come together to provide the first of a four-part series, Women Business 101. The events will be held on four Wednesdays: September 2, September 16, September 30 and October 14 at 401 10th Ave, West Bank building in Coralville. Each session...
Happy Women’s History Month from the NWBC! At the Council, we believe in the power and promise of women’s entrepreneurship and there isn't a better time to celebrate this than during Women’s History Month. I’m writing to share some exciting new developments and opportunities for you to join us in...
Offered through partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Institute for Veteran and Military Families at Syracuse University, V-WISE provides comprehensive entrepreneurial training to women veterans, active duty and female family members.-WASHINGTON – The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government,...
Women entrepreneurs and those who’ve dreamed of launching their own businesses are urged to register now for Ascent’s next Startup Business Boot Camp for Women. Classes begin in January in both Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, and seating is limited. Created by Drake University, this session will be co-sponsored...
This week, Ascent Members and IWLC “Invest in She” finalists are again taking the stage to pitch their women-owned businesses! The “Invest in She” event, held September 18 in Cedar Rapids, has served as a catalyst for Andrea Hansen, CEO of Des Moines-based Venuefox, and Nikki Hynek, CEO of Cedar...
On Thursday, September 18, six Iowa female entrepreneurs will each take the stage to pitch her growth strategy, competing for a portion of $40,000 in technical support. Some will leave with technical support investments--all will leave with incredible insight into what seasoned investors look for, a larger network of the...
In recognition of Women’s Equality Day, marking the 94th Anniversary today of the historic certification of the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Chair Carla Harris released the following statement: "As we celebrate women’s Equality Day and...
Heidi Bell and her husband are fourth generation farmers in Decatur County who are committed to sustaining rural Iowa communities and rural economic development. In 2009, with help from the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southwestern Community College, Heidi purchased a storefront on the town square...
