WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 8, 2020) – The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) held its second public meeting and subsequent listening session on September 29, 2020. SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza joined the proceedings to share agency priorities as well as the successes of the Paycheck Protection Program. NWBC Chair Liz Sara then announced an interagency agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau for unique data tabulations on women entrepreneurs and reiterated the Council’s support to reconvene the Interagency on Women’s Business Enterprise.
The Access to Capital & Opportunity Subcommittee outlined its proposals relating to disaster relief, impact investing, financial literacy, and federal procurement. The Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship Subcommittee followed with a three-pronged approach to childcare availability, reliability, and affordability. The group also underscored the need for federal broadband infrastructure grant programs to engage small providers and shared recommendations to strengthen the Women’s Business Center Program. Finally, the Women in STEM Subcommittee issued its proposed action items to boost women’s participation in the SBIR/STTR programs as well as the patenting and trademark process. Senior Policy Advisor Sandra Mayoral Pedroarias shared the key findings from the Council’s newly released report on women’s inclusion in America’s Seed Fund.
The meeting concluded with the reading of several public comment submissions on pressing issues for women’s business enterprise. Attendees were then encouraged to join a follow-up listening session and share thoughts on potential policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2021.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (November 10, 2020) – This month, the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) hosted a webinar in collaboration with SCORE and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Panel participants NWBC Council Member Jess Flynn, SCORE CEO Bridget Weston, and USDA Program Development Specialist Carol Wetuski answered audience questions pertaining to the top challenges faced by rural startups. This discussion also delved into the available training and resources for women business owners and entrepreneurs in rural America. Click here to Watch the Webinar.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (June 3, 2021) – In case you missed it, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the Community Navigator Pilot Program, which is open to nonprofit organizations, state, local, and tribal governments, SBA resource partners, and other community organizations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (July 21, 2021) – In case you missed it, 2021 National SBIR Week allows entrepreneurs to learn more about the SBIR/STTR program. The Community Navigator Pilot Program is also still accepting applications.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (August 25, 2021) – In case you missed it, on August 26th, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a Fireside Chat entitled, “Economic Equality for Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation in Celebration of Women’s Equality Day 2021.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (September 10, 2021) – In case you missed it, the U.S. Small Business Administration is holding a free virtual summit to celebrate National Small Business Week.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 12, 2021) – October is National Women’s Small Business Month. In celebration of this month, the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) recognizes all the small women-owned businesses that continue to strengthen our communities and drive our economy. NWBC will be sharing upcoming Council announcements and opportunities to help advance women’s business enterprise.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (December 21, 2021) – The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) wants to wish you a Happy Holiday. Included in this newsletter is a greeting from NWBC Executive Director Tené Dolphin, an update on things at the Office of Women’s Business Ownership, and news on other important happenings.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (February 3, 2022) – The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) is pleased to share the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021. The report captures the state of women’s entrepreneurship in America today, recent events at NWBC, the Council’s policy recommendations, and more!
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