Who We Are
At the WBDC, we believe every entrepreneur can achieve their business dreams with the right guidance, resources, and community behind them. Our founders believed that business ownership was a critical path for economic empowerment and self-sufficiency. Since our founding in 1986, our mission has been simple but powerful: to support and accelerate business development and growth. While we target women, we proudly serve all business owners—because an inclusive economy is a stronger economy.
Learn MorePrograms and services
Coaching / Curricula
- Strategic one-on-one and group business advising
- Specialized cohort-based curricula and workshops
- Digital learning
Contracts
- Private sector procurement opportunities
- Public sector contracting assistance
- WBE and WOSB certifications
Capital
- Financial education
- Debt and equity placement
- Direct lending
- Kiva microlending
Our Supporters
Throughout our history, the WBDC has been fortunate enough to have a range of generous corporate, foundation, government, and individual supporters. The commitment of our supporters allows us to empower entrepreneurs, expand opportunities, and drive impact across our communities.
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How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
Whether you’re planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence.
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Thank you to all who joined us October 15th for our 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Together, we raised $731,921 to expand entrepreneurs’ access to training, advising, capital, and connections.
The next chapter starts now. Let’s build it together.