Women's Business Center.
Eliminating racism.
Empowering women.
The Women's Business Center is hosted
by the YWCA of Southern Arizona and is
funded in part through a cooperative agreement with
the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Women's Business Center
Key Events & Training
The WBC invites everyone to come and join us in our activities. Checkout our upcoming events and learn more about the WBC's training programs and resources
Small businesses account for 1.5 million jobs annually and drive about 44% of the economic activity in the United States. There are 30.7 million small businesses in every industry, from hospitality to construction.
Over 280,000 of those small businesses are exporters, contributing to the local, national, and global economy.
While most small businesses are still run by men, women own 12.3 million
small businesses.
Key insights + statistics
- There are 30.7 million small businesses in the United States. (Oberlo)
- 66% of small businesses face financial challenges. (SEMRush)
- 46% of the private-sector workforce works for a small business. (The Small Business Administration)
- Women own 12.3 million small businesses. (99Firms)
- LGBT-owned small businesses represent less than 1% of small businesses. (Guidant Financial)
"Over one-third (32.8%) of small businesses identify "lack of capital" as the #1 reason why their business had to close."
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Why People Believe in Us
“The Women's Business Center has been an amazing resource. I credit a part of my growth this past year to the WBC and look forward to continuing to learn from them.
Maria Jose Cortes, Di Luna Candles LLC
“We truly appreciate all the support and classes given. We will always be in contact with the Women's Business Center, YWCA!”
Rhonda Massingale, Divine Faith Salon
“My husband was supportive of my dream. When visiting our bank he asked about resources available, and they told him I should go to the Women's Business Center to start my business.”
Cherish Nguyen, TiTi Boba Corner
The integration of women entrepreneurs, particularly women of color, is critical to economic vibrancy in Southern Arizona.
You can make anything happen. Just contact us and we'll be there.
