Thank you to our Partner Organizations
We are proud of our partnership with National Women’s Business Owners (NAWBO) Columbus Chapter, as we share a similar mission — supporting women business owners.
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and boasts over 7,000 members and 70 chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.
Respected with elected officials in Washington, D.C. and state capitals across the country, recognized in the media as a thought leader on women’s business issues, and joined with corporate partners and other non-profit organizations who share our mission and expand our influence, NAWBO is the country’s premier women’s business organization.
We encourage you to become a member of NAWBO Columbus and enjoy the supportive environment and many ways to network with other like minded entrepreneurs.
Here is a link to their website: CLICK HERE
We are so excited about our partnership with Small Biz Cares! They have a similar mission to support business owners to help our communities grow and prosper.
Small Biz Cares is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to connect, mobilize and inspire small businesses to make a lasting positive impact in our community. Small Biz Cares was founded by small business owners focused on making social impact collaborative within the small business community. Members are engaged through our programs which include fundraising, volunteering and storytelling. 100% of base member contributions go to the Small Biz Cares Scholarship Fund which supports those with financial need pursue education.
Check them out here: http://www.smallbizcares.org
COhatch is now a partner organization that supports the WSBA and its mission. COhatch is community town hall 2.0, a space where individuals, start-ups, small businesses, large corporations, and non-profits thrive TOGETHER—in the communities in which they live and love.
They are in the business of creating environments where people and communities connect with their neighbors, clients, coworkers, and families.
COhatch is designed to be a place to Work, Meet, and Live, and our vision is to replicate this "whole-life" approach to hundreds of local communities, impacting the world one person and community at a time!
ECDI - The Women’s Business Centers for Economic Development
Training, coaching and access to capital. We are your one-stop resource.The ECDI Women's Business Centers of Ohio (WBCs) are a program of nonprofit community lender, ECDI. In accordance with our mission, we are dedicated to eliminating the obstacles women face in the world of business by providing resources, training and access to capital.
Columbus Empowerment Corporation’s mission is to provide small business development services for local business owners; and support central city revitalization by investing in, stabilizing, and managing a real estate portfolio focused on high priority development sites. CEC supports the urban community through the creation of healthy and vibrant neighborhoods where all people can thrive together.