Advancing Women’s
Entrepreneurship Since 1988
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We are dedicated to uplifting the success and struggles of America’s women business owners to members of Congress, the White House, and the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. In support of this work, our Council Members develop policy recommendations through engaging in informational meetings, research, internal meetings, and public events to determine what changes would make the most impact. To learn more about how our Council advances its policy agenda, check out our Policy Recommendations and Annual Reports pages.
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Advancing women’s business enterprise is at the heart of our work. We are committed to raising our voice and elevating the voices of women in business for all to hear. This starts by attending events in the business ecosystem and inviting women in business to attend our own so that we can listen, learn, and then leap into action. To learn more about how our Council serves as an advocate for women in business, check out our Resources and Events pages.
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We cannot do this work alone. Only by forging alliances and leveraging reliable and representative data can we echo the voice of America’s women entrepreneurs across the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through collaboration and connection, we work to sing from the same song sheet and through conducting research, we can ensure that this message effectively touches hearts and minds. To learn more about how our Council aligns its efforts with those of experts and stakeholders, check out our Research and News pages.
About Us
The National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory committee serving as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Congress, and to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration on issues of importance to women business owners and entrepreneurs.
About Us
The National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory committee serving as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Congress, and to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration on issues of importance to women business owners and entrepreneurs.
NWBC Policy Priorities
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Access to Capital & Opportunity
NWBC recognizes that access to capital remains the largest barrier to market entry and success for female founders and women-owned firms. The Council strives to propose solutions pertaining to credit access, federal procurement, and venture capital funding for women entrepreneurs.
Women in STEM
NWBC is dedicated to encouraging women to start and grow their businesses in STEM, an industry with proven high-growth potential. Efforts to spur entrepreneurship in these underrepresented fields center on education and capital.
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Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
NWBC remains committed to gaining further insight on the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs from rural, tribal, and other underserved communities, and identifying untapped opportunities for growth.