A History of Success

In 2022

11,491


Number of people who participated in CWE programs and events

3,829


Number of people CWE trained and counseled

1,940


Number of jobs CWE helped entrepreneurs create and/or nurture

$89 M


Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

535


Number of women-owned business CWE certified through the WBENC certification program

Since 1995

69,100


Number of people CWE has trained

61,800


Number of jobs CWE supported the creation of

$1.8 B


Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate


Client Demographics

93%


Women

68%


Low to Moderate Income

42%


People of Color

7%


Disabled


Impact on Participants

34%


Start a business

31%


Increase the revenue of an existing business

32%


Improved their financial situation