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2018 CWE Auction & Gala Celebration

In the words of Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman: “This is our chance to make a difference.” Put on your cape and join other superheroes at the 2018 CWE Auction & Gala. A blockbuster auction, cocktails, spectacular food, dancing, great music and more await you and your “Justice League.” Help us help women and veterans realize their dream of owning and growing their own businesses.

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Start

All you need is an idea and ambition. We prepare you with the roadmap to success.

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Grow

As your business grows, so must your skills. We provide you with the know-how.

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Certification

Further expand your company's visibility with CWE's guidance and tools.

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Microloan

CWE's Microloan Fund provides affordable business loans to entrepreneurs.

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The latest from CWE

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence, RI and CWE announce the launch of the PVD Self-Employment Program

The Center for Women and Enterprise Wins Mayor’s Prize to Support Entrepreneurship

WBENC "Discover the Difference" 2018 National Conference & Business Fair

Classes and programs

April 20, 2018 | Start-Explore

Business Plan Basics – CWE VT – Apr 20

Classes, Location, Vermont, Roadmap, Start, Stages, Explore

April 24, 2018 | Start-Explore

Legal Considerations for New Business Owners – CWE VT – Apr 24

Classes, Location, Vermont, Roadmap, Start, Stages, Explore

April 24, 2018 | Start-Explore

Es el Empresariado adecuado Para Usted? – CWE RI – Apr 24

Classes, Location, Rhode Island, Roadmap, Start, Stages, Explore, Spanish

CWE helped fan a small spark of desire in me to be an entrepreneur and to follow my passions. The support, encouragement and tools I learned helped me to take the leap to follow that spark.

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Kim Lamothe

Greenlion Design

The CWE course also helped solidify the social mission for Primitive Modern – to change the narrative of North/West Africa from one of poverty, disease and terrorism; to one of beauty, rich culture and high fashion.

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Zainab Sumu

Primitive Modern

I could not have started my business without the help of CWE. They understand the unique challenges that many women face in starting businesses, and work hard to get women the resources they need to become successful entrepreneurs.

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