Women (and men) annually receive programs and services they need to transform their lives and make a real impact on the local economy in terms of job creation and increased wages.

A History of Success

In 2022

• 1,366
  Number of people who participated in CWE programs and events
• 567
  Number of people CWE trained and counseled
• 280
  Number of jobs CWE helped entrepreneurs create and/or nurture
• $13 M
  Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate
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Since 2000

• 18,300
  Number of people CWE has trained
• 17,200
  Number of jobs CWE supported the creation of
• $512 M
  Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

Client Demographics

• 93%
  Women
• 73%
  Low to Moderate Income
• 47%
  People of Color
• 6%
  Disabled
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Impact on Participants

• 36%
  Start a business
• 25%
  Increase the revenue of an existing business 
• 24%
  Improved their financial situation
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