Why We Exist

As the leading organization in New England focused on women entrepreneurs, we believe that empowering women benefits everyone. Since our founding in 1995, we have committed ourselves to helping women launch and grow their businesses by meeting them where they are and providing essential resources, tools, and support for their success. 

When women thrive economically, they are better positioned to support themselves, their families, and the communities around them.  Ultimately, empowered women are pivotal in driving sustainable economic growth.
 

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Our Purpose

We lift up the women who lift up the world.

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Our Mission

CWE’s mission is to increase women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. 

What We Do

At CWE, we’re proud to be the most trusted and impactful training and certification program for women in New England. We offer:

In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, CWE also operates the Veterans Business Outreach Center New England.
 

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Who We Do It For

We want everyone to see themselves as an integral part of our trusted community, united by their entrepreneurial spirit. We make our programs available on a sliding fee scale, so that anyone with a business dream can work with us.