About Us
When we empower women to succeed economically, they are better positioned to support themselves, their families, and the communities around them.
Why We Exist
As New England's leading organization for women entrepreneurs, we believe that lifting up women can benefit everyone. That is why, since 1995, we’ve helped aspiring women entrepreneurs and women business owners launch, build, and grow their business by meeting them where they are and providing greater access to the resources, tools, and support they need to achieve business success.
Because when we empower women to succeed economically, they are better positioned to support themselves, their families, and the communities around them. And, ultimately, they will lead the way in driving sustained economic growth.
Our Purpose
We lift up the women who lift up the world.
Support our work and help to increase women's economic empowerment through entrepreneurship.
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:
- Education & Training Experiences
- 1:1/Individual Confidential & Uplifting Business Counseling
- Connection Opportunities
- Women’s business enterprise certification
In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, CWE also operations the Veterans Business Outreach Center New England.
Who We Do It For
We want everyonel 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.
Rising Star Award Winners
In 2000, CWE began awarding clients annually with the Rising Star Award. The award was renamed after one of our co-founders Andrea C. Silbert, when she left CWE for other endeavors.
Annual Leadership Award Winners
Since 2011, the Center for Women & Enterprise has honored business leaders, volunteers, and partners through our annual award program.
Women's Business Enterprise Star Recipients
Recognized for their leadership in their respective local business communities, their inspiration to other women business owners, and their active roles of a successful certified business.
Work with CWE today!
Launch your business or take it to the next level!
You bring the passion, we’ll bring the tools you need to turn it into sustainable success — whether you’re taking the first step to launch your business or kickstarting your next level of growth.