Our Vision: A World of Possibilities

Imagine a world where every woman—regardless of origin, appearance, or identity—stands tall in her economic power. The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) not only envisions this reality we are working to make it so. Since 1995, we’ve championed women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. Our vision extends beyond her self-sufficiency, impacting her family stability and community prosperity. We lift up the women who lift up the world.

Fueling Innovation and Growth

Women entrepreneurs are the unsung heroes of our economy, weaving their dreams into reality and driving progress. Their resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination shape the very fabric of our nation’s economic landscape.

Despite their remarkable achievements, women business owners grapple with challenges—limited access to finance, educational gaps, work-life balance struggles, and gender biases. These barriers not only impact individual potential, but also ripple through families, communities, and our nation’s stability.

Our Approach: Guided by Experience, Compassion and Data

At CWE, we don’t merely offer resources; we extend a guiding hand. We understand the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs - juggling dreams and responsibilities. Our approach is holistic, meeting our clients where they are and leveraging data and learning to best serve each person’s needs. We provide tools, support, and a vibrant community—a lifeline to their vision of success.

Our Programs: A Beacon of Economic Empowerment

• High-Quality Content: Our hybrid and virtual training programs are more than just workshops; they’re stepping stones to success. They cover essential topics like business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, and leadership development. 
• Expert Connections: CWE’s network spans the horizon—a collection of expert service organizations waiting to guide the women we serve. CWE connects our clients to personalized one-on-one consulting, legal advice, technical assistance, and industry-specific insights. Their unique journey is our priority, and these connections enable them to tap into specialized expertise.
• Collaborative & Supportive Community: Our clients gather together into a supportive community of fellow women entrepreneurs. Our events, workshops, conferences, and peer-to-peer forums create a safe space where experiences are shared, ideas exchanged, and relationships flourish. 
• Supplier Diversity Services: CWE unlocks doors to opportunity. Our certification services for women-owned businesses open pathways to private corporations and government entities seeking diverse suppliers. 

Our Reach and Impact: A History of Achievement

For over 30 years, CWE has lifted up the women who lift up the world. We’ve trained over 72,100 aspiring and small business owners, resulting in the creation and nurturing of more than 63,300 jobs. Our innovative programs have earned national acclaim, tailored to the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. We provide certification services throughout New England and operate Women’s Business Centers in Massachusetts; New Hampshire; Rhode Island; and Vermont.

Embracing the Journey: The Triangle of Impact for Women’s Empowerment

CWE’s Triangle of Impact is more than a strategy; it’s a commitment to the future where women’s economic empowerment through entrepreneurship is a reality.

• Direct Service: We are focused on improving our reach to the underestimated and underserved, our direct service programming shines brighter, is more relevant, and impactful.
• Research and Learning: CWE is evolving into a data-driven learning organization. Data and the voice of our clients will become our compass. The new reporting involves monitoring, evaluation, and learning from coordinates that will guide our future decisions and illuminate the path ahead.
• Policy, Systems, and Practice: Over time we will build the capabilities needed to help rewrite policies, shift systems, and shape practices to unlock opportunities for economic empowerment for women across the Nation.

Together, We Thrive

Let’s build an equitable world where economic empowerment knows no bounds—where dreams flourish and businesses thrive.

Join us on this transformative journey. As we unlock success for women entrepreneurs, we unlock it for us all. 

Your partnership is more than a gesture; it’s a catalyst. It ripples through the lives of individuals, families, and entire communities. When you empower a woman entrepreneur, you start a chain reaction of economic growth, strength, and progress.

Together, let’s lift up the women who lift up the world. 

Please reach out to Gaby King Morse, to learn more about CWE and how you can become involved.