A History of Success

In 2022

2,966

Number of people who participated in CWE programs and events

1,154

Number of people CWE trained and counseled

580

Number of jobs CWE helped entrepreneurs create and/or nurture

$26 M

Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

Since CWE Central MA began in 1999

13,300

Number of people CWE has trained

11,500

Number of jobs CWE supported the creation of

$356 M

Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

Client Demographics

93%

Women

68%

Low to Moderate Income

42%

People of Color

7%

Disabled

Impact on Participants

22%

Start a business

30%

Increase the revenue of an existing business

43%

Improved their financial situation