Women Entrepreneurs

There are many resources available to women entrepreneurs. Whether you are a woman interested in starting a business, applying for a business loan, finding government contracting opportunities, or improving an existing business, there are many organizations that will be of service in addition to your local SBDC and the SBA.

Montana Women's Business Center of Prospera
Prospera MTThe Montana Women's Business Center is a program of Prospera Business Network and is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Established in October 2009, the Montana WBC is one of over 100 business centers across the country. They provide the necessary tools and support to help women establish, grow and sustain businesses throughout the state of Montana.


The Montana WBC is focused on providing counseling, training, mentoring and networking services to women entrepreneurs and women in business, and is a critical resource to those who are economically or socially disadvantaged. The Montana WBC gives women the opportunity to excel in business and contributes to the growth of economies throughout the state.

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Montana Women's Business Center
Prospera Business Network
865 Technology Blvd Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-3113

 

W.E.L.L. Women's Business Center

In partnership with Montana Technology Enterprise Center (MonTEC) University of Montana hosts a Women's Business Center. The center has a decentralized approach with the headquarters in Missoula, but business advisors in Great Falls and Fort Belknap.

The Center works alongside W.E.L.L. to assist with free business coaching, training programs, courses and an online community and membership.

W.E.L.L. Women's Business Center LogoW.E.L.L.
University Center
Suite 250
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-LPAD (5723)

 

Other Resources:

 

Association of Women's Business Center

Association of Women's
Business Centers

The AWBC works to secure economic justice and entrepreneurial opportunities for women by supporting and sustaining a national network of more than 100 Women’s Business Centers (WBC). WBCs help women succeed in business by providing training, mentoring, business development, and financing opportunities to over 150,000 women entrepreneurs each year.

Chamber of Commerce Women

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Center for Women in Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation works to promote and empower women business leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by increasing opportunities for women to serve on corporate boards and in the C-suite; mentoring women at all stages of their careers; and building a network for women entrepreneurs to encourage peer-to-peer networking, education, and professional growth.
National Association for Female Executives
National Association for Female Executives
Founded in 1972, NAFE has served as one of the country’s largest associations for women professionals and business owners, providing resources – through education, networking, and public advocacy- to empower women to achieve both career and personal success.
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Association of Women Business Owners

NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource which propels women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.
National Women's Business Council
National Women's Business Council
The National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory committee serving as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Congress (to the Committees on Small Business of the Senate and House of Representatives), and to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (through the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Women’s Business Ownership) on issues of importance to women business owners and entrepreneurs.
Women Impacting Public Policy
Women Impacting Public Policy
WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.

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