The Institute's Women’s Business Center of Charlotte (WBCC) helps women-owned businesses start and grow.

We empower women by offering tools and support to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community.

Our small business experts offer:

• Customized, one-on-one business counseling.
• Seminars and classes focused on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, certification and small business resources.
• Review and feedback on written business plans.
• Loan package preparation assistance and lender referrals.
• Certification assistance and review.
• Networking opportunities to find mutual support, access to resources and business referrals.