Women (and men) annually receive programs and services they need to transform their lives and make a real impact on the local economy in terms of job creation and increased wages.

A History of Success

In 2016

• 2,017
  Number of people who participated in CWE programs and events
• 1,060
  Number of people CWE trained and counseled
• 890
  Number of jobs CWE helped entrepreneurs create and/or nurture
• $25 M
  Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

Since 1995

• 16,600
  Number of people CWE has trained
• 18,000
  Number of jobs CWE supported the creation of
• $522 M
  Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate

Client Demographics

• 92%
  Women
• 57%
  Low to Moderate Income
• 57%
  Minority
• 23%
  Unemployed
• 2%
  Disabled

Impact on Participants

• 49%
  Start a business
• 84%
  Increase their understanding of business and entrepreneurship
• 68%
  Increase the revenue of an existing business
• 37%
  Improved their financial situation
• 22%
  Added employees to their company
• 25%
  Hired employees