CWE Rhode Island – Women's Business Center

We are open for business virtually.  All CWE physical offices are closed due to COVID-19 but we are just a phone call/email away.

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The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit economic empowerment organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and the economy by supporting women to launch and successfully sustain businesses.  Opened in 2002, the Rhode Island Women's Business Center operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  We offer consultations, workshops and networking opportunities to help you reach your entrepreneurial goals.

Workshops in Rhode Island

 

Recurring Workshops in Rhode Island

PVD Self-Employment Program/CEP Business Planning Class [4-Week Virtual Class]-English

This course will help you to take the necessary steps to becoming an independent business owner, while gaining confidence in yourself and your knowledge of small business management.

New classes start regularly and meet Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Cost: $495. Providence residents can apply here to take the class for free. Non-Providence residents, please email Nancy Vargas (nvargas@cweonline.org) to ask about scholarship opportunities and to apply for the class.

Programa de Auto-Empleo de PVD/Planificación de su Negocio [Curso virtual de 4 semanas]-Español

Este curso lo ayudará a tomar los pasos necesarios para convertirse en propietario de un negocio independiente, mientras gana confianza en usted mismo y en su conocimiento de la administración de pequeñas empresas.

Nuevas clases darán inicio regularmente! Dichas clases se llevarán a cabo los Lunes, Martes y Miércoles de 5:30pm a 7:30pm.

Costo: $495. Residentes de Providence se pueden aplicar aquí para tomar la clase gratis. Los que viven fuera de Providence, pueden enviar un correo electrónico a Nancy Vargas (nvargas@cweonline.org) para preguntar sobre oportunidades de becas y para aplicar al programa.

Funding & Resources Available to Small Business During COVID Crisis and Recovery

Please click on the link below to see resources available to entrepreneurs in central Massachusetts in the wake of the COVID pandemic.  To schedule a one-on-one consultation to discuss recovery strategies for your business please click here.

Small Business Administration

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Learn More

Rhode Island

Veronica Martinez
Director - Rhode Island
(401) 427-6532
Sarah Giguere
Program Coordinator - RI
(401) 427-6531
Angela Nitschke
Project Manager - COVID Business Recovery Rhode Island
(401) 427-6534
Nancy Vargas
Program Manager - Rhode Island
(401) 427-6535

Contact Us

For more information about CWE, what we offer and how we can support you in business please email or call us at 401-277-0800.

Rhode Island l 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence, RI L 401-277-0800

Directions to CWE Rhode Island

Harness opportunities to help you meet your business goals. Find out where you fit in by taking our Assessment then find the class that is right for you.

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CWE Rhode Island

Counselors are on-call 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday with evening and weekend hours available.  Please check the class calendar for course times and dates.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Summer Hours May Vary
Holiday Hours May Vary

For Schedules, Appointments & Information

401-277-0800

Info.RhodeIsland@CWEonline.org

 

Address & Directions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic our facilities are closed.  All CWE services will be done virtually.  There are no in-person programs, consults, meetings, etc.

Rhode Island
132 George M. Cohan Blvd.
Providence, RI   02903

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