CWE Providence

In Providence, Rhode Island since 2000, CWE helps women start and grow their own business.  As New England's leading organization for women entrepreneurCWE Providences, we work hard to ensure that all women, regardless of their economic status, are provided access to our programs and services.

CWE offers scholarships to disadvantaged clients while fostering influential relationships for successful business women at the other end of the spectrum.

For more information about CWE in Providence please call 401-277-0800 or email us at info.providence@cweonline.org.

Center for Women & Enterprise
132 George M. Cohan Blvd., 2nd Fl.
Providence, RI 02903

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Directions to CWE

HOW TO: Explore Entrepreneurship – CWE Providence - Jun 7
Attend this workshop and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. Read More...

In-Transition: Develop Resilience, Strength Training and Conditioning – CWE Providence – Jun 26
Develop core strength and resilience in the face of career and life challenges. Discover and strengthen your inner resources to create success. Read More...

HOW TO: Explore the 8A SBA Government Contracting Program - – CWE Providence – Jul 10
The federal government spends over $2 billion on goods and services each year. Are you getting your share? Read More...

HOW TO: Explore Entrepreneurship – CWE Providence - Jul 12
Attend this workshop and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. Read More...

Business Basics: Ten Steps to Starting a Business– CWE Providence – Jul 19
you are thinking about owning a business are in the early stages of starting one, then this workshop is for you. Read More...

HOW TO: Explore Entrepreneurship – CWE Providence - Jul 23
Attend this workshop and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. Read More...

HOW TO: Explore Entrepreneurship – CWE Providence - Aug 2
Attend this workshop and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. Read More...

HOW TO: Obtain Bank Financing– CWE Providence - Aug 2
you are considering loan financing as a way to start or grow your business, then join a banking expert for this free session. Read More...

HOW TO: Choose Your Legal Entity - – CWE Providence – Aug 2
Make it legal! A legal designation can significantly impact the future of your business Read More...

HOW TO: Certify Your Small, Minority and Women Owned Business – CWE Providence – Aug 9
How to become MBE, WBE and DBE certified Read More...

Social Media Boot Camp - CWE Providence - May 24
Do you need to strengthen your market reach and increase customer engagement? Are you looking to social media to generate more revenue? This workshop will help you. Read More...

Understanding Government, Corporate and Local Certification Options for Your Business – CWE Providence – May 30
Interested in landing contracts with state or federal agencies? Interested in being a supplier to large corporations? Certification is key, but can be extremely confusing. Join us for this complimentary seminar to learn more. Read More...

CWE Providence - Understanding Government, Corporate and Local Certification Options for Your Business - May 30
Interested in landing contracts with state or federal agencies? Interested in being a supplier to large corporations? Certification is key. . . Read More...

CWE Expert Series Webinar: "Raising Angel Capital for your Business” - Webinar - Jun 3
Are you thinking about raising capital for your business? Not sure where to turn or what kind of funding to look for? Then this session is for you.... Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Jun 12
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

Help! My Friend Designed My Website– CWE Providence – Jun 21
Was your website designed by your friend, your neighbor’s son or your 3rd cousin on your mother’s side of the family? Or is your website just plain awful? Then this workshop is for you! Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Jul 16
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

Accounting for Non-Accountants– CWE Providence – July 17
Learn how to read and understand basic financial statements, use the numbers to make well informed operational decisions. Read More...

Lunch & Learn: From Employee to Entrepreneur– CWE Providence – Jul 26
This workshop will help you identify if you have what it takes to make the leap from employee to business owner. Read More...

Quickbooks Boot Camp– CWE Providence – Jul 31
This intensive, one-day course will help you keep track of your business finances. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Aug 13
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Sep 10
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Nov 14
your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Dec 12
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

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132 George M. Cohan Blvd., 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02903


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