Our Impact - CWE Central MA Women's Business Center

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.

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A History of Success

In 2022

  • 2,966
    Number of people who participated in CWE programs and events
  • 1,154
    Number of people CWE trained and counseled
  • 580
    Number of jobs CWE helped entrepreneurs create and/or nurture
  • $26 M
    Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate
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Since CWE Central MA began in 1999

 

  • 13,300
    Number of people CWE has trained
  • 11,500
    Number of jobs CWE supported the creation of
  • $356 M
    Amount of wages CWE helped entrepreneurs generate


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Client Demographics

  • 93%
    Women
  • 68%
    Low to Moderate Income
  • 42%
    People of Color
  • 7%
    Disabled
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Impact on Participants

  • 22%
    Start a business 
  • 30%
    Increase the revenue of an existing business
  • 43%
    Improved their financial situation
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