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 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

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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