It ’ s true !
ANYONE CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR .
Start , Scale , Succeed Mentorship Program
Wherever you are in your small business journey , the West Virginia Women ’ s Business Center offers FREE support to help you start , scale , and succeed .
Not everyone has access to the same resources , same connections , or same entrepreneurial role models to help them launch a business or level up . Women and people of color in particular tend to face extra barriers to starting and growing businesses of their own . And yet , there ’ s plenty of evidence that when they do ( start businesses , that is ), local economies are strengthened , needs of communities are met , and we ’ re all better off .
With offices in Charleston and Fairmont , the West Virginia Women ’ s Business Center serves all 55 of West Virginia ’ s counties and exists to support anyone with a dream or idea — regardless of their background , age , or previous experience — with the right tools to get it off the ground or take it to the next level .
Mentoring helps you expand your network , gain new knowledge and insights , and build new skills . We facilitate one-to-one mentoring relationships that connect mentees with mentors across West Virginia to learn how to become better business owners .
Our Services
No two business journeys will look alike , so we work hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs to discover their own definition of success and achieve it . No matter where you ’ re at in your journey , our advisors are here to guide you .
TRAINING : Designed to equip you with the skills and tools you need to take the next step , whether it ’ s doing business with the federal government or getting certified as a Woman Owned Small Business .
FUNDING + FINANCING : Whether you ’ re just getting started or looking to scale up , we ’ ll help you find the capital to do it by connecting you with banks as well as nonconventional lenders and helping you put together a financial package .
WV Women ’ s Business Center is hosted by Partner Community Capital , a small business loan fund that supports underserved communities in central Appalachia and the Southeast , and funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U . S . Small Business Administration .
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Charleston Office 303 W . Washington St ., Ste . 201 Charleston , WV 25302
Fairmont Office 1000 Galliher Dr . Fairmont , WV 26554