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Women’s Business Centers: The Silent Giants of Entrepreneurial Advocacy with Claudia Viek, Founder & Catalyst of the Invest in Women Entrepreneurship Initiative, Pasadena City College, @pccewd


  • Women's Business Centers are hidden gems for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering invaluable support in starting and growing businesses. Claudia Viek, Founder of the Invest in Women Entrepreneurship Initiative, champions these centers, emphasizing their crucial role in providing access to capital and resources. These unsung heroes quietly drive change, fostering success for women-owned businesses across the entrepreneurial landscape.

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Build Capacity for the New Age through Strong WBC Networks, Association of Women's Business Centers

  • Watch IWE founder Claudia Viek speak at the Association of Women's Business Centers' 2022 conference in Puerto Rico.

    Viek and other prominent advocates discussed strategies for building capacity, leveraging resources, and adapting services to support women entrepreneurs in the new business landscape. The conference highlights the crucial role of Women's Business Centers in fostering economic growth and empowering women-owned businesses across diverse communities.

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    YouTube: "Build Capacity for the New Age through Strong WBC Networks"