Women's Business Alliance

Empowering women entrepreneurs to start and grow sustainable businesses

The Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) is a program of the Entrepreneur Fund, and certified Women’s Business Center of the SBA, that provides specialized advising, training, networking and access to capital for women entrepreneurs across 17 counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The WBA is dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their small business journey, as well as providing opportunities for professional growth.

CUSTOM ROADMAP

A unique plan for your unique business, we will work with you to craft a roadmap focused on action and moving your small business forward.   

CONNECTIONS 

We provide opportunities for women entrepreneurs to connect with experts, mentors, and peers to build their network, support team and knowledge.   

Mastermind

She Leads

TOOLS & KNOWLEDGE

We equip entrepreneurs with simple, functional tools to help you at every stage of business. 

Ignite Webinars

MONEY

Only 25% of women business owners seek business financing. It can be intimidating thinking about where to start when it comes to money. We work with you and walk you through every step to access small business loans that will help you move towards your goals.

Sandi Larson

Director of Women's Business Alliance - North

Sandy Voigt

Director of Women's Business Alliance - Central

The Latest

5 reasons why you should pitch your business idea at She Leads

The 2nd annual She Leads pitch event returns April 13, 2023. Women business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs in Central and Northern Minnesota are invited to participate. This unique event offers instant feedback,… Read more »

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For 17 years, Yasuko Holt has been serving up authentic Japanese cuisine in the Twin Ports. With the help of the Entrepreneur Fund, Holt was able to recently purchase the… Read more »

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Technology is a tool and Laura Moser not only wants to help fix it if there’s a problem, but she also wants you to understand how to use it. “I… Read more »

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Adelle Starin, Owner of Baby’s on Broadway

“Without having the support of the Women’s Business Alliance and Entrepreneur Fund, we would have had to scale back our business instead of continue our growth. And there's no doubt in my mind about that.”

Baby's On Broadway | Little Falls, MN