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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.

How can the WBA help you?

The Women’s Business Alliance is run by women for women who understand the unique challenges of women entrepreneurship. We are a partner to women business owners and provide one-on-one support for you and your business.

CUSTOM ROADMAP

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 

CONNECTIONS 

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

Mastermind

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TOOLS & KNOWLEDGE

TOOLS & KNOWLEDGE

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

Ignite Webinars

MONEY

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.

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Sandi Larson

Sandi Larson

Director of Women's Business Alliance - North

WBA Central Location
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Sandy Voigt

Sandy Voigt

Director of Women's Business Alliance - Central

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The Women Business Alliance Central and North are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Both are certified Women’s Business Centers which represent a successful public-private partnership between the U.S. SBA and non-profit entrepreneurial development organizations across the country.

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