South Carolina Women in Business (SCWIB)

Increases the economic development of women business owners by offering resources to start and grow businesses, as well as establishing strategic alliances between members and community business leaders throughout diversified geographical areas in SC. SCWIB is working to improve the economic climate for female entrepreneurs in our state by encouraging women business ownership, providing informatio

n and resources to entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development and aiming to increase economic opportunity for those seeking the risky, but rewarding path of entrepreneurship. Specifically, our objectives are the following:

-Implement a mentoring program for aspiring women business owners and women who need assistance in advancing their business to the next level.

-Provide quality cutting-edge educational programs to existing women entrepreneurs and women just beginning their business ventures.

-Facilitate more communication and development of strategic alliances between women business owners, governmental organizations, other business associations, and corporations to increase the revenue of women business owners throughout the State of South Carolina. By enhancing communications between these parties, women can strengthen the income base of their businesses beyond their current local market into all South Carolina regions.

-Offer opportunities for women to improve their businesses by forming mutually beneficial connections in geographically diverse areas of South Carolina.

-Allow women to benefit from other members’ business experiences and resource sharing as well as provide opportunities to join forces in business endeavors.

-Help women gain greater access to financial resources for easier start up and expansion of business.