Women’s Business Center of North Carolina - WBCNC

Women’s Business Center of North Carolina - WBCNC The mission of the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina is to promote economic self-sufficiency for all women in North Carolina through entrepreneurship.

We empower women by offering tools and support to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community. Services
Our small business experts offer:
• Customized, one-on-one business counseling.
• Seminars and classes focused on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, certification, and small business resources.
• Review and feedback on written business plans.
• Loan package preparation assistance and lender referrals.
• Certification assistance and review.
• Networking opportunities to find mutual support, access to resources, and business referrals. Global business development.

🏆 MFWP FRIDAY FLASHBACK | CELEBRATING OUR 2026 AWARD WINNERS!At the 2026 Moving Forward with Purpose Conference, we didn...
09/18/2026

🏆 MFWP FRIDAY FLASHBACK | CELEBRATING OUR 2026 AWARD WINNERS!

At the 2026 Moving Forward with Purpose Conference, we didn’t just talk about moving forward—we celebrated entrepreneurs and community partners who are already doing it!

One of our favorite moments of the day was recognizing this year’s award recipients—business owners and partners who are building, growing, persevering and making an impact in their businesses and communities.

✨ Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners:

🏆Entrepreneur of the Year Award:
Daniela Spear, owner of Remade Wellness LLC (Presented by Adrian Gonzalez, Pinnacle Financial Partners)

🏆 Emerging Entrepreneur Award:
Leonor Clavijo, owner of Viva Coffee USA LLC (Presented by Bryanna Garcia, Banc of California)

🏆 Community Impact Leader Award:
Liz Rossilli (Presented by Adrian Gonzalez, Pinnacle Financial Partners)

🏆 Champion Award:
LaTasha Best-Gaddy (Presented by Bryanna Garcia, Banc of California)

Behind every award is a story—the late nights, the pivots, the risks, the lessons learned, the wins no one saw and the decision to keep moving forward with purpose.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate these entrepreneurs and community partners and the journeys they represent.

Help us show our award winners some love in the comments!

📸 Swipe through to celebrate some of the special moments from the awards presentation.

💰 You need funding for your business. But is your business funding-ready?There’s a difference.Before approaching a lende...
09/16/2026

💰 You need funding for your business. But is your business funding-ready?

There’s a difference.

Before approaching a lender or seeking capital, business owners should understand things like:

✔️ How much money you actually need
✔️ What the funds will be used for
✔️ Your revenue, expenses and cash flow
✔️ Your personal and business credit
✔️ Your financial statements
✔️ Your ability to repay the debt
✔️ The story your numbers are telling

Access to capital isn’t always about finding the right lender. Sometimes it starts with getting your business prepared for the conversation.

Not sure where to start? That’s where organizations like the Women’s Business Center of NC can help.

📍 Serving entrepreneurs throughout the Triangle & Eastern NC.

Not to late to register for Foundations to Funding happening in Wilmington! https://icont.ac/51mq7

We are at the 2026 Leadership Conference this week.Reaching New Heights in Denver, Colorado
09/15/2026

We are at the 2026 Leadership Conference this week.

Reaching New Heights in Denver, Colorado

📣 WILMINGTON & SURROUNDING AREA BUSINESS OWNERS!Before you go after the funding, let’s make sure your business has the F...
09/14/2026

📣 WILMINGTON & SURROUNDING AREA BUSINESS OWNERS!

Before you go after the funding, let’s make sure your business has the FOUNDATION to support it. 💰

The Women’s Business Center of NC, in partnership with First National Bank and the Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, is bringing you:

🚀 FOUNDATIONS TO FUNDING | 6-WEEK COHORT

We’ll tackle the pieces that help build stronger, more fundable businesses—from financial management and marketing to sales, customer relationships and access to capital.

📅 September 23 – October 28
⏰ Wednesdays | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Wilmington, NC + select virtual sessions

Six weeks. Practical information. Stronger foundations. And a room full of other entrepreneurs working toward their next level.

🔥 2 spots opened up! We start next week!

🔗 Register here: https://icont.ac/51mll

✨ MFWP FLASHBACK!One message from our 2026 Moving Forward with Purpose Conference is STILL living rent-free in our heads...
09/10/2026

✨ MFWP FLASHBACK!

One message from our 2026 Moving Forward with Purpose Conference is STILL living rent-free in our heads:

I AM.

I CAN.

I WILL.

Our keynote speaker, 🌳Jessica Myers of BeYOU Bloom, challenged us to think differently about what it takes to build Revenue Resilience Mentality.

And yes—we said mentality, not mindset! 😉

Building a successful business requires strategy, but it also requires the mental strength to navigate uncertainty, overcome setbacks, adapt and KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

Jessica, thank you for kicking off our conference with a message that didn’t just inspire us for the moment—it changed the language in the room!

Who else left saying I AM. I CAN. I WILL.? 🙋‍♀️

National Institute of Minority Economic Development

Photo credit: TLG Photography and Film Group

Entrepreneurship can be exciting—but it can also feel lonely.You’re making the decisions. Managing the finances. Finding...
09/09/2026

Entrepreneurship can be exciting—but it can also feel lonely.

You’re making the decisions. Managing the finances. Finding customers. Figuring out marketing. Thinking about funding. And somehow still trying to actually RUN the business. 😅

That’s exactly why the Women’s Business Center of NC is here.

We support entrepreneurs throughout the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina with training, counseling, access to resources, connections and opportunities designed to help you start, stabilize and grow your business.

You may be in business for yourself, but you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. 💜

📍 Serving the Triangle & Eastern NC

📅 Looking for your next opportunity to learn and connect?
We have 2 upcoming cohorts kicking off in Wilmington and Triangle communities, still time to apply/register.

👉 Check out our upcoming trainings, cohorts and events:
https://icont.ac/51m7H

🚨 WILMINGTON & SURROUNDING AREA BUSINESS OWNERS—THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!Join the Women’s Business Center of NC, in partnersh...
09/08/2026

🚨 WILMINGTON & SURROUNDING AREA BUSINESS OWNERS—THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

Join the Women’s Business Center of NC, in partnership with First National Bank and the Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, for Foundations to Funding, a 6-week cohort designed to help you strengthen the areas lenders and successful businesses pay attention to.

Over six weeks, we’ll dig into:
💰 Financial Management & Funding Readiness
📣 Branding & Marketing
🤝 Sales & Customer Relationships
🏦 Access to Capital

This isn’t just about learning how to apply for funding. It’s about making sure your business is READY for it.

📅 September 23 – October 28, 2026
⏰ Wednesdays | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Wilmington, NC + Virtual Sessions
🎯 6 Weeks. Practical tools. Stronger foundations. Better prepared for growth.

If access to capital is part of your future plans, start by building the foundation today.

🔥 Only a few seats left.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundations-to-funding-6-week-cohort-tickets-1995921033540?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cape Fear Community College
First National Bank
National Institute of Minority Economic Development
Institute Capital

✨ That’s a wrap on the 2026 MFWP Conference: Building Revenue Resilience! ✨What an incredible day!Last Friday, we brough...
09/02/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on the 2026 MFWP Conference: Building Revenue Resilience! ✨

What an incredible day!

Last Friday, we brought together an amazing community of entrepreneurs, business owners, and supporters for a day centered around building stronger businesses, creating sustainable revenue, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship with resilience.

From inspiring speakers and thought-provoking conversations to meaningful connections and opportunities to learn from one another, the energy throughout the day was truly special.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, shared their experiences, asked questions, made connections, and contributed to making this conference such a success.

We hope you left with new ideas, new connections, and something meaningful to take back into your business.

Let’s keep learning, growing, challenging ourselves, and supporting one another long after the conference ends.

Thank you for being part of MFWP 2026: Building Revenue Resilience. We can’t wait to see what you build next!

08/28/2026

Another highlight of our Moving Forward with Purpose Conference 2026!! "Building Revenue Resiliance"

comes from

National Institute of Minority Economic Development

Excited to have Myers our Moving Forward with Purpose Conference 2026
08/28/2026

Excited to have Myers our Moving Forward with Purpose Conference 2026

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114 W Parrish Street, 4th Floor
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+19199562334

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