Women Business Collaborative

05/27/2026

The Women's Capital Summit 2026 features eight expert-led breakout sessions covering topics ranging from angel investing and debt strategy to AI-driven fundraising and founder wealth.

Knowledge + connection in one place.

📌 View the full agenda and register: https://www.wbcollaborative.org/wbc-events/womens-capital-summit-2026/

📣 Stay tuned for updates on our speakers!

05/21/2026

We all know of so many women entrepreneurs building incredible businesses, yet they often face funding challenges that hinder their ability to grow and scale.

This is why the Women’s Capital Summit was created: to match women entrepreneurs with investors and funders for mutual benefit.

Here’s what Carolyn Howell, CEO of Events USA, has to say about this year’s summit: “This is a room where connections happen that turn into opportunities, where conversations actually move the needle for you.”

Let us help you move that needle!
📌 Register for this year’s summit on October 6 and 7: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2wcsr

📌 Here’s a taste of what to expect: https://youtube.com/shorts/U6v_3yBgHvg?si=1yBeweveXsdtkLfq

01/28/2026

Congratulations to WBC Leader Nancy Lacore on announcing her run for Congress in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District!

A celebrated member of our Women Veterans Lead Steering Committee, Nancy served our country for 35 years as a Navy helicopter pilot, three-star admiral, and Chief of the Navy Reserve. Now, she's continuing her service in a new environment.

WBC is dedicated to advancing women into leadership across sectors and career stages, with a focused commitment to elevating women veterans whose military leadership experience directly translates to executive, entrepreneurial, and board-level impact.

Learn more about our Women Veterans initiative: https://www.wbcollaborative.org/supporting-women-veterans-in-career-transition/

Read more about Nancy Lacore’s run for congress: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/navy-admiral-removed-hegseth-announces-run-congress/story?id=129398751

01/26/2026

People are finally seeing the value in womens sports as a business venture. Now, investors are paying attention.

NWSL Expansion fees have jumped 5,400%, and WNBA Expansion fees have gone up 2,400%. The market is finally recognizing what the data has been saying all along, that womens sports should be taken seriously.

Sixth Street and Carlyle Group are making significant investments, and women-led funds like Monarch Collective and Tipt Ventures are shaping how capital flows into this space. Additionally, women athletes are stepping into roles as owners, investors, and business leaders.

This is why WBC’s Athlete Business Academy exists, to make sure women aren't just part of this growth, they're leading it.

Learn more about our athlete business academy here: https://www.wbcollaborative.org/in-the-arena/
Read the full article here: https://www.wearethecollective.com/new-economy-of-sports-part-3

01/24/2026

Did you know that women-owned businesses generated $3.3 trillion in revenue and employ nearly 13 million people?

Check out the 2025 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report, a collaborative effort of WBC Sponsor Wells Fargo, WIPP International, Ventureneer and Core Women.

WBC is proud to champion the women entrepreneurs driving economic impact across every industry through our annual Women’s Capital Summit.

Join us in building a future where women have equal opportunity to start, grow, and lead.

To learn more and read the full article:https://smallbusinessresources.wf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wells-fargo-2025-impact-of-women-owned-businesses.pdf

01/23/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Gwen K. Young, on her article in Arlington Magazine! In "Crossing Lines That Divide," Gwen reflects on her humanitarian work in Malawi and the powerful lessons she learned about cross-cultural collaboration, resilience, and the true meaning of impact.

"That impact is not about saving others, but about showing up, listening and working side by side."

Her belief in building bridges across cultures continues to shape her leadership at WBC today. Read the full article in the January/February issue of Arlington Magazine. https://issuu.com/arlingtonmagazine/docs/arlington_magazine_jan_feb_2026/27?ff

01/22/2026

The data is clear: closing the gender gap isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s imperative for the economy.

At this week’s , leaders are confronting how to build a future-proof workforce in the age of AI. The answer? Invest in women.

This is exactly the work WBC and our partners champion every day. Safe travels to all those in Davos pushing this conversation forward.

Read the full article here:

he WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 estimates that 22% of today’s jobs will be transformed by AI over the next five years. While 69 million new roles are expected to emerge, 83 million jobs could be displaced — resulting in a net loss of 14 million jobs globally.

01/21/2026

Congratulations to Phala K. Mire on her appointment as Chief Operating Officer of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)!

Phala brings more than 25 years of leadership in supplier inclusion, entrepreneurship, and economic development to this role. She steps into this position after serving as President & CEO of WBEC Metro New York & Greater DMV, where she strengthened connections between women-owned businesses, corporate partners, and public-sector stakeholders.

A co-founder of the Bigger Discussion series, inductee of the National Women's Business Hall of Fame, and a speaker at our 2025 Women's Capital Summit, Phala has long been a champion for advancing women-owned businesses and supplier diversity nationwide.

We're excited to see her continued impact in this new chapter. Congratulations, Phala!

01/15/2026

Our January 2026 newsletter is here!

As we step into a new year, CEO Gwen K. Young shares her vision for 2026, a year of alignment and action, with a focus on three powerful pillars: women entrepreneurs, women veterans, and women athletes transitioning into business leadership.

Inside this month's edition:
A call for coaches and mentors to support women athletes through our Athlete Business Academy
December's Women Joining Public Boards data
A warm welcome to our newest Champion, Andrea Davis
Sponsor and Partner news and event announcements

Plus, don't miss our Action for Impact Summit Podcast - now streaming on Spotify with new episodes every Monday!

Read the full newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/wbc-january-newsletter-note-gratitude-momentum-we-step-8usse/

01/05/2026

WBC welcomes you to 2026!

As we begin the New Year, let's look back to a fascinating conversation from our Action for Impact Summit about how you can most effectively Build the Workplace of the Future.

Rohini Anand, DEI Advisor, author, board member, and speaker, leads an inspiring discussion with three powerhouse leaders: Subha Barry, President of Seramount; Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Catalyst; and NadiYe Bullock, Senior Advisor at Paradigm for Parity.

Together, they explore the strategies, shifts, and innovations needed to create workplaces where all women can achieve equal position, pay, and power.

Listen now and start 2026 with actionable insights. https://open.spotify.com/show/01ufEvVYUklg1gQ5VJZdco?si=8a0246dd6ecf44c0&nd=1&dlsi=415a644f285b4071