Women Venture
For over forty years, WomenVenture has provided women of all ages, cultures, races, and income levels with the tools and resources to achieve economic success through small business ownership.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is to empower women to achieve their economic goals by building profitable and sustainable businesses that transform communities.
Our vision is a world where women-owned businesses are the economic engine that powers our world.
Our core values are make meaningful change, engage with empathy, and persist boldly
Women’s Business Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designated WomenVenture as one of the nation’s first Women’s Business Centers in 2000 and our training courses, volunteers, and consultants continue to support all entrepreneurs providing them with the resources they need to launch, grow, and sustain their businesses.
We are one of only three in Minnesota and we are part of a network of nearly 100 educational centers designed to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs who face unique obstacles in the world of business. WBCs ensure that critical resources are available to all women entrepreneurs, and specifically those who are economically or socially disadvantaged. Approved to offer SBA loan products under SBA’s Microloan Program.
What Does Your Business Need?
TrainingWomenVenture offers training and support for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey to help them create profitable, sustainable small businesses. |
LendingWomenVenture’s lending program is designed to support you on your entrepreneurial journey. We don’t just look at credit scores, we focus on your business’s ability to be profitable and sustainable. |
Child Care Business ServicesWomenVenture provides programs for family child care businesses and centers. |
Business ConsultingOur experienced consultants are here to help you navigate the complexities of running and growing your business. |
Our Impact
WomenVenture provides access to capital, business consulting, training and development, mentorship, and a community of support to our clients and community. In our last fiscal year we supported:
1,100
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$2,100,000
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11,000+
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Contact
165 Western Avenue North
Suite 8, Office #100
St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (612) 224-9540