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August 30, 2023

Apple announces next Impact Accelerator class for businesses advancing environmental innovation

Apple today announced its third Impact Accelerator class: a cohort of 12 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned environmental solution and service providers on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy.

August 17, 2023

Lasting Impressions Awarded Finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Lasting Impressions' recognition as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year®️ 2023 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award

August 15, 2023

Small business loan program for women entrepreneurs – CEED Lending

CEED Lending affiliate of Great Lakes Women's Business Council | Loans range from $25,000 to $200,000. Fox 2 exposé.

August 11, 2023

Women-Owned Business Advocates Take Center Stage in Washington to Discuss Bipartisan Policy Solutions

The Association of Women’s Business Centers hosted its annual 2023 Leadership Conference | Women’s Business Center leaders from all 50 states

July 18, 2023

Michigan Chocolate Shop Named A Best In The Country

Great Lakes Women's Business Council Bon Bon Bon makes Bon Bon Bons in Hamtramck, the heart of Detroit, Michigan

July 18, 2023

Spotlight on the News: Oakland County small business loans & Detroit Bookfest (wxyz.com)

Spotlight on the News will focus on Oakland County small businesses | Belinda Tuner-DuBois, Lending Manager, CEED Lending

June 29, 2023

WBEs Only | WEpitch competition Application is Live!

June 21, 2023

$4M in Funding Available for Small, Minority and/or Women-Owned Businesses

$4 million in funding for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19. all Oakland County small businesses are welcome to apply.

June 21, 2023

Sara Knoester | Mixed Staffing & Recruiting

Sara's unwavering commitment to empowering women, minorities, military veterans, and returning citizens fueled the creation of a staffing agency unlike any other.

June 9, 2023

Rest in Peace: Candace Waterman

In Memoriam: Honoring the Legacy of Candace Waterman, WIPP President and Chief of Staff at WBENC. With profound sadness, we pay tribute to the remarkable life and mourn the untimely loss of Candace Waterman, an exceptional leader who dedicated her life to empowering women entrepreneurs.