NY - women's enterprise development center INC (poughkeepsie)

The Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc. in Poughkeepsie, NY was awarded a $150,000 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043). The award, effective from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2025, will enable the Center to provide comprehensive entrepreneurial development services to women-owned small businesses in the White Plains and Poughkeepsie areas. These services include training programs, seminars, counseling, and technical assistance to help women entrepreneurs overcome discriminatory barriers, develop critical business skills, improve financial management, and increase access to capital and credit. The Center collaborates with local Small Business Development Centers and SCORE chapters to deliver these services and support the growth of women-owned enterprises.