Office of women's business ownership

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance Program (CFDA 59.043) to the Thurston Economic Development Council Center For Business & Innovation, a non-profit organization located in Lacey, Washington. The grant funding supports the delivery of training, counseling, and technical assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Key initiatives include the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program, which provides services to remove barriers women entrepreneurs face in accessing capital and resources. The organization also leverages additional federal grants from agencies like the USDA and Department of Commerce to offer a range of services promoting sustainable economic development, particularly in rural communities.