Great lakes women's business council

The U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development awarded Great Lakes Women's Business Council (GLWBC) a $150,000 Project Grant under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043) on September 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 29, 2026. GLWBC will deliver comprehensive entrepreneurial development services to women entrepreneurs in Michigan and the Great Lakes region, including business training, technical assistance, and counseling in areas such as finance, management, marketing, and procurement readiness. As a Community Development Financial Institution and nonprofit entity based in Livonia, Michigan, GLWBC serves women-owned, minority-owned, and low-income small businesses seeking to launch, establish, or expand their ventures.

This award represents part of GLWBC's ongoing participation in the national Women's Business Centers (WBCs) network, which operates across the United States and territories to support socially and economically disadvantaged women business owners. GLWBC has maintained consistent federal grant support since 2005 and operates as a direct service provider rather than a pass-through intermediary, ensuring all services reach intended beneficiaries without identified subcontractors.