Women's Business Development Center, Inc.
Chicago, IL
- UEI
- FJXWNPJNEXZ9
- CAGE
- 4HWB4
- Primary NAICS
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8 S Michigan Ave #400, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
- Website
- wbdc.org
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Consulting
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | SBAHQ25B0030 | $305,000 | |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | W56KGU2320043 | $96,000 |
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About the company
Women's Business Development Center, Inc. (WBDC) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs, particularly those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the organization focuses on providing comprehensive entrepreneurial development services to women-owned small businesses. Through its federal grant awards, WBDC delivers critical support to help women entrepreneurs navigate business challenges, access resources, and grow their enterprises across various sectors.
The organization has received multiple federal grants primarily from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), specifically through the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043). These cooperative agreements and project grants, ranging from $25,750 to $500,000, enable WBDC to provide extensive services including business training, counseling, technical assistance, access to capital, and specialized support for government contracting. Additionally, WBDC operates sub-award programs in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, such as the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), and Apex Accelerator. These programs offer targeted support like one-on-one business advising, government contracting guidance, surety bonding education, and assistance for businesses impacted by economic challenges. The organization's work spans multiple regions in Illinois, including Chicago, Aurora, and Peoria, with a consistent focus on helping women-owned businesses overcome discriminatory barriers and achieve sustainable growth.
Quick answers
Is Women's Business Development Center, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Women's Business Development Center, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 8, 2027.
What is Women's Business Development Center, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Women's Business Development Center, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is IL - women's business development (peoria) (SBAHQ24W0159), from Office of Entrepreneurial Development, on June 1, 2025.
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