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Invest in small business

We need your knowledge, expertise and support to allow future entrepreneurs to launch their dreams in Southwest Michigan and help existing small businesses grow. The WBC collaborates with our local business community to deliver workshops and seminars designed to arm small business owners with the information and resources necessary to operate their own business. You know what it takes to make a business successful, imagine sharing what you know with others. If you would like to be involved in our upcoming classes, contact the WBC team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

BECOME AN INVESTOR

Your tax-deductible contribution can have a distinct impact on the growth of local small business. With your donation, you will fuel the sustainability of the WBC and assist with scholarships for economically challenged women, so they can have equal access to resources. Conerstone Alliance is considered a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are considered tax-deductible.

Invest in small business

The WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and generous financial contributions from donors and partners. This support allows us to provide our services at little to no cost to you. Invest in the WBC today. Your support assists in strengthening the economy of diverse communities in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties through entrepreneurship.

BECOME AN INVESTOR

About the WBC

Developing and nurturing home-grown business is key to our community’s economic future. The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Cornerstone Alliance has helped small business owners start and grow in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties since 2004. By opening the doors of opportunity, we provide access to critical resources such as business counseling, financial education, and responsible financial products.

The WBC promotes and assists in advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency opportunities. If you are a woman, person of color, veteran, or socially or economically disadvantaged individual, we want to help turn your entrepreneurship dreams into a reality.

Meet the Team

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR INVESTORS

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Partners


SBA

Small Business Administration

The (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

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SCORE

SCORE

SCORE is a nonprofit SBA resource partner dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide.

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SBDC

Michigan Small Business Development Center

SBDC Michigan provides counseling, training and secondary market research for Michigan’s new business ventures, existing small businesses, expanding new businesses and new technology companies.

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MMSDC

Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

The MMSDC is a nonprofit that drives economic growth within minority communities.They facilitate over $20 billion annually in business contracts between corporations and certified minority business enterprises (MBEs).

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PTAC

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers of Michigan

The PTAC of Michigan provides local businesses with the resources and know-how to successfully obtain government contracts. They work to help all Michigan companies successfully obtain and perform under local, state and federal government contracts.

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