5/19 WEI Wednesday

5/19 WEI Wednesday

Dear entrepreneur , It takes a special person to be an entrepreneur. I have always known this, but after the past year, I believe it more than ever.  Since the start of the pandemic and related business shutdowns/ public safety requirements, many Michigan entrepreneurs have had to summon a new kind of resilience that they didn’t know was in them. … Read more

5/5 WEI Wednesday

Dear entrepreneur, PPP! PPP! PPP! Is that all you hear about these days?Have you found yourself wondering what PPP stands for?Today is the day you will find out exactly what it means and how it can benefit YOU! PPP stands for Paycheck Protection Program.  A new round of PPP loans are available and will provide eligible businesses and … Read more

4/21 WEI Wednesday

Dear entrepreneur,  At MWF, our vision is to create an inclusive economy for the state of Michigan so that all women and girls can reach their full potential. This year, our Women’s Entrepreneurial Initiative programming has been focused on creating equity. We believe by reducing the digital divide, empowering entrepreneurs through an increased understanding of their … Read more

4/12 WEI Wednesday

Dear entrepreneur,  At MWF, our vision is to create an inclusive economy for the state of Michigan so that all women and girls can reach their full potential. This year, our Women’s Entrepreneurial Initiative programming has been focused on creating equity. We believe by reducing the digital divide, empowering entrepreneurs through an increased understanding of their … Read more

4/7 WEI Wednesday

Dear entrepreneur, It seems that we can finally welcome spring and the warmer weather that comes with it! While welcoming April means Women’s History Month has officially ended, MWF is still here celebrating and supporting women both past and present. We already know women and entrepreneurs of color face significant obstacles in the workforce and to … Read more

3/24 WEI Wednesday

3/24 WEI Wednesday Throughout March, we’ve been grateful to see businesses and individuals take dedicated time to celebrate women’s history. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the evolution of women in entrepreneurship and how the growth of this movement is the key to creating gender equity. Women have historically experienced higher rates of unemployment, are paid at rates significantly lower … Read more