Wow, where did 2022 go! This year came in and went out with a flash 😊 I guess time flies when you are having fun! MWF’s WEI team celebrated an awesome year of achievements thanks to the very special entrepreneurs we have the privilege of serving. We concluded this year by closing and disbursing nearly … Read more
We are excited to share one of our client’s stories with you. Learn more about Shannon Cohen in the video below. See entrepreneur resources here…
Congratulations to our loan client, Joyola Lewis, on the grand opening of her new salon, Joyola Mei! See entrepreneur resources here…
Happy National Small Business Week! The Small Business Administration is hosting a weeklong conference geared at Small Businesses. If you are interested in learning more about the SBA’s resources and the conference, please see below. https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-summit https://www.sba.gov/business-guide Read more here…
Hello Friend, In October of 2021 our team expanded, and our reach did also, Maggie Toole joined our team to grow MWF’s presences in St. Clair County. Since joining MWF, Maggie has been working hard to determine what additional resources MWF can bring to the ecosystem in St. Clair County. After multiple conversations with stakeholders … Read more
Hello Friend, Congratulations to all of our pitch competition finalist and winners, you all did an amazing job last month. The flowers are beginning to bloom, and spring has sprung! There is no time like the present to prepare your business for whatever the future may hold. As you plan, for the future and get … Read more
Hello Friend, At MWF we continue to strive for increased access to capital for entrepreneurs and are excited to highlight 40 entrepreneurs in our four pitch competitions during the month of March. What better way to celebrate Women’s History month than to award up to $10,000 in prizes to women entrepreneurs with the best pitches for … Read more
Friend, The time is here to take what you have learned this summer at MWF’s business concept paper writing courses and apply it. The Michigan Women Forward WomanUp & Pitch Competition is now open and calling all women entrepreneurs with a great idea or business to apply. This year we have added a fourth competition specifically for women … Read more
Hi Friend, As you know, every day is filled with challenges and questions surrounding your business. You attend webinars, workshops, and speak to other small business owners to make sure you have all the best available information but you still end up wondering if you’re making the right decisions. I want you to take a … Read more
Hi Friend, As a business owner, we know you have a lot of research to do, and it can seem like you have to know everything! We want to help you with one small piece of your business: leasing strategies. Michigan Women Forward is offering a workshop entitled “Business Owner’s Guide To Commercial Real Estate … Read more