I recently heard one of the most inspiring speeches in my life about the future of women business owners and entrepreneurs in this country. Jennifer Hyman, creator of the multi-million dollar company, Rent the Runway, shared her amazing entrepreneurial story, as well as some personal issues about sexual harassment she endured along the way to building her fashion leasing empire
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Meet Carleen – How We’re Fostering Entrepreneurship in Southwest Florida
Investing in programs that boost entrepreneurship in Southwest Florida is one of our key priorities. Our B3 for Women and Kiva U.S loans programs work to eliminate the barriers to economic and social equality by helping local women entrepreneurs access interest-free capital and entrepreneurial resources. To celebrate Women's History Month we're highlighting some of our past program participants and celebrating the work they're doing to shape Southwest Florida's business landscape.
Partnership of Women’s Foundations Invests $58.4 Million Over Two Years to Create Pathways to Economic Security for Women and Their Families in America
To Kick-off Women’s History Month 2018, today the Southwest Florida Women’s Foundation joins members of Prosperity Together, a nonpartisan partnership of 32 public U.S. women’s foundations, to announce Year 2 (2017) results of its collective five-year, $100 million funding commitment to ensure economic security for low-income women and their families across the country.
“I hate networking! How can I find my customers and clients?”
What happens when you hear the word networking? If you're struggling with networking and finding the right customers and clients this episode is for you! Use these three strategies to get over your networking fears!
The Southwest Florida Women’s Foundation Receives $3,000 Human Rights Grant
We'd like to thank EILEEN FISHER for supporting our work and mission with a $3,000 Human Rights Grant!
EILEEN FISHER is a US-based women's clothing company with strong values around human rights, environmental sustainability, and support of women and girls.