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The Women's Economic Institute, Inc.
Working to advance income security and economic sustainability for all women and girls!
The Young Women's Mentoring Initiative
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Join The ATTAIN Lab and The Women's Economic Institute February 2nd to kickstart 10 weeks of amazing programming designed with young women of color in mind (ages 18-24 only). Are you looking for technical skills, job readiness, peer-to-peer learning, and mentoring? Well join us at The WEI February 2nd. All programming located to be held at 109 Otisco Street, 2nd Flr, Syracuse, NY 13204.
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To register for the Winter 2022 Young Women's Mentoring Initiative please call 315-551-2500 before January 28th. Reserve your spot TODAY!!!
2022 is the Year to Jumpstart Your Business
We're committed to driving business growth for women entrepreneurs of color
The Institute is excited to launch The WEI Incubator—a think tank style incubator program designed to create peer-to-peer mentoring, small business development, a community of entrepreneurial support, and in the classroom training with today’s diverse woman entrepreneur in mind. We’re committed to providing women entrepreneurs of color access to capital, meaningful networks, and business training/coaching on business plan design, marketing/branding, product development/placement and financial planning.
The WEI Incubator will meet bi-weekly on Fridays (2 times per month) for 6 months (12 meetings) (11:00am-2:00pm), followed by 6 months of coaching, networking, and programming. You must attend all classes and participate in networking, peer-to-peer learning, and in-class and extra-curricular assignments to maximize your program experience.
To apply for membership in the Winter 2021-2022 WEI Incubator you must be:
1. A woman owned company or a woman who owns more than 70% of the company
2. A woman of color
3. The founder, co-founder, owner or co-owner of your company
4. A legally formed entity or desiring to form a legal entity (LLC, Corp, Enterprise, 501c3)
5. Currently generating less than $250K annually in revenue
If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply, click on the Find Out More Button and tell us about you and your company.
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Click the Find Out More button below and submit your application before 12:00 noon February 4th.
2021 Legends Holiday Brunch
Congratulations to our 2021 Legends
Marisol Hernandez, CNY Latino Magazine Media | Communications Legend
Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, Esq, NYCLU Economic Advocate Legend
Sheena Solomon- The Gifford Foundation Philanthropic Legend
Mary Tarver- Oasis Fish House Small Business Legend
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The Women’s Economic Institute, Inc (The WEI) builds innovative community and economic solutions.
The Women’s Economic Institute, Inc (The WEI) builds innovative community and economic solutions that elevate the quality of life for all women and girls. Irrespective of race, religion, color, creed or orientation we know that when girls have a fair shot, a healthy self-esteem, and an opportunity to thrive they become stronger women, better leaders, and more successful entrepreneurs. That's why we established the Young Black Women’s Mentoring Initiative and the Girls Empowerment Club. — We're committed to working with Black women and girls from all walks of life to drive academic achievement, economic opportunity, civic engagement, and life-long learning.
Positioning women for success!
Black AZ COVID-19 Task Force
The Black AZ COVID-19 Task Force launched Winter 2020 to ensure health/economic equity for minority/low-income communities. We're engaging statewide decision-makers to protect our most vulnerable populations. Click the button below if you live in AZ and need vaccine locations, COVID-19 testing, or other resources.
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Unleashing challenges women to rebound from rock bottom in a world where the bigotry of under-expectation is the norm for women and girls of color. Despite the past you can choose to live into your best life. Charlene Tarver, founder and CEO of the Women's Economic Institute, Inc shares twenty steps on the how. Foreword by Atty Benjamin Crump.
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Make a gift to The Women's Economic Institute, Inc and help support our mission, vision and programming. Together, we can create a more inclusive space for all women and girls.