Department Of Commerce
There are many resources available to women entrepreneurs. Whether you are a woman interested in starting a business, applying for a business loan, finding government contracting opportunities, or improving an existing business, there are many organizations that will be of service in addition to your local SBDC and the SBA.

Montana Women's Business Center of Prospera

ProsperaLogo.pngThe Montana Women's Business Center is a program of Prospera Business Network and is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Established in October 2009, the Montana WBC is one of over 100 business centers across the country. They provide the necessary tools and support to help women establish, grow and sustain businesses throughout the state of Montana.

The Montana WBC is focused on providing counseling, training, mentoring and networking services to women entrepreneurs and women in business, and is a critical resource to those who are economically or socially disadvantaged. The Montana WBC gives women the opportunity to excel in business and contributes to the growth of economies throughout the state.

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 Montana Women's Business Center
Prospera Business Network
865 Technology Blvd Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59718
406-587-3113

 

Rocky Mountain Women's Business Center

Hosted by AccelerateMT, the Rocky Mountain Women's Business Center supports current and aspiring business owners in Montana as they start and grow businesses through expert one-on-one business coaching, online learning events and community-building opportunities. The WBC takes a decentralized approach to serve women in all corners of the state with a majority of their offerings being offered online. 

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Rocky Mountain Women's Business Center
Phone: 406-272-2132


Other Resources:

Association of Women's Business Centers

The AWBC works to secure economic justice and entrepreneurial opportunities for women by supporting and sustaining a national network of more than 100 Women’s Business Centers (WBC). WBCs help women succeed in business by providing training, mentoring, business development, and financing opportunities to over 150,000 women entrepreneurs each year.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Center for Women in Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation works to promote and empower women business leaders to achieve their personal and professional goals by increasing opportunities for women to serve on corporate boards and in the C-suite; mentoring women at all stages of their careers; and building a network for women entrepreneurs to encourage peer-to-peer networking, education, and professional growth.
National Association for Female Executives
Founded in 1972, NAFE has served as one of the country’s largest associations for women professionals and business owners, providing resources – through education, networking, and public advocacy- to empower women to achieve both career and personal success.
National Association of Women Business Owners
NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource which propels women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.
National Women's Business Council
The National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory committee serving as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, the U.S. Congress (to the Committees on Small Business of the Senate and House of Representatives), and to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (through the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Women’s Business Ownership) on issues of importance to women business owners and entrepreneurs.
Women Impacting Public Policy
WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.