Unlocking Community Power: How Women’s Business Centers Create Thriving Entrepreneurs with Nancy Swift, Executive Director at JEDI & CA WBC Network Chair Episode 127

The Future Of Work

How do we dismantle the entrenched systemic barriers that hold back so many in the business world? The answer lies in access to capital, information, and networking. Nancy Swift, Executive Director at JEDI, points out that women, in particular, encounter systemic challenges, like unequal access to funding and exclusion from critical networks, making it harder to succeed in business. This is where Women's Business Centers and support systems step in, offering tailored programs that provide essential resources, guidance, and training. These initiatives empower women entrepreneurs, giving them the tools they need to overcome challenges and thrive in the business world.

You’ll learn:

• How Women's Business Centers help support emerging entrepreneurs.

• Why collaboration among support systems is important for enhancing services.

• How women entrepreneurs found innovative solutions in the wake of pandemic challenges.

About the Guest:

Nancy Swift has dedicated her 35-year career to championing economic justice for women, emphasizing the profound impact that economic opportunities for women have on families and communities at large. As the Executive Director and a Founding member of the Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), she spearheads initiatives to support female entrepreneurs.

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