Women’s Business Center (WBC) of Northern Virginia is part of a national network of over 100 educational centers throughout the United States which are designed to empower women to achieve small business success and share that success with others.
The Women’s Business Center is a program of George Mason University working in collaboration with a number of local, regional and national organizations to promote small business growth in Fairfax County and beyond. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and follows George Mason University closures/holidays.
Our classes are held at varying times including evenings and weekends. Also, we work to offer on-demand webinars to provide immediate content!
We serve potential and existing small business owners including women, veterans, and minorities in Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington and Loudoun Counties, as well as the cities of Alexandria, Herndon and Vienna.
Business Training & Counseling
Thanks to the continued financial support by the US Small Business Administration, the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia assists hundreds of small and emerging businesses annually.
If you are thinking of starting a business or have a business that has been operating less than two years, sign up for a free business planning counseling session with a WBC expert Counselor.
Our Impact
We empower our clients by providing access to resources in order to fulfill their dreams, to provide for their financial security as well as that of their families, and to contribute to the economic growth of their communities.
Yes, we help businesses start. Yes, we help create jobs. Yes, we help entrepreneurs realize and reach their dreams.
Startup Resources
US Small Business Administration Resources
The Small Business Administration has incredible information to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way.
Check out:
- SBA’s Business Guide
- SBA’s Learning Platform including “Ascent,” a free learning platform for women entrepreneurs!
- SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office and join their newsletter!
No Cost Counseling for Women Business Owners
Thanks to the continued financial support by the US Small Business Administration, the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia assists hundreds of small and emerging businesses annually and there is no cost for our counseling services.
We help aspiring women business owners understand:
- SBA Disaster Loan preparation
- business planning for the future
- marketing
- financial forecasting
- bookkeeping and accounting
- registration and certifications
- contracts and intellectual property, and
- government contracting
If you are thinking of starting a business or have a business that has been operating less than two years, sign up for free one-on-one business planning counseling session with a WBC expert Counselor.
Women’s Business Center Sponsors
The Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. It receives additional support from the Fairfax County Office for Childhood Programs and Services and the Supervisors of Fairfax County.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For assistance, please call us at (703) 768-1440 or by email at cbutle3@gmu.edu.
The Women’s Business Center of Northern VA is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.