TLDR:
- Women Business Collaborative is hosting the Women’s Capital Summit in September 2024 in New York, NY.
- The summit aims to connect women entrepreneurs with investors to secure essential funding for growth.
The Women Business Collaborative (WBC) has announced an open call for applications for women entrepreneurs and capital investors to attend the Women’s Capital Summit in New York, NY, on September 4-5, 2024. The summit serves as a platform for women entrepreneurs to access crucial funding and for investors to discover high-potential women-owned businesses. With women-owned businesses comprising 40% of all U.S. businesses and employing around 5.8 million people, the summit highlights the importance of financial support to further elevate these enterprises.
Gwen K. Young, the CEO of WBC, emphasized the significance of women entrepreneurs in driving innovation and leadership within the economy but also acknowledged the challenges they face in securing necessary capital for growth. The Women’s Capital Summit will feature investor matchmaking sessions, keynote addresses from influential leaders, expert panels on entrepreneurship and investment trends, and networking opportunities for attendees to form valuable connections.
Women entrepreneurs from all industries are encouraged to apply by June 30 for a chance to meet with investors and showcase their company at the event. On the other hand, individual investors, venture capital firms, and funding organizations interested in supporting women entrepreneurs can register to participate in the summit, schedule meetings with promising entrepreneurs, attend all sessions, and network with peers.
For more information or to submit an application, interested parties can visit the official Women Business Collaborative website or email [email protected] The WBC is an alliance of over 80 women’s business organizations and hundreds of business leaders working towards achieving equal position, pay, and power for all women in business through collaboration, advocacy, and action.
