WBEC-East Receives funding from CLA Foundation.
Philadelphia, PA — The Women’s Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC-East) is thrilled to announce it has received a grant of $5,000 from the CLA Foundation. This grant is a testament to WBEC-East’s outstanding work and will enable WBEC-East to continue its mission of supporting entrepreneurs with essential training, mentorship, visibility, and access to capital assistance.
“The CLA Foundation believes in the power of education, employment, and entrepreneurship to transform lives,” said Susan Carter, executive director of the CLA Foundation. “Our grants are designed to support organizations that embody these principles and strive to create lasting impacts within their communities. By funding initiatives that promote these three E’s, we’re helping to build a brighter future for all and further our commitment to be connected to the communities in which we live and work.”
The grant will support WBEC-East’s mission of advancing economic empowerment through business development programs, networking opportunities, strategic community partnerships, and business pitch events designed to help entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
“By supporting this initiative, CLA Foundation is helping remove barriers to business success and expanding pathways to economic mobility for entrepreneurs across the region,” says Liz Walsh, President of WBEC-East. “This grant recognizes our collaborative commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and will help advance our mission of providing training, mentorship, visibility, and access-to-capital resources for small businesses.”
About CLA Foundation: The CLA Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) organization. This foundation supports a variety of initiatives aimed at improving education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The Foundation provides grants to support organizations as they advance their missions and make a tangible difference in their communities. The Foundation is exclusively funded by contributions from CLA family members and does not accept unsolicited grant proposals from external organizations.
For more information about the CLA Foundation, please visit Community Impact: CLA.
About WBEC-East: We are an advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, as well as Delaware and Southern New Jersey. We believe in innovation, opening doors, and creating partnerships that fuel the economy. Throughout our 30 year history, we have helped countless entrepreneurs transform unique business ideas in their heads into thriving companies.
For more information, please visit www.wbeceast.com
Media Contact:
Steve Damweber
Senior Manager, Outreach & Engagement
Sdamweber@wbeceast.com
(215) 790-5059
WBEC-East’s Women’s Business Center exists to provide training, resources, and coaching to meet entrepreneurs where they are—no matter their starting point. Danielle’s journey illustrates that with the right mindset and a supportive community, every challenge can become a stepping stone toward success.
Return Home