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Texas Woman’s University – Center for Women Entrepreneurs
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University is committed to helping women in Texas become successful business owners. TWU is the first and only Texas university—public or private—with the goal of generating new women-owned businesses.
About
Whether you are a current business owner or are considering starting a business, we invite you to explore the many ways the Center for Women Entrepreneurs can assist you in achieving success. Together, we can accomplish great things.
We provide the tools for women-owned businesses to succeed, including:
- Business Advising
- Funding
- Networking
- Training
With campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, TWU has a far-reaching network of Texas entrepreneurs, alumnae, business leaders, venture capitalists, and economic development experts to mentor our students and business clients.
Our university programs focus on empowering women to succeed by developing the confidence to:
- Lead
- Embrace and foster change
- Enhance their quality of life
- Enrich the lives of others
These principles are key in the entrepreneurial spirit.
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs is part of TWU’s Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership. The JNIWL is dedicated to preparing women to take on successful roles in business and public service to ensure women have the education to establish careers as successful C-suite executives, the skills for building entrepreneurial businesses and the framework needed to run for public office.
Services Provided
Accelerators and Incubators
Accelerators, Incubators
Business Planning
Business Plan Consulting, Business Succession Planning, Demographic and Census Data, Diversification, Forming a Business, Market Plan Development, Market Research
Buying or Selling a Business
Buying or Selling a Franchise, Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
Events and Community Building
Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends, Pitch Events
Financial Resources and Assistance
Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training, Crowdfunding, Debt Funding, Grant Funding
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
Retention
Internship Programs and Student Services
Student Training, Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Legal Services
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information
Management Issues
Insurance Requirements, Leadership/Professional Development
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
Health and Safety Training, High Tech Development, Manufacturing Development, Technology Transfer
Marketing and Sales
Demographics/Census Data, E-Commerce/Internet Marketing, Feasibility Studies, Market Plan Development and Training, Market Research
Mentoring
Formal Mentoring Programs, One-on-One Counseling, Peer Mentoring
Networking and Associations
Demographically Based, Geographically Based, Home Based, Industry Specific, International Trade
Public Policy and Government Relations
African-American Business, City Business Issues, Hispanic Business, LGBTQIA Business Issues, State Business Issues, Women's Business Issues
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
HUBZone Certification, Obtaining Certification, Obtaining Corporate Contracts, Obtaining Government Contracts, Price History, Registration Assistance
Starting a Business
Business Research Resources, Feasibility Studies, Forming a Business, Home-Based Business Training, Registration, Licenses and Permits, Startup Business Counseling, Startup Classes
Technical Assistance
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training, Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Virtual Consulting and Online Services, Website Development
Training
Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training, Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training, Business Management Training, Business Plan Training and Assistance, E-Commerce/Internet Marketing, Home-Based Business Training, Marketing Plan Training, Online Courses and Videos, Startup Classes, Trade Education and Training
Primary Contact
Tracy Irby
Address
1202 Old Main Circle #260Denton, TX 76204
Phone
(940) 898-2897Website
https://twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/About
Whether you are a current business owner or are considering starting a business, we invite you to explore the many ways the Center for Women Entrepreneurs can assist you in achieving success. Together, we can accomplish great things.
We provide the tools for women-owned businesses to succeed, including:
- Business Advising
- Funding
- Networking
- Training
With campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, TWU has a far-reaching network of Texas entrepreneurs, alumnae, business leaders, venture capitalists, and economic development experts to mentor our students and business clients.
Our university programs focus on empowering women to succeed by developing the confidence to:
- Lead
- Embrace and foster change
- Enhance their quality of life
- Enrich the lives of others
These principles are key in the entrepreneurial spirit.
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs is part of TWU’s Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership. The JNIWL is dedicated to preparing women to take on successful roles in business and public service to ensure women have the education to establish careers as successful C-suite executives, the skills for building entrepreneurial businesses and the framework needed to run for public office.