Ohio Women’s Business Resource Network (OWBRN) The Future of Your Business Starts Here!

About OWBRN OWBRN is a 501 (c) 3 which started operations in Columbus Ohio in 1992 OWBRN was one of the initial pilot sites for the SBA Women Business Center Program and has provided assistance to over businesses since its beginning.

OWBRN Mission To provide assistance to women in the start-up or growth phase of business development.

OWBRN Programs The OWBRN Women’s Business Center Program funded by private sector grants and the SBA provides one- on-one counseling assistance to women in Central and Southern Ohio.

The OWBRN Women’s Business Center (WBC) Provides in-depth one-on-one counseling in specialized areas related to growth and development of the business. Training is also available through the WBC. Long tern training (15 week sessions) and short term training (2 – 4 hours) are available at low or no cost to the general public.

OWBRN Programs The Women’s Business Enterprise Council Southeast (WBEC-SE) is a full service procurement center which provides counseling, training, and WBE Certification to women who are in established businesses.

The WBEC-SE The WBEC-SE is a Women’s Business Organization Partner (WBOP) of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) The WBEC-SE administers the WBENC women’s business enterprise certification in Ohio, Eastern Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The WBEC-SE Once a company is certified, the WBE-SE helps facilitate the development of meaningful business relationships with corporate representatives and women businesses through networking events, educational programs, and procurement related informational roundtables.

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Ready, Set, Go! With the Services of OWBRN, your business can move to the next level of growth and development. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!