1. Our Purpose
Jacksonville Women’s Business Center started operations in November 2004 to advance the success of
women entrepreneurs at every stage of business development. Both aspiring and current business
owners gain access to education, capital, resources and networks to help them become more
successful. Programs are designed to deliver these benefits in support of women as they launch and
grow their businesses.
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs at Every Step
Jacksonville Women’s Business Center is committed to supporting the woman entrepreneur at every
stage of business growth as she faces all types of business challenges while becoming increasingly
successful.
Aspiring – Has an idea and a commitment to develop it.
Emerging – Engaged in defining a market, developing products and services and building a
business organization
Growing – Has experienced dramatic expansion success with evidence of professional
management and systems
Accomplished – Proven processes, effective management and continuous profitable growth
Our Services
Training. Mentoring.
Learn critical and practical Receive guidance
from trusted and
business skills expert advisors or peers
Consulting. Networking.
Access expert business advice Find mutual support, access to
resources and business referrals
Become a JWBC Partner
Make a charitable contribution. Jacksonville Women’s Business Center is a program of the
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution
is an investment in the economic health of your community.
Invest your marketing dollars in JWBC and gain access to a large and influential group of women
through our client and constituent networks.
Volunteer and share your time and business talent with JWBC clients participating in any of our four
services.
Refer aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs to our center
Jacksonville Women’s Business Center ♦ 3 Independent Drive ♦ Jacksonville, FL 32202
Pat Blanchard, Director, JWBC ♦ 904-366-6640 ♦ www.JaxWBC.com
The Jacksonville Women’s Business Center is a program of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a
501(c)3 organization. Jacksonville Women's Business Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office
of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO). SBA's cooperation does not constitute or imply its endorsement of any opinions,
products or services. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.