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Women in Entrepreneurship Institute Initiatives and Impact

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Since launching in 2018, the WEI’s Business Accelerator Programs have been providing a vital service to help women business founders scale their businesses. Learn about our impact on women entrepreneurs below.​

WEI Impact Compared to Women-Owned Businesses Nationwide

Women in Entrepreneurship Institute Businesses

100% remained open through the pandemic.

69% increased revenues during the pandemic.

40% accessed PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans.

11% reached a $1 million revenue mark.

76% businesses have employees.

Women-Owned Businesses Nationwide

75% remained open through the pandemic.

8.1% increased revenues during the pandemic.

16.4% accessed PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans.

1.6% reached a $1 million revenue mark.

10% businesses have employees

Business Accelerator Program Outcomes

100%

program completion rate.

62.2%

businesses led by women of color

97.8%

WEI businesses retained all employees through the COVID-19 pandemic.

21%

increase in employment across cohort companies after completing WEI's Business Accelerator Program.

Revenue Growth

85%

WEI businesses experienced revenue growth following our Business Accelerator Programs.

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