| Grant Information:Trickle Up Program Inc.
An international non-profit organization based in New York City, the Trickle Up Program helps low-income people start small businesses to help themselves out of poverty.
www.trickleup.org
The National Women’s Business Council
The mission of the Council is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women’s business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces.
www.nwbc.gov
National Minority Business Council, Inc.
The NMBC is an umbrella organization that encompasses thousands of small businesses located nationally and internationally. The primary purpose of the organization is to enhance the success and profitability of the small business community through the provision of high-quality services, programs, advocacy and networking support.
www.nmbc.org
American Business Women’s Association
To bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
www.abwa.org |
Dogwood Crafters Co-Op
P.O. Box 604
(61 Webster Rd.)
Dillsboro, NC 28725
828-586-2248Mountain Microenterprise Fund
29 ½ Page Avenue
Asheville, N. C. 28801
director: Greg Walker-Wilson
828-631-0292
greg@mtnmicro.org
Fax # 828-255-7953
www.mtnmicro.org
Mountain Microenterprise Fund’s mission is to reduce poverty and create jobs in Western North Carolina by empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to start or expand economically viable businesses.
National Foundation for Women Business Owners
A non-profit research organization, is the premier source of information on women business owners and their firms worldwide. Its mission is to support the growth of women business owners and their enterprises by conducting research, sharing information and increasing knowledge.
www.nfwbo.org
U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Advisory and technical assistance related to expanding training and employment opportunities for women.
www.dol.vog/wb/welcome.html
Small Business Administration Office
of Women’s Business Ownership
Provides technical assistance, training and loan information to women in business.
www.sba.gov |