The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) is launching the next generation of women entrepreneurs and building communities by economically empowering women throughout the United States. The AWBC creates economic opportunity for women business owners in rural, urban and suburban communities by providing business development support and services. Founded in 1998, the AWBC provides access and opportunity for women to achieve economic self-sufficiency, create wealth and participate in the nation’s economic development through education, mentoring, business development and financial opportunities.