The Chatham University: Center for Women Entrepreneurship, Assisting Women Entrepreneurs Since 2005

By:  Justin A. Saporito, MAZURKRAEMER Law ClerkFounded in 2005, the Chatham University: Center for Women Entrepreneurship was founded in 2005 with the mission is to educate, create economic opportunities, and foster entrepreneurial thinking for women entrepreneurs and business managers in all stages of business and students.  Through the Center for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE), women entrepreneurs and business managers can take advantage of Chatham University’s resources and its more than 120 years of experience in education.The CWE’s programs and services include the Small Business Basics Workshop, the Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series, and the Annual Think Big Forum, and consulting services.The Small Business Basics Workshops are geared towards women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current business.  At the workshops, industry experts discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing, and legal issues pertaining to small business.The Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series features prominent regional women business leaders speaking on a variety of progressive business topics.  Casual networking and a continental breakfast is followed by interactive presentations on topics essential for women in business such as innovative entrepreneurship, strategic business growth, unique marketing strategies, and logistical business planning.The Annual Think Big Forum has been hosted by the CWE every year since its founding and has been growing every year.  Think Big hosts leading women business leaders and entrepreneurs such as CEOs and other executives from startups and established companies as speakers and panelists.For more information about the Chatham University: Center for Women Entrepreneurship and its programs please visit http://www.chatham.edu/cwe/.