Center for Women Entrepreneurs

Committed to #WomenOwned in Texas

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) is a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership.

Tracy Irby gives a talk to local women entrepreneurs at a CWE event

The CWE empowers Texas women to build and scale thriving businesses through expert advising, strategic funding opportunities, and comprehensive training programs. Our professional network and curated resources equip entrepreneurs with the tools and connections essential for long-term success in today’s competitive business landscape.

Did you know?

Women-owned businesses represent 39.1% of all businesses and employ 12.2 million workers.
—State of Women Owned Businesses in 2024 - Wells Fargo

The number of women-owned businesses has increased 114%.
—Inc Magazine

Over 1,800 new women-owned companies are created each day in the US.
—NAWBO