A Note from Ellen Sullivan Mahatma Gandhi is well known for this powerful quote, “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny.” A significant percentage of the decisions we make every day are…
A Note from Thaddeus Hammond, SBA We are thrilled to feature Thaddeus Hammond, our District Office Technical Representative from the U.S. SBA North Florida District office. The SBA’s office of Women’s Business Ownership oversees the WBC (Women’s Business Center) network across the country. Here, Thaddeus talks about the collaboration between JWBC and the SBA: The…
A Note from Chris Kennelly I am writing this letter as the new “dude” to the JWBC family. What an honor it has been to be welcomed into this organization. Not only have I been serving on the volunteer advisory board, but I have also participated in two programs…Venture Leadership and Customer Development. All I see is…
International Women’s Day March is an important month for all women. Women’s History month was created by Congress in 1987. International Women’s Day, however has been celebrated on March 8 since the early 1900s. In 1975, The United Nations adopted the date as International Women’s Day. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic,…
Dear JWBC Community, This week the JWBC partnered with the Jacksonville Business Journal for the annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday. I was so proud to see so many clients, friends and partners of the JWBC participating as mentors and mentees in this event. Continue reading
Dear JWBC Community, As the Advisory Chair of the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, I am continually inspired by the vision, dedication and authenticity of the entrepreneurs in our community. The challenges they face each day and the dedication they show to continue to move forward is an example of true courage. As a business owner and leader…
Dear JWBC Community, Every day I am fortunate to hear stories of inspiration that come from the entrepreneurs, sponsors, mentors and friends of the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center community. These stories of successes, challenges, ideas and outcomes are true to the lives of entrepreneurs and those that support them. Reflecting on these stories and a…
In the spirit of the season, we are grateful for the JWBC community of clients, sponsors, partners, volunteers, board members and many others. We appreciate your confidence in us and thank you for your patronage and generous support. We wish you prosperity in all things today and always! Happy Thanksgiving! Read more
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a perfect time to launch “Enterprising Women”, a newly developed newsletter of the JWBC designed to tell the stories of entrepreneurial leadership in Northeast Florida. As the new Director, I am thrilled at the opportunity to lead the JWBC into a new era of expansion to become a…