named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Develop Financial Packages for Funding
Assistance in preparing loan applications and financial packages to secure small business loans up to $50,000
Entrepreneur Growth Lab (EGL)
15-session training program covering business model development, financial planning, marketing, and pitching, culminating in a pitch contest with cash prizes
Laboratorio para el Crecimiento Emprendedor
Spanish-language version of the Entrepreneur Growth Lab, providing business training and strategy development for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
Networking & Peer Mentoring
Guided group discussions and alumni events to support ongoing business development
One-on-One Business Advising
Free personalized advising sessions for business planning and loan applications
Workshops, Webinars & Seminars
Free and low-cost educational events on topics including QuickBooks, bookkeeping, and business growth
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 2 activities
- Deliver Entrepreneur Growth Lab training programOffers a 15-session structured entrepreneurial training program, available in English and Spanish, for individuals at all stages of business development—from idea exploration to scaling existing businesses. The program includes in-person and remote sessions in White Plains, NY, with evening and Saturday meetings, and culminates in a pitch contest with cash prizes.
- Offer introductory small business ownership programProvides a free two-hour introductory program on small business ownership to help individuals explore entrepreneurship as a career path.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 2 activities
- Operate designated Women’s Business Center and EAP CentersFunctions as the U.S. Small Business Administration-designated Women’s Business Center for Westchester County and the Lower Hudson Valley since 2003, and operates as an Empire State Development Corporation Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) Center, with locations in Mid-Hudson and Westchester County.
- Support specialized populations in entrepreneurshipDelivers targeted entrepreneurship services to specific groups including adults 50+, child care providers, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and dislocated workers.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Administer pitch competitions with cash prizesHosts a culminating pitch contest as part of the Entrepreneur Growth Lab program, offering cash prizes to participants who present their business ideas or growth plans. The event serves as a capstone to the training program.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in organizational activitiesRecruits and utilizes volunteers to support the delivery of programs and advancement of the organization’s mission.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Provide business advising and counseling servicesOffers free individualized business and loan advising sessions, including support in developing financial packages to secure small business loans up to $50,000. Services are available in English and Spanish and include one-on-one counseling on business planning, financing, and operations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host workshops, webinars, and skill-building trainingsProvides free workshops, webinars, seminars, and in-person training series on topics including bookkeeping, QuickBooks, financial organization, taxes, online sales, marketing, and converting skills into income. Some programs require attendance at multiple sessions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$1.38M98%
Program service revenue$41K3%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-14K
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$807K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$693K
Investments$10K
Liabilities$221K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIKKI HAHN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $137K |
board members · 15
- AMANDA HACK — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA VAN BERGEN — TREASURER
- CHELEN REYES — DIRECTOR THROUGH JANUARY 2024
- DONNA RUZZI — DIRECTOR
- GINGER SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- ISABEL SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- JEFF DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- KAREN A CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- LISA TRETLER — DIRECTOR
- NANCY KESSLER — SECRETARY
- REDINA HEMBREE — DIRECTOR
- RITA RAMIREZ — PRESIDENT
- ROBYN WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- SHALYN COURTENAY — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN CHASE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (SBA) Government — Federally designated Women's Business Center partner.
- Asociación de Mujeres Empresarias de Westchester Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women's Enterprise Project.
- Asociación del Condado de Westchester Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women's Enterprise Project.
- Community Capital New York Partner — Collaborates on delivering business development workshops.
- División para la Mujer del Estado de Nueva York Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women's Enterprise Project.
- Empire State Development Government — Partner organization providing support, as indicated by EAC logo (Empire Advocate Center, division of Empire State Development).
- Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) Government — Designated Business Assistance Program (EAP) Center provider.
- Metals & Pieces Partner — Business owned by Melissa Pikul, a WEDC participant, indicating engagement with WEDC's entrepreneurial support programs.
- Mi Casa Business Services Partner — Provides the featured speaker for the workshop.
- Mid-Hudson Partner — Hosts business training programs including Bookkeeping & QuickBooks workshops in the Mid-Hudson region.
- NYS Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers Program Government — Partial funder of WEDC programs at the state level.
- New York Empire State Development Corporation Government — Recognized WEDC as an Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) Center in 2008 and supported expansion to Mid-Hudson in 2015
- New York State Division for Women Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women’s Enterprise Project (WEP)
- Noel D'Allacco Partner — Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives at WEDC, point of contact for corporate sponsorships and grants.
- SBA Government — Partial funder of WEDC programs through the SBA-funded Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers Program.
- The Westchester County Association Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women’s Enterprise Project (WEP)
- U.S. Small Business Administration Government — Funds programs through a Cooperative Agreement.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Government — Funds the Entrepreneur Growth Lab in part through a Cooperative Agreement.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Government — Funds the organization in part through a Cooperative Agreement.
- Ulster Savings Bank Partner — Hosts the event at its Kingston, NY location.
- United States Small Business Administration Government — Designated WEDC as the Women’s Business Center for Westchester County and the Lower Hudson Valley
- WEV Online Partner — Collaborates with WEV Online for in-kind donations of professional services or event supplies.
- Westchester Partner — Hosts Entrepreneur Growth Lab and Spanish-language business training programs in Westchester County.
- Westchester Association of Women Business Owners Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women’s Enterprise Project (WEP)
- Westchester Community College Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women's Enterprise Project.
- Westchester Community College Partner — Supported the initial pilot program, Women’s Enterprise Project (WEP)
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Curriculum-Based Entrepreneurship Trainingmethodology: curriculum-based entrepreneurship trainingBy delivering a structured curriculum covering business modeling, customer analysis, branding, legal protection, financial management, and pitching, the organization builds foundational entrepreneurial capacity because systematic learning increases the likelihood of business creation and sustainability.
- Inclusive Economic Empowerment for Marginalized Womenmethodology: inclusive economic empowermentBy intentionally targeting women excluded from traditional financial and business systems—such as those transitioning from public assistance, displaced homemakers, domestic violence survivors, and non-English speakers—the organization generates equitable economic outcomes because tailored support addresses systemic barriers to entry and participation.
- Peer and Network-Driven Success Modelmethodology: collaborative_learning_and_network_supportBy integrating collaborative learning, peer support, and professional network building into entrepreneurship programming, the organization increases the likelihood of business success because social capital and shared experience enhance resilience, knowledge transfer, and accountability.
- Skills-to-Income Activation Modelmethodology: skills-to-incomeBy helping individuals identify and monetize existing personal skills and interests, the organization enables rapid entry into entrepreneurship because lowering the barrier to entry increases confidence and short-term economic gains.
- Staged Business Support with Expert Guidancemethodology: staged-business-supportBy providing stage-specific support—from startup through scaling—with access to experienced staff, trainers, and consultants, the organization improves business survival and growth because tailored interventions address the distinct challenges of each entrepreneurial phase.