Mission: The Great Lakes Women's Business Council (formerly the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development) is committed to empowering women and minorities economically through business development training, supplier certification, business-to-business networking and accessible capital assistance programs. We provide effective business tools and remove barriers that hinder development of successful and sustainable businesses. Our work strengthens the community by building partnerships and leveraging resources that increase business growth opportunities. (Less)

Great Lakes Women's Business Council is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1985, and donations are tax-deductible.