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Start.  Grow. Lead.

The SBA-designated Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale successful businesses through complimentary business coaching, practical education, webinars, networking opportunities, strategic connections, and access to potential capital resources. Since 2013, TBWBC has been the only SBA-designated Women’s Business Centre on Florida’s west coast and proudly serves entrepreneurs throughout Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Manatee counties.

Your Business Journey Starts Here

Whether you are exploring entrepreneurship, preparing to launch, working through a business challenge, or ready to scale, you do not have to navigate the journey alone.

  • Start a business with structured education, planning tools, and launch support.
  • Grow a business through leadership, capital-readiness, technology, contracting, and sustainability programs.
  • Meet one-on-one with a business coach for confidential, action-oriented guidance.
  • Connect with events, funding resources, community partners, and other entrepreneurs.

    Our 2024-2025 Impact

      During the 2024-2025 SBA program year, the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre strengthened entrepreneurship and economic opportunity across its six-county service area.

      • 759 unique clients served
      • 32 new businesses started
      • 452 jobs supported
      • 45 educational programs delivered, including 39 webinars and six in-person programs
      • Low- and no-cost services designed to expand access for women and underserved entrepreneurs

      Recognized Excellence

        TBWBC was named the 2022 State of Florida Women’s Business Center of Excellence. The Centre is committed to delivering accessible, high-quality services that create measurable business and community impact.

          A No-Wrong-Door Approach

            Not sure which service you need? Begin with a coaching request or attend an upcoming program. We will help identify your needs and connect you with the most useful Centre service, community partner, lender, procurement resource, or subject-matter specialist.

            Who We Serve

              Our services support people at every stage of entrepreneurship.

              • Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring a viable business idea
              • New business owners building strong foundations
              • Established companies preparing to grow, hire, fund, contract, or modernize
              • Women, veterans, rural entrepreneurs, and historically underserved business owners seeking accessible support