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Growing a business isn’t just about the numbers – it’s about having the right support, knowledge, and community around you. That’s exactly what you’ll find in the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship. For nine months, you’ll work alongside other Michigan women business owners who understand your challenges because they’re living them too.
This isn’t a typical business program with textbook solutions. Instead, you’ll find real conversations about real challenges, guided by experienced mentors who’ve walked this path before. From figuring out how to scale operations to building stronger teams, we tackle the practical issues that keep you up at night.
Every month, our community of fellows come together to learn, share, and grow. You’ll spend time with experienced mentors who understand the unique challenges of scaling a business. Our workshops focus on the issues that matter most to growing companies – from operations and finance to team building and strategic planning. Best of all, you’ll build relationships with other business owners who become trusted advisors and friends.
Through the generosity of the SBAM Foundation’s Small Business Support Hub Grant Program, this fellowship is offered at no cost to accepted participants through 2026. This means you can focus entirely on growing your business and implementing what you learn.
If you’re running an established business in Michigan and facing the challenges of growth, you’re in the right place. We work with women business owners who have been operating for at least three years, generate annual revenue between $500,000 and $5 million, and employ at least one full-time team member besides themselves.
More importantly, we’re looking for entrepreneurs who are ready to learn from others, share their own experiences, and commit to regular participation. The fellows who gain the most are those who come ready to engage, learn, and grow alongside their peers.
Whether you have questions about the fellowship or want to learn more about getting involved, we’re here to help.
Our nine-month journey is designed to work with your busy schedule while providing the depth of learning you need. We meet monthly for in-person workshops where you’ll tackle real business challenges alongside your fellow entrepreneurs. Between sessions, you’ll connect one-on-one with experienced mentors who provide personalized guidance for your specific situation.
Each workshop focuses on practical applications rather than theory. You’ll leave every session with tools you can implement immediately in your business. From understanding your leadership style to making smarter financial decisions, every topic is chosen based on the real needs of growing businesses.
Some of the most valuable moments happen in the conversations between sessions. You’ll build relationships with other business owners who become trusted advisors and friends. These connections often lead to collaborative opportunities, shared resources, and ongoing support that extends well beyond the fellowship.
Your fellowship journey includes a full-day workshop each month, focusing on crucial areas like financial management, team building, or strategic planning. You’ll also have a one-on-one session with your mentor to dive deeper into applying what you’ve learned to your specific business challenges. Between formal sessions, you’ll have opportunities to connect with other fellows through our online community and informal meetups.
Whether you have questions about the fellowship or want to learn more about getting involved, we’re here to help.
