Women's Owners Network

The program for what comes first.

The Women’s Owners Network is built for the one woman shop, the smaller business, the one that needs support to take it to the next level. Whatever that might look like.

The six-month program integrates the emotional with the practical—tackling themes of leadership, finance, operations, and capital access, and pairing those with structured support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that define owning your own business.

It’s designed by entrepreneurs who have navigated the same terrain and understand that sustainable business growth cannot be separated from the personal development and resilience required to sustain it.

You deserve sophisticated, integrated support to get you to your next chapter, however you define it.

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Who It's For

Built for women in the thick of it

Past the idea stage

Actively generating revenue and serving customers

Committed to growth

Ready to invest six months in the work

SBAM member

Active membership with the Small Business Association of Michigan is required for acceptance.

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Program Structure

Six months. Monthly in-person sessions. Ongoing support between.

The Women’s Owners Network is built around monthly in-person and virtual sessions that create the foundation for meaningful relationships and deep exploration of the challenges business owners face in real time.

Monthly sessions:

Between sessions:

2026-27 Program Dates

  • November 12, 2026
  • December 8, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
  • January 12, 2027
  • February 16, 2027 (VIRTUAL)
  • March 9, 2027
  • April 13, 2027
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Cost

Invest in what comes next

$200/month

What’s included in the six-month program:

Note: Active SBAM membership is required for acceptance. Payment* is due upon acceptance into the program.

Email maddie@sbamwef.org with questions or to set up a payment plan.

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Women's Owners Network Application

Our next cohort launches in November 2026. Please fill out the form below to apply to be a part of the 2026-27 cohort.