We accelerate business growth through Woman-Owned certification, supplier-corporate matchmaking, financing and virtual networking and education. Accelerating small business growth through business development and training. GREAT LAKES WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN AND MINORITIES ECONOMICALLY THROUGH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, VENDOR CERTIFICATION, BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS NETWORKING AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BUSINESS TOOLS AND REMOVE BARRIERS THAT HINDER DEVELOPMENT OF SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES. OUR WORK STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES THAT INCREASE BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.