I Completed WEDC's Entrepreneur Growth Lab Program in Spanish and Became My Own Boss.

The Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) offers the Entrepreneur Growth Lab (EGL), a 15-week in-person training program designed for entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. This program aims to help both aspiring and existing business owners launch, build, and grow successful businesses. Participants will learn essential skills in business modeling, finance, marketing, and pitching. The program culminates in a pitch competition with cash prizes, supported by WEDC, a Small Business Administration (SBA) Women’s Business Center, and the New York State Empire State Development.

What I Gained By Completing This Program

• A customized Business Model Canvas

• A solid Executive Summary

• Clear Financial Projections

• A powerful Pitch Deck

Topics Covered

• Refine your business vision with the Business Model Canvas.

• Know your customer and your competition.

• Grow your online presence.

• Build your brand and create effective marketing strategies.

• Protect your business with legal, insurance, and risk management essentials.

• Pitch your ideas with confidence.

• Strengthen your financial knowledge to manage both your personal and business finances.

Ana Isabel Mejia Andrade, Graduation Day, June 4, 2025