WISE Women's Business Center
WISE stands for Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship. We're a women's business center dedicated to empowering CNY's entrepreneurs in all stages of business.
Our organization is one of 140+ women business centers across the nation. WISE is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration and hosted by the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. We are also one of 26 Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers across New York state.
Our staff and counselors are dedicated to empowering women small business owners through comprehensive training programs, counseling, and connections. If our team can't answer a question, we will connect you with the experts who can.
Who We Are
WISE's Mission
WISE Women's Business Center enables existing and aspiring women entrepreneurs in Central New York to turn their business dreams into thriving realities.
Our Values
We believe in the economic power of women; in the capacity of women to achieve success; in the entrepreneurial spirit; in providing customized, client-centric services; in the power of collaboration; in empowering, energizing and motivating WISE WBC participants.