The SBA WNET Roundtable:
Meet, Munch and Help Each Other Out

SBA WNET -- The Small Business Administration Mentoring Program for Women Entrepeneurs.

The WNET (Women's NETwork) Roundtable grew out of the SBA Mentor-Protege Program. A WNET Roundtable is not available in all areas, but it is well worth checking to see if there be a chapter in your area. There are actually about 150 Roundtables nationwide, so your odds are good of finding one.

The WNET is a cooperative effort of the SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership, SBA's Women's Business Center and Small Business Development Center programs, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives. Participants from all of these groups, as well as representatives of chambers of commerce, universities, women's professional organizations and other business organizations participate in the roundtables.

Immediate Face to Face Meetings at SBA WNET

There's nothing like asking questions directly to the person who can answer. That is what the Roundtables are structured to do: put you immediately in touch with expert advice. You may find yourself next to the Vice President of the local bank, or the buyer of your product/service. All-in-all it's a really great support system to have in place.

Should You Join the WNET Roundtables?

All women with strong entrepreneurial skills who are willing to share ideas are invited to joint WNET Roundtables. You don't even have to have a business yet! In fact, before your business becomes a reality may be the best time to join -- find out what's what in your neighborhood.

Contact your local SBA office to find out if there is a WNET Roundtable in your area, and when and where they meet. Then join in.