Center for Business & Innovation

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$20,000 Goal

CB&I - From Ideas to Opportunity
Women in business training


Washington Center for Women in Business

Empowering Women. Building Businesses.

Named a 2026 National Women’s Business Center of Excellence, WCWB has provided more than 8,480 free business advising sessions since 2014 and helped start more than 300 new businesses. We also help women in any career build the skills and confidence to step into leadership roles.

Your support helps provide:

  • Leadership development for women in every career
  • Career advancement training
  • Scholarships for women advancing their careers or businesses
  • Business startup and growth training
  • Business advising and resources
  • Community connections and opportunities

Help more women turn their ideas into opportunity and step into leadership.



Lacey MakerSpace hands-on learning


Lacey MakerSpace

Imagine. Create. Innovate.

Our 8,000-square-foot community workshop provides access to more than $500,000 in specialized equipment, hands-on education, and opportunities to develop practical skills. This year, more than 40 young people completed hands-on STEAM projects in our shop.

Your support helps provide:

  • Youth STEAM programs and pathways into the skilled trades
  • Hands-on classes and workforce training
  • Scholarships and community maker opportunities
  • Mentorship for makers and entrepreneurs
  • Access to specialized tools and technology
  • Equipment care, maintenance, and repairs

Help keep creativity, innovation, and opportunity accessible to our community.



Washington Center for Women in Business

Your Gift.
Their Opportunity.
Two Programs. One Stronger Community.
Together, we’re creating opportunities for young makers,
emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators
to learn, build, and grow.

Lacey MakerSpace

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Center for Business & Innovation

Tax id (EIN)

91-1561600

Address

OFFICE - 4220 6th Avenue SE
LACEY, WA 98503

Phone

360-754-6320

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