WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves. We provide women with specific tools and skills to enhance their individual economic status. Our efforts help mobilize women to become more active participants in the leadership of area businesses, civic organizations and government. We build programs, events, and a community to support leadership development and business growth.

WELD’s vision is to be the national model for implementing strategies to advance women to higher levels of leadership and economic strength.  We deploy significant financial and influential resources to accelerate educational programming and relevant research missions.
WELD emphasizes women’s leadership as the key strategic lever for stronger businesses, greater entrepreneurship and thriving communities.

Stronger Businesses.  When women lead in sufficient numbers, businesses have stronger financial performance and our economy is healthier. Learn more

Greater Entrepreneurship. Women-owned businesses play a major role in job creation. Learn more

Thriving Communities. Women reinvest their earnings back into their families and communities at rates significantly higher than that of men. Learn more