Women of color account for 47% or 5,824,300 of all women-owned businesses, employ 2,230,600 people, and generate $386.6 billion in revenues.
Yet, the average revenue for a women-of-color owned business is $66,400, compared to the average revenue of $212,300 for a non-minority owned business.
THE DISPARITIES HAVE TO CHANGE!
Join us for the 2025 Embracing YOU Conference - Weekend Retreat! Whether you're a business owner looking for resources to increase your growth, a ministry leader, or working professional seeking a motivational boost to get to your next level, don't miss this year's conference. Connect with over 300 other business leaders, and hear inspiring messages from dynamic speakers and leaders on business growth strategies, AI & technology, leadership, funding, marketing, and more. Reserve your spot today!
Interested in being a speaker for the 2025 Embracing YOU Conference?
Click here to fill out our retreat RFP!
Applications must be completed by February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
ABOUT MCWEN
The Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN) is one of the fastest growing communities for women entrepreneurs. Using the Proverbs 31 woman as a model, MCWEN seeks to support women to become impactful and positively influential women in their homes, community, and work.
We recognize that culture is shifting and women of color are now the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs, but the women in the MCWEN community do not just want to do business as usual. They are seeking ways to incorporate their values and faith, and believe that business is also about their purpose.
VOLUNTEER
Get Involved – Volunteer at the 2025 Conference
The 2025 conference cannot happen without the faithful service of our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you and schedule you in one of the many areas where we need help.
Our conference weekend consists of an in-person Small Business Expo in Baltimore, MD, workshops, vendors and more! Volunteers will be able to attend a select number of workshops.
REQUIREMENTS
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Volunteers can choose to volunteer at Friday night's Expo, and/or Saturday's conference. Volunteers who are interested in volunteering on Saturday must be available for entirety of the Saturday conference to volunteer as needed.
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Be present for a virtual or teleconference volunteer training. Time TBA.
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Volunteers must be able to conduct themselves in harmony with Biblical standards at all times.
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Dress code to be announced.
Ready to be part of this year's event team? Complete the volunteer form below!
