InnovateHER
Empowering Women, Elevating Innovation
InnovateHER empowers diverse women entrepreneurs by providing the resources, mentorship, and supportive networks needed to start, sustain, and grow successful businesses.
InnovateHER is designed to address the gender gap in entrepreneurship, drive economic growth, and foster innovation. By investing in women’s entrepreneurial potential, Visions can enhance economic inclusivity to create a diverse and thriving business environment.
Visions embraces diversity by taking deliberate actions to understand and celebrate the synergetic relationship between people, cultures, and society.
FREE TO ATTEND 2025 Virtual Events
Attend on (or all!) of our educational webinars highlighting important topics for women entrepreneurs.
All events are from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
UNDERSTANDING M/WBE CERTIFICATION
Tuesday, March 25
Access corporate and government contracts, specialized loans and grants, and gain visibility within an increasingly diverse business ecosystem. Learn valuable insights into navigating M/WBE certification in NJ, NY, and PA.
FINANCIAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS
Tuesday, May 13
Looking to take control of your financial future? This webinar will provide valuable tips on effectively managing both personal and business finances and explore why keeping them separate is crucial for long-term success.
SMALL BUSINESS LENDING AND GRANTS
Tuesday, September 23
Ready to take your business to the next level? In this webinar, our subject matter experts will discuss the basics of business finance, finding the “right” business loan, and maximizing grant opportunities.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ROUNDTABLE AND VIRTUAL NETWORKING
Tuesday, November 18
Successful women entrepreneurs from various industries will share their personal stories, the strategies that helped them “win”, and resources that were key to their personal and business growth.
Women Entrepreneur Statistics:
- A quarter of women entrepreneurs request business financing at inception
- Over a quarter of women entrepreneurs report being more stressed after starting their own business
- In 2023, Generation X accounted for 69% of women business owners
- From 2019-2023, women-owned businesses’ growth rate outpaced the rate of men’s: 94.3% for number of firms, 252.8% for employment, and 82% for revenue
- While women business owners represent almost 40% of US firms, they only account for 9.2% of the workforce and 5.8% of revenue
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Small Business Administration; Wells Fargo
