Womens Border Business Center

EPHCC

Womens Border Business Center

The 1st

First Women’s Business Center to be co-located with a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the United States.

WOSB

We are a 3rd Party Certifier for the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) federal contracting program.

2014 & 2018

Recipient of the 2014 & 2018 Regional Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award given by the Region VI U.S. Small Business Administration.

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About WBBC

The WBBC provides information, training, individual technical assistance and opportunities for not only women but anyone interested in starting or expanding their business. We create opportunities for anyone who wants to access information, personal guidance and insight into business-management skills. We accomplish these through assistance and/or training in finance, management, marketing, procurement and the Internet as well as addressing specialized topics such as home-based business, corporate executive downsizing and welfare-to work.

The Women’s Border Business Center (WBBC) was the first to be co-located with a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, providing key resources like training, technical assistance, and counseling to women and entrepreneurs. Prominent sports stars and public figures have often supported such initiatives, highlighting the importance of community investment in female entrepreneurship, much like they support other philanthropic endeavors. These athletes not only contributed financially but also used their platforms to raise awareness, encouraging women entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and overcome barriers, similar to the determination found in sports, which you can also read about here: https://gaysport.org.

Our Mission

To assist women in achieving their dreams and to improve our community by helping them to start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background.

Technical Assistance

We understand the process of starting a business can be confusing. The WBBC provides information, training, individual technical assistance and opportunities for not only women but anyone interested in starting or expanding their business. We create opportunities for anyone who wants to access business information, personal guidance and insight into business-management skills.

Our Areas of expertise:

  • Business Plan Development
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Business Registration Guidance
  • City Permits Guidance 
  • Accessing Capital

Counseling Services

The Women’s Business Border Center provides services in developing a business plan, financial projections or forecasts, obtaining financing, management , marketing plan , as well procurement opportunities, and identifying new markets for women owned businesses.   We want you to understand the business fundamentals, from getting a loan, to writing a business plan and keeping your taxes in order. Our expertise will be your guide to meet your business goals.

Certifications:

  • Women-Owned Small Business
  • Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business

Training Services

The Women’s Business Border Center provides various small business trainings. The following are some of the trainings that the center conducts.

Next Events

WBBC Events

  • Dynamic Women to Women Networking Luncheons
  • WNET Roundtables
  • Webinar Series
  • Dancing Backwards in High Heels
  • Let’s Start Your Business Workshops

WBBC Program Director

Mary Helen Aldeis

Mary Helen Aldeis was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She is a high school graduate of Austin High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Degree. She has volunteered her time at many organizations in El Paso. Her internships have been with a vast array of organizations such as the Access to Recovery Program, Child Crisis Center of El Paso, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.   Her primary responsibilities are to provide information, training, individual counseling and opportunities for women interested in starting or expanding their business. The Women’s Business Border Center (WBBC) creates opportunities for women and entrepreneurs who want to access information, personal guidance and insight into business management skills. Ms. Aldeis has led the Women’s Business Border Center to high prestige and many recognitions from local to national level. Through her guidance and expertise, the WBBC has helped entrepreneurs begin and grow their businesses.

  • maldeis@ephcc.org
  • 915.566.4066