Women’s Business Center Organization
About WBCO
As a program of the York County Economic Alliance, the Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) serves as the leading resource to inspire and empower women in business and the community. WBCO provides opportunities for professional development, education, advocacy and mentorship to women in business. WBCO is committed to having membership reflect the broad spectrum of diverse and talent women in York County.
Services Offered
Here you will find events and resources that are open to celebrate, support, promote, and advance the success of women in business – a reflection of our thriving business community and all that we offer.
Networking Opportunities
The WBCO membership is made up of over 100 women in York County. Attending the lunches or other WBCO programs will assist you with developing your professional network as well as provide a trusted group of women to serve as a sounding board when needed.
Business Resources
Micro-grant Program: For woman-owned businesses, the YoCo Bloom grant program is offered at the end of each season.
Business Trainings: The Small Business Development Program can help in all stages of business growth. Learn more here.
Mentorship Program
We provide professional women an opportunity to connect with more experienced woman in business and careers to get advice and professional development lessons to help them succeed in their professional goals. The first cohort launched in September with 10 talented women committed to learning from one another and enhancing their engagement within the community.
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Advocacy
The WBCO will strive to coordinate and facilitate community-wide discussions on issues facing women in the workplace.
Educational Lunches
The WBCO offers access to educational and professional development workshops that happen on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May. These luncheon workshops feature dynamic speakers who share their skills, experience, and knowledge on topics of particular significance to business and professional women.
To nominate a speaker for a WBCO luncheon, or other YCEA event, please complete this form.
2019- 2020 Council
Amy Anstine, RKL LLP, Chair
Donna Benner, Industrial Supply Association, Co-Chair
Lynne Breil, The Professional Edge
Molly Blymire, Wyndridge Farm
Mary Beth Ching, Springwood Hospitality
Anne Druck, United Way of York County
Lynda Randall, New Level Advisors
Carolyn Schaefer, York Traditions Bank
Jean Treuthart, YWCA York
Edquina Washington, Redeemed Queen LLC and
City of York Councilwoman, Crispus Attucks
Sully Pinos, York County Economic Alliance
Get Involved
The WBCO has a membership that provides women access to educational events, networking opportunities, mentorship and advocacy efforts within York County. The annual membership runs from September through August each year (new memberships will be prorated based on time of year). Membership Investment: $200 person. Benefits: Admission into each of the 9 lunch programs, summer networking event and access to the mentoring and advocacy efforts. Contact Sully Pinos for more information on joining the WBCO.
