Year Founded
2021
EIN
87-1657653
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Mrs. Laurisha N Fant, Executive Director
Primary Contact Name
Laurisha Fant
Main Address

2010 N Brevard St
#446
charlotte, NC 28206
United States

What We Do

Mission. Black Women Network (BWN) is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit dedicated to promoting collaborative entrepreneurial thinking, holistic wellness, expanding equitable funding access and increasing knowledge of high-growth industries.

About Us.  Black Women Network (BWN) is more than just our name—it's a declarative statement of what Black women entrepreneurs have done for generations. Despite a historical lack of investment, they have continually made a significant impact. BWN exists to close the funding gap by providing essential goods and services, ensuring that those who are already building can continue to thrive.

Goals.

  • Investments: To Lead Black Women Entrepreneurs to equitable funding access via partnerships and to open pathways to obtaining necessary supplies until the historical funding gap is closed
  • Consulting: To consult business owners and nonprofit leads from all backgrounds concerning business redevelopment
  • Tech Adoption & Educational Freedom for All:  To offer professional development & education in high-growth areas 
  • Networking: To Provide safe, collaborative networking forums for Black women Entrepreneurs
  • Futureproofing: To positively affect the next generation through consulting on inclusiveness, entrepreneurial thinking, workforce enrichment, and holistic self care
Interesting Info
  • We help the businesses of Black Women Entrepreneurs by providing helpful items
  • We consult businesses of all types on pivoting and establishment of nonprofit status
  • We teach a week-long tech course about incorporating Web3 and NFTs
Geographic Location

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Donna and her business partner standing in front of their logo wearing aprons provided by BWN.
A picture detailing how BWN donated rugs to a daycare as it developed