PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Dave Wood and the City of Mishawaka Indiana Proclaims First Ever Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

PRESS RELEASE - IMMEDIATE 

Mishawaka, Indiana - October 29, 2022: On November 7th the City of Mishawaka Common Council along with Mayor Dave Wood is celebrating the vital contributions women entrepreneurs make to the city's thriving economy, C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. is excited to announce a collaboration with the City of Mishawaka.to officially proclaim November 19th as Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. 

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is an opportunity to spotlight and honor the critical role women-owned businesses play in strengthening our local economy and recognize the need for inclusive economic growth which typically excluded populations like women and communities of color. 

Women Entrepreneurship Day is a movement to recognize and promote the advancement of women entrepreneurs, support women in business by encouraging women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to initiate startups, drive economic expansion, eradicating poverty and advance the Mishawaka community. 

According to a 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, in the United States more than11.6 million firms as owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people and generating $1.7 million in sales. According to that same 2017 study, women-owned comprise of 39% of all private firms, contributing to an estimated 8% of employment across the United States and 4,2% revenue. 

According to the most recent United States Census reported July 2021 Saint Joseph County 11.8% (690) of business were women-owned and Mishawka women-owned 15% (192).

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce latest survey indicated women-owned small businesses were the hardest hit and are less likely to expect future success during as reported in 2020. Since the onset of COVID-19 many minority women-owned businesses have closed and Mishawaka, Indiana is no exception. 

"Since 2018 C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. has been bringing together women entrepreneurs from every walk of life to celebrate a grassroots movement bringing into the spotligh the potential and power of women entrepreneurs in our communities, while identifying and recognizing the barriers women of color have to overcome and trials they are enduring to build thriving businesses,”  says Cindy Cohen Founder. “Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in strengthening Mishawaka city's economy, jobs and are creating meaningful impact.”

C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the success of women entrepreneurs through mentorship, resource gathering, leadership & skills development and confidence building. Working together with Mayor Dave Wood and the City of Mishawaka has made possible the official proclamation of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. 

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is the largest initiative in the world to promote entrepreneurship and financial development of women, which is celebrated in 144 countries. The initial Women Entrepreneurship Day initiative was launched by Wendy Diamond, CEO & Founder of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the author of best sellers, TV star in the United States. Thanks to her commitment, November 19 was declared the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) and was celebrated for the first time in 2014 at the United Nations headquarters in New York. However, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day initiative is not just one day a year, but a global social movement promoting entrepreneurship among women. 

Come Join Us

C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. is inviting all the women and men in the Mishawaka area to come on Monday, November 7th  - 7pm City of Mishawaka City Hall 100 Lincolnway W Hwy, Mishawaka, IN to the Common Council Meeting for the offical signing and presentation proclaiming November 19th as Women's Entrepreneurship Day in the City of Mishawaka!

For more information contact: 

Cindy Cohen, RN BS BA 

Founder, C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. 

574-404-3118 mobile

800-245-8917 vm

Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 17th at the Women's Entrepreneur Summit! 

Women entrepreneurs in our community are coming together to create momentum  through a grass roots movement supporting aspiring and seasoned women entrepreneurs inspiring innovative solutions and creating new connections to move their business forward in our community. C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Women’s Entrepreneur Summit (C2YHWI) – Round Tables for Success includes 18 leaders from out community connecting you to the resources and inspirational women entrepreneurs to ignite your entreperneur business. Topics such as scaling-up and growth strategies, next-generation innovation, and business strategies will be discussed, along with sharing inspiring stories by extraordinary women in our community. This is where women entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs can gain insights, tips, and inspiration from other fellow women to be a better you, and how you can reach your goals without compromising your personal commitments. To reserve your spot go to www.womensentrepreneursummit.org