WBDC 40th Anniversary Hub
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Celebrating 40 Years of Advancing Entrepreneurs
Since 1986, the WBDC has helped entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale businesses that strengthen communities and fuel economic growth. As we mark our 40th anniversary year, we honor the legacy that built this organization, and look ahead to the next generation of founders, leaders, and innovators.
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Will there be parking available?
Parking is available in the Adler Planetarium parking lot for $17. Follow the signs from Solidarity Drive and you’ll pay the parking attendant directly. Please note that street parking in the area is extremely limited. For guests being dropped off, a convenient drop-off area is located directly in front of the Adler entrance.
Hedy Ratner and Carol Dougal didn’t wait for change, they created it. Their vision became the foundation of the WBDC, and their belief in women’s economic power continues to drive our work today. This is their story.
Step into four decades of impact. Explore photos, memories, and moments that shaped the WBDC’s journey.
Here’s a sneak peak of our Legacy Gallery
And as we look toward the next forty years, the vision and dedication of these highlighted innovators, advocates, and changemakers are notable examples of who will carry the WBDC mission into the next era.
Explore Faces of Impact.
Every era of the WBDC has been shaped by bold, purpose-driven leadership. Meet the women who’ve stewarded our mission across four decades here.
