Arab American Women's Business Council

What Arab American Women's Business Council does

Arab American Women's Business Council (AAWBC) is a Dearborn, Michigan-based nonprofit founded in 2006 that supports Arab American women professionals and entrepreneurs through a portfolio of programs including tiered membership, mentorship, business development, scholarships, and signature events. The organization serves 2,600+ active members and has distributed over $100K in scholarships, $100K+ in seed funding, and supported 300+ businesses through 75+ educational workshops. It also operates the Dearborn WORKS program, an 8-week intensive funded by a $653,851 Department of Labor grant in 2024, providing $3,500 in seed funding per participant.

AAWBC generates revenue through four primary streams: membership dues (Student $25, Individual $100, Small Business $250 annually), tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $2,500 Bronze to $50,000 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Package, event ticket and workshop revenue, and grants including federal Department of Labor and US Department of State funding. The organization partners with UWM, PNC Bank, JP Morgan Chase, General Motors, Ford, Keller Williams, Miller Johnson, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan. International programs are delivered in partnership with Global Ties and World Learning, with MENA region activity funded through federal grants.

The underlying technology is minimal and commodity-based: Constant Contact for email marketing, CodeParachute for website development, and standard social media platforms. No proprietary platform, software product, or AI/ML capability is offered. Service delivery is entirely human-driven, relying on staff, committees, mentors, and volunteers. The 2024 launch of the Resource Connection Project and 2025 launch of the Her Path to Success video series represent the most recent product additions, both of which are content- and resource-c curation efforts rather than technology platforms.

Name

Arab American Women's Business Council

Legal name

Arab American Women's Business Council

Website

https://aawbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arab American Women's Business Council is a Dearborn, Michigan-based nonprofit founded in 2006 that supports Arab American women professionals and entrepreneurs through membership programs, mentorship, business development, scholarships, and signature events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Professional Development Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alumni, Peer & Community Networking Programs (EDAMAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB), Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Professional networking
• Business mentorship programs
• Small business development
• Women's entrepreneurship
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dearborn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Individual ($100/year), Student ($25/year), and Small Business ($250/year) tiers. Provides recurring revenue stream with tiered access to networking, mentorship, workshops, and coworking benefits.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages ranging from $2,500 (Bronze) to $50,000 (DEI Package). Provides website presence, event recognition, social media mentions, reserved tables, scholarship naming rights, and speaking opportunities.
3. Events and Programs: Revenue from event tickets, workshop fees, pitch competition entries, and specialty programs like Dearborn WORKS. Includes annual signature breakfast, patio parties, and educational programming.
4. Scholarship Program: Annual scholarship awards distributed to Arab American women at community colleges through universities. Funded through organizational resources and corporate sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AAWBC is a non-profit membership organization that delivers professional development, networking, mentorship, scholarship, and small business support programs for Arab American women professionals and entrepreneurs. Its core offerings include a tiered individual membership program, a structured mentorship program, a student scholarship program, a small business development program, and the Dearborn WORKS workforce development initiative, all delivered through in-person events and community partnerships in Metro Detroit.

Product overview

AAWBC operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization providing a portfolio of programs and services for Arab American women entrepreneurs and professionals. The core offerings include tiered memberships (Individual, Small Business, and Student) that provide access to networking events, mentorship, and coworking spaces. Key programs include the Dearborn Works Program (an 8-week business bootcamp with seed funding), the Mentorship Program (6-month professional mentoring), the Scholarship Program, and the Small Business Development Program with WBE/Minority certification support. Additional services include the Resource Connection Project for Michigan entrepreneurs, Workforce Support Program for career development, and signature events including the Annual Signature Breakfast and Arab American Woman of the Year Awards. Sponsorship packages at four tiers provide corporate engagement opportunities. No software product or technology platform is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dearborn WORKS: Grant initiative in partnership with City of Dearborn focused on development of local entrepreneurs and professionals, funded by Department of Labor.
• Her Path to Success

Products and services

• AAWBC Membership Program Tiered individual membership offering Arab American women professionals, entrepreneurs, and students access to networking events, mentorship, programs, and community resources at Student ($25), Professional ($100), and Executive ($250) levels.
• Mentorship Program One-on-one mentorship program that pairs Arab American women members with established professionals to support career growth, entrepreneurship, and leadership development.
• Scholarship Program Scholarship program that provides financial support to Arab American women students pursuing higher education, funded through AAWBC programs and sponsor contributions.
• Small Business Development Program Program supporting Arab American women entrepreneurs with resources, guidance, and community connections to start and grow small businesses.
• Dearborn WORKS Workforce Development Program Workforce development program operated in Dearborn that helps Arab American women enter and advance in the local workforce through training, employer engagement, and career support.
• Networking Events and Community Meetings Recurring in-person networking events, meetings, and community gatherings for AAWBC members and the wider Arab American community to build professional connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ women advanced through professional development on leadership, networking, financial literacy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Global TiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for federal grant-funded professional and entrepreneurial development programs with women groups from MENA region. Part of US Department of State funded initiatives.
• World LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education and exchange organization partnering on professional development programs for women in MENA region through federal grants.
• Wayne State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for federal grant programs focused on Women's STEM efforts and accelerating entrepreneurship among MENA youth through educational initiatives.
• University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for MENA regional initiatives including economic empowerment through entrepreneurship programs and educational pathway development.
• City of DearborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Dearborn WORKS program - a Department of Labor funded initiative focused on local entrepreneur and professional development in Dearborn, MI.
• UWM (United Wholesale Mortgage)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor providing financial support for AAWBC events, programs, and marketing initiatives. Prominent placement on website sponsor section.
• PNC BankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured corporate sponsor supporting AAWBC events and programs with prominent website recognition and event sponsorship benefits.
• Keller Williams RealtymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor supporting AAWBC programming with website presence and event sponsorship recognition.
• Miller JohnsonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor with website logo placement and event sponsorship recognition.
• Michigan Small Business HelperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResource partner connecting entrepreneurs with practical tools, trusted resources, and expert guidance for starting, growing, and sustaining businesses.
• BrightmindsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor with logo presence on AAWBC website sponsor section.
• Pool ScoutsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured sponsor with website presence supporting AAWBC events and programs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): National organization providing Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification, networking, and development for women-owned businesses — closely aligned with AAWBC's WBE certification support and small business development programs.
• Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC): Michigan-based nonprofit serving Arab American and Chaldean communities with social, economic, and workforce development services — a direct regional peer serving overlapping demographics and mission areas in the same Michigan geography.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): National membership organization for women business owners offering networking, mentorship, education, and advocacy — directly comparable to AAWBC's core membership, mentorship, and small-business support model, though serving a broader demographic.
• National Minority Business Council: Membership-driven nonprofit supporting minority-owned businesses with certification, networking, and development services — closely comparable to AAWBC's minority certification, networking, and small business programming.
• U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. National chamber advancing Black-owned business through advocacy, capacity building, and corporate engagement — comparable minority-focused business association structure with sponsorship, events, and member programs.
• American-Arab Chamber of Commerce: Chamber promoting Arab American business interests through networking and trade — comparable niche-demographic business association with similar advocacy and event-driven model, though focused on male- and mixed-gender membership.

Regional players

• Women's Business Development Center: Chicago-based nonprofit providing entrepreneurship training, certification, and capital access for women entrepreneurs — comparable program offerings (training, certification, capital), with a different geographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Women's Business Council (NWBC): Federal advisory council on women-owned business issues, providing research, policy, and program advocacy — a broader incumbent that overlaps with AAWBC's economic empowerment mission at a national scale.
• AARP Foundation Women's Leadership Circle: Broader workforce development and women's economic empowerment funder — relevant adjacent player in women's professional development, mentorship, and economic mobility programming.

Emerging players

• Score (SCORE) — Mentors for Small Business: National nonprofit providing free small business mentorship, workshops, and resources — overlapping mentorship and training model that AAWBC delivers, though serving a much broader audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpwOZRakfrgL4bT7FY-HeNg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/aawbcorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arab-american-women's-business-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/arabamericanwomensbc_aawbc
• Xx.com/aawbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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