Resources
Part of the mission of Professional Women’s Alliance is to provide resources to improve women’s careers, assist them in making meaningful connections, and in finding leadership and professional development opportunities. We hope the business resources below can support you in your business and civic goals.
Publications
St. Louis Business Journal
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/
St. Louis Post Dispatch
www.stltoday.com
St. Louis Small Business Monthly
www.sbmon.com
Small Business Resources
National Association of Women Business Owners
www.nawbostl.org
SCORE-St. Louis
www.stlscore.org
Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
Small Business Development Center
www.sba.gov/sbdc
St. Louis Community College Women Entrepreneur Training Program
www.stlcc.edu/Workforce_Development/Events_and_Seminars.html
Tips For Women Who Want To Pursue A Career in IoT
https://www.homesecuritylist.com/iot-career-tips-women/
A Guide to Women in Business
https://online.maryville.edu/
Deluxe’s Small Business Resource Center
https://www.deluxe.com/sbrc/
Benefits of Supporting Small Businesses
https://businessdegrees.uab.edu/business-administration-degree-masters/benefits-of-supporting-small-business/
Closing the gap: How to overcome obstacles as a female entrepreneur
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/closing-the-gap-how-to-overcome-obstacles-as-a-female-entrepreneur/
Resources for Women in Business
https://www.zenbusiness.com/info/resources-for-women-in-business/
Investing in a Business
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/investing-business/
How to Be a Charismatic Leader
https://onlinelearning.ucl.ac.
Resources for Female Entrepreneurs and Women-Owned Businesses
https://couponfollow.com/
How to Bounce Back When Your Start-Up Stumbles
https://www.gcu.edu/blog/doctoral-journey/how-bounce-back-when-your-start-stumbles
Super Scaling – Take Your Business To The Next Level
https://superscaling.com/
Changing the Curve: Women in Computing
https://ischoolonline.berkeley.edu/blog/women-computing-computer-science/
A Guide for Women in STEM: Closing the Gender Gap
https://www.mastersindatascience.org/resources/a-guide-for-women-in-stem-closing-the-gender-gap/
Green Businesses Are Reaching New Heights
Green Businesses Are Reaching New Heights
The Future is Female – How Women Can Thrive in the Workplace
The Future Is Female – How Women Can Thrive in the Workplace
Tips On Networking
Top Tips To Follow Up After An Event
Civic Leadership/Involvement
Civic Progress
www.civicprogressstl.org
CORO Women In Leadership
www.focus-stl.org/ProgramsInitiatives/DevelopingLeadership/CoroWomenInLeadership.aspx
Focus St. Louis
www.focus-stl.org
Networking/Job Placement
Connect with St. Louis
www.connectwithstlouis.com
Go! Network
www.gonetworkstl.com
Chambers of Commerce
Clayton Chamber of Commerce
www.claytoncommerce.com
Maplewood Chamber of Commerce
www.maplewood-chamber.com
St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association
www.stlrcga.org
West County Chamber
www.westcountychamber.com
Diversity
St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative
www.stlbizdiversity.com
St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council
www.slmbc.org
Local Organizations
Missouri Enterprise Business Assistance Center
www.missourienterprise.org
Missouri Venture Forum
www.ventureforum.org
Missouri Women’s Council
www.womenscouncil.org
Regional Business Council
www.stlrbc.org
UM Extension
www.extension.missouri.edu/stlouis/
National Organizations
National Association of Female Executives and Entrepreneurs
www.nafe.com
National Women’s Business Council
www.nwbc.gov
National Women’s Business Owner’s Corporation
www.nwboc.org
Women Impacting Public Policy
www.wipp.org
Women’s Safety
Women for Women
https://www.vpnmentor.com/
Steps Women Can Take if they Have Experienced Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Tips for Solo Female Travelers
https://piggyy.com/blog/travel/the-ultimate-safety-guide-for-women-traveling-the-world-solo-on-a-budget/
Solo Female Travel Safety Index
https://www.
How to Keep Your Home Office Safe and Secure
https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-home-office-safe-and-secure
The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety
https://www.internetadvisor.com/internet-safety-guide