Economic Empowerment Programs

MLEA Programs

Encourage. Empower. Equip.

Women at any stage of life deserve the tools, support, and training needed to create the lives they envision for themselves. Here’s how we make it happen.

Woman University

Woman University is empowers women to build businesses and communities that are fulfilling, sustainable, and profitable at any stage of their lives.

Business Builders

Our entrepreneurship education program helps aspiring and experienced business owners build a solid core for their operations. 

#SOTWA

9 years strong, the State of the Woman Address is our annual women's personal, professional, and financial empowerment event.

Our Goals

Economic empowerment through business education

Even with the best planning, day-to-day challenges can derail business growth. Strong foundations make it easier to pivot when needed.

Increase long-term sustainability

For women-owned businesses throughout the Atlanta MSA

Conquer growth roadblocks

With grants for operational & strategic purchases

Capital Campaign

Help launch The eLab and support women-owned small businesses.

Help MLEA launch The eLab! For nearly 20 years, MLEA has been a force for women’s economic empowerment. The future of our mission needs a home base to support small business growth. Your gift will support us as we acquire a facility to develop and grow the businesses we support.