WBC FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
Build your business with the
right people
The WBC Founder’s Circle is an annual membership community for women entrepreneurs who are ready to grow with greater confidence, stronger connections, and ongoing support.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUILD ALONE
More than a membership. A community invested in your success.
Building a business can feel isolating, especially when every decision rests on your shoulders. The Founder’s Circle gives you a place to learn, connect, ask questions, share ideas, and move your business forward alongside other ambitious women.
Instead of purchasing individual workshops, events, and resources throughout the year, members receive ongoing access to education, relationships, visibility, expert guidance, and exclusive opportunities through one annual membership.
Whether you are laying the foundation, preparing for your next stage of growth, or looking for new opportunities, you will have a trusted community behind you.
WHAT MEMBERSHIP MAKES POSSIBLE
The support you need for the business you are becoming.
Founder’s Circle membership is designed to help you feel more connected, more confident, and better equipped to take your next step.
Grow with Confidence
Gain practical knowledge, expert insight, and resources that help you make stronger business decisions.
Build Meaningful Connections
Develop genuine relationships with women who understand the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.
Increase Your Visibility
Share your work, accomplishments, offers, and expertise with the wider WBC and Canisius communities.
Access New Opportunities
Be among the first to hear about special programs, partnerships, scholarships, internships, and member-only opportunities.
A Community Of Support
Receive ongoing access to a trusted business community instead of trying to navigate every stage alone.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
One membership. A year of opportunities.
Your annual membership brings together education, community, visibility, and business resources designed to support your growth throughout the year.
Strengthen your skills and continue building your business with:
- Free access to paid WBC workshops
- 15% savings on premium WBC programs and cohorts
- Early access to new programs and special opportunities
Meet other women entrepreneurs, build relationships, and find the people who can help you move forward through:
- Member pricing for signature WBC events, including Ignite, the Summer Social, and networking events
- Invitations to exclusive Founder’s Circle networking experiences
- Access to a community of ambitious women business owners
Founder’s Circle creates more opportunities for your business and accomplishments to be seen through:
- A Founder Spotlight shared across WBC and Canisius marketing channels
- Opportunities to share special offers, announcements, and business milestones with the WBC community
Tap into resources and relationships that can help strengthen your business, including:
- Access to the Canisius Internship Program, with eligible student interns funded through Canisius
- Complimentary access to Amherst Chamber of Commerce member benefits
- Chamber networking events, professional groups, marketing opportunities, business resources, and member discounts
The Amherst Chamber membership benefits have an estimated value of $500.
Receive access to exclusive benefits curated for Founder’s Circle members, including:
- Special partner offers
- Pilot programs
- Scholarship opportunities
- Strategic partnerships
- Additional member-only resources and experiences
EXCLUSIVE FOUNDING MEMBER OPPORTUNITY
Be among the first to join and receive a
To celebrate the launch of the WBC Founder’s Circle, the first 10 members will receive complimentary enrollment in the Founder Positioning Lab. This 12-week personal brand and business positioning program is delivered in partnership with The Positioning Collective and has a retail value of $7,000.
You will participate in a private, WBC-exclusive cohort alongside other Western New York women founders. Together, you will clarify how you want to be known, strengthen your business positioning, and build a more powerful foundation for future growth.
Complimentary for the first 10 Founder’s Circle members
MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT
The WBC Founder's Circle
$249 Annually
That is less than $21 per month, or approximately $5 per week, for ongoing access to education, relationships, visibility, resources, and opportunities designed to help your business grow.
Instead of deciding which individual workshop, event, or resource to purchase, you can stay connected to the WBC community throughout the year.
A full year of support for less than the cost of one coffee meeting a week.
IS THE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE FOR YOU?
Created for women who are serious about building what comes next.
The Founder’s Circle may be right for you if:
- You want to grow your business but do not want to figure everything out alone
- You value practical education and access to trusted guidance
- You want to build stronger relationships with other women entrepreneurs
- You are ready to increase your visibility and pursue new opportunities
- You want ongoing support rather than attending one isolated event or workshop
- You are committed to investing time, energy, and intention into your business
You do not need to have every answer. You only need to be ready to take your next step.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Your business may be yours, but you do not have to build it alone.
Join a community of women who are learning, growing, sharing opportunities, and building successful businesses together. Become a Founder’s Circle member and give yourself a full year of connection, visibility, education, and support.