In partnership with Westminster College & Synchrony Bank, Banking on Women™ is a program for female entrepreneurs with the purpose of empowering women in Utah to start or grow their own small business.

Whether you are in the planning phase of a startup or have been in business for years, this course was developed to help you succeed in the world of business all while building a strong network with other like-minded women. It definitely takes a village!

The curriculum covers all aspects of running a small business including business planning, market research, marketing, financial management, growth, and leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Banking on Women?

The criteria for applying for Banking on Women is:

You must be a woman/womxn who lives in the state of Utah.
You have an existing business or a great idea for one you would like to start.
You are able to commit to attending the majority of the weekly 3 hour classes on Westminster's campus.
You are excited to attend and learn, and ready to form new connections in your cohort.

Please note preference is given to ladies who are low-to-moderate income (LMI) as we want to make sure we are serving those who have less access to resources.

What is the application process?

Visit Banking on Women Application and fill out your application. Be as detailed and thorough as possible. Stand out from the crowd! :)
Once the application deadline has passed, we will review all of the submissions and then reach out with additional questions.
Within 1-2 weeks we will then let you know if you are admitted to the program.

It's that simple!

What is the cost of the program?

Through the generosity of our partner and sponsor Synchrony Bank, those accepted for this course are offered a full scholarship.

How many women are in each cohort?

The class is limited to 15 participants which provides a unique networking and learning experience for each woman. Many of our participants have built friendships for life from this program!

What is the time commitment?

Each cohort runs 15 weeks long with participants meeting weekly on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm for the SLC Co-hort, Wednesday nights for the St. George Virtual Cohort.

Do participants receive funding for their business?

Banking on Women is a great stepping stone for those who are ready to start or grow their business! This program looks great on a resume for those participants who wish to apply for a microloan at the end of the program.

Salt Lake City Cohort:

Begins 8/08 and runs through 11/09 on Tuesday nights from 6-9pm @ Westminster College.
Application deadline is Friday, 6/16.

Southern Utah Virtual Cohort:

Begins 8/09 and runs through 11/10 on Wednesday nights from 6-9pm via Zoom.
Application deadline is Friday, 6/16.

Questions? Email:
dmarzano@westminstercollege.edu

“This is such a great program! One of the many things I loved about this program was the interaction with other amazing women and sharing ideas. Make sure you check it out - it’s well worth your time!”

Lisa Wise
Banking on Women Graduate