Becoming a member of the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship gives you access to the following benefits

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  • Monthly Member Coffee Hours

    Network with other members at coffee shops and other venues in and around the Greater Pittsburgh Area with guest speakers.

  • Member to Member Perks

    Discounts offered by members to members on a variety of goods & services.

  • A.M.A. (Ask Me Anything) Events

    Private zoom events offering you the opportunity to ask questions of experts in their fields

  • Access to Vertical IQ Report

    Leverage industry intelligence to gain deeper insights, enhance client engagement, and identify growth opportunities, helping business professionals excel in competitive markets via Vertical IQ.

  • Free or Reduced Cost CWE Events

    This includes the The Voices of Business Speaker Series, training programs, and networking events that are offered on a rotating and intermittent basis

  • Co-Working Spaces

    Alloy 26 Co-working Space: Flex Unlimited Membership $75/month (Value $135)

    Co-Hatch: 30% discount on Meeting & Event Spaces, 1 Free Day Pass for Members and a guest, and scholarships available for their Co-Working Space.

  • P&D Lab Access and Makerspace

    The Prototype & Design Lab is available by appointment to members who are interested in creating physical products.

    Protohaven Makerspace: 20% Membership Discount located in Wilkinsburg

  • Free Tickets to Pittsburgh Events

    Members get the first offer on free tickets the VWE receives from various Pittsburgh organizations.

  • Voices Of Business Speaker Series

    Members gain free attendance and access to the live stream of our quarterly event, as well as recorded speaker presentations from networking events and workshops.

  • Member of the Month Feature

    Submit your information to be featured on the home page of our website, social media, and newsletter.

  • Holiday Shopping Guide

    Opportunity to be listed in the shopping guide that is distributed to our 1000+ email database and posted on our website.

  • CWE Library

    Access over 100 titles of books and publications geared towards entrepreneurs.

  • Online Member Directory

    Access to member contact information and business information for referrals and networking.

  • Access To Recordings

    Members website with links to past recordings of events.

  • Outward Facing Business Directory

    Searchable database listing member businesses for public access, with contact information and websites.

  • Opportunity to Work with Chatham University Students

    Opportunities to work with Chatham Business Students to better your business from business planning to social media.

  • Access to Chatham University Students for Internships

    Provided access to Chatham students for hiring through Chatham's website.

  • Discounted Subscriptions to Local Publications You Will Love!

    Pittsburgh Business Times for $100 Pittsburgh Magazine for $10 EntrepreneurMagazine$1

CWE Annual Membership
$185.00
Every year

Membership Discounts

Reduced membership rates are available for Students, Chatham Alumni, Veterans & Active Duty Military.

To sign up or inquire about your eligibility, email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu 

  • Chatham Faculty, Staff and Students (regardless of gender) are provided a free annual membership: please contact womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu to sign up.

  • Non-Chatham Students (regardless of gender) pay only $45 for an annual membership: please contact womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu to sign up.

  • Veterans and Active Duty Service Members are provided a free annual membership: please contact womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu to sign up.

  • Chatham Alumni receive 25% off an annual membership: please contact womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu to sign up.

  • Company Memberships now available :please contact womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu to sign up.

    • 2 MEMBERSHIPS : $300 (SAVE $70)

    • 3 MEMBERSHIPS : $425 (SAVE $130)

    • 4 MEMBERSHIPS : $580 (SAVE $160)

    • 5 MEMBERSHIPS : $705 (SAVE $220)

  • The CWE offers partial (50%) membership scholarships for those in need of assistance. This scholarship is good for one year of Membership, must reapply for a Membership Renewal.
    Click here to apply.

Member of the Month Spotlight

Member of the Month
Lannette M.T. McWilliams, Market Leader of COhatch
Lannette M.T. McWilliams, Market Leader of COhatch

Lannette M.T. McWilliams, MBA, serves as the Senior Market Leader for COhatch in the Pittsburgh Region. Beyond her role at COhatch, she is deeply engaged in community service through several nonprofit organizations.

In her role with COhatch, Lannette brings her passion for connecting people and supporting the community, using her diverse skill set to grow COhatch’s presence in Pittsburgh. COhatch is designed to be more than just a workplace—it’s a collaborative environment where individuals and businesses can thrive while giving back to their local communities. With flexible options including private offices, dedicated desks, shared coworking areas, and meeting rooms, COhatch provides spaces tailored to different work styles and business needs.

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