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WEALF PROVIDES UP TO $10,000 OF INTEREST-FREE LOAN WITH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING TO ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN WITH BUSINESSES IN THE METROPOLITAN NYC AREA.

06/13/2026

SWAIR haircare products are now available at Nordstrom. WEALF entrepreneurs and SWAIR founders, Meredith Krill & Carrie Sporer, have created a line of time-saving showerless haircare products for people who work out and lead busy lives. With SWAIR, water is not required; simply apply their shampoos and conditioners and towel dry. SWAIR’s Showerless Shampoo, SweatSheild Leave-In conditioner, Speedmask Pre-Wash, and shower cap are now available for order at Nordstrom stores and on their website, and the full product line is available through the SWAIR site. https://www.swairhair.com/

06/04/2026

Millie Carbajal, founder of M&M 24 Hour Daycare & co-host of the Master & Thrive Podcast, is accepted into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Spring 2026 cohort. Millie is one of several WEALF entrepreneurs to be accepted into the program. The 12-week program, with a curriculum designed by Babson College, includes opportunities for networking as well as 10 hours per week of in-person instruction covering the fundamentals of business, including vision and strategy, money & metrics, leadership & results, and management and hiring. Congratulations, Millie, on this unique opportunity to grow your business.

06/03/2026

The Fashion Class, River Vale, NJ, will celebrate its grand opening this Sunday, June 7. Come to the store at 675 Westwood Avenue for a ribbon-cutting, crafts & sewing, swag bags, and snacks. This is the Fashion Class’s fourth active location and the only company-owned one. Founder Kerri Quigley recently franchised the other three locations of the STEM-accredited program that teaches sewing and fashion design for all ages. Kerri, is working to expand the business’s nationwide reach with a goal of opening 10 new locations each year.

05/27/2026

Seed + Mill is named one of New York’s three top food souvenirs by Food & Wine. The magazine recommends that shoppers at Chelsea Market visit the Seed + Mill shop to purchase their halva in 25 flavors, writing, “It travels well, keeps for months, and taps into a longer New York lineage, echoing the pushcarts that once sold wedges across the Lower East Side.” In addition to halva, the company makes a variety of tahini-based products, including soft serve ice cream and sauces. Shop their entire product line on the company website from anywhere in the world. Seed + Mill is co-founded by WEALF entrepreneur Rachel Simons. https://www.foodandwine.com/new-york-city-guide-11960701 -nyc-food-souvenirs

05/20/2026

WEALF’s Technical Advisor, Karen Jeanne Radley, is profiled in The New York Times, Affording New York series this week. A lifelong New Yorker, Karen’s story is one of adaptation and resilience, as she runs her own consultancy after losing her place in the corporate world. She has redefined success on her own terms and maintained the life she enjoys. Karen said it best to journalist, Davaughnia Wilson, “What I’ve come to learn through this is that I’m a much stronger person than I thought I was.” It is a strength that all WEALF women have, both our entrepreneurs and staff. Photo Credit Anna Watts. https://tinyurl.com/53dh6ahc

05/14/2026

There are only four days left to submit your application for WEALF’s second cohort of 2026 before Monday’s May 18th deadline. Women business owners in the New York area looking for a growth partner that believes in you and your business WEALF is for you. WEALF’s board and mentors are businesswomen who understand the grit and determination it takes to build a business and are here to support you as you take your business to the next stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an interest-free loan, one-on-one mentoring, peer-to-peer interaction, and opportunities to learn the business leadership & financial skills necessary to grow. Visit our website to review our full requirements and apply today. Photo Credit: Claire Holt. https://www.wealf.org/apply

05/07/2026

Women founders in the New York area celebrate National Small Business Week by applying for a WEALF loan to grow your business. In addition to an interest-free loan and one-on-one mentoring, WEALF is committed to providing opportunities to learn the business leadership & financial skills necessary to grow. In addition, we foster peer interaction and other networking activities. The application deadline is Monday, May 18, less than two weeks away, visit our website to review our requirements and apply today. https://www.wealf.org/apply

05/06/2026

WEALF joins SBA and the small business community in celebrating the 63rd, National Small Business Week. Every week is Small Business Week at WEALF. In ten years, we have supported 120+ women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business with an interest-free loan and one-on-one mentoring from a professional businesswoman. Join the celebration, visit your local small businesses, and visit our website to learn more about our mission and meet our founders. https://www.wealf.org/

04/30/2026

The deadline to apply for WEALF’s Second Cohort of 2026, May 18th, is approaching fast. At WEALF, we know it takes more than money to succeed, and every entrepreneur in our program is paired with a mentor, a professional businesswoman, to help maximize the value of our up to $10,000 interest-free loan. Women business owners in the New York area looking for guidance to get your business to the next stage, WEALF is the growth partner you are looking for. Your mentor will be there to work with you for the life of your loan and beyond if you want. Do not miss this opportunity, review our full requirements and apply on the WEALF website today. Photo credit, Claire Holt https://www.wealf.org/apply

04/23/2026

All women-owned businesses in the New York area, applications for WEALF’s second cohort of 2026 are now open. If your business has been generating revenues for six months or more, this is your opportunity to apply for an interest-free loan of up to $10,000, and follow-up loans with low interest rates from a dedicated funding partner. WEALF loans do not require a guarantor and could be one step in your small business's path to growth. We know it takes more than money to succeed, and along with the loan, you will receive one-on-one mentoring from a professional businesswoman and access to a network of women business owners like you. Don’t wait, review our requirements and apply on our website today. https://www.wealf.org/apply

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