ATHENAPowerLink®
ATHENAPowerLink® (APL) is a business mentoring program designed to increase the growth and profitability of women-owned businesses.
A panel of volunteers, powerful members of the local business community, is linked with a woman business owner to act as mentors and advisors for one year.
Watch the video below to follow the journey of ATHENAPowerLink® Candidate, Carmen Ritz.
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ATHENAPowerLink® has met with outstanding success.
On average, women business owners participating in the ATHENAPowerLink® program see the following outcomes:
- 88% increase in sales
- 37% increase in business net income
- 56% increase in personal net income
- 36% increase in full-time employees
In addition to these impressive increases in business, measures that are less tangible, but equally important benefits, include:
- The community experiences the positive economic impact that thriving businesses generate.
- The woman business owner works with strong, professional advisors to grow her business profitability and to establish invaluable networks.
- The women and men who serve on Advisory Panels gain from the positive mentoring experience and make professional connections with other panel members.
- The positive economic results for businesses and the community generate publicity benefitting the sponsor.