Six years of advancing equal position, pay, and power for all women in business.
The Women Business Collaborative’s 2025 Annual Impact Report highlights our movement’s progress, impact, and momentum over the past year.
Across our signature events, industry-shaping programs, groundbreaking data, and nationwide partnerships, WBC continues to drive systemic change for women in business.
A Year of Impact and Acceleration
Hear from WBC CEO Gwen K. Young as she reflects on the milestones, partnerships, and actions that defined our work in 2025—and how the movement continues to grow stronger.
Our Impact This Year
In 2025, WBC deepened its reach, expanded programming, and strengthened our national movement through data, convenings, and cross-sector collaboration.
- 22K digital reach
- 14 major reports & resources
- 200+ collaborations
Signature Events Driving Change
Action for Impact Summit
A weeklong virtual experience convening 4,000+ viewers, 60+ speakers and 25 panels to explore the trends shaping women’s leadership in 2025.
Women’s Capital Summit
Bringing together 237 participants, including 102 entrepreneurs and 83 capital providers, the 2025 Women’s Capital Summit advanced capital access for women business owners.
Data & Research
Women Joining Public Boards monthly report
Since 2020, Women Business Collaborative has worked with our partner Equilar to provide monthly data on women joining public boards. These monthly reports serve as a testament to our relentless pursuit of a more inclusive and equitable corporate landscape.
Women CEOs in America Report + Field to Fortune athletic leadership findings
The numbers send a clear message: The trending increase in women CEOs is moving too slowly. This report offers new analysis that builds on existing research to explore the connection between athletic participation and women’s CEO leadership; athletics as a pathway to corporate success.
Programs Advancing Women Across Industries
WBC reaffirmed the economic power of women and responded to 2025 public discourse with a data-backed statement.
In the Arena: Women’s Leadership in Sports
WBC’s sports leadership initiative continues expanding with 8 industry panels, 3 ABA roundtables, and 3 major convenings in 2025.
Women Veterans Lead
A new initiative supporting women transitioning from military to civilian leadership careers through mentorship, employer engagement, and community-building.
Join Our Movement
Support the advancement of women in business and become part of a national network accelerating change. Contribute, collaborate, or become a WBC Champion to help us expand our impact.