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Center for Women and Business

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The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business

Our Mission

The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB) is a catalyst for amplifying the power of all women from the classroom to the boardroom to drive equity and innovation in the business world.

Our Vision

The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB) will empower women+ leaders who drive innovation and foster inclusive, equitable cultures where all genders thrive. Through enriching programs, impactful partnerships, and data-backed research, the CWB will address the most pressing gender equity challenges in today’s business landscape and inspire transformative change across industries.

Gearing Up Conference 20th Anniversary: Registration Open!

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Gearing Up Conference, celebrating its 20th anniversary! With the theme Pathways to Power: Reimagining Gender and Leadership, this transformational day will empower women+ to redefine leadership on their terms to chart their paths to success. Attendees will gain tangible skills for career advancement while exploring how to dismantle systemic barriers and leverage community strength to challenge traditional gender dynamics.

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2025 Programs

Strategies for Emerging Leaders

Strategies for Emerging Leaders is an intensive program providing professionals in the first decade of their career with the essential skills and competencies needed to successfully manage up and across organizations in today’s complex and changing world.

Program Dates

May 2, 2025
May 16, 2025
May 30, 2025
 

Program Cost

$4,850. Alumni price $2,425

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Certificate

Experiential programming that prepares participants to be advocates of inclusion, who understand the importance of diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), and how to lead organizational change that will foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Program Dates

Fall 2025 Dates Coming Soon
 

Program Cost

$5,500. Alumni price $2,750

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Pathways to Leadership: Essentials for Women on Nonprofit Boards

This program equips aspiring and current nonprofit board members with a business-focused approach to mission-driven work, enhancing their understanding of board governance, responsibilities, and the financial skills needed to help nonprofits positively impact their communities.

Program Dates

Fall 2025 Dates Coming Soon
 

Program Cost

$1,000. Alumni price $500

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Corporate Programs

We develop transformative programs, custom workshops, and research-based tools to equip women+ leaders with essential skills for career advancement while helping organizations foster inclusive cultures.

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University Engagement

We enhance the academic and leadership experience for women+ at Bentley by equipping students, faculty, and staff with the tools and support to turn knowledge into action. 

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Strategic Partnerships

We foster strategic partnerships that cultivate a robust pipeline of women+ in business. By connecting organizations and industry leaders, we create opportunities that empower and support women+ throughout their careers.

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Research

Operating at the intersection of industry and academia, we leverage Bentley's cutting-edge research to influence workplace dynamics and drive meaningful change.

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