HOOKSETT, N.H. (April 3, 2020)—Polaris Direct recognizes the importance of small businesses and is committed to supporting them during the time of economic uncertainty and hardship presented by COVID-19. As part of our commitment, we are sponsoring the 2020 Center for Women & Enterprise Auction and Gala. Funds raised from the event will provide critical support for CWE’s mission to transform women’s and veteran’s lives and create opportunities for them to become economically self-sufficient and prosperous through business and entrepreneurship. Originally scheduled for March 27, the event has been postponed, but financial support is needed now to provide business resiliency training and advice to the over 8,000 people participating in CWE programs each year.

“We are so proud to be helping women and veteran entrepreneurs during this difficult time. Small business is a key driver of a strong economy, but is particularly vulnerable to the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. CWE is on the forefront of providing important tools and training to help those businesses weather this crisis,” said Judith Maloy, Director and CEO of Polaris Direct.

The Gala will take place later in the year, but those wanting to support small businesses who need help right now are encouraged to donate at https://cweonline.org/Get-Involved/Donate-Now.

About the Center for Women & Enterprise

 Established in 1995, the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women in business to increase their professional success, personal growth, and financial independence. CWE also operates the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC of NE) that equips veteran and active duty service members and their families with the resources to help them start and run their businesses.

As New England’s leading organization for women entrepreneurs, we work hard to ensure that all women, regardless of their economic status, are provided access to our programs and services. CWE offers scholarships to disadvantaged clients while fostering influential relationships for successful business women at the other end of the financial spectrum.