Our Beginnings

an introduction to ywca o'ahu, patsy mink and mcbl

Established through the efforts of YWCA O‘ahu, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and community partners, the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership (MCBL) equips entrepreneurs to become successful business owners and leaders by providing one-on-one business counseling, innovative workshops, and unique, specialized programs in a nurturing environment.

With the endorsement from her family and daughter, Wendy Mink, MCBL is named in honor of Patsy T. Mink. She advocated for issues, programs, and projects that advanced the well-being and status of women of all ages and in all walks of life. Congresswoman Mink’s pioneering helped thousands of women participate in activities and professions that they had not previously accessed.

everyone told her no, so she rewrote the rules

Here is an excerpt from the film, Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.

 “Simultaneously a woman of the people and a pioneer, a patriot and an outcast, her story proves endlessly intriguing, and one that embodies the history, ideals and spirit of America.” (Making Waves Films)

Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership Grand Reopening & Client Showcase, March 7, 2017 

 

Grand Reopening & Client Showcase, March 7, 2017

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All MCBL events and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.