Center awards grants to veteran entrepreneurs | TWU In this section Archive 2020 News Releases 2021 News Releases 2022 News Releases 2023 News Releases Center awards grants to veteran entrepreneurs April 1, 2026 ― DENTON ―The Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE) at Texas Woman’s University has selected five women veterans to receive $5,000 awards through its Veteran Entrepreneur Grant program, supporting business growth across Texas. The latest winners are as follows: swipe to see the full table Name Business Location Ayesha Hosein Spineally Chiropractic LLC McKinney Jordan Longion Wild Wyrd Well, LLC Weatherford Rebecca Stehle Aquaerial Holdings LLC Houston Amy Stumpf Bunker Brew LLC Argyle Enitra Briller After Forever LLC San Antonio Grant funds support strategic business investments, including marketing, inventory, equipment and technology. Awardees will complete a targeted training series covering business planning, marketing, and legal and financial fundamentals, along with a business plan and three years of cash flow projections. Now in its sixth year, the program continues to draw applicants from across Texas. “Veteran women bring proven leadership and the ability to execute when it counts,” said Tracy Irby, director of the Center for Women Entrepreneurs. “This program helps turn that into sustainable growth with the right structure and capital.” “The grant is the starting point. What matters is how they build from it,” Irby added. The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University is a program within the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership . The JNIWL is dedicated to preparing women to take on successful roles in business and public service. Media Contact Tracy Irby Director, Center for Women Entrepreneurs tirby@twu.edu Page last updated 9:36 AM, April 2, 2026 Center for Women Entrepreneurs Old Main Building 1210 Old Main Circle Denton, TX 76209 940.898.2895 CWE@twu.edu