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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.

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Upcoming Programs

REACH Leadership: Advance to the C-Level

This six-month program is designed for professionals ready to move into executive leadership. Backed by Bentley University and delivered on reacHIRE’s Aurora platform, it combines coaching, peer learning, and expert-led content to build real-world leadership skills and fast-track your path to the C-suite.

Program Dates

Registration closes on January 15, 2026
Program launches on February 10, 2026
 

Program Cost

$5,195.

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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

January 30, 2026
February 13, 2026
February 27, 2026 

Program Cost

$3,880 Early bird price. Alumni price $3,104

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The Business of Beauty

Explore the ethics, gender dynamics, and business trends shaping this $700 billion global market in our latest report by Bentley’s Isa Beltre

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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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