Meet Success

Sizzle’s Kitchen

Redding, CA
WBC at JEDI

Received major state funding while also expanding operations to host more than 30 clients in the Redding area

https://www.sizzleskitchen.com/

The Pie Mamas

Fresno, CA
WE Center Fresno

Opened their first permanent location in downtown Fresno

https://thepiemamas.com/

Tall Guy Brewing

Fort Bragg,CA
West Center WBC

Provided 1:1 business consulting and worked with the city of Fort Bragg to secure the lease of a historic building

https://tallguybrewing.beer/

Little Hands Bilingual

San Diego, CA
San Diego and Imperial WBC

Accessed $8,000 in outside capital, increased sales by $174,000, which resulted in the creation of 4 new jobs

https://littlehandsbilingual.com/

LALIM Health

South Pasadena, CA
PACE

Learned new business practices which enabled LALIM to grow its clientele

https://lalimhealth.com/

The Taco Stand

Atascadero, CA
MCSC Women’s Business Center

Company increased sales by over $200,000 and received a $5,000 state grant

https://atascaderofamilyrestaurant.com/

SouthEast Spice

Fresno, CA
WE Center Fresno

Increased production size and has become a main fixture in the American-Laos food community

https://southeastspice.com/

Soaps by a Chemist

San Diego, CA
San Diego and Imperial WBC

Followers on Facebook and Instagram have doubled, while sales have tripled to over $70,000.

https://soapsbyachemist.com/

Little Dory Seafood Co. Point Arena, CA West Center Women’s Business Center

About the Women’s Business Centers Network (CA WBC)

Rooted in Community. Built for Scale.

Funded by the SBA, CalOSBA, and GO-Biz, the California Women’s Business Centers Network (CA WBC) offers no-cost advising, practical training, access to capital, and mentorship tailored for women entrepreneurs across California.

With 21 centers serving 53 counties and 88% of rural ZIP codes, our reach is statewide—but our approach is deeply local. We meet entrepreneurs where they are—at farmers markets, libraries, coffee shops, or online.

CA WBCs are more than a network. We help side hustles grow into scalable companies and business ideas turn into lasting impact to advance economic equity across California. One success story at a time.

Our Network. Our Impact.

      2024 a Year of Continued Growth

      $525 Mil.

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      In New Gross Sales
      (+ 30% from 2023)

      $36.1 Mil.

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      In Capital Accessed
      ($21.7 Mil. in Grants/Equity)

      $79

      0

      In Local Economic Benefit
      for Every $1 Invested

       26,761

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      Created/Retained Jobs
      (+26% from 2023)

      17,000+

      0

      Entrepreneurs Supported
      Annually

      5,106

      0

      New Childcare Slots
      Open (Up 50% from 2023)

      550

      0

      Childcare Businesses
      Funded

       1,176

      0

      Childcare Entrepreneurs
      Assisted

      Our Milestones

      CA WBC celebrates success of network-wide Impact and Childcare Impact reports

      CA WBC celebrates success of network-wide Impact and Childcare Impact reports

      18 WBCs serve 17,129 business owners and grows to 21 WBCs

      18 WBCs serve 17,129 business owners and grows to 21 WBCs

      WBCs continue to serve business owners even as COVID response funding ends, increases policy advocacy as a group with AWBC (national organization) ACE program

      WBCs continue to serve business owners even as COVID response funding ends, increases policy advocacy as a group with AWBC (national organization) ACE program

      18 WBCs serve 14,452 business owners and administer WBC funding from Wells Fargo Foundation as well as Open for Business Enhancement Programs

      18 WBCs serve 14,452 business owners and administer WBC funding from Wells Fargo Foundation as well as Open for Business Enhancement Programs

      CA WBCs receive a 3-year $1.35M Wells Fargo Foundation grant

      CA WBCs receive a 3-year $1.35M Wells Fargo Foundation grant

      14 WBCs provide services to 12,302 business owners, including ‘ground zero’ COVID and other disaster relief

      14 WBCs provide services to 12,302 business owners, including ‘ground zero’ COVID and other disaster relief

      13 WBCs launch CA WBC Network to administer CalOSBA grants to serve 7,884 business owners

      13 WBCs launch CA WBC Network to administer CalOSBA grants to serve 7,884 business owners

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      Central Valley WEC – Diseña tu Propuesta de Valor: Descubre, Mejora y Comunica lo que te Hace Único
      January 20, 2026 – 8:00 am

      Central Valley WEC – Diseña tu Propuesta de Valor: Descubre, Mejora y Comunica lo que te Hace Único

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      Tax Readiness for Childcare Providers (English)
      January 26, 2026 – 2:00 am

      Tax Readiness for Childcare Providers (English)

      In this free webinar, you’ll learn the basics of how to get ready to file taxes if you offer childcare services. We’ll cover what documents you need, which expenses you can deduct, and how to keep your records organized. Everything will be explained clearly, practically, and with your role as a childcare provider in mind....

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      January 28, 2026 – 2:00 am

      Preparación Fiscal para Proveedoras(es) de Cuidado Infantil

      En este webinar gratuito, aprenderás lo básico sobre cómo prepararte para declarar impuestos si ofreces servicios de cuidado infantil. Hablaremos sobre qué documentos necesitas, qué gastos puedes deducir y cómo mantener tus registros en orden. Todo explicado de forma clara, práctica y pensada especialmente para ti como proveedora(or). Link de registro: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GyFcPKEJQGqE0E3GZyqr6A

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      Inland Empire: Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List
      January 30, 2026 – 1:00 am

      Inland Empire: Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List

      Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List Registration Deadline: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready, Set, Grow! Finish Line Finance – 2026 Interest List Are you ready to...

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      August 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM PST

      Women Who Lead: Networking Night

      Join an empowering evening of networking, inspiration, and collaboration.
Connect with women entrepreneurs, mentors, and community leaders from across California.

      Upcoming Events

      Central Valley WEC – Diseña tu Propuesta de Valor: Descubre, Mejora y Comunica lo que te Hace Único
      January 20, 2026 – 8:00 am

      Central Valley WEC – Diseña tu Propuesta de Valor: Descubre, Mejora y Comunica lo que te Hace Único

      Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Social Media Description: En este taller en línea aprenderás a identificar lo que realmente distingue a tu negocio y cómo convertirlo en una propuesta de valor clara y convincente. Te guiaremos para descubrir tus fortalezas, mejorar tu mensaje y comunicar de manera efectiva los beneficios...

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      Tax Readiness for Childcare Providers (English)
      January 26, 2026 – 2:00 am

      Tax Readiness for Childcare Providers (English)

      In this free webinar, you’ll learn the basics of how to get ready to file taxes if you offer childcare services. We’ll cover what documents you need, which expenses you can deduct, and how to keep your records organized. Everything will be explained clearly, practically, and with your role as a childcare provider in mind....

      Register Now
      Preparación Fiscal para Proveedoras(es) de Cuidado Infantil
      January 28, 2026 – 2:00 am

      Preparación Fiscal para Proveedoras(es) de Cuidado Infantil

      En este webinar gratuito, aprenderás lo básico sobre cómo prepararte para declarar impuestos si ofreces servicios de cuidado infantil. Hablaremos sobre qué documentos necesitas, qué gastos puedes deducir y cómo mantener tus registros en orden. Todo explicado de forma clara, práctica y pensada especialmente para ti como proveedora(or). Link de registro: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GyFcPKEJQGqE0E3GZyqr6A

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      Inland Empire: Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List
      January 30, 2026 – 1:00 am

      Inland Empire: Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List

      Finish Line Finance 2026 Interest List Registration Deadline: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready, Set, Grow! Finish Line Finance – 2026 Interest List Are you ready to...

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