About the California WBC Network

CA WBC is a cornerstone of California’s small business economy—linking opportunity with impact by:

  • Expanding access to capital in underserved and rural communities
  • Driving economic growth through entrepreneurship and job creation
  • Bridging workforce development and business ownership—including helping entrepreneurs open and expand childcare businesses and through succession planning
  • Strengthening supply chains; and government contracting readiness
  • Enhancing resilience and disaster preparedness for small businesses.

CA WBCs Power Entrepreneurial
Infrastructure & Drive Growth in California

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs — Locally Rooted, Statewide Reach

The California Women’s Business Centers Network (CA WBC) are powering California’s economy one business at a time. From helping entrepreneurs open childcare businesses that expand workforce capacity to helping founders create jobs and reinvest locally, CA WBCs turn innovation into shared prosperity. With women-owned businesses driving the fastest growth in entrepreneurship, the impact reaches far beyond profit. It strengthens families, communities to ensure our Golden State’s future.

Operating through 21 strategically located centers serving 53 counties and reaching 88% of rural ZIP codes, CA WBC is a statewide initiative funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), CalOSBA, and GO-Biz. Our local advisors deliver place-based, no-cost business advising, skills training, capital access, and mentorship designed to address both the unique challenges and growth opportunities facing entrepreneurs.

Every business starts with an idea—and a million questions. Whether it’s still on the drawing board, back of a napkin or already in motion, California Women’s Business Centers offer hands-on support to make it real, legal, funded, and launch-ready.

Leadership Team

Steering Committee

Nancy Swift

JEDI

Danny Fitzgerald

San Diego & Imperial WBC

Ruth Garcia Corrales

NEW Women’s Business Center

Sophia Kanaan

California Capital WBC

Ashley Goldstein

Women’s Economic Ventures WBC

Jackie Scott

Inland Empire WBC

Executive Committee

Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, advocates, and business experts, CA WBC leadership brings lived experience to every decision. Deeply rooted in their communities, they bring a local lens to a statewide mission: advancing entrepreneurship across California, one success story at a time.

Advocacy

Committee Head: Jackie Scott

Inland Empire WBC

Email: jscott@iewbc.org

Fundraising

Committee Head: Ashley Goldstein

Women’s Economic Ventures WBC

Email: agoldstein@wevonline.org

Governance

Committee Head: Ruth Garcia Corrales

NEW Women’s Business Center
Email: rgarciacorrales@neworg.us

Marketing & Communication

Committee Head: Sophia Kanaan

California Capital WBC

Email: skanaan@cacapital.org

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    Upcoming Events

    Test Event 1
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 1

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Test Event 2
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    2024 a year of continued grouth
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    2024 a year of continued grouth

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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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

    Test Event 1
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 1

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Test Event 2
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    2024 a year of continued grouth
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    2024 a year of continued grouth

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

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    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    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

    Test Event 1
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 1

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Test Event 2
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    2024 a year of continued grouth
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    2024 a year of continued grouth

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    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

    Test Event 1
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 1

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Test Event 2
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    2024 a year of continued grouth
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    2024 a year of continued grouth

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    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

    Test Event 1
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 1

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Test Event 2
    September 10, 2025 – 10:00 am

    Test Event 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    2024 a year of continued grouth
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    2024 a year of continued grouth

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2
    November 10, 2025 – 10:00 pm

    Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop for Small Business 2

    How would you deal with a breach if and when it occurs? It can happen to anyone and any size business. Learn the signs you've been hacked, what to do, as well as how to safeguard your business operations including yourself, your employees, and your customers. It's time to grasp cybersecurity, and you'll learn the...

    Register Now
    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.

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) hosted its annual 2023 Leadership Conference, where over 300 Women’s Business Center leaders from all 50 states gathered to discuss women’s entrepreneurship and advance a pro-women business ownership policy agenda. The conference featured Small Business Administrator (SBA) Isabella Guzman, the Under Secretary of Commerce for the Read More

    San Diego & Imperial WBC wins Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award

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