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/
Ciclo Sewing Lab
San Francisco, CA
WBC Renaissance
Found new ways to promote and advertise which led to an increase in customers
https://ciclosf.com/
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.
In New Gross Sales
(+ 30% from 2023)
$36.1 Mil.
In Capital Accessed
($21.7 Mil. in Grants/Equity)
$79
In Local Economic Benefit
for Every $1 Invested
26,761
Created/Retained Jobs
(+26% from 2023)
17,000+
Entrepreneurs Supported
Annually
5,106
New Childcare Slots
Open (Up 50% from 2023)
550
Childcare Businesses
Funded
1,176
Childcare Entrepreneurs
Assisted
Our Milestones
Upcoming Events
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
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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Part 2: How to Run Effective Holiday Giveaways & Campaigns through Social Media Platforms
Status: Open - 32 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/5/2025 1:00 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Note: Zoom link sent after registration. The recording for this workshop will only be sent out to attendees. Point of Contact: MCSC Women's Business Center (805) 595-1357 Training Topics: Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social Media, Technology Description: In part two,...
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Make Your Website Work for You
Status: Open - 89 places remainingRegistration Deadline: 11/5/2025 5:00 PM (PST)Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Instructions: A Zoom link will be sent to you after registration. Point of Contact: Lauren Willis (661) 567-0410KWBCinfo@mcscorp.org Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social MediaDescription: In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website...
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Business Basics: How to Get Started
Business Basics: How to Get Started Registration Deadline: 11/5/2025 5:10 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Marketing Assistance, Specialized Assistance Description: Business Basics: How to Get Started Are you ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship but not sure where to start?...
Register NowE-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business (Part 1 of 2-part series)
E-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business 2-part series Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 12:15 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready to take your business online or strengthen your digital sales? Join us for this 2-part hybrid workshop series designed...
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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
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 NowCybersecurity 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 NowDiscover IEWBC: Counselor Connections
Discover IEWBC: Counselor Connections Registration Deadline: 11/3/2025 5:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Management Assistance, Managing a Business Description: Discover IEWBC: Counselor Connection Start your morning with inspiration and connection! Join us for Counselor Connection: Meet the Counselor of the Month—a relaxed and engaging session where you’ll: -Get to know one of our IEWBC business counselors...
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Conciliación Bancaria para Negocios
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 4:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley Rubio (831) 722-1224 Training Topics: Financial Literacy Description: ¡Aprende a conciliar tus cuentas bancarias fácilmente para mantener tus finanzas claras y bajo control! Algunos de los temas incluyen: ¿Qué es la Conciliación Bancaria? ¿Por qué es Importante la Conciliación Bancaria? Documentos Clave...
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Recursos Humanos Para Emprendedores en California
Training Topics: Human Resources, Legal Issues, Management Assistance, Specialized Assistance Description: Esta sesión brinda a emprendedores y pequeños empresarios un entendimiento claro y práctico de los fundamentos de Recursos Humanos enfocados en el cumplimiento legal, contratación responsable y manejo de empleados para operar con confianza en California. Es conocimiento práctico para evitar riesgos legales y construir...
Register NowE-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business (Part 2 of 2-part series)
E-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business 2-part series Registration Deadline: 11/17/2025 12:15 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready to take your business online or strengthen your digital sales? Join us for this 2-part hybrid workshop...
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Bank Reconciliation for Businesses
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Status: Open - 8 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/17/2025 4:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley Rubio (831) 722-1224 Training Topics: Financial Literacy Description: Learn how to easily reconcile your bank accounts to keep your finances clear and under control! Some topics include: What is Bank Reconciliation? Why is Bank Reconciliation Important? Key Documents...
Register NowABC’s of Starting Your Own Business Collaboration with MV Berc
ABC's of Starting Your Own Business Collaboration with MV Berc Registration Deadline: 11/19/2025 5:46 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Hybrid Event- In person or Online: Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning Description: Learn the steps you need to take when starting a business, how the legal form of your business affects your time and cost to launch, and...
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Program Orientation: Commercial Kitchen Incubator – 2 Sessions
Dates/Times: Virtual Orientation - Online Meeting (Live): 11/12/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) In-Person Orientation: 11/19/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Attendance at both orientation sessions is required before you can apply....
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Orientación de Programa: Incubadora de Cocinas Comerciales (Nov. 13th & Nov. 20th)
Dates/Times: Orientación virtual 11/13/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Visita en persona 11/20/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Importante: La orientación es un proceso de dos partes. Debes asistir a AMBAS sesiones para poder ser elegible y aplicar. Status: Open - 23 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/13/2025 8:00 AM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley...
Register NowMarketing Basics for Business Owners Collaboration
Marketing Basics for Business Owners Collaboration with MV Berc Registration Deadline: 12/3/2025 5:15 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Training Topics: Customer Relations, Management Assistance, Managing a Business, Marketing Assistance, Marketing/Sales, Specialized Assistance Description: Marketing Basics for Business Owners When someone asks, “What do you do?” — how quickly can you grab...
Register NowFinish 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
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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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 NowPart 2: How to Run Effective Holiday Giveaways & Campaigns through Social Media Platforms
Status: Open - 32 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/5/2025 1:00 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Note: Zoom link sent after registration. The recording for this workshop will only be sent out to attendees. Point of Contact: MCSC Women's Business Center (805) 595-1357 Training Topics: Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social Media, Technology Description: In part two,...
Register NowMake Your Website Work for You
Status: Open - 89 places remainingRegistration Deadline: 11/5/2025 5:00 PM (PST)Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Instructions: A Zoom link will be sent to you after registration. Point of Contact: Lauren Willis (661) 567-0410KWBCinfo@mcscorp.org Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Social MediaDescription: In this presentation, learners will discover how to create a search-friendly website...
Register NowBusiness Basics: How to Get Started
Business Basics: How to Get Started Registration Deadline: 11/5/2025 5:10 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Marketing Assistance, Specialized Assistance Description: Business Basics: How to Get Started Are you ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship but not sure where to start?...
Register NowE-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business (Part 1 of 2-part series)
E-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business 2-part series Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 12:15 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready to take your business online or strengthen your digital sales? Join us for this 2-part hybrid workshop series designed...
Register NowCybersecurity 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 Now2024 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 NowCybersecurity 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 NowDiscover IEWBC: Counselor Connections
Discover IEWBC: Counselor Connections Registration Deadline: 11/3/2025 5:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Management Assistance, Managing a Business Description: Discover IEWBC: Counselor Connection Start your morning with inspiration and connection! Join us for Counselor Connection: Meet the Counselor of the Month—a relaxed and engaging session where you’ll: -Get to know one of our IEWBC business counselors...
Register NowConciliación Bancaria para Negocios
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Registration Deadline: 11/10/2025 4:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley Rubio (831) 722-1224 Training Topics: Financial Literacy Description: ¡Aprende a conciliar tus cuentas bancarias fácilmente para mantener tus finanzas claras y bajo control! Algunos de los temas incluyen: ¿Qué es la Conciliación Bancaria? ¿Por qué es Importante la Conciliación Bancaria? Documentos Clave...
Register NowRecursos Humanos Para Emprendedores en California
Training Topics: Human Resources, Legal Issues, Management Assistance, Specialized Assistance Description: Esta sesión brinda a emprendedores y pequeños empresarios un entendimiento claro y práctico de los fundamentos de Recursos Humanos enfocados en el cumplimiento legal, contratación responsable y manejo de empleados para operar con confianza en California. Es conocimiento práctico para evitar riesgos legales y construir...
Register NowE-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business (Part 2 of 2-part series)
E-Commerce Essentials: Build, Price & Promote Your Online Business 2-part series Registration Deadline: 11/17/2025 12:15 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, eCommerce, Financial Assistance, Managing a Business, Specialized Assistance, Technology, Technology Assistance Description: Ready to take your business online or strengthen your digital sales? Join us for this 2-part hybrid workshop...
Register NowBank Reconciliation for Businesses
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Status: Open - 8 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/17/2025 4:00 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley Rubio (831) 722-1224 Training Topics: Financial Literacy Description: Learn how to easily reconcile your bank accounts to keep your finances clear and under control! Some topics include: What is Bank Reconciliation? Why is Bank Reconciliation Important? Key Documents...
Register NowABC’s of Starting Your Own Business Collaboration with MV Berc
ABC's of Starting Your Own Business Collaboration with MV Berc Registration Deadline: 11/19/2025 5:46 PM (PST) Fee: No Fee Hybrid Event- In person or Online: Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning Description: Learn the steps you need to take when starting a business, how the legal form of your business affects your time and cost to launch, and...
Register NowProgram Orientation: Commercial Kitchen Incubator – 2 Sessions
Dates/Times: Virtual Orientation - Online Meeting (Live): 11/12/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) In-Person Orientation: 11/19/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Attendance at both orientation sessions is required before you can apply....
Register NowOrientación de Programa: Incubadora de Cocinas Comerciales (Nov. 13th & Nov. 20th)
Dates/Times: Orientación virtual 11/13/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Visita en persona 11/20/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PST) Importante: La orientación es un proceso de dos partes. Debes asistir a AMBAS sesiones para poder ser elegible y aplicar. Status: Open - 23 places remaining Registration Deadline: 11/13/2025 8:00 AM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Ashley...
Register NowMarketing Basics for Business Owners Collaboration
Marketing Basics for Business Owners Collaboration with MV Berc Registration Deadline: 12/3/2025 5:15 PM (PST) Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: IEWBC Team (833) 939-3709 Training Topics: Customer Relations, Management Assistance, Managing a Business, Marketing Assistance, Marketing/Sales, Specialized Assistance Description: Marketing Basics for Business Owners When someone asks, “What do you do?” — how quickly can you grab...
Register NowFinish 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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