Funding the Future of Women Entrepreneurs Together
A Stronger California Starts With Women-Owned Businesses
Behind every thriving community is a woman with a vision — a side hustle becoming a storefront, a childcare provider filling a local gap, a manufacturer creating jobs. California Women’s Business Centers (CA WBCs) make that vision possible every day.
We’re raising $5 million in multi-year, unrestricted support to expand equity, scale impact, and strengthen California’s entrepreneurial backbone — one center, one community, one woman at a time.
Why Your Support Matters
California Women’s Business Centers (CA WBCs) are economic multipliers—not just grant recipients. Operating on lean budgets that average just $600,000, each center serves hundreds of women entrepreneurs every year. Most have no full-time fundraising staff, yet they consistently secure an impressive 80% grant success rate.
Your support fuels the stories behind the statistics like:
- A startup that grows to become the main employer in town
- A local maker expanding into a manufacturing brand
- A woman rebuilding her business—and her community—after disaster strikes
Fund the Network :
- Ashley Goldstein
- Director of Programs / WEV WBC Director
- Email : agoldstein@wevonline.org
Sponsor an Event or Digital Digest :
- L.A. Plax
- Staged Right Marketing & Meetings
- Email : la@bystagedright.com
Upcoming Events
California Capital Women’s Business Center: Setting Boundaries in 2026: What are they, and why do I need them?
Setting Boundaries in 2026: What are they, and why do I need them? with River Easter I can’t make it to my kids’ soccer practice because I have this big work project my boss just gave me. My vacation days are piling up, but I don’t have the time to get away. Exercise!? I’m way...
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Central Valley WEC: Understanding Trademarks: Protecting Your Brand
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Intellectual Property, Legal Issues, Social Media Description: This online webinar will walk you through the essentials of trademarks—what they are, why they’re important, and how they protect your business identity. Learn what can be trademarked, how the registration process works, and how to keep others...
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California Capital Women’s Business Center: Year-End Practices & Document Gathering for Small Businesses
Join us for a webinar on “Year-End Practices & Document Gathering for Small Businesses” designed to help small business owners and managers streamline their processes and be better prepared for tax season. Learn how to organize essential financial records, identify vendors needing 1099s, and understand the critical documents CPAs require for accurate tax filing. We’ll discuss...
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Central Valley WEC – 2026 Business Plan Essentials: From Vision to Execution
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Managing a Business, Other Description: This online webinar will guide you step-by-step through building a strong, actionable business plan for 2026. Learn how to define your vision, set realistic goals, analyze your market, and map out the strategies needed to launch or grow your business....
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Central Valley WEC – Plan de Negocios 2026: Convierte tu Visión en Acción
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Managing a Business, Other Description: Este seminario web le guiará paso a paso en la creación de un plan de negocios sólido y práctico para el 2026. Aprenderá a definir su visión, establecer metas realistas, analizar su mercado y desarrollar estrategias para iniciar o hacer...
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Central Valley WEC – The Future Buyer: How to Know and Reach Your Customer in 2026
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Social Media Description: Discover emerging consumer trends and learn how buyer behavior is rapidly evolving. This workshop will help you understand what motivates tomorrow’s customers and show you effective strategies to reach them in 2026 and beyond. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking...
Register NowCentral Valley WEC – ¿Quién es tu cliente en 2026? Aprende a Identificarlo y Atraerlo Efectivamente
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Social Media Description: Explora las tendencias que están transformando el comportamiento del consumidor y aprende cómo identificar a tu cliente ideal del futuro. Este taller te brindará estrategias prácticas para atraer y conectar con los clientes del 2026 y más allá. Ideal para emprendedores que...
Register NowCentral Valley WEC – Build Your Value Proposition: Identify, Refine & Communicate Your Offer
Point of Contact: Ana Alfaro (559) 278-0709 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Managing a Business, Other Description: This online workshop will guide you through the process of defining what makes your business truly valuable. Learn how to identify your core strengths, refine your message, and clearly communicate the unique benefits you offer. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to...
Register NowCentral 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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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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