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 Women’s Economic Summit 2026
Hosted by: California Women’s Business Centers (CA WBC) Network Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Opening Reception evening before) Location: Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, Sacramento, CA Tickets: Early bird pricing available until April 3rd Click here to purchase The California Women’s Economic Summit convenes women entrepreneurs, small business support organizations, policymakers, funders,...
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Women Powering San Francisco’s Neighborhood Revival: Women’s History Month Panel
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for an inspiring afternoon spotlighting the women entrepreneurs helping drive San Francisco’s economic recovery and neighborhood revitalization. This dynamic event will feature two engaging panel discussions highlighting the critical role women-led small businesses play in strengthening our local economy, activating community spaces, and shaping the future of...
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NBCLC Non Profit Academy Session #2 – Building Your Nonprofit Board & Filing for Tax-Exempt Status
Point of Contact: Ignacio N (559) 278-0718 Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Tax Planning Description: Free Virtual Workshop: Building Your Nonprofit Board & Filing for Tax-Exempt Status Continue your nonprofit journey in this second session with attorney William Kell from NBCLC. This workshop will cover: How to establish...
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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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