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
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)
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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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
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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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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California Women’s Economic Summit 2026
Hosted by: California Women’s Business Centers (CA WBC) Network Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00am to 3:30pm (Opening Reception evening before) Location: Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, Sacramento, CA The California Women’s Economic Summit convenes women entrepreneurs, small business support organizations, policymakers, funders, and educators to spotlight how small business ownership — especially women-owned — and women-led...
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