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California WBC Network
The California Women's Business Centers Network (CA WBC) is a statewide initiative focused on advancing women-led business growth in California through expert advising, access to capital, and support services.
Overview
What California WBC Network does
What California WBC Network is
The California Women's Business Centers Network (CA WBC) is a statewide initiative focused on advancing women-led business growth in California through expert advising, access to capital, and support services.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
California WBC Network as a community
Community overview
The California Women’s Business Centers Network (CA WBC) is a statewide initiative that supports women entrepreneurs across California. It was established to provide no-cost, community-rooted services aimed at helping women build businesses, access capital, create jobs, and strengthen local economies. The network operates through 21 centers serving 53 counties, reaching 88% of rural ZIP codes. It is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), CalOSBA, and GO-Biz.
Community focus
CA WBC focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, business advising, practical training, and mentorship. The network aims to drive economic growth through entrepreneurship and job creation, particularly in underserved and rural communities. It also emphasizes workforce development, government contracting readiness, and enhancing resilience for small businesses.
Member value
Members benefit from access to capital, business advising, practical training, and mentorship. The network also provides resources for consulting, workshops, and various events aimed at personal and professional development.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- May 13, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community and training
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
- Annual events
- 1
Events and activity
CA WBC organizes several events, including the California Women’s Economic Summit, an annual event bringing together women entrepreneurs and policymakers, a Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop focused on e-commerce security and compliance, and Hours of Power, monthly sessions designed for personal and professional development.
Notable members
Key team members include Nancy Swift, Chair, WBC at JEDI; Danny Fitzgerald, Fiscal Agent, San Diego & Imperial WBC; Ruth Garcia Corrales, NEW Women’s Business Center; Sophia Kanaan, California Capital WBC; Ashley Goldstein, Women’s Economic Ventures WBC; and Jackie Scott, Inland Empire WBC.
Common questions
What to know about California WBC Network
Upseed classifies California WBC Network under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
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