Kern Women's Business Center

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Kern Women's Business Center We are here to serve our entrepreneurs and established business owners grow their businesses.

A course can be life-changing when it helps you see what’s possible and gives you the tools to make it happen. The Explo...
10/09/2026

A course can be life-changing when it helps you see what’s possible and gives you the tools to make it happen. The Explore, Design & Launch entrepreneurial course can help you move from “I have a business idea” to “I have a plan.” Build your confidence, learn practical business skills, and take concrete steps toward becoming a business owner.

Join instructor Raquel Fore for 8 learning sessions and 4 mentoring sessions. Complete the assignments and graduate with a completed business plan, a certificate, and continued WBC support as you move forward.

📅 Mondays & Tuesdays, November 2–December 1, 2026
🕟 4:30–7:30 p.m.
💻 Online
✅ No cost to participate

Your idea could become a new direction for your life.
Register: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3228

Your next mission: business ownership! Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, or military spouse interested in s...
10/09/2026

Your next mission: business ownership! Are you a veteran, active-duty service member, or military spouse interested in starting or growing a business? Discover how the Pacific Northwest Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) can help you turn your skills, experience, and ideas into business opportunities.

Join "From Service to Small Business" and learn about the support available for your next step.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
🕙 10:00–11:00 am
💻 Online via Zoom

Register today:
https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3217

Know someone in the military community with a business idea? Share this opportunity with them!

Is a lack of working capital holding your manufacturing business back? Purchasing materials, covering operating expenses...
10/08/2026

Is a lack of working capital holding your manufacturing business back? Purchasing materials, covering operating expenses, and taking on new opportunities all require cash flow.

Join the MCSC Kern Women’s Business Center and representatives from the SBA Fresno District Office for Capital for Manufacturers: Unlocking Working Capital with SBA’s MARC Program.

Learn how the Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program may help support your business’s cash flow and growth. Bring your questions for a live Q&A about MARC and other SBA lending resources for manufacturers.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
💻 Online via Zoom

Register today:
https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3216

Supporting Young Adults on the Path to IndependenceNorma Dunn, Kern WBC Program Director, had the pleasure of contributi...
10/05/2026

Supporting Young Adults on the Path to Independence

Norma Dunn, Kern WBC Program Director, had the pleasure of contributing e-commerce and small business training for young adults ages 18–21 transitioning out of foster care through Aspiranet. Trainings like these help participants explore entrepreneurship, build practical business skills, and discover new possibilities as they move toward independence.

Partnerships like this bring community resources together to expand opportunities and help young adults build a stronger foundation for their futures.

⏰Join an Upcoming Webinar: Doing Business with the State of CaliforniaDate: Thursday, October 15, 2026Time: 2:00 p.m.Joi...
10/01/2026

⏰Join an Upcoming Webinar: Doing Business with the State of California

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.

Join CAMEO Network and the California Department of General Services (DGS) to learn how small businesses can successfully pursue California state contracting opportunities. This webinar will cover procurement basics, certification programs, and resources to help your business become contract-ready.

TOPICS INCLUDE

· How California's state procurement process works
· Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification
· Finding and pursuing state contracting opportunities
· Preparing your business for government contracting
· Resources and technical assistance for small businesses

REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doing-business-with-the-state-of-california-tickets-2001079125532

Could more working capital help your manufacturing business take its next step?Whether you need to purchase materials, c...
10/01/2026

Could more working capital help your manufacturing business take its next step?

Whether you need to purchase materials, cover operating expenses, or take on new opportunities, join MCSC Kern Women’s Business Center and representatives from the SBA Fresno District Office to explore the Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Program.

Learn how SBA-backed financing may support your cash flow and growth, then bring your questions for a live Q&A about MARC and other SBA lending resources.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕙 10:00–11:00 am
💻 Online via Zoom

👉 Register here: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3216

Is your woman-owned business interested in federal contracting? WOSB certification could open the door to opportunities ...
09/28/2026

Is your woman-owned business interested in federal contracting? WOSB certification could open the door to opportunities set aside for eligible businesses, but where do you start?

Join MCSC Kern Women’s Business Center, Golden State APEX Accelerator, and the SBA for a free online workshop covering eligibility, what to prepare before applying, common mistakes that can delay certification, and how to use certification as part of your contracting strategy.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕙 10:00–11:00 am
💻 Online via Zoom

Get a clearer path to certification and your next contracting steps. Register here: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3215

🎉Congratulations to Toni Green, owner of Serenity Haven Supportive Living Services, for graduating from our Explore, Des...
09/24/2026

🎉Congratulations to Toni Green, owner of Serenity Haven Supportive Living Services, for graduating from our Explore, Design and Launch course! We were happy to have Toni stop by recently and share her certificate.
Serenity Haven Supportive Living Services, LLC provides compassionate, person-centered support for adults with developmental disabilities throughout Kern County. They empower each individual to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice, community inclusion, and a meaningful quality of life. https://serenityhavensls.org/

You came to a workshop with an idea and a question mark. You were exactly who MCSC Women's Business Center exists for. E...
09/21/2026

You came to a workshop with an idea and a question mark. You were exactly who MCSC Women's Business Center exists for. Every year, hundreds of women reach out to us before they've registered a business, filed an LLC, or even said "I'm an entrepreneur" out loud. We meet them in that moment with free workshops, real answers, and people who believe the idea is worth building. If a workshop gave you clarity, or just made the next step feel possible, consider giving back to our "20K for 20 Years" campaign so the next woman with a spark gets the same welcome.

No gift is too small to keep that door open.
Learn more and give here: https://mcscorp.org/about/20th-anniversary/

Are you a service-disabled veteran who owns a small business?Learn about the value of SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned...
09/18/2026

Are you a service-disabled veteran who owns a small business?
Learn about the value of SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification and the key components of the certification process.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
💻 Online via Zoom
🎤 Instructor: Venessa Gleich, Native American PTAC

This free workshop is presented in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Register here: https://mcscorp.ecenterdirect.com/events/3036

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4900 California Avenue, Suite 430A
Bakersfield, CA
93309

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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