California WBC Network

05/29/2026

California leads when women lead. The state is home to about 1.8 million women-owned businesses employing roughly 1.7 million people and generating nearly $362B in annual revenue.a

The opportunity is clear: connect more women entrepreneurs to capital, contracts, training, and trusted support.

05/25/2026

Facts.

Mae West knew what she was talking about. Being one of the highest paid actresses of the 1930's , she understood firsthand the power of a woman's financial independence and decades later we're still working to make it a reality. WEV is here to help change that, one woman at a time.

05/05/2026

The countdown is ON ⏰

Just one week until the very first California Women’s Economic Summit!

Join us for a day filled with networking, fresh insights, and conversations that empower women to dream bigger, lead louder, and build stronger communities.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. LINK IN BIO.

04/30/2026

From family kitchen roots to business owner 🌭💼

Donny Furnari Dichirico knew how to make great sausage—but running a business took a little extra help. After a bookkeeping hiccup, WBC at JEDI stepped in with the tools and guidance he needed to level up.

Now he’s expanding into new markets, landing retail spots, and scaling toward nationwide distribution 🚀

“I knew how to make sausage, but I had no idea how to run a business… WBC at JEDI gave me the foundation and confidence to operate like an entrepreneur.”

04/06/2026

Women-owned businesses generate $362B+ for California’s economy.

The California Women’s Business Centers Network is the only coordinated statewide infrastructure dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs launch, grow, and hire.

That’s impact: helping families thrive and building more resilient communities across California.
Register now for the California Women’s Economic Summit and join the conversation on women’s wealth-building, access to capital, and scaling small businesses.

Invest in her. Invest in California.

04/01/2026

The California Women's Economic Summit 2026 is bringing together women entrepreneurs, small business champions, policymakers, funders, and community leaders from across California. 💼✨

We’re especially excited to kick things off with an opening reception at the iconic Golden 1 Center —an incredible setting to connect, collaborate, and build momentum. 🏟️

Join us in Sacramento.

Register now using the link in bio!

03/30/2026

Let’s make sure our region is in the room.

The Summit is bringing together women entrepreneurs, small business champions, policymakers, funders, and community leaders from across California to drive a focused conversation on women’s wealth-building, economic mobility, and business growth.

Join us in Sacramento.
Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ca-womens-economic-summit-tickets-1984162562637

03/27/2026

From capital and procurement to childcare, rural economic development, and the creative economy — this is where the conversation comes together.

Be part of the California Women’s Economic Summit. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ca-womens-economic-summit-tickets-1984162562637

03/25/2026

Just a quick reminder—early-bird pricing for the California Women’s Economic Summit is ending soon.

Secure the reduced rate while it’s still available. After that, registration fees will increase. Other discounts available at https://www.cawomensecosummit.com/info.

Seats are filling quickly—so don’t miss your opportunity to attend.

Join us in Sacramento on May 13 alongside entrepreneurs, policymakers, funders, and leaders from across the state for a one-day conference focused on expanding women’s wealth-building, economic mobility, and small business growth — and the policies, partnerships, and investments needed to make it happen.

Register here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ca-womens-economic-summit-tickets-1984162562637

Best,
Nancy Swift
Chair, California Women’s Business Centers Network