About the Women's Business Center of California, Supporting the Successful Growth of Entrepreneurs

	Women's Business Center of California Supporting the Successful Growth of Entrepreneurs

About the WBCC

Mission:

The Women's Business Center of California (WBCC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to assisting entrepreneurs starting, expanding, or enhancing small businesses in San Diego County.

Vision:

To educate, mentor, and cultivate entrepreneurial women and men of socially, ethnically, and economically diverse backgrounds by providing access to information, resources and the support necessary to create and sustain businesses.

Methods:

Small Group Sessions such as Informational Seminars, Interactive Workshops, Roundtable Discussions, Business Brainstorming Meetings, and Panel Presentations; Networking Events such as Mixers and Expos; Comprehensive Entrepreneurial Training Programs; Customized Counseling, Support by Mentoring, & Empowerment through Education.

Focus:

We like men too: the WBCC serves both women and men. What sets us apart is our focus, understanding, and approach toward the unique challenges, obstacles, and concerns of women as the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs.

Philosophy:

The WBCC is run for the community, by the community, and with the community; operated by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

History:

The WBCC was established in 2006 by Michelle Butler, an entrepreneur who previously ran a U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) women's business center.

Modeled after the SBA program, Michelle founded the organization as an entrepreneurial training center. The WBCC can now run multiple grant programs and provide a greater variety of services.

How the WBCC Can Help You!

Figure out how to structure your business: sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, partnership?

Conduct a feasibility study,
produce a business plan