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WBCC Signature Events

Small Business Services Expo and Awards Luncheon: held each year in August or September
The WBCC is the host of San Diego's Premier event for small business and micro-enterprise. Held annually in August, this event spotlights women entrepreneurs and provides invaluable resources for small business. 

Ongoing Events: Seminars and Workshops, Classes, Counseling and Mentoring
Individual seminars/workshops are not listed in our Special Events section, visit our Seminars Page for seminar/workshop descriptions, dates, locations. 


WBCC Launch Party and Fundraiser: Tue, Feb 27, 2007, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate our establishment as an independent non-profit organization!  We will unveil our new and improved programs, expanded services, introduce our new Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Committees, and much more.  Learn about our future plans, and help support women entrepreneurs and San Diego small business!
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Small Business Community Coalition EntrepreneurshipWeek Networking Mixer: Thu, Mar 01, 2007, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Entrepreneurs!  Join the entire San Diego small business community in celebrating EntrepreneurshipWeek USA.  Meet NEW people for networking and discovering the many resources San Diego has to offer to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs. Click here for photos


WBCC Partner Events

NAWIC

WHMB Event

WHMB Finalists

BHC
Sat, Oct 27, 2007

Mabuhay
Sat, Oct 27, 2007

Bring Your Business to the Bay; Port of San Diego
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Waterfront Tour, Breakfast

San Diego County Water Authority's Paths to Partnerships
Thu, Sep 20, 2007
Annual Supplier Diversity Event, Small Business Contracting Opportunities

Home Hosts Needed for International Visitors, Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego
Sep 12 - Oct 3, 2007
International Visitors Program See List of Visitors Needing Homes

African American Business Women of Vision 10th Anniversary Celebration
Fri, Sep 7, 2007
Networking - Vendors - Speakers - Entertainment - Dinner

Characteristics of Success: NAWBO San Diego Monthly Meeting and Board Installation
Wed, Jul 18, 2007
Attorney Leslie Devaney, Alicia Gwynn, Judge Patricia Cowett

Greater San Diego Business Development Council, VIP Reception, Benefit Jazz Concert
Thu, Jul 19, 2007
Minority Business Suppliers, Supplier Diversity, Small Business Contracting Opportunities

Japan Society Beer and Sake Festival
Thu, Jun 28, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Food, Sake, Beer, Entertainment

Healthcare Roundtable with Assemblymember Lori Saldana

San Diego World Trade Center Global Logistics Symposium 2007; Goods Movement: Facing the Future
Thu, May 10, 2007, 1:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Overview of global goods movement highlighting past, present and future perspectives on technology and infrastructure

San Diego Supplier Development Council Operation Opportunity 2007
Tue, May 15, 2007, 7:30 a.m. - early afternoon
Partnership & Mentor Conference: Government, Agency, Prime Contracting Opportunities
Trade Fair, Workshops, Networking, Luncheon

ABA - WBCC Pacific Rim Entrepreneur Series (PRES) 101
Tue, May 15, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Marketing Strategies for Small Business and Entrepreneurs: Panel Discussion, Luncheon, Networking

NAWBO Bravo! Annual Awards Luncheon
Wed, May 16, 2007, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us in honoring many of the spectacular business women in San Diego.  We will have Ms. Sarita Maybin as our Mistress of Ceremonies and guest speaker, Desma Reid-Coleman, from NAWBO National. WBCC Partner

INNOVATIONS In Women's Health Research Presents: Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond
Tue, May 15, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us May 15th to learn about the latest research on perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause
WBCC Supported Event

San Diego County Taxpayer's Association Breakfast Club
Thu, Apr 26, 2007, 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Governor Schwarzenegger`s Healthcare Proposal: Dream Solution or Tax Nightmare? WBCC Co-sponsored Event

Women LEAD For Health: Women's Leadership Education and Advocacy Day
Tue, Apr 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Make Your Voice Count! Join other women in a supportive environment to learn about health care reform in California
Co-sponsored by ACCION San Diego - WBCC Partner

bizSanDiego Magazine's bizEXCHANGE Seminar Series 
Apr 05, 2007, 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Don't miss this unique opportunity for learning, networking and exchanging ideas with two of the top entrepreneurs in business today. WBCC Supported Event

Organization of Women in International Trade San Diego Panel/Mixer
Wed, Apr 04, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an inspirational night as we learn the secrets of success from four of San Diego's most extraordinary women. Did we mention chocolate and champagne, too? WBCC Co-sponsored/Panelist Event

Asian Business Association's Pacific Rim Entreprenuer Series (PRES 101)
Thu, Mar 29, 2007, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Recent Tax Law Changes for Individuals and Small Business Owners including new tax developments relating to your 2006 and 2007 tax returns WBCC Partner Event

African American Business Women of Vision: 7th All Business Women’s Celebration of Women’s History Month
Fri, Mar 16, 2007 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Constance Carroll, Chancellor of San Diego Community Colleges; Entertainment, Prizes, Networking, Luncheon, Vendors WBCC Supported Event Click here for event photos

Women and Investing Workshop
Wed, Feb 28, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
You’re invited to an EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: Learn to be a careful, competent, disciplined long-term investor to help attain the financial security you seek. * Investment Considerations for Women * Understanding Financial Markets * Investment Strategies * Investing for Retirement WBCC Supported Event

The Procurement Advantage
Mon, Feb 26, 2007, 8:00  a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Becoming More Successful in the Government Market: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority is offering a half-day training class focused on Procurement Strategies for Public Sector Contracting. WBCC Supported Event

Strategies for Public Sector Contracting
Thu, Feb 15, 2007 , 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority, is offering a one-day training focused on Strategies for Public Sector Contracting. WBCC Supported Event

Empowering & Emerging Women in Business: Thu, Jan 11, 2007, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
* BALANCE: Business & Personal Strategies Series
* Speaker: Beryl E. Basham, President of Basham & Associates, Inc.
* Speaker: Michelle S. Butler, President/CEO of the WBCC
* Presented by Creative Decorators (funded by Staples Small Business Award at the WBCC Expo)
WBCC Speaker Event

8th Annual Paths to Partnerships Networking Forum: Thu, Nov 04, 2006, 1:00  - 6:00 p.m.
* Discussion forums with public agency representatives, learn how to do business with the state, challenges and changes associated with contracting, how to obtain small business and disabled veteran business enterprise certification, establish new business relationships
* Manchester Grand Hyatt; Brought to you by the San Diego County Water Authority in alliance with the State of California Department of General Services Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Collaboration Conferences, WBCC Exhibitor Event

Building Latina Success, Mujeres con Exito! Fri, Oct 20, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* Latina Success Conference * Holiday Inn on the Bay
* Brought to you by the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & MANA
WBCC Exhibitor/Panelist Event

Financial Fitness For Business Success: Tues, Oct 10, 2006, 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
* Seminar/panel discussion from professional experts in the field of business services.  Open to students, guests, and business club members.
* Courtesy of USA Federal Credit Union
WBCC Panelist Event

Third Annual Women on Women (WOW): Thursday, Sep 07, 2006, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
* Annual women's event, topic: Health and Wellness
* Networking, Speakers, spa treatments -- Spa Tiki
* Brought to you by the Asian Business Center San Diego in partnership with: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Heart Association, Women`s Business Center of California, WBCC Co-Hosted Event

Mix@6 - An International Connection: Thu, Aug 10, 2006, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
* Networking mixer brought to you by Asian Business Association San Diego and the Citizen Diplomacy Council San Diego in partnership with the Hong Kong Association of San Diego, Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana, Korean Chamber of Commerce, Mabuhay Alliance, San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Sister City Organization, San Diego World Trade Center, Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce, Women`s Business Center of California, Vietnamese Federation of San Diego, WBCC Co-Hosted Event

Evaluating NAFTA: Perspectives & Assessments in 2006: Wed, Jun 28, 2006, 6:00-8:00 pm
* Panel discussion: Mr. Luis Cabrera, Consul General of the Mexican Consulate of San Diego; Mr. Alain Dudoit, Consul General of the Canadian Consulate of Los Angeles
* Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Networking
* Institute of the Americas, UCSD;
* Hosted by the Organization of Women in International Trade
WBCC Co-Sponsored Event

Latina Style Business Series, San Diego, Ca, 2006: Fri, Apr 21, 2006:
Panelist: Patti Mason, President & CEO, Accion San Diego Panelist: Michelle Butler, Program Director, Women’s Business Center of California ... WBCC Panelist Event

Small Business Advisory Board Annual Community Outreach Meeting: Wed, Feb 22, 2006
...conversions to continue to go forward in San Diego. • Ms. Michelle Butler of the Women’s Business Center of California (WBCC) stated that she ... WBCC Speaker/Participation