Act Now to Save Women’s Business Centers in California and Across the Country

Right now, we need your voice. The future of Women's Business Centers (WBCs) depends on showing Congress just how vital these programs are. Whether you're a small business owner, partner, or community supporter, your voice helps ensure WBCs continue as a vital resource in our local economic development efforts.

[Click here to send a letter to your Members of Congress.] It takes less than 30 seconds and will make a real difference.

This isn't just about business-- it's about futures. WBCs support over 1700 entrepreneurs annually in California and hundreds of thousands more nationwide. They turn ideas into income, side hustles into sustainable businesses, and provide tools, mentorship, and capital that women need to succeed.

Here’s What the Data Says

The numbers speak for themselves:

· 340,000 jobs sustained

· $16 billion in wages generated

· $15 in economic activity created for every $1 invested in the program

These are not abstract statistics. They are small businesses in our rural counties. Single mothers finding a path to financial independence. Immigrants creating jobs in their neighborhoods. Founders solving real problems in their industries.

Here in California alone- every $1 invested delivers $15 in local economic impact resulting in an incredible $789.5 million in total economic impact- revenue our state cannot afford to lose!

And yet WBC's are facing potential funding threats as part of a broader federal push to consolidate programs. We're hopeful and committed, but we also know this moment matters. Now is the time to remind decision-makers that these centers aren't just "nice to have"- they're an essential part of the local ecosystem building the economy.

For thousands of women across the country, a support system begins at a Women’s Business Center (WBC).

Behind every thriving local business, there’s often a quiet network of support: training, mentorship, tools, and someone who believed in an entrepreneur’s vision before the world caught on.

Women's Business Centers don't just teach business-- they create opportunity. They meet people where they are, and help them build what's next. Cutting this funding doesn't just weaken a program. It weakens communities and the CA economy.

Act now to save the $789.5 million in economic impact for the state. Act now to support your favorite small business. Act now to support the Women’s Business Centers.

[Sign the letter to Congress here]

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