WELCOME to the NAWBO-California website, the powerhouse of information and access for the 1,249,343 women in California who own businesses, employ nearly 1.4 million people and generate $406 billion in sales (2004 Center for Women's Business Research).

NAWBO-CA is a consortium of chapters located throughout California. We are part of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), a nationwide women's business organization with 80 chapters throughout the United States.

CONNECT with a local chapter website in your area, attend a meeting, and learn for yourself the valuable resources and educational opportunities available to you. Individual chapters offer specific area benefits. See chapter list below.

Chapter Name	Chapter Code	Chapter Website	Contact #
Inland Empire	IE	www.nawbo-ie.org	909-989-5585
Los Angeles	LA	www.nawboie.org	213-622-3200
Orange County	OC	www.nawbo-oc.com	714-630-2983
Sacramento	SAC	www.nawbo-sac.org	916-392-3689
San Diego	SD	www.nawbo-sd.org	619-299-5960
San Francisco	SF	www.nawbo-sf.org	415-333-2130
Silicon Valley	SILV	www.nawbo-sv.org	408-257-3857
Ventura County	VENTURA	www.nawbovc.org	1-877-NAWBOVC

This search mechanism enables women business-owners to monitor and educate themselves regarding important legislation that will impact business here in California. Click on the links provide on the left navigation to enter your particular area of interest.

To learn more about about NAWBO's National's platform read the information below:

Download the NAWBO Public Policy Issues Guide
NAWBO Internet Resources for Public Policy Issues Affecting Women Business Owners