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When: Saturday, November 14
4:00pm — 9pm PT
Where: The Banquet Hall at St. Anne Melkite Cathedral — North Hollywood, CA
Member ticket: $50
Non-member ticket: $70
Vendor Booth (Gift Boutique): $100
Dinner Table (8 seats), Member Price: $320
Dinner Table (8 seats), Non-Member Price: $400
Dinner Table + Vendor Booth: $500
Board Installation, Holiday Mixer & Women-Owned Gift Boutique
Celebrate leadership, community and the holiday season!
Celebrate NAWBO-CA’s new board with an elegant holiday mixer, networking, festive shopping, and a women-owned gift boutique!
Join us for the prestigious 2026–2027 Board Installation & Holiday Mixer, an evening dedicated to celebrating our newly appointed board, supporting local women-owned businesses, and fostering meaningful connections.
Official Board Installation
Honor the 2026–2027 NAWBO California leaders who will guide and empower our community.
Holiday Mixer
Reconnect with fellow members, make new connections, and celebrate the season in an elegant, welcoming atmosphere.
Women-Owned Gift Boutique
Shop and support local women entrepreneurs just in time for the holiday season! Discover unique gifts, crafts, and goods.
Thank you to our NAWBO CA Advocacy Committee and every member who continues to speak up, engage and advocate on behalf of California’s women business owners.
Our Voice. Our Businesses. Our Future.
Learn more about this event’s sponsor the NAWBO California Education Fund here.
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Policy to Power Advocacy Series
Beginning on October 8, 4:00–5:30 PM PT, NAWBO California will launch our Policy to Power Advocacy Series, sponsored by the NAWBO California Education Fund and led by Dr. Tara Lynn Gray.
This series is designed to help women business owners better understand how policy affects their businesses, and more importantly, how they can effectively use their voices to influence the decisions being made.
Because advocacy isn’t just about watching what happens in Sacramento. It’s about having a seat at the table.
Free to attend.
October 8, 2026; 4:00–5:30 PM PT
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October 22, 2026; 4:00–5:30 PM PT
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November 12, 2026; 4:00–5:30 PM PT
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Past Events
DGS & NAWBO-CA Present: California Could Be Your Next Biggest Customer. This hands-on webinar will guide you step-by-step through the state certification application process, helping you prepare and gather all the necessary information. By the end of the session, you’ll be well on your way to securing government contracts and expanding your business with California as your next big customer!
When: Tuesday, April 1 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
NAWBO-CA Propel 2025: Pre-Conference Reception is an evening of high-energy networking, inspiration, and celebration. the premier conference for women business owners in California. This networking event kicks off the Propel 2025 conference, hosted by Carmen Rad, founder of CR&A Custom and NAWBO-LA Hall of Fame inductee. Connect with industry leaders, get inspired, and celebrate women in business.
When: Thursday, April 10 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Where: CR&A Custom Inc., 312 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
NAWBO-CA Propel 2025: The Power of Resilience & Momentum is the premier conference for women business owners in California. This transformative event is designed to empower women entrepreneurs to build on decades of progress, fueling the momentum needed to thrive in today’s evolving business landscape.
When: Friday, April 11 · 9am – 6pm PDT
Where: SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Drive Inglewood, CA 90301 United States
Take your business to the next level now that you’re certified. Learn how to position your company to find state contracting opportunities. This webinar is the conclusion of a part of a three-part series, presented in partnership with NAWBO-CA and DGS, designed to help businesses leverage state contracting opportunities and maximize their certification benefits.
When: Wednesday, April 23 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT