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Cafecito Business Expo
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Welcome to the Cafecito Business Expo, celebrating Women’s History Month

WHEN:
March 24th, 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Liberty Station Conference Center
Point Loma Nazarene
*More details coming soon.

Cafecito Business Expo
2026-03-24 16:00 - 19:00
Join the Cafecito Business Network in honoring Women’s History Month.

Mujeres Emprendiendo Juntas 2026
2026-03-28 08:00 - 12:00
¡Mujeres Emprendiendo Juntas 2026! 🌟
📅 Sábado, 28 de marzo
🥞 Desayuno 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🏨 Handlery Hotel – San Diego
🔥 GRATUITO
👉 Regístrate ahora y asegura tu lugar
✅Temas que transformarán tu camino:

De la duda al salto: Autoconfianza para dar pasos valientes. – Rosa E. Benavides
Los 7 pasos que estructuran un negocio nuevo o existente. – Laura Elena Martinez

SBDC – Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide (Virtual)
2026-04-01 09:00 - 11:00
Date: 4/1/2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT)
Status: Open – 75 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 4/1/2026 9:00 AM (PDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: East County SBDC
(619) 258-3670

NLBWA San Diego Membership - Marketing Panel
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | 880 National City Blvd, National City CA 91950-3263, 880 National City Blvd, National City, 91950, United States
Marketing Panel @Southwestern College

Date: TBD
Follow us for more details!

SBDC – Comenzando tu negocio: Una guia paso a paso (Virtual)
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00
Date: 4/2/2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PDT)
Status: Open – 75 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 4/2/2026 5:00 PM (PDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: East County SBDC
(619) 258-3670

NLBWA Inland Empire Events
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00
For a list of NLBWA Inland Empire events, please see link below.

Cybersecurity Workshop & Networking Mixer by SDCHCC & Empowered IT
2026-04-09 16:00 - 18:00
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how cyberattacks actually happen and what practical steps you can take to protect your business.

Hackers vs. Your Business: Who Wins?
Cyberattacks are no longer just a problem for large corporations. Today, small businesses are one of the most common targets for hackers.
Presented by Empowered IT Solutions, this session is designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to better understand cybersecurity risks.
In this workshop, we’ll cover:

How hackers typically target small businesses
The role email and phishing play in most cyberattacks
How to protect your devices, accounts, and sensitive data
Simple cybersecurity practices every business should implement

📅 Date: April 9
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Hosted by Lucia Capital Group
Lucia Capital Group
16789 Bernardo Center Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
🍻 Beer, wine, and light bites will be provided, making it a great opportunity to learn, connect, and network with other local professionals.

Women’s Business Center – How to access capital for your small business by Accessity
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00
12 13 14 – 🟩 Board Meeting – 6:00 PM 15- Women’s Business Center –
How to access capital for your small business by Accessity
Date: 4/15/2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PDT)
Registration Deadline: 4/15/2026 2:00 PM
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Katty Ibarra
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Cash Flow Management, Other
Description:
How to access capital for your small business by Accessity
Securing capital, or getting cash flow, is vital to the success of any small business — whether launching your business or trying to expand it. Yet, getting approved for business financing or discovering the various loan options out there can be challenging. It’s difficult to navigate the world of business credit and in the ever-changing lending marketplace, especially in today’s environment. In this class, local nonprofit lender, Accessity, will guide you through the choppy waters of financing, including what to consider before applying for a loan, the evaluation factors all lenders use when reviewing loan requests, and a current overview of lending programs available to you. Join us and start sailing toward success.

Financial Empowerment Event
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
A Financial empowerment Panel, learn what happens when there is no estate plan and how to protect your family, your assets and your legacy.

April 29, 2026
6:00 PM
National City Public Library
Free – Register at https://nlbwasandiego.org/event-calendar/#!event/2026/4/29/financial-empowerment-event

Women’s Business Center - Utiliza la Inteligencia Artificial para Promover tu Estancia Infantil
2026-05-13 17:00
Date: 5/13/2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (PDT)
Registration Deadline: 5/13/2026 5:00 PM (PDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Katty Ibarra
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Technology

Women’s Business Center - Como conseguir capital para su negocio por Accessity
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
17 18 19 20 – Women’s Business Center – Como conseguir capital para su negocio por Accessity
Date: 5/20/2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PDT)
Registration Deadline: 5/20/2026 2:00 PM
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Katty Ibarra
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Cash Flow Management
Description:
Como conseguir capital para su negocio por Accessity
Asegurar capital y obtener flujo de efectivo es vital para el éxito de cualquier pequeña empresa, ya sea que inicie su negocio o intente expandirlo. Sin embargo, obtener la aprobación para el financiamiento comercial o descubrir las diversas opciones de préstamos que existen puede ser un desafío. Es difícil navegar por el mundo del crédito empresarial y en el mercado de préstamos en constante cambio, especialmente en el entorno actual. En esta clase, el prestamista local sin fines de lucro, Accessity, lo guiará a través de las turbulentas aguas del financiamiento, incluido lo que debe considerar antes de solicitar un préstamo, los factores de evaluación que todos los prestamistas usan al revisar las solicitudes de préstamo y una descripción general actual de los programas de préstamos disponibles para usted. Únase a nosotros y comience a navegar hacia el éxito.

Your Super Powers for 2026: Build a Fantastik Marketing Plan Presented by FantastiK Marketing Kollective
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30
Your Super Powers for 2026: Build a Fantastik Marketing Plan
Presented by FantastiK Marketing Kollective
May 21, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM
FantastiK Marketing Kollective isn’t just hosting an event, we’re building a movement.
A movement for brands, founders, and marketers who are done guessing and ready to market with clarity, confidence, and future-ready strategy.
This is an interactive panel designed to help you uncover your marketing super powers for 2026: the skills, systems, and strategies that will set your brand apart.
What You’ll Experience
This is an idea-sparking interactive panel led by industry practitioners in:

Social Media: How to build a social media presence- Do’s and Don’ts for 2026.

Corporate Branding: How to build a brand that people actually recognize, trust, and follow.

Community Building: How to build partnerships through networking.

AI Visibility & Customer Acquisition: How Brands Win Attention and Turn It Into Revenue

Because great conversations (and surprises) spark great partnerships.
Who Should Attend
• Business owners, founders, and executives
• Marketing leaders and strategists
• Creators, consultants, and brand builders
• Anyone ready to stop reacting and start leading in 2026
This is where strategy meets creativity and where forward-thinking brands get built.
https://FantastikMarketingPlan.eventbrite.com
Limited spots available. Come build your super powers!

NLBWA Inland Empire LEILA Awards Gala
2026-05-22 18:00 - 23:00
The LEILA™ Awards Gala returns in 2026 with a powerful and timely theme, “Latinas Leading Forward: Building Our Legacy.” This signature celebration honors extraordinary Latina entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders whose vision, resilience, and determination are creating generational impact across the Inland Empire and beyond.
You can find more details on our website:
https://nlbwa-ie.org/event/2026-leila-awards/

2026 Programa de Emprendimiento y Liderazgo para Latinas Emergentes
2026-06-04 08:00 - 2026-07-30 17:00
¿Lista para iniciar o hacer crecer tu negocio?
Únete a este programa interactivo de 9 semanas, diseñado para emprendedoras latinas. A través de sesiones dinámicas, aprenderás de expertos, participarás en discusiones grupales y desarrollarás soluciones prácticas para tu negocio.
¡Nueva sesión incluida!
Desarrolla un discurso de ventas efectivo y fortalece tus habilidades para presentar y vender tu producto o servicio con confianza.

Clases semanales | 2 horas cada jueves
Abierto para miembros y no miembros de NLBWA-IE
Este programa incluye las siguientes sesiones:

04 de junio – Fundamentos para Pequeñas Empresas – Presencial
11 de junio- Desarrollar un plan de negocios para construir un negocio saludable
18 de junio – Estrategias de marketing para pequeños negocios
25 de junio – Entendiendo la gestión financiera: Costos iniciales
02 de julio – Gestionando tu flujo de efectivo
09 de julio – Formaciones empresariales para pequeñas empresas
16 de julio – Liderazgo en la gestión
23 de julio – Acceso al capital: Financiamiento de tu negocio, graduación del programa y presentación del plan de negocios – Presencial
30 de julio – Ventas sin miedo

Las sesiones presenciales se llevarán a cabo en la siguiente dirección:
NPHS Training Room, 9551 Pittsburgh Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730
Inversión:
Miembros $49.99
Futuros Miembros $59.99
*El pago incluye una membresía de 1 año (para aquellos que completen el programa y presenten un plan de negocios).
Hay becas disponibles; por favor, contacte a Diana Marmolejo al correo electrónico diana@nlbwa-ie.org para más información; por favor, solicite aquí.

Oradores destacados

Diana Velasquez Camelo, OCIE SBDC Network, Business Consultant Caravan SBDC
Jose Navarrete Cruz, MBA, OCIE SBDC Network, Business Consultant, IE SBDC
Lala Castro, Digital Marketing Consultant Lala Castro Media
Silvia Luna, Fundadora y Abogada Principal, Luna Legal Firm
Gabriela Aguilar, Fundadora, Zent Tax & Financial Advisors
Vilma Brager, COO y cofundadora, Insight HR Consulting
Andrea Garcia, Founder, Garcia Family Child Care, Inc., Co-Founder, Heart Heroes CPR, Inc., Sustainable Agriculture Innovator

NLBWA San Diego - Summer Kick Off with Bachata & Networking
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | TBD
Bring your dancing shoes! We are hosting a summer kick off for our members. Bring a friend who would like to join our community and connect with other small business owners in our region.
Bachata & Small Bites provided by our sponsors.

Latinos Unidos in Collaboration with SDCHCC
2026-06-25 08:00 - 17:00
Stay tune for our upcoming collaboration with the SDCHCC.
