Womens Business Council

Our Mission

To provide a supportive environment for business professionals to network, achieve personal growth, and to contribute to the betterment of our community.

Dana Buchanan
Owner
Primal Alchemy
President, WBC
2024-2025

Core Values

Our programming focuses on shedding light on relevant issues that affect our local businesses here in Long Beach, subject matter that is intriguing and important to all valued members of our community. Adding onto that, we want to be sure to create a positive, welcoming environment for ALL members of our community,

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WBC Women of Excellence &

City of Hope Small Business Grant Applications

The WBC Women of Excellence event honors the achievements and accomplishments of local women in their careers, businesses and communities. Winners are chosen for their vision, courage, compassion, proven success, generosity and involvement in our community as demonstrated by how they help other women succeed. Ideal candidates are women who have exemplified resilience during the pandemic and/or have demonstrated a commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion as part of their leadership.

Women of Excellence Categories

A winner will be chosen for each of the following categories. You are encouraged to nominate someone that you believe is a Woman of Excellence.

Outstanding Woman in Business is a business woman who not only strives to build a great company, but also contributes to the success of other women in business. Application

Outstanding Community Leader is a woman who has attained a high rank and utilized her position, stature and expertise to break down gender bias and effect positive change for women in her business and in our community. Application

Outstanding Woman in Education is a woman who serves as an example of hard work and effective leadership through education, and who demonstrates a powerful commitment to her students. This nomination applies to teachers, principals and counselors. Application

City of Hope Small Business Grant

The City of Hope's Small Business Grant - the Women’s Business Council is proud to partner with City of Hope who will be awarding a $2500 small business grant to one deserving Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce member! Its purpose is to help small business owners to grow their business. Application

Applications are due by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4pm.

Applications can be submitted using the "Application" links.

The event will take place in person on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at The Reef, 880 Harbor Scenic Drive., Long Beach, where we will be able to honor our winners. Winner must be present. Staff Contact: Judy Nelson jnelson@lbchamber.com