WBCEP2022-C01 Southwestern Comm College District California Office of the Small Business Advocate is charged with administering the Women's Business…

Southwestern Community College District has been awarded a contract by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate to administer the Women's Business Center Enhancement Program (WBCEP). The contract, valued at $2,716,245.61, is structured as an encumbrance-only agreement dated January 7, 2026, focusing on providing technical assistance to underserved women entrepreneurs across California.

The single line item of the contract outlines the primary objective of delivering comprehensive support services to women-owned businesses through targeted technical assistance programs. The California-based initiative aims to enhance the economic opportunities and business capabilities of women entrepreneurs who have historically faced barriers to business development and growth. The contract represents a strategic investment in supporting small business development through specialized educational and support resources.