Welcome to the Ventura County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-VC)!

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a well-respected national membership of women business owners. With 8,000 members in 80 chapters, NAWBO has become the quintessential voice of women entrepeneurs in the United States.

upcoming events

The 10th Annual Bravo Awards Luncheon will honor seven local amazing women who have contributed their time, talents, energy and passion in support of the community. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and offer thanks for their contributions.

Keynote speaker, FREIDA CAPLAN, "Queen of the Kiwi Fruit", will both delight and inspire you. Freida is recognized as one of the nation’s most successful female entrepreneurs. She celebrates 46 years in business as the first woman-owned and operated wholesale produce company in the United States. Our mistress of ceremonies is acclaimed author and speaker, Mimi Donaldson of "MimiSpeaks!"

To view this years honorees, click here

Our corporate partner, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California invites you to attend their First Annual Spring Green Fair!

Spring Green is an outdoor green technology event designed to educate public agency buyers, decision makers, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, builders, employees and businesses, about renewable energy, sustainable practices, and water conservation.

Learn new concepts, trends, and skills in green building; find out about government GREEN purchasing; discover how sewage water is converted into clean water; learn about LEED for Engineers; and explore how to make your home or office energy efficient.

Products featured at Spring Green: solar powered air conditioners for construction trailers, on demand hot water systems for home and office, water recycling plumbing for landscaping, plug in electric vehicles for personal or industrial use, and many, many more!

Let others know of this very worthwhile event. There will be information for every business and individual. Let others know of this important event!

Learn to become more aware, prepared and confident of defending yourselves against aggression. For women, reaction to potential danger must become instinctual and instantaneous.

This workshop is being tailored specifically for women. We encourage you to bring your sisters, mothers and daughters (12 years or older, please). Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Open to everyone in the community.

THE WATER CRISIS IN CALIFORNIA: What this may mean to YOUR business: ALBERT NAPOLI, Senior Government and Regional Affairs Representative of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, will present a very graphic view of the water issues facing California.

• How dependent are we on the Delta?
• What are the largest water challenges facing California?
• What is the significance of the Colorado River Aqueduct water supply to So. Calif?
• What are the seismic risks?
• What are the flooding risks?

Come and hear the "what if's" and the possible solutions. Recently, NAWBO members were invited to tour the Delta Region. Albert will take you on a virtual tour through his presentation. This is a meeting NOT to be missed!