Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center

START.GROW.SUCCEED.

 

Two awards for the Women's Business Center of the year. One from 2026 and one from 2025 are shown. In the middle theres a wreath with the words 2026 Womens Business Center of the year. Under that is a message from SBA that reads "The Fresno State Women’s Entrepreneur Center (WEC) was named the 2026 Women’s Business Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Fresno District. Recognized during National Small Business Week, the center was honored for its outstanding support of female entrepreneurs in the region."

All people, regardless of sex, race, color or national origin, who are interested in the program’s mission and focus are welcome.

You can translate the content of this page by selecting a language in the select box.

The Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center empowers entrepreneurs to start, grow, and strengthen successful businesses by providing high-quality business advising, training, and access to capital and resources. Through inclusive, bilingual services, and strategic partnerships, we foster economic opportunity and resilient communities throughout California's Central Valley.

 

75% Women Assisted

75% Women Assisted

25% Men Assisted

25% Men Assisted

81% Low Wealth Areas

81% Low Wealth Areas

# of Hours Counseled 13,368

# of Hours Counseled 13,368

# of Training events 624

# of Training events 624

#Unique attendees trained 5,210

#Unique attendees trained 5,210

 

Source: Client outcomes and service data recorded in the Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center CRM System from September 2022 to July 2026.

We offer a variety of business support services to help you start, grow, manage, or sell your small business. Whether you need guidance on business fundamentals or personalized one-on-one advising, our team is here to connect you with the resources and expertise you need to succeed.

We proudly serve entrepreneurs across 11 counties in California's Central Valley, from Stanislaus to Tulare, providing free business assistance to help local businesses thrive.

services access central california map

Get in Touch

Fresno Office: 1625 E Shaw Ave, Suite 146, Fresno, CA 93710 | 559.278.0709 | centralvalleywec@mail.fresnostate.edu

 

Summer Hours

Our current office hours consist of the following: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

At the Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center, we are committed to accessibility. We have accommodations in place so that everyone, including people with disabilities, can visit our office with ease. Our facilities include disability parking and ramps. Come and see us!

The Central Valley Women's Entrepreneur Center (WE Center) is a Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by CSU Fresno Foundation. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or WE Center. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Funding Disclosure

 

 WEC LOGO with Powered by SBACalOSBA logo

WEC Fresno State Logo