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Power of Sisterhood: Women Uniting to Build Businesses Together in Long Beach

Celebrating courage and connections, refusing to build alone

What started as one woman helping a friend through a difficult moment in her entrepreneurial journey has grown into what is now known as BOSS, Business Owners Sisterhood Social.

Taya, owner of Wicked Wolf in Long Beach, received a call from a friend preparing to close her business. She had been searching for a new downtown location but lacked the resources and connections to make it happen. What began as a vision for her future was slipping away.

As Taya spoke with other women, one realization became clear.

She should have called me.

Someone knew building owners downtown. Someone knew resources that could have helped. The support already existed. The connections did not.

Serving on the Women’s Business Council board through the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Taya saw an opportunity to create something different.

No one should have to build a business alone.

One Woman’s Vision Became a Long Beach Business Community

What began as a small gathering of women business owners has evolved into Sisterhood, a community built on trust, encouragement, and shared experience.

Sisterhood is where women make real connections with people who know them, empower them, and walk with them through the entrepreneurial journey. It is not built around quick transactions. It is built around relationships that grow over time.

The hardest part is often the first visit. Walking through the door. Introducing yourself. Starting a conversation with someone you have never met before.

That simple act can change everything.

A conversation can lead to a new opportunity, a new partnership, a new client, or a solution to a challenge that has been holding a business back. More importantly, it can lead to a support system that lasts long after the meeting ends.

Over time, those relationships deepen. What begins as a simple hello becomes warmth, trust, and women who are willing to hold your hand and help guide you forward.

How Sisterhood Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Long Beach

The Sisterhood’s primary goal is belonging. It creates a space where women business owners can feel safe enough to be honest about where they are, what they need, and where they hope to go next.

Monthly meetings encourage members to look inward, find the vulnerable places where help is needed, and open the door to growth. That moment of honesty is where everything begins.

Some women arrive with questions about marketing. Others are looking for connections, resources, confidence, or simply a room where they do not have to explain the pressure of running a business alone.

Inside Sisterhood, those conversations become part of something larger. Members are not only sharing business advice. They are building a circle of support that helps women stay connected, visible, and encouraged as they continue growing their businesses in Long Beach.

Why Long Beach Business Relationships Matter More Than Transactions

The long term strategy is not a quick exchange of business cards. It is a slow, steady weaving of relationships that support businesses through every season.

The Chamber does not manufacture opportunities. It creates the conditions where opportunity can find you, one relationship at a time.

That support takes shape through councils, committees, and regular gatherings that reflect the diversity of Long Beach’s business landscape. Small business owners, women led companies, port related industries, emerging entrepreneurs, and established professionals each find a place to connect, contribute, and grow at their own pace.

The goal is not instant results. It is long term relationship building that strengthens the local economy from the inside out.

The Women’s Business Council Connection in Long Beach

BOSS is an arm of the Women’s Business Council of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Through that connection, Sisterhood gives women business owners a starting point for deeper involvement in the Chamber community.

For many solopreneurs and small business owners, that first step can feel intimidating. Sisterhood helps make the Chamber feel more personal. It gives women a place to begin, a room to return to, and people who can help them understand where they fit.

From there, the path can expand. A member may attend a luncheon, join another council, visit a mixer, or connect with someone who introduces them to the next opportunity. The first hello becomes a doorway into a larger business community.

Join the Journey With Women Who Share Your Goal

Take the first step and join me on a journey of new relationships and business growth. After that first hello, you will be greeted by people who will guide you, support you, and help you tap into the benefits the Chamber offers.

From luncheons to mixers, from the Women’s Business Council to the International Business Association, you will find rooms filled with people who want to see you succeed. People who remember your name. People who become part of your circle as you build the business you want for the years ahead.

Let me take you by the hand and help accelerate your business. Fill out the form below and get everything started today.

c/o Robert Brennan, Chamber Member Sign Up Form: CLICK HERE

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WomenShelter of Long Beach Wellness and Resource Fair Brings Support Directly Into the Community

WomenShelter of Long Beach brought families and local organizations together at MacArthur Park for a lively Wellness and Resource Fair Saturday morning.

Canopies, music, and kid-friendly activities created an open atmosphere where residents connected with groups like the Long Beach Police Department, learning about valuable services in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

The fair’s mission was clear: make support accessible before a crisis arises, breaking down barriers by meeting neighbors where they are.

Many visitors discovered programs they hadn’t known existed, while others simply enjoyed a sense of belonging and community spirit.

Attendance surpassed expectations, highlighting a growing demand for events that foster trust and connection in Long Beach.

WomenShelter’s commitment to empowerment and prevention continues year-round, ensuring that anyone in need always has a place to turn for help and guidance.

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Date: July 4, 2026 | Time: Fireworks at 9:00 PM | Location: Long Beach Waterfront | Admission: Free

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Taste the Shore: Explore Belmont Shore while sampling food and beverages from participating local restaurants and businesses throughout the neighborhood.

Date: July 11, 2026 | Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Location: Belmont Shore, Long Beach | Admission: Ticketed Event

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Love Long Beach Festival 2026: A two-day waterfront festival celebrating music, art, wellness, community, yoga, food, and family-friendly experiences at ShoreLine Aquatic Park.

Date: July 18–19, 2026 | Time: Festival Hours Vary | Location: ShoreLine Aquatic Park, Long Beach | Admission: Passes Required | Event page

Moonlight Movies on the Beach: Long Beach’s free summer movie series brings family-friendly films to the sand at Granada Beach in Belmont Shore. Guests can bring blankets, beach chairs, and snacks to enjoy outdoor movies under the stars.

Date: Select summer Tuesdays | Time: Movies begin at sundown | Location: Granada Beach, 5000 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach | Admission: Free

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The 36th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival 2026: A celebrated waterfront jazz festival featuring acclaimed artists, smooth jazz performances, food vendors, and a vibrant seaside atmosphere.

Date: August 8–9, 2026 | Time: Festival Hours Vary | Location: Long Beach Amphitheater | Admission: Ticketed Event

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Midsummer Scream 2026: A massive Halloween and horror convention featuring haunted attraction previews, celebrity appearances, vendors, panels, and immersive experiences.

Date: August 14–16, 2026 | Time: Convention Hours Vary | Location: Long Beach Convention Center | Admission: Ticketed

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36th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival: A celebrated weekend of world-class jazz performances, food, arts, and coastal entertainment returning to Long Beach.

Date: August 8–9, 2026 | Time: Festival Hours Vary | Location: Long Beach Amphitheater | Admission: Ticketed

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Vans Warped Tour 2026: The iconic music festival returns with punk, rock, and alternative artists, along with skateboarding culture, live entertainment, and fan experiences.

Date: July 25–26, 2026 | Time: Festival Hours Vary | Location: Shoreline Waterfront, Long Beach | Admission: Ticketed

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Belmont Shore Car Show: One of the West Coast’s largest car shows returns with classic vehicles, vendors, food, entertainment, and thousands of spectators throughout Belmont Shore.

Date: September 13, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Location: Belmont Shore, Long Beach | Admission: Free for spectators

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