National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter

What National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter does

National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2003 that serves as a chamber-of-commerce-style ecosystem for Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The organization delivers educational programming, mentorship, and networking through a portfolio of stage-based products: the Emerging Latinas Leadership Series (a 4–6 week certification for founders under three years), Business Management Academy 2.0 (a 4–8 week program for established operators with 3+ years), the annual Women of Excellence Business Awards, the Health & Wellness Fair (now in its 9th edition), and monthly networking mixers. Its core customer segments are Latina SMB owners at various stages, emerging Latina professionals, and women interested in health and wellness programming.

NLBWA-LA generates revenue from five primary streams: recurring membership dues, event ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, tax-deductible donations, and vendor table fees at signature events. Pricing is event-tiered — e.g., $25–$35 per attendee at Women in Wealth mixers, $125–$140 per ticket at the Women of Excellence Awards, $100–$150 vendor tables at Mujer Legendaria de Ford, and complementary vendor tables for members at the Galentine's Expo. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: services are sold via the organization's own .org website and Eventbrite, with no resellers, and delivered in person at LA-area venues plus a limited Zoom-based online workshop track.

The organization maintains a South Pasadena mailing address (1107 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Unit 167) and operates events across Pasadena, Downtown LA, Long Beach, Diamond Bar, and South Pasadena through community venue partners and a marquee corporate alliance with Ford Motor Company (Mujer Legendaria de Ford). It leverages a multi-channel marketing stack — content marketing via the "Latina on The Move" blog, monthly email newsletter, organic social on Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/YouTube, Eventbrite ticketing, and SEO-driven member directory listings — but has no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed funding or revenue figures. Leadership transitioned with a new Board of Directors announced in June 2025.

Name

National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter

Legal name

National Latina Business Women Association-Los Angeles Chapter

Website

https://nlbwa-la.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NLBWA-LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that serves as a chamber-of-commerce-style network for Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners in the Los Angeles area, delivering stage-based education, mentorship, and recurring networking events.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual or recurring membership fees charged to Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners who join the organization. Membership provides access to events, programs, directory listings, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The organization offers a 50% discount on new or renewal memberships at select events.
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for signature events including networking mixers, the annual Women of Excellence Business Awards, Health & Wellness Fair, Women in Wealth workshops, Galentine's Expo, and Holiday Appreciation Night. Event categories include member-only events, programs, special events, and health & wellness offerings.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners and sponsors support NLBWA-LA programs and events in exchange for brand recognition, marketing exposure, and alignment with Latina empowerment and leadership initiatives. Sponsors are featured across event branding, digital marketing, social media, and program materials.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission to empower Latina entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and business resources. The organization solicits donations via its website and at events.
5. Vendor Table Fees: Revenue generated from vendor table opportunities at signature events such as Mujer Legendaria de Ford, Health & Wellness Fair, and other networking events. Vendor pricing varies by event, with discounted rates for members (e.g., $100 for members vs. $150 for non-members at certain events).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NLBWA-LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that empowers Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners in Los Angeles through educational programming, mentoring, and networking. It sells annual memberships and operates signature certification programs (Emerging Latinas Leadership Series, Business Management Academy 2.0), monthly networking mixers, the annual Latinas in Business Awards (Women of Excellence), and the Health & Wellness Fair. The organization functions as a culturally grounded chamber of commerce providing visibility, procurement readiness, financial literacy workshops, and community-building resources.

Product overview

NLBWA-LA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners in Los Angeles. The core offerings include the Emerging Latinas Leadership Series (4-6 week certification for early-stage entrepreneurs with less than 3 years in business) and Business Management Academy 2.0 (4-8 week certification for established business owners with 3+ years in business). Signature events include the annual Latinas in Business Awards – Women of Excellence celebration and the Health & Wellness Fair. The organization also provides monthly networking events, the Women in Wealth Financial Workshop Series, and a membership program with benefits including access to educational workshops, mentorship, visibility opportunities, and community resources. The organization functions as a chamber-of-commerce-style ecosystem focused on empowering Latinas at every stage of their careers through educational programming, mentoring, and networking.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Latinas in Business Awards – Women of Excellence: Annual signature event celebrating achievements of extraordinary Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders
• Emerging Latinas Leadership Series
• Business Management Academy 2.0 (BMA)
• Health & Wellness Fair

Products and services

• Latinas in Business Awards – Women of Excellence Annual awards ceremony celebrating extraordinary Latina entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders through recognition, marketing spotlights, commemorative awards, and high-level networking opportunities.
• Emerging Latinas Leadership Series 4-6 week leadership development certification program for early-stage entrepreneurs and career professionals with less than 3 years in business, focusing on confidence-building, leadership skills, and personal branding.
• Business Management Academy 2.0 (BMA) 4-8 week advanced business development certification program for established business owners with 3+ years in business, providing training on operations, financial management, procurement, funding opportunities, and strategic planning with a Certificate of Completion.
• Health & Wellness Fair Annual one-day immersive experience empowering women with tools, resources, and practices for physical, mental, and emotional well-being through interactive workshops, wellness activities, and access to healthcare professionals.
• Monthly Networking Events Monthly high-energy networking events bringing together Latina entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and decision-makers across Los Angeles for business visibility, referral partnerships, and strategic relationship building.
• Women in Wealth Financial Workshop Series Online financial workshop series covering estate planning, insurance, and credit strategies to help members build lasting wealth, with topics including business financials, operations, and access to capital.
• NLBWA-LA Membership Program Recurring annual membership providing access to business education, networking events, mentorship, visibility opportunities, member directory listing, and a supportive community of Latina professionals and entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Latina entrepreneurs in the U.S. launch businesses at 6 times the national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ford (Mujer Legendaria de Ford)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Ford Motor Company partners with NLBWA-LA for the annual Mujer Legendaria de Ford signature event, one of the organization's most well-attended celebrations. Ford provides sponsorship support in exchange for brand alignment with Latina empowerment and leadership. The event brings together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and professionals across Los Angeles, with vendor opportunities and brand activations.
• Corporate SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025NLBWA-LA actively seeks corporate sponsors to support its programs and events. Sponsors are recognized across event branding, digital marketing, social media, and program materials. Sponsorship helps keep programs free and accessible for members while providing sponsors with visibility to a growing network of Latina entrepreneurs and professionals. Contact emails listed include [email protected] and [email protected] for sponsorship inquiries.
• Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NLBWA-LA maintains a network of community partners who collaborate on programs and events. The organization lists 'Our Community Partners' as a dedicated section on its website, indicating formal partnerships with community-based organizations that align with its mission to support Latina entrepreneurs and professionals in Los Angeles.
• California Hospital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025California Hospital Medical Center (1401 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015) served as the venue and partner for the 9th Health and Wellness Fair 2025: The Journey of JOY, hosted by NLBWA-LA. The partnership provided the physical venue for health screenings, expert panels, Zumba sessions, and health-focused vendor exhibits serving the Latina community.
• University Club of PasadenaminorOthers · 1 January 2025The University Club of Pasadena (175 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101) served as the venue for the Annual Members Meeting on June 26, 2025, where NLBWA-LA announced its new Board of Directors.
• Casa Fina RestaurantminorOthers · 1 January 2025Casa Fina Restaurant (1842 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033) served as the venue for the Women in Wealth: Champions of Change networking event on April 24, 2025.
• La Nena CantinaminorOthers · 1 January 2025La Nena Cantina (6115 S Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028) hosted the Holiday Appreciation Night on December 11, 2025, an exclusive members-only event.
• Dream Come True Tea & Party RoomminorOthers · 1 January 2025Dream Come True Tea & Party Room (4350 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807) served as the venue for the Own It: My 2025 Vision Board Tea Event on January 9, 2025.
• Diamond Bar Golf CourseminorOthers · 1 January 2025Diamond Bar Golf Course (22751 Golden Spring Dr, Diamond Bar, CA) served as the venue for the Mujer Legendaria de Ford event on October 2, 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC): WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses and connects members to corporate supply chains; it overlaps with NLBWA-LA's procurement-readiness training but operates at a far larger national scale and focuses on WBE certification rather than cultural-community support.
• Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce: The LA Chamber is the dominant general-purpose business membership organization in the region, providing networking, policy advocacy, and member services — it competes with NLBWA-LA for corporate sponsorships and small-business members but lacks a Latina-specific cultural focus.

Direct peers

• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): NAWBO is the leading U.S. membership organization for women business owners, offering networking, education, advocacy, and local chapters — directly comparable to NLBWA-LA's mission and chamber-of-commerce-style model, though broader than Latina-focused.
• National Hispanic Business Group: NHBG focuses on Hispanic business advocacy and economic development with a national footprint, sharing the mission of advancing Hispanic/Latina entrepreneurship and competing for similar corporate partnerships and member attention.
• Latin Business Association (LBA): LBA is a Los Angeles-area Hispanic chamber of commerce providing networking, advocacy, and business development services to Latino-owned businesses; it is directly comparable as a regional Hispanic/Latino business chamber competing for overlapping member and sponsor mindshare.
• Women's Presidents Organization (WPO): WPO is a peer advisory organization for women business owners who have grown their businesses past a meaningful revenue threshold — its model of peer-group membership and high-level networking mirrors the more established segment that NLBWA-LA's Business Management Academy targets.
• National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA National): NLBWA-LA is the LA chapter of this national organization, which shares the same mission of empowering Latina entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, and networking across multiple U.S. cities — the parent/peer network structure is essentially identical to NLBWA-LA's model.
• Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE): HOPE is a Los Angeles-based Latina empowerment nonprofit focused on leadership development, economic empowerment, and civic engagement — it serves a similar Latina professional demographic with comparable programmatic offerings (leadership training, networking, advocacy) in the same metro area.

Emerging players

• SCORE (formerly Service Corps of Retired Executives): SCORE provides free business mentoring, workshops, and educational resources to small business owners nationwide — overlapping with NLBWA-LA's mentorship and educational programming but without a Latina-specific cultural focus.
• U.S. Small Business Administration - Women's Business Centers: SBA-funded Women's Business Centers provide training, mentoring, and access to capital for women entrepreneurs across the U.S., including in Los Angeles — a partial-overlap peer delivering comparable educational and mentorship programming through government-funded infrastructure.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

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