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Meet the Women Leading Their Industries in Escondido

City of Escondido

In October 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act to promote the growth and development of female entrepreneurs. When this important legislation was enacted just 34 years ago, less than 10% of working women owned businesses. Today, women own 1.1 million small businesses across the U.S., with the majority of them headquartered in California.

Carlsbad Celebrates Women-Led Companies During Women’s Small Business Month

Carlsbad Life in Action

Women-owned businesses make up a growing number of companies in Carlsbad and across the country, and the growth of women-owned businesses shows no signs of slowing. Mamma Chia and Preemadonna are just two of the growing, innovative, women-led businesses in Carlsbad. 

Meet Three Female Entrepreneurs Taking Charge in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Life in Action

Women-owned businesses make up a growing portion of San Diego County’s small business community—a whopping 36% – and several are concentrated in North County. Carlsbad offers plenty to sway incoming talent and new industries, but it also nurtures the homegrown businesses that are thriving under the helm of women