Tag: Women in Business
California Leads Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national leadership in women-owned businesses, finding that the state is home to...
SoCalGas Top Exec to Chair CalChamber Board in 2025
Maryam S. Brown, incoming CEO and president of the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), has been elected as the 2025 chair of the California...
Hong Kong Business Associations Elect Margaret Wong as Chairman
Margaret Wong, president and founder of mwConnect (formerly McWong International), was elected chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations (HKBA) Worldwide on...
CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses
As National Women’s Small Business Month came to a close on October 31, the California Chamber of Commerce took a moment to reflect on...
International Women’s Day: March 8
The timing of Women’s History Month traces its roots to International Women’s Day, March 8, marked each year as a day to celebrate globally...
Women’s History Month Provides Opportunity to Reflect on Contributions of Women in Business
As Women’s History Month begins March 1, the California Chamber of Commerce kicks off a month-long celebration highlighting the role of women in business...
Past Women Chairs of CalChamber Board: A Cross-Section of California Economy
The eight women to hold the top volunteer position at the California Chamber of Commerce represent a cross-section of industries in the state with...
A Look Back at Careers of Women Who Chaired CalChamber Board
Following are brief biographies of the eight women who have chaired the CalChamber Board of Directors.
Shirley R. Chilton (1982)
Shirley R. Chilton, the first woman...
Secretary Weber: Fostering Women Leaders
In recognition of the conclusion of Women’s History Month, the California Chamber of Commerce released a special edition of The Workplace podcast on March...
CalChamber Board Dinner Brings Together Women Leaders
In recognition of Women’s History Month, women leaders attending the CalChamber Board of Directors dinner on March 10 gather for a photo. Standing (from...
