March has started, and with it comes a chance to honor women who have made a mark in the business sphere. Women’s History Month isn’t only about looking back. It is about acknowledging the tremendous work women do every single day. And right here in Long Beach, there are so many women-owned businesses that are worth a shoutout.

As diversity meets ingenuity in a particular city, pioneering women entrepreneurs multifacetedly lead the local economy, culture and opportunities. Do you know that 2020 California had nearly 40 percent of businesses being women-owned? That is quite a number, and closer to home in Long Beach, women are not just surviving, rather they are thriving. In fact, the Long Beach area has an emerging community of female proprietors of restaurants, cafes, retail shops, beauty salons, and many more.

The point here is that these enterprises are not merely about the provision of goods and services; they are about the community. They seek to shatter stereotypes, take risks and celebrate together. Whether it is starting your day with a warm cup of coffee from a concealed cafe or pampering yourself with a beauty treatment, or shopping for one of a kind gifts, the women entrepreneurs of Long Beach have it all.

Support local business has become more than just a slogan; it is a cause that we care about. Hence, we have put together a directory of more than 50 women owned businesses right here in beautiful Long Beach. These women are the pillars of our community and they are doing wonderfully exciting things that grossly need our recognition.

No matter where you look, whether it’s local favorites or hidden gems, rest assured that there is a new gem that is bound to capture your love as well as your dollars.