PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS & WBENCLINK TRAINING DESCRIPTION

First-Time Attendee Orientation – Monday, June 21, 2010 – 3-5:30pm

Designed for first-time conference attendees, new Corporate Members, new WBENC Certified WBEs, or anyone looking to maximize their understanding of how to best connect while at WIB2010 and what WBENC programs support your company. Learn about WIB2010 conference tools, schedule highlights, and must do’s. Plus, participate in separate segments targeted to Maximize Your Time at WIB2010 as a Corporate Member or as a WBENC Certified WBE or as an Exhibitor. Finally, participate in a session and role play on perfecting your elevator pitch.

Making “The Opportunities Connection” Work for You –

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 – 8:30-10:00am

Learn how to successfully “work a conference.” Build a contact strategy; know where to be, what to do, and when; and learn First Impressions Etiquette that leaves a lasting impression. Plus, discover how to create a national spotlight for your company at WBENC events and as part of WBENC’s national marketing communications initiatives.

WBENCLink Training for WBEs

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 – 4:00pm – 5:30pm

WBENCLink, our Internet database, is a critical source of information for WBEs. This demonstration drills down into the details of this fundamental tool and highlights the WBE’s benefits to using the database.

WBENCLink Training for Corporations

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 – 4:00pm – 5:30pm

WBENCLink, our Internet database, is a critical procurement tool for Corporate Members. This demonstration is tailor-made for corporate representatives interested in learning how to navigate our powerful Internet database filled with WBENC Certified WBEs.