Author Archives for Erin Watson

4 Reasons to Attend WBENC 2021: Focus on the Future in June

May 18, 2021 1:50 pm Published by Comments Off on 4 Reasons to Attend WBENC 2021: Focus on the Future in June

At WBENC, we always do our best to bring our network the most innovative and impactful ways to learn and connect, especially in these virtual times – and next month is no different! With a wide variety of industry-focused sessions, an intuitive virtual platform, experts from Top Corporations and WBE Stars, industry trends and solutions, and face-to-face interaction, there is truly something for everyone.


WBENCPitch: Sustainability Showcase & Voting

May 17, 2021 1:49 pm Published by Comments Off on WBENCPitch: Sustainability Showcase & Voting

Voting is now open for the first round of the competition. WBENCPitch: Sustainability is a multi-round virtual sustainability-focused pitch competition is designed to highlight the most innovative business solutions around sustainability.


AAPI Spotlight: 4 Lessons I Learned as a NextGen Asian-American Woman Entrepreneur

May 13, 2021 11:38 am Published by Comments Off on AAPI Spotlight: 4 Lessons I Learned as a NextGen Asian-American Woman Entrepreneur

Grace Wang, Founder of Petphoria, a WBENC-Certified modern lifestyle brand for dogs and their people, shares lessons she has learned as a young Asian-American woman entrepreneur (or Petrepreneur as she likes to call herself) and her advice for others on their entrepreneurial journey.


Three Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 5, 2021 3:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Three Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in our network, nation, and the world.


Understanding the Right Certification for Your Business | AARP Webinar Series

May 3, 2021 2:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Understanding the Right Certification for Your Business | AARP Webinar Series

Join AARP for a series of educational webinars to learn about the process and value of certification for your business. Hear from the NGLCC, Disability:IN, NMSDC, WBENC, Veteran Affairs, and the SBA, on how to become certified through their organizations.


Become a Supplier in the Healthcare Upstream R&D Supply Chain

April 28, 2021 11:08 am Published by Comments Off on Become a Supplier in the Healthcare Upstream R&D Supply Chain

The WBENC Healthcare Advisory Board is looking for WBENC-Certified WBE suppliers that can address needs in the upstream Research & Development supply chain. Participate in the 2021 Healthcare Industry Spotlight Series that will educate and engage WBEs and corporate buyers and suppliers in the healthcare industry to fill diverse supplier gaps with women-owned businesses.