BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WBENC - ECPv6.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WBENC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wbenc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WBENC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220126 DTSTAMP:20240328T182858 CREATED:20211101T153451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T150837Z UID:7344-1636934400-1643155199@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBENC WeTHRIVE Digital Program DESCRIPTION:Applications are open through November 15 for WeTHRIVE Digital! WeTHRIVE Digital is designed to elevate WBE understanding of the importance of innovation in business\, with a specific focus on digital transformations and building a strong digital presence for their businesses through effective online marketing strategies. \nAll WBENC-Certified WBEs in good standing who have completed the WeTHRIVE program are eligible for WeTHRIVE Digital. \n\n\nOver the 6-week program\, WBEs will attend highly interactive\, virtual learning sessions across the spectrum of essential digital business operations and marketing\, including digital transformation\, branding for an online audience\, building a digital marketing playbook\, digital tools and data\, digital customer service\, and digital protection and security. WBEs should plan to commit to: \n\nProgram participants will attend one 2.5-hour session each week led by experts in the topics of study. Each session will include time allocated for lecture as well as an interactive learning activity.  \nThe program structure is designed to facilitate learning\, promote understanding through application\, and provide networking opportunities for all participants. \n\nSessions will be held on Tuesdays\, November 30 – January 25: Nov 30\, Dec 7\, Dec 14 (2021)\, Jan 11\, Jan 18\, Jan 25 (2022) \n*Schedule is subject to change. The final schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program. \n\nLearn more and apply.  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-wethrive-digital-program/2021-11-15/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WeTHRIVE_digital_color_web1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220402 DTSTAMP:20240328T182858 CREATED:20211214T180954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T154114Z UID:7773-1642118400-1648857599@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WeTHRIVE Executive Education Program DESCRIPTION:Applications are open through January 14\, 2022 for WeTHRIVE! \nAs we enter WBENC’s 25th Anniversary year\, we are excited to offer our 4th cohort of WeTHRIVE! Graduates of the program rave about the knowledge\, insights and networking that they received in WeTHRIVE. It’s an essential program for all WBEs looking to boldly grow\, sustain and thrive in their business for the long term. \nIf you are a WBENC-Certified WBE\, the WeTHRIVE 8-week executive education program is designed to support you today and position your company for future growth and success. \nLearn more and apply.  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-wethrive/2022-01-14/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Virtual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WeTHRIVE-for-program-page.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182858 CREATED:20210909T173110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T193241Z UID:6541-1642597200-1642600800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-West | Leveraging WBENC Certification within WBEC-West Webinar DESCRIPTION:When joining any new organization\, it can be overwhelming. There will be so many questions that will be asked of you such as why did you get your certification\, how do you leverage your certification\, who can help me\, what events and programs are best for me and my business? \nLeveraging your Certification is designed to provide you with step by step directions on how to utilize your certification as well as take advantage of all the opportunities and resources that come with your certification. This is a great platform to ask questions! We are here to support our WBEs! \n*If you are not certified yet but are interested in learning more or are in the process you are welcome to attend. \nAll newly certified WBE attendees will receive keys insights into the best practices on how to activate and leverage their WBENC certification to grow their business. Along with tips on how to engage with WBEC-West and WBENC Corporate Members. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-leveraging-wbenc-certification-within-wbec-west-webinar/2022-01-19/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T153000 DTSTAMP:20240328T182858 CREATED:20211217T215251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T193200Z UID:7802-1642600800-1642606200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBENC 2022 Open House: A Kickoff to our 25th Year DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin WBENC Wednesday\, January 19 as we outline upcoming opportunities and key dates to help you plan for our 25th year!\nThe WBENC Open House on Wednesday\, January 19\, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST will feature a sneak peek of 2022 programs and opportunities. Hear directly from WBENC staff on new and returning opportunities for executive education\, pitch opportunities\, annual events\, and outreach & development programs. \nNew and existing Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Corporate & Government Members are encouraged to attend the WBENC 2022 Open House. Join us as we give an overview of upcoming opportunities and key dates to help you plan for the new year. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with and ask questions directly to the WBENC team. \nLet’s kick off the WBENC 25th Anniversary and the new year motivated and ready to take full advantage of the WBENC network! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-2022-open-house-a-kickoff-to-our-25th-year/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/25th-Logo-for-Website.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR