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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T000000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220210T201731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T202031Z UID:8835-1650412800-1655942400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:2022 Collegiate Accelerator DESCRIPTION:The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator\, previously the WBENC Student Entrepreneur Program\, is a premier startup program that fosters growth for the next generation of female founders and women-owned businesses. WBENC is proud to invest in the next generation of Women’s Business Enterprises through the support of WBENC Corporate and Government Members.   \nPROGRAM DATES  \nApril – July 2022 \n  \n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2022-collegiate-accelerator/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Collegiate_Accel_logo_stack_color_web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220329T030053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T173435Z UID:10026-1651132800-1653670800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WeIGNITE 2022 Spring Program DESCRIPTION:IGNITE Your Business\nWeIGNITE\, powered by EOS®\, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®\, is a highly interactive\, virtual WBENC executive education program\, brought to you by Wells Fargo. EOS® is a set of simple\, practical\, real-world tools that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve the operational value of their businesses. \nDuring this program\, Certified EOS Implementers® help WBEs achieve TRACTION in their businesses through self-implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System described in the book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman. \nIn each session\, participants will review components of the EOS Model®\, present and discuss the various tools worked on that week in peer groups. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another\, ask questions of the EOS Implementers® to assist them in self-implementing EOS® with their individual leadership teams. \nThursdays 1-3pm ET: \n\nSession 1: 4/28/22\nSession 2: 5/5/22\nSession 3: 5/12/22\nSession 4: 5/19/22\nSession 5: 5/26/22\n\nWells Fargo Master Class Session: 5/27/2022 at 12 – 1 PM ET \nBonus Sessions Dates – Peer Groups and Wells Fargo Interaction:\nFridays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET (04/29/22\, 05/13/22) URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/weignite-2022-spring-program/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Copy-of-2021-New-Corp-Logos-for-Web-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20210909T173110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T173110Z UID:6724-1652878800-1652882400@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/2022-05-18/ 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/Los_Angeles:20220518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220318T143435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T143435Z UID:9767-1652878800-1652886000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | C-Suite Strategic Series: The Leverage DESCRIPTION:For many\, ‘forced restructuring’ resulted in new and innovative ways to conduct business with benefits beyond the pandemic. \nThe Leverage Workshop will encourage entrepreneurs to explore new ideas\, try new things\, and creativity to grow their business. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-c-suite-strategic-series-the-leverage/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T153000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220405T162624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T162624Z UID:10240-1652882400-1652887800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Thriving with Capital One | Running your business for growth: key decisions as a business owner DESCRIPTION:Gain insights on ways to grow your business and key decisions to position your business to be the future market leader. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/thriving-with-capital-one-running-your-business-for-growth-key-decisions-as-a-business-owner/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Thriving-with-Capital-One.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220426T032333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T033753Z UID:10798-1652889600-1652893200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:2022 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | 1st Time Corporate Members DESCRIPTION:WBENC has really switched things up for our first in-person National Conference since 2019! Be in the know before you go to the 2022 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations.\nBy attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations\, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Atlanta\, including the NEW\, exciting features we have added this year. We have tailored these sessions to our 1st Timers\, WBEs and Corporate Members. There are 2 opportunities for each type of attendee\, meaning something for everyone. \nThis session is best for Corporate Members attending the WBENC National Conference for the first time.  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2022-wbenc-national-conference-virtual-orientation-corporate-members/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Copy-of-Custom-Web-Sizes-720-×-404-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T194459 CREATED:20220407T173248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T173248Z UID:10293-1652896800-1652904000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Finding Your Funding DESCRIPTION:This two-hour workshop will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow. This is appropriate for existing business owners seeking growth funding or those within six months of launch looking for start up funds. \nThe financial options discussed will include loans\, micro-loans\, lines of credit\, leasing\, as well as alternative financing. Our panel includes lenders from local financial institutions and loan funds to present the information you need to understand to get funding for your business. \nFinding Your Funding will help you to: \n\nUnderstand what lenders look for when evaluating a loan package.\nLearn what documents are required for a loan request.\nMake valuable contacts with lenders.\nLearn about financing options.\nLearn how to apply for a small business loan. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-finding-your-funding/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wbenc-east.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR