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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 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:20220809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061236 CREATED:20220809T182238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T182238Z UID:13377-1660032000-1660064400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | How to Get WBE Certified DESCRIPTION:Becoming certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is about so much more than being able to attach the colorful “women owned” logo to your business card. It’s about opening up doors to a network of thousands of other women entrepreneurs and hundreds of corporate and government partners looking to work with women-owned businesses. \nThis webinar is for anyone interested in certification\, whether you’re just getting to know us or are already well under way in the process. \nWe will cover:\n– The eligibility requirements so you can know if certification is right for you\n– The process\, costs\, documents required and what to expect\n– The benefits and opportunities available to certified women owned businesses URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-how-to-get-wbe-certified/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061236 CREATED:20220203T203339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T203339Z UID:8583-1660042800-1660050000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBCS | Table Topics Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Table Topics are educational events that feature networking and a keynote speaker focused on communication\, business development\, or personal development. For those attending in-person\, lunch is also included. There are 10 luncheons in 2022\, held February through November\, typically on the second Tuesday of the month. \nCheck the link for specific session details. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbcs-table-topics-luncheon-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061236 CREATED:20220318T145739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T145739Z UID:9777-1660050000-1660060800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | Construction Industry Overview/Roundtable Sessions DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet Corporate and/or WBE Subject Matter experts for an industry overview and interactive discussion followed by targeted supplier showcases or roundtables. \nSupplier Showcases and Roundtable Sessions are for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and other women-owned businesses to have an opportunity to meet with a WBENC National Corporate and/or their prime suppliers/key business partners to explore sourcing opportunities. \nThe purpose of the program is to establish connections between certified WBEs and purchasing decision-makers from corporations and government agencies seeking WBE suppliers for specific opportunities. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-construction-industry-overview-roundtable-sessions/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T163000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061236 CREATED:20220803T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T145251Z UID:13293-1660050000-1660062600@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | Construction Industry Overview/Roundtable Sessions DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 9th at 1 pm PST for the Construction Industry Event hosted by WBEC Pacific and Women Construction Owners & Executives (WCOE)\, California Chapter. \nIndustry professionals: Jean Bjork\, Owner/CEO of Bjork Construction\, Lee Cunningham\, Chair of Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) Legislative Committee and CEO of BT Metal Sales & Fabrication\, Heather Frisch\, a Construction Law Attorney at Pierce Kavcioglu Espinosa & Cesar LLP\, Shantelle Cabir\, Senior Vice President of Newfront Insurance\, and Misha Homara\, President and CEO of Tricore Panels will share their vast experience and knowledge with those in attendance. \nAn overview of the benefits of being certified WBEs and the importance of WCOE\, for Women in Construction\, will kick off the event. Followed by a panel of construction organizational leaders who will discuss: \n·What insurance do you really need and why do you need it? \n·Legal issues and how they affect GCs \n·The scope of indemnification in contracts and how the protect yourself \n· Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP) \nBreakout sessions will follow the panel allowing for impactful networking to close out the event. WBEs please complete this SURVEY prior to the event so we can connect you with the right corporate representatives. \nREGISTER now to secure your spot! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-construction-industry-overview-roundtable-sessions-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061236 CREATED:20220728T160541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T152954Z UID:13064-1660057200-1660064400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Women of Color | Closing The Sale\, Presented by P&G DESCRIPTION:WBENC is pleased to invite you to attend “Closing The Sale\, Presented by P&G\,” a Women of Color session.\nWhether we acknowledge it or not\, EVERYBODY SELLS! Persuasion is selling. Influence is selling. Asking is selling. For anything we want in life and business\, we directly or indirectly create a selling story to “close the sale.” Our success depends on how well we structure and tell the story. In this workshop\, you will learn and practice a 5-step process for effectively selling your products\, services and ideas. \nThe WBENC Women of Color Program is an outreach and development program designed to build and strengthen a dynamic ecosystem for women of color entrepreneurs. While this session is targeted to women of color\, all are welcome to attend. Join WBENC on August 9th from 3-5 PM ET to learn how to close that sale!\n\n\nRegister Now\n\nSpeakers\n \nChristy Demetrakis\nP&G NA Sales Capability Director \nChristy Demetrakis is a seasoned business professional with 25+ years of experience in a variety of fields including sales and management across several Fortune 500 companies\, including Ralston Purina Pet Food Company\, Fort James Corporation\, Coors Brewing Company\, The Gillette Company\, and Procter & Gamble.  In her selling career\, Christy has called on key channels and retailers\, including Walmart and most recently\, the Kroger Company\, managing over $100MM in sales for Procter & Gamble. \n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-of-color-closing-the-sale-presented-by-pg/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR