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/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T093000 CREATED:20220714T135708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T074049Z UID:12843-1661212800-1666828800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WeTHRIVE: Rise\, Grow & Thrive DESCRIPTION:As we continue the momentum from the 2022 WBENC National Conference in our 25th Anniversary year\, we are excited to offer our 5th cohort of the WeTHRIVE executive education program! \nIf you are a WBENC-Certified WBE\, the WeTHRIVE executive education program is a powerful series that supports you today and helps to position your company for future growth and success. \nGraduates of the program rave about the knowledge\, insights and networking that they gain through WeTHRIVE. It’s an essential program for all WBEs looking to boldly grow\, sustain and thrive in their business for the long term. \nOver the 8-week program WBEs will attend virtual learning sessions with their RISE\, GROW or THRIVE track across five disciplines (Leadership & Communication\, Financial Management\, Business Strategy\, Operations & Human Resources\, and Marketing & Sales). \nWeTHRIVE Fall 2022 will be held from August 23 – October 27\, 2022. WBEs should plan to commit about 3 to 4 hours per week to participate in: \n\nWeekly two-hour courses from leading instructors from 12 PM–2 PM EST.\n3 to 4 peer group sessions to network\, collaborate\, and connect with WBE peers held for approximately one hour on Fridays at 11 AM EST.\n\nAcceptance notifications will be sent August 8. \nWhy Participate \nThrough our network of business leaders and industry experts\, WeTHRIVE will help you: \n\nEvaluate the sustainability of your business today.\nLearn strategies to sustain your business in times of crisis and to build in recovery.\nPractice skills targeted at alternative strategies for growth.\nEngage with WBE peers on the impacts and aftermath of COVID-19 to find and share solutions to critical business issues.\nBuild a community of WBEs that will serve to support your growth into the future.\n\n*Final schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program. \nApply Now\n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wethrive-rise-grow-thrive/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220922T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T093000 CREATED:20210928T172532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T172532Z UID:6879-1663844400-1663848000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC West | Learning the Ins & Outs of Certification DESCRIPTION:This workshop will walk you step by step through the WBENC (Women Business Enterprise National Council) WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certification. \nJoin us to better understand the mandatory vs. required list of documents that are needed when applying. \nLet us explain WBENC standards & Procedures\, and see if your company meets the validation of 51 percent owned\, controlled\, operated\, and managed by a woman or women \nPresented By: \n \nMaria Boykin\nDirector of Certification\nmaria@wbec-west.org URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-learning-the-ins-outs-of-certification/2022-09-22/ 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:20220922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T093000 CREATED:20220825T190123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T153355Z UID:13598-1663855200-1663860600@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Thriving with Capital One: Managing Cashflow in Your Business DESCRIPTION:Managing Cashflow in Your Business\nCash flow management is key to running and growing a successful business. All businesses face challenges from time to time in managing cash and optimizing their resources. Join us to uncover the differences between profit and cash generation and learn tools to increase cashflow in your business. \nRegister Now\n  \nAbout the Speaker\n \nSean Chrysostom | Engagement Specialist\, Capital One \nSean Chrysostom is the Engagement Specialist in the Mid-Atlantic region of Capital One. He has spent over 30 years in commercial banking\, with an emphasis in consumer and small business lending and has been an advocate for greater financial education within social and faith-based organizations in the metro DC area. Over the course of his career\, Sean has seen the powerful impact that financial literacy has in elevating individuals and families from poverty to prosperity. He is a passionate advocate for helping individuals learn how to effectively handle money\, credit\, debt and risk. He has worked diligently to help create empowered communities while building financial dignity within individuals. Real financial dignity allows everyone the opportunity to be self-sufficient with the fundamentals to build their own businesses\, buy homes\, increase credit\, and make better investment decisions. \nTo better serve the needs of a broad array of clients\, Sean has attained the following designations and certifications:  Investment Adviser Representative (Series 65)\, AFCPE® Accredited Financial Counselor\, and Credit Union National Association (CCUFC). Sean earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Howard University in 1987. \nThe primary focus of his experience and training is contained in these core beliefs:  \n\nEducate clients in sound financial principles\nAssist clients in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness\nHelp clients identify and modify ineffective money management behaviors\nGuide clients in developing successful strategies for achieving their financial goals\nSupport clients as they work through their financial challenges and opportunities\n\n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/thriving-with-capital-one-managing-cashflow-in-your-business/ 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:20220922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T093000 CREATED:20220809T181633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T181633Z UID:13371-1663869600-1663880400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | JumpStart - Financial Analysis DESCRIPTION:Financial Analysis is a workshop all about the importance of good financial management for your business. Learn the importance of knowing and analyzing the sources of your business revenue. Learn how to project sales and what the impact of the target market’s characteristics could be on cash flow and sales projections. \nIn the Financial Analysis workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn the keys to good recordkeeping.\nLearn how to evaluate the financial health of your business.\nDetermine the amount of financing needed for a new business.\nDetermine start-up costs.\nProject first year revenues.\nDo cash flow projections.\nDo profit and loss projections. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-jumpstart-financial-analysis/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR