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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T000000 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 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;VALUE=DATE:20221010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 CREATED:20220830T223917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T162609Z UID:13673-1665360000-1666310399@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-West | CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER - Women Owned Virtual Mall DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the 2nd Annual Christmas in October. This event brings women entrepreneurs from all over together to connect and support each other through their business endeavors. Women-owned businesses will be represented inside the virtual mall and ready to share their stories\, advice\, and of course – their wonderful merchandise. Please join us for this amazing event as we celebrate women entrepreneurs and inspire each other to support women-owned businesses! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-christmas-in-october-women-owned-virtual-mall/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 CREATED:20220830T210303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T214721Z UID:13678-1665482400-1665486000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-West | Manufacturer Solutions and Resources Webinar DESCRIPTION:CMTC is California’s Manufacturing Resource Network and part of the National Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) through the US Department of Commerce. Join us to learn more about: \n• Creating inclusive cultures \n• Workforce\, Supply Chain & Advanced Technologies \n• Real-world examples: PromoVentures & DH Casters \n• Economic impact: cost savings\, sales\, workforce\, investments • Solutions & Resources including industry organizations \n\nWomen continue to be largely underrepresented in the manufacturing industry – we need to empower\, support\, and rise up! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-manufacturer-solutions-and-resources-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 CREATED:20220203T202910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T202910Z UID:8585-1665486000-1665493200@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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 CREATED:20220908T140947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T140947Z UID:13923-1665496800-1665500400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Doing Business With McNees Wallace & Nurick DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in doing business with McNees Wallace & Nurick? \nPlease join us for an informative webinar to learn about McNees Wallace & Nurick supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.  There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape.  McNees Wallace & Nurick wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. \nRegister today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for McNees Wallace & Nurick! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-doing-business-with-mcnees-wallace-nurick/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T075657 CREATED:20220927T142107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T145724Z UID:14151-1665500400-1665507600@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Women of Color | Elevate Your Brand for Growth DESCRIPTION:WBENC is pleased to invite you to attend “Elevate Your Brand for Growth\,” a Women of Color session.\n\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 October 11th from 3-5 PM ET to learn how to elevate your brand for growth. \nWhen it comes to elevating your brand\, data and creative are both integral parts of the process and this presentation will take you through the methods of how to find and maximize touchpoints and turn them into audience growth. It is hard to know where to start so this session was created to ignite your senses and propel your marketing forward.\n\n\nRegister Now\n\nSpeaker\n \nSheria James\, Account Manager\nElevate My Brand \nSheria has worked with companies from established technology enterprises to small businesses and startups. She was the mind behind some of the biggest campaigns and no stranger to late nights and early mornings. Her passion for marketing can be traced back to her pre-professional days\, whether it was promoting painted rocks for a local charity or gathering the support of her professors for an appreciation event. She knows exactly what needs to be done\, when it needs to be done. She’s a strategic thinker and always looking for the data behind the scenes. When she’s not studying marketing trends\, she can be found on a beach somewhere eating\, reading\, and taking in the fresh salt air. She’s only just begun… stay tuned. \n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-of-color-elevate-your-brand-for-growth/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR