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SUMMARY:2025 WeIGNITE & NaVOBA Virtual Fall Cohort
DESCRIPTION:IGNITE Your Business this Fall\nWeIGNITE is a highly interactive\, executive education experience for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and NaVOBA Certified Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs). During this program\, participants will gain clarity on their business vision and understand its implications for leadership\, teams\, and business operations. \nParticipants will engage with other entrepreneurs to share insights about their companies\, building a supportive community to rely on moving forward and enjoy special insights from our exclusive program sponsor.  \nDuring this immersive program\, Shea Peffly\, Certified EOS Implementer®\, will guide participants through practical tools and frameworks to help them gain a deeper understanding of how their business vision impacts leadership\, teams\, and operations. \nWeIGNITE will help you to: \n\nDevelop clarity around your business vision and understand the implications of this vision on leadership\, teams\, and business operations\nAcknowledge and intentionally navigate potential leadership shortcomings and organizational issues\nLearn from fellow women entrepreneurs about their companies and entrepreneurial journeys\n\n\nApplications Close: September 4th\, 2025 \nProgram Dates: September-October 2025 \nProgram Schedule (sessions are in ET): \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 10\, 11am to 1pm | Kick off & Speaker Insights\nWednesday\, Sept. 17\, 11am to 1pm | Foundational Tools\nWednesday\, Sept. 24\, 11am to 1pm | Vision\nWednesday\, Oct. 8\, 11am to 1pm | Data\, Issues\, Process*\nWednesday\, Oct. 15\, 11am to 1pm | Traction\n\n*Please note\, no session will be held on October 1 in observance of Yom Kippur. \nLocation: Virtual
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2025-weignite-navoba-virtual-fall-cohort/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Executive Education Program,WeIGNITE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T083000
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SUMMARY:WBEC-East | 2025 Delaware Supplier Conference + Meet & Greets
DESCRIPTION:Business owners and procurement representatives are all welcome for a day of valuable sessions\, luncheon\, and meet & greet roundtable networking.  \n 
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-2025-delaware-supplier-conference-meet-greets/
LOCATION:University of Delaware\, 100 David Hollowell Drive\, Newark\, DE\, 19716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking Event,RPO WBEC East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
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SUMMARY:WBEC ORV | Doing Business with SORTA/Metro
DESCRIPTION:The Doing Business with Corporates Series is a dynamic and tailored workshop series crafted specifically for Certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) seeking to establish and strengthen partnerships with corporate entities. This series provides a unique opportunity for women entrepreneurs to gain invaluable insights\, build relationships with corporate decision-makers\, and enhance their capacity to secure and navigate corporate contracts successfully. \nWorkshop Highlights: \n\nLearn proven strategies for approaching and engaging with corporate partners.\nGain insights into the intricacies of corporate procurement processes.\nUnderstand the key stages of procurement and how to position your WBE for success.\nExplore the significance of supplier diversity initiatives within corporations.\nLearn how to align your business with the goals and requirements of corporate supplier diversity programs.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-orv-doing-business-with-sorta-metro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:RPO WBEC ORV,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T133000
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SUMMARY:WBEC-West | Lunch & Deals
DESCRIPTION:Limited to just 20 WBEs. \nThis intimate networking lunch is designed for WBEs ready to connect on immediate collaboration opportunities. Bring your business cards\, ideas\, project overviews\, and energy. Your next opportunity could be at the table.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-lunch-deals/
LOCATION:Jonathan Club\, 545 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:RPO WBEC West
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:WBEC-West | 2025 Leveraging My WBENC Certification
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\n\nUnlock the full potential of your WBENC Certification in this empowering workshop designed to help Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) maximize their certification benefits. Whether you`re newly certified or have been part of the WBENC network for years\, this session will provide actionable strategies to help you leverage your certification for business growth and increased opportunities.\nParticipants will explore how to effectively utilize the WBENC platform\, including:\n\n\nBuilding Strategic Partnerships: Learn how to connect with corporate buyers and other certified WBEs to open doors to new business opportunities.\nAccessing Resources: Discover the wealth of resources\, educational programs\, and tools available exclusively to WBENC-certified businesses.\nMarketing Your Certification: Get tips on how to position your certification as a value-add when marketing to potential clients\, partners\, and customers.\nNavigating Supplier Diversity Professionals: Understand how to successfully approach and engage with corporate supplier diversity professionals\, and make the most of these relationships.\nUnderstanding WBENC and its RPOs: WBENC operates with the support of 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs)\, including WBEC-West. Learn the key differences between WBENC\, WBEC-West\, and the other RPOs\, and how each plays a unique role in supporting and advocating for WBEs across the U.S. Discover how your RPO can provide localized support and connections.\n\n\nThis workshop will equip you with practical insights\, real-world examples\, and a comprehensive understanding of how WBENC and its RPOs work together to help you scale your business\, expand your network\, and fully capitalize on the benefits of WBENC certification. \nJoin us to ensure you`re making the most of your WBENC certification and positioning your business for long-term success!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-2025-leveraging-my-wbenc-certification-8/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:GWBC | Newly Certified/Recertified WBE Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations on becoming a newly certified or recertified WBE! So what’s next? Join us for an engaging information session\, where we will go over how to maximize the value of your certification through available resources\, networking opportunities\, programs\, and answer questions. Register today!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/gwbc-newly-certified-recertified-wbe-orientation/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:RPO GWBC,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T150000
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CREATED:20250529T194708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T194708Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | Industry Day - Technology Industry
DESCRIPTION:Is Your Business Ready to Serve the Technology Industry? \nJoin us for a dynamic networking event where marketing-focused entrepreneurs connect with our esteemed corporate partners and industry leaders. This exclusive opportunity allows you to showcase your business’s products or services directly to corporate representatives who make purchasing decisions. \nHere’s how it works:\nYou’ll have three minutes to deliver your elevator pitch\, gain valuable feedback\, and make impactful connections that could drive new business opportunities. \nSecure Your Spot Today! Space is limited to the first 25 WBEs—don’t wait to reserve your place! \nWe’re excited to help you forge meaningful relationships and explore new possibilities in the marketing sector. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-industry-day-technology-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:RPO WBEC Pacific
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
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SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Small Business\, Big Opportunity: How to Partner with Dollar General
DESCRIPTION:Small Business\, Big Opportunity: How to Partner with Dollar General \nWednesday\, September 10 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET \nInterested in the possibility of seeing your product or service available in 20\,000 stores across the country? \nLearn more about Dollar General’s small business development program\, the fundamentals of getting started\, how to navigate the supplier onboarding process\, financing programs\, development opportunities and more. \n  \nBrought to you by \n \n 
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-small-business-big-opportunity-how-to-partner-with-dollar-general/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
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UID:10003625-1757520000-1757527200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC ORV | WBE Connect: Columbus
DESCRIPTION:WBE Connect is an exciting event series designed for WBEs (both certified or noncertified) to network\, collaborate\, and thrive. WBE Connect Week offers unparalleled opportunities to grow your business and forge valuable connections. Join us at no cost and discover the power of community\, collaboration\, and connection.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-orv-wbe-connect-columbus/
LOCATION:King Business Interiors\, 1400 Goodale Blvd Suite 102\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,RPO WBEC ORV
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