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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/
CATEGORIES:Executive Education Program,WeIGNITE
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SUMMARY:CWE | Springfield\, MA Matchmaker Event
DESCRIPTION:Join The Center for Women & Enterprise to meet corporations and government entities that want to do business with you! Whether your business holds a small business certification or not\, there is something for you here. Be sure to bring your capability statement if you have one\, and reach out to us if you haven’t yet created one or would like to update it. We’ll be glad to help! At the event\, come prepared to pitch your business to purchasers! We’re happy to help you prepare for that piece\, too. \nWe’ll start the morning with brief welcoming remarks\, and then you’ll be free to meet the purchasers and resources who will be set up in the main room. There will also be an informational room where you can learn more about the world of certifications\, so you can explore which type(s) may be best for your business\, and how best to leverage them. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nNote: Registration is free for WBENC-Certified Businesses. For the registration code\, please email: certification@cweonline.org
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/cwe-springfield-ma-matchmaker-event/
LOCATION:UMASS Springfield\, 1500 Main Street\, 2nd floor Suite 260\, Springfield\, MA\, 01115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,RPO CWE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)":MAILTO:https://www.cweonline.org/
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SUMMARY:WBEC ORV | Doing Business with Quanta HCM
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-quanta-hcm/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:RPO WBEC ORV,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T150000
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SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Opportunity Ambassadors Session III – The 4 Pillars of Persistent Success (Persistence\, Patience\, Professionalism\, Preparation)
DESCRIPTION:Develop the unwavering resilience needed to navigate the path to partnership.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-opportunity-ambassadors-session-iii-the-4-pillars-of-persistent-success-persistence-patience-professionalism-preparation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:RPO WBEC East
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SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Macy's\, Inc.: Navigating the Road to Success
DESCRIPTION:Join Macy’s executives and successful WBEs as they reflect on the experiences that shaped their careers. From business wins to personal growth\, hear the best practices and lessons that helped them thrive—and how you can apply them to your own path. \n  \nBrought to you by
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-macys-inc-navigating-the-road-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinar,Women Owned in Retail
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