The 2021 Great Lakes Women's Business Conference brings together 1,000+ certified women-owned businesses from around the country, corporate and government supplier diversity and procurement professionals. The conference addresses the needs of emerging and established business owners. Coaching Labs Interactive business training and coaching sessions that is directly applied to your business. Educational Workshops Discussion groups […]
Great Lakes WBC invites Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and women-owned business owners who want to grow sustainable businesses amid challenging times to our new program, WE SUCCEED. This transformational education program offers four valuable growth Modules led by subject matter experts and corporate leaders. Following each module, participants will engage in continued learning at Peer […]
Table Topics is a bi-monthly event (February through November) held via Zoom Meeting that features small group virtual networking and a keynote speaker focused on communication, business development, or personal development. For the first 30 minutes of the event, attendees are broken out into small groups to foster connections. The last hour is the presentation.
WeIGNITE, powered by EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, is a highly interactive, virtual WBENC executive education program, brought to you by Wells Fargo. EOS® is a set of simple, practical, real-world tools that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve the operational value of their businesses. During this program, Certified EOS Implementers® help WBEs achieve TRACTION […]
Women Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned business with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space.
WBEA EDGE is a comprehensive six-week program designed to evaluate and elevate current business models for innovation, growth, and scalability. This enriching program facilitates strategic thinking, strengthens management, and enhances business performance. Enrich, elevate, and empower by signing up for WBEA EDGE today. Led by subject matter experts and industry thought leaders One-on-one coaching with […]
Join WBEC-East in giving the gift of praise to the women business enterprises, corporations, government agencies, and community members who are making a difference by opening the doors of opportunity to women business owners. Who Are Our Award Winners? Come to the celebration to find out!
Join WBEC Metro NY for a virtual version of this annual celebration. Our Keynote Speaker will be Gay Hendricks, a psychologist, writer and teacher in the field of personal growth, relationships and body intelligence. He is best know for his groundbreaking book The Big Leap. Our agenda also includes a panel discussion with dynamic female […]
The NextGen Pitch Competition is an exclusive opportunity for millennial and gen-Z women entrepreneurs to elevate their business pitch. This multi-faceted program supports the next generation of women-owned businesses through pitch resources and coaching, promotion and exposure, and the opportunity to pitch and pursue business opportunities with Fortune 500 companies. The program culminates with a […]
Join the staff of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) South during an interactive virtual session to learn “All About” the services and resources available to Women Business Enterprises through this Memphis-based WBC. Participants will learn about upcoming events, coaching services, business management training opportunities, special programs, certification & contract sourcing, partners, funding opportunities, and more. […]
Women Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned business with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space.
The WBEA Annual Golf Classic is a signature procurement event that ties in team building, networking and wellness. This event funds the scholarship program for WBEA WBEs and their companies. Highlights include a competitive golf game, a friendly golf clinic, an awards presentation, and a lunch sponsored by bp America.
Table Topics is a bi-monthly event (February through November) held via Zoom Meeting that features small group virtual networking and a keynote speaker focused on communication, business development, or personal development. For the first 30 minutes of the event, attendees are broken out into small groups to foster connections. The last hour is the presentation.
WBEC South Enterprising Women of Color Program | Networking In Nashville Join Program Director, Tiffany Carter, and fellow women-business enterprises in-person, at the WB Collective Nashville, to learn about how the program provides diverse and dynamic women entrepreneurs with resources, training, counseling, and events aimed at elevating successful business growth.
The WBENC Energy Executive Program is a blended learning, immersive executive education experience focused on driving development of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) leaders within the Energy Industry. The goal of the Energy Executive Program is to help women-owned businesses grow their industry knowledge and relationships, increase their competitive advantage, and enhance their capabilities within the […]
About CWE: The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) is an economic empowerment organization that helps women start and grow businesses. With our workshops and individualized consultations for small businesses, we take women from where they are, to where they want to be. CWE operates 5 Women’s Business Centers and the Veterans Business Outreach Center […]
Join the Women’s Business Council – Southwest for Connections to Contracts - Austin, a virtual event created specifically for women business owners to meet and build relationships with corporate procurement and supplier diversity professionals. The event will feature 1:1 networking throughout, small group networking at the open and close of the event, procurement "roundtable" discussions, […]
Are you a female-owned manufacturer who wants to take their business to the next level? Join this session and hear from leading Corporations in the Manufacturing sector and learn the specific requirements and expectations corporations have in their strategic sourcing processes that will help you to gain the insights you need to succeed. This session […]
Whether you’re newly certified or have been wondering how to make the most of your certification, this webinar will show you the best ways to network and grow your business. You’ll learn how to connect with other WBEs and corporate and government members, about our various events, managing your certification, about supplier diversity, re-certification FAQs, […]
This interactive panel discussion will offer varying perspectives on evolutionary business practices in the fashion and retail industry. This event will also include an opportunity to shop a curated selection of #Nashpreneurs pop-up shops and time to network, while enjoying light bites and refreshments.
Join WBENC for an exciting session led by Theresa Jones, CMMC-RP, Principal at Evalv IQ LLC.
Accion Opportunity Fund is a financial support system for small businesses that advances racial, gender, and economic justice for all. They work closely with small business owners to provide them with fairly priced loans, educational resources, coaching, and support networks in English and Spanish. Learn about the multitude of resources available to entrepreneurs and engage […]
Learn about the exclusive insurance and non-insurance benefits now available to ALL of our WBEs and speak directly with the Associated Benefits Consulting team.
Open networking opportunity. This event has no formal programming. It is simply time for women-owned businesses in a particular industry to connect.
Building business resilience regardless of circumstances Strategize. Systematize. Scale. Succeed. A Scalable, Resilient Business Model Identify expanded revenue streams so you walk with confidence knowing you can withstand any circumstance. Your Scaled Organizational Structure Outline your ideal team needed to support your scaled business model. Your Business Blueprint (Your Custom Road Map) Map out how […]
Grab your morning cup of coffee and join your fellow Westshore Alliance members and friends for an intimate opportunity to grow your business, discuss leads, network, and connect. Through this meaningful networking event, guests will have a chance to do introductions in breakout groups and discuss ways to help each other to generate leads and […]
Table Topics is a bi-monthly event (February through November) held via Zoom Meeting that features small group virtual networking and a keynote speaker focused on communication, business development, or personal development. For the first 30 minutes of the event, attendees are broken out into small groups to foster connections. The last hour is the presentation.
This program is intended for business owners considering registering an LLC for their business. Corporate attorney and certified WBE, Martha (Frannie) Reilly, will cover the basics so that you can move forward equipped with the information you need. In this program, we will address: What is an LLC? Why might a business owner want one? […]
This workshop will introduce you to the process of developing your unique business plan. At the conclusion, you should understand the importance of a business plan, be familiar with the elements that should be included, and be able to start writing an effective plan for your business. This workshop is for those in the early […]
1st 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 […]
What’s your story for becoming a WBE? Together we will share creative ways to tell that story to prospective customers and employees, and leave with a simple and effective action plan for marketing why your company is really a certified WBE. To ensure everyone has a chance to talk and connect, this event is limited to […]
The Juggle Is Real: How To Set Boundaries and Create Balance Women run the world! Whether leading movements, leading organizations, or leading their families, women are doing it all. However, doing it all comes with a cost. High rates of depression, anxiety, stress and burnout suggest that just because women can do it all, does […]
Women run the world! Whether leading movements, leading organizations, or leading their families, women are doing it all. However, doing it all comes with a cost. High rates of depression, anxiety, stress and burnout suggest that just because women can do it all, does not mean they should. Learning how to balance responsibilities while prioritizing […]
