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 TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 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:20240328T184846 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/New_York:20221004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220908T140523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T140731Z UID:13922-1664881200-1664884800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Stuck in the Supply Chain: What Can Business Owners Do? DESCRIPTION:There’s no doubt about it\, the supply chain is extremely challenging to navigate right now\, and many small business owners are finding themselves unable to obtain necessary materials to meet the needs of their own clients. \nBut WHY is it so bad right now? What’s going on behind the scenes? \nAnd WHAT\, if anything\, can small business owners to do mitigate the risks to their business? \nWe’ve brought together a panel of three women business owners who deal with supply chain challenges on a daily basis. In the first part of this program\, they’ll share their insights navigating the current quagmire\, and recommendations for other small business owners. In the second part of this program\, we will break out into small groups for you to share your own challenges with other local small business owners. \nWho should attend? \nSmall business owners\, their employees\, and supplier diversity professionals looking to learn about the supply chain climate and share their own challenges. \nProudly brought to you by the NextGen Committee. All are welcome. \n\nSpeaker(s): Kathy Gorman CEO\, Diverse Supply Solutions\, LLC Vicki Lam\, CAS President\, Promo Victory Archana Sharma CEO\, AKASTEX\, Wazoodle Fabrics URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-stuck-in-the-supply-chain-what-can-business-owners-do/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220128T192459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T220818Z UID:8407-1664884800-1664888400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:CWE | Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman-Owned DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Women & Enterprise WBENC team to hear about Why & How to Certify Your Business as Woman-Owned. \nIn this webinar\, WBENC’s New England RPO team will cover a brief overview of the Supplier Diversity Ecosystem\, the reasons to consider certifying your business\, what the WBENC certification process looks like\, and what the benefits of certification are. \nHeld the first Tuesday of every month from 12-1pm EST. We welcome applicants from all regions! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/cwe-why-how-to-certify-your-business-as-woman-owned/2022-10-04/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Application,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)":MAILTO:https://www.cweonline.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T191500 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220919T163835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T163835Z UID:14050-1664990100-1664997300@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Cocktails & Conversations - Presented by the WBEC-East Women of Color Committee DESCRIPTION:Join WBEC-East this Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) for an evening of cocktails and conversations\, presented by the Women of Color (WOC) Committee! \nThe Women of Color Committee was created to address the unique issues that women of color owned businesses face. What better time to commemorate this initiative than during MED Week? \nThis networking event is focused on WOC entrepreneurs & businesses. Come join us at Bok Bar – a woman-owned venue\, to meet new people in our region and build valuable business connections! \nThere will be a cash bar available along with delicious appetizers for purchase offered by Rooted Sole\, a collective that emphasizes seasonal ingredients while empowering and employing queer BIPOC. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-cocktails-conversations-presented-by-the-wbec-east-women-of-color-committee/ LOCATION:Bok Bar\, 80 Mifflin Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220809T181806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T181806Z UID:13373-1665079200-1665090000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | JumpStart - Business Launch DESCRIPTION:Business Launch is a panel of experts who will help you understand how to successfully launch a business. \nIn the Business Launch workshop you will: \n\nLearn the City of Philadelphia licensing\, zoning\, and inspection requirements\nUnderstand the different types of legal entities and how to choose a legal structure for your business\nLearn the basics of small business bookkeeping\nLearn about insurance for small businesses URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-jumpstart-business-launch/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 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:20240328T184846 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:20240328T184846 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:20240328T184846 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:20240328T184846 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220615T112439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T112439Z UID:12482-1665579600-1665586800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY | Sustainability Accelerator DESCRIPTION:Join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV for a comprehensive program to understand what sustainability really means\, what the value of sustainability is – particularly for Corporate Partners – and what you need to do to be a responsible supplier by incorporating sustainability into your business practice. \nThe program’s first session will begin in July 2022 and is a pre-requisite for the second and third sessions\, extending into Q1 and Q2 of 2023.\nDuring Module One\, over the course of four interactive workshops\, you will learn the basics of sustainability\, your responsibility\, and your potential impact. Facilitated by the Fehlig Group\, you will hear from a valuable stakeholder and customer – our sponsor Bristol Meyers Squibb – on how your business fits into the value chain and how you can meet supplier expectations for their company and others like them. You will be given the building blocks for a sustainability roadmap that can be your differentiator! \nDuring each module\, the Fehlig Group will host drop-in clinics where sustainability professionals will answer questions and give direct feedback on creating a comprehensive plan. \nAfter Module One\, you will walk away with an accessible\, actionable roadmap for implementing and delivering on sustainable priorities.\nModule One Dates:\nWorkshop 1 – What to Know | Wednesday\, July 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWorkshop 2 – What to Do | Wednesday\, August 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWorkshop 3 – Implementation | Wednesday\, September 14 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWorkshop 4 – Communication | Wednesday\, October 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm \nNote: If you choose to apply to the program\, and are accepted\, you must commit to participating in every workshop. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-metro-ny-sustainability-accelerator/2022-10-12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Application ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Program-logos-for-website-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220119T144207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T144447Z UID:8247-1665964800-1666310399@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Executive Education Experience\, in partnership with IBM DESCRIPTION:More to come about this dynamic\, in-person executive education program. Sign up for updates below. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/executive-education-experience-in-partnership-with-ibm/ LOCATION:IBM Learning Center\, 20 Old Post Road\, Armonk\, NY\, 10504\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IBM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220729T201753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T201753Z UID:12953-1666137600-1666310399@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:CWE | Women Business Leaders Conference Ft. The Women Of Color Business Summit DESCRIPTION:T’S YOUR TIME.\nWomen\, especially Black and Latinx women\, have been profoundly impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. But amidst this alarming economic “she cession\,” we are seizing this moment of national reflection as an opportunity to reexamine our lives and turn toward our dreams of entrepreneurship; whether that be launching a new business or growing an existing one. Rather than seeing this downturn turn as the end\, we see it as the beginning. This is our time to grow. It’s YOUR time. \nCWE’s Virtual Women Business Leaders Conference featuring the Women of Color Business Summit is the premier event for women in business\, bringing together more than 350 women business leaders\, owners\, entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, supplier diversity teams\, and purchasing professionals. \nWomen of Color Business Summit\nIn response to the impact of COVID-19 and CWE’s commitment to Diversity and Equity\, we have set aside a day to host our Women of Color Business Summit. In addition to having access to the Women Business Leaders Conference\, participants will attend forums\, panels\, and workshops specifically addressing the needs of women of color entrepreneurs and business leaders. \nConference Event Features: \n• Workshops and panel discussions led by experts.\n• Women of Color Business Summit. Panels and workshops specifically addressing the needs of women of color entrepreneurs and business leaders.\n• Keynote Speakers. To be announced.\n• 1:1 Networking Session. Exclusive\, invite-only session for WBENC-Certified businesses.\n• Open Networking Opportunities URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/cwe-women-business-leaders-conference-ft-the-women-of-color-business-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)":MAILTO:https://www.cweonline.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20210909T173110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T173110Z UID:6729-1666184400-1666188000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-West | Leveraging WBENC Certification within WBEC-West Webinar DESCRIPTION:When joining any new organization\, it can be overwhelming. There will be so many questions that will be asked of you such as why did you get your certification\, how do you leverage your certification\, who can help me\, what events and programs are best for me and my business? \nLeveraging your Certification is designed to provide you with step by step directions on how to utilize your certification as well as take advantage of all the opportunities and resources that come with your certification. This is a great platform to ask questions! We are here to support our WBEs! \n*If you are not certified yet but are interested in learning more or are in the process you are welcome to attend. \nAll newly certified WBE attendees will receive keys insights into the best practices on how to activate and leverage their WBENC certification to grow their business. Along with tips on how to engage with WBEC-West and WBENC Corporate Members. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-leveraging-wbenc-certification-within-wbec-west-webinar/2022-10-19/ 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:20221019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220809T180327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T180327Z UID:13365-1666202400-1666213200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | FastTrac® Series DESCRIPTION:The Kauffman FastTrac® series is an educational program\, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs\, which is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept\, as well as complete a comprehensive business plan. Whether you’re starting a food truck or a factory\, a construction company or a consulting firm\, you need a plan. This 10-week series offered twice a year can help. The program is most appropriate for those who are: either within a year of launching your business or have launched within the past year and are seeking a plan for establishing your business. You will study with a group of entrepreneurs\, experienced facilitators\, and people with start-up business experience who understand the pitfalls of starting a new enterprise. Each week\, you’ll meet in our virtual classroom and hear from our expert facilitator and a guest expert. You’ll also receive lifetime access to an online FastTrac® Toolkit. The Toolkit houses the business planning templates\, action steps\, activities\, videos\, and other helpful materials. When you finish the program\, you will know if your idea has profit potential\, and will have an actionable plan you can use as a roadmap or take to investors. In this ten module FastTrac® program\, you will: \n•Explore entrepreneurship and develop your business concept. \n•Identify and research market needs. •Set financial goals and determine start-up costs. \n•Develop research skills and determine the unique features and benefits of your product/service. \n•Research and analyze the market and prepare a marketing plan. \n•Create a business image and marketing strategies. \n•Build the organization team and understand legal structures. \n•Plan for a profitable business\, evaluate pricing and profitability. \n•Learn how to monitor cash flow and seek funds. \n•Determine and implement next steps to launch your business and complete your business plan URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-fasttrac-series-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20221011T133634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T133634Z UID:14362-1666272600-1666276200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:GWBC | How To Get Certified DESCRIPTION:Are you newly certified or need a refresher course on how to get connected in the GWBC® network? Do you or someone you know want to get certified and join the GWBC® network? Our “WBE Orientation” and “How To Get Certified” is right for YOU! Join our convenient and easy webinars each month designed to assist you with getting engaged.\n\nRegister today! We look forward to you attending this value-adding resource to grow your business. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/gwbc-how-to-get-certified/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20221003T192508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T131722Z UID:14283-1666357200-1666360800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:NextGen | Happy Hour: Connect & Unwind DESCRIPTION:WBENC is pleased to invite you to attend “NextGen | Happy Hour: Connect & Unwind.”\nAs 2022 comes to a close\, what strategies will you put in place to ensure your business’ success in 2023? Attend this session to meet and connect with other millennial and Gen Z women business owners and share best practices for facing challenges and driving success in your business. \nJoin the October NextGen Happy Hour to connect with your fellow NextGen business owners and share best practices for running a business in 2023 and beyond! \n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-nextgen-happy-hour-connect-unwind-featuring-wbenc-pitch-competition-winner-kat-samardzija/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NextGen-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221024T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220318T161352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T204058Z UID:9805-1666616400-1666620000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | Leveraging Your Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Your Certification is for newly WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) owners to help you grow your business as a diverse vendor\, supplier\, or contractor. \nTake-aways: \n• How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits\, \n• Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network\, \n• Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for\, and \n• Getting acquainted with Corporate Members and other WBEs. \nLeveraging Your Certification is part of a series of online workshops aimed at developing business capacity\, empowering women business owners\, advancing diversity\, and building community. \nWorkshops are held every 4th Monday of the month\, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A valid WBENC Certification and advance registration are required to attend. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-leveraging-your-certification/2022-10-24/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220203T142839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T142839Z UID:8559-1666783800-1666789200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBCS | Austin Women Owned Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This virtual event features small group networking and a keynote presentation from an Austin-based WBE. For the first 30 minutes of the event\, attendees are broken out into small groups to foster connections. There are 10 sessions in 2022\, held January through October\, typically on the fourth Wednesday of the month. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbcs-austin-women-owned-wednesday/2022-10-26/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20221017T112451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T114013Z UID:14513-1666792800-1666800000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Macy's Bootcamp: Fashion Forward DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to become a “Fashion Forward” CPG company? Join Macy’s and WBENC on Wednesday\, October 26\, 2-4pm EST to learn how to be a successful supplier to America’s leading department store company.\nDon’t miss out on this exclusive session to hear from key Macy’s decision-makers on upcoming opportunities and how to build successful merchant relationships. \nBrought to you by \n  \n \nAbout Women Owned in Retail\nWomen Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned businesses with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space. This program is open to ALL women-owned businesses with consumer products. You do not need to be certified by WBENC to attend Women Owned in Retail events. \nWomen-owned businesses are behind some of the most innovative\, game-changing consumer products on the market\, driving industry trends and reinventing product categories. But the path from product development to retail success can be a daunting one\, particularly for women entrepreneurs who are much less likely to receive start-up capital to fund their business. \nWBENC has teamed up with Target\, Lowe’s and Macy’s to demystify the process with Women Owned in Retail\, a program designed to help women-owned businesses with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-fashion-forward-macys-bootcamp-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Program-logos-for-website-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20220809T175854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T175854Z UID:13363-1666805400-1666816200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Desserts & More Annual Fundraiser & Awards Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for THE social event of the year for women entrepreneurs\, and support a good cause! \nDesserts & More is a formal evening celebration that brings together women entrepreneurs\, corporate sponsors\, supplier diversity professionals\, and valued community partners\, for a fun opportunity to mix\, mingle and build relationships. We will proudly showcase WBEC-East’s successful business owners\, honor our annual awardees\, and raise funds to ensure we can continue our mission to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace. \nThe sweet part? We’ll top the night off with the always anticipated buffet of desserts and treats from local women-owned bakers and caterers. \nThe savory part? The cost of your ticket goes directly towards programs and tools that train women to start and grow their business. \nAll are welcome! Please come out to enjoy some desserts\, mingle with the local small business community\, and help support the dreams of women entrepreneurs in our region. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-desserts-more-annual-fundraiser-awards-celebration/ LOCATION:Vie by Cescaphe\, 600 N. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221027T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221027T120000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20210928T172533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T172533Z UID:6880-1666868400-1666872000@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/2022-10-27/ 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:20221027T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T184846 CREATED:20221011T133711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T133711Z UID:14363-1666877400-1666881000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:GWBC | WBE Orientation DESCRIPTION:Are you newly certified or need a refresher course on how to get connected in the GWBC® network? Do you or someone you know want to get certified and join the GWBC® network? Our “WBE Orientation” and “How To Get Certified” is right for YOU! Join our convenient and easy webinars each month designed to assist you with getting engaged\n\nRegister today! We look forward to you attending this value-adding resource to grow your business. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/gwbc-wbe-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR