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/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230201T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230201T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221220T175153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T144624Z UID:15222-1675271700-1675279800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Thriving with Capital One In-Person Event: Crack the Code to Increase Sales Through Presence and Presentations   DESCRIPTION:Networking & Small Business Development Event: Crack the Code to Increase Sales Through Presence and Presentations\n(In-Person Event and Reception in Scottsdale\, AZ – open to ALL WBEs and small business owners)\nCrack the code to increased sales revenue by learning about practical tools that you can immediately apply to improve leadership\, communication\, presentations\, and influence. This session is an overview of The Authenticity Code™\, a WSJ and USA Today best-seller and Axiom Gold medal award-winning book.   \nPLUS: \n\nConnect with small business bankers\nLearn about the money & life mentor program (examine how you can adapt your financial behaviors to better achieve your goals)\nLearn about the Capital One Café and resources\n\n\nType of Event: In-Person\, Interactive Networking and Learning Sessions – with Reception to follow for additional networking with small business owners\, Capital One Supplier Diversity\, Capital One small business bankers\, and Capital One Ambassadors \nCost: Free (Pre-Registration Required) \nAddress: Capital One Café – Scottsdale Fashion Square\n7014 E Camelback Road\, Suite 1459\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85251 \nTime: 5:15-7:30pm MST \nThriving with Capital One is on a mission to help small businesses thrive. These impactful sessions provide actionable takeaways and insights to help your business operate more efficiently and productively. \n\nAbout the Speaker\n\nDr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman   \nDr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman is the founder and CEO of Inside-Out Learning for the past 20 years. Sharon has worked across the United States and Europe as well as Beijing\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Thailand for clients such as American Express\, GE’s Leadership Development Center\, Boeing\, ExxonMobil\, E*TRADE\, ARCO Chemical\, AstraZeneca\, Fannie Mae\, Arizona Society of CPA’s\, Volvo\, and the National Reconnaissance Office. Inside-Out Learning is a WBENC-Certified business providing transformative learning programs that identify and change behaviors in professionals & leaders\, teams\, and organizations\, so they can achieve exceptional results.   URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/thriving-with-capital-one-crack-the-code-to-increase-sales-through-presence-and-presentations/ LOCATION:Capitol One Café – Scottsdale Fashion Square\, 7014 E Camelback Road\, Suite 1459\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85251\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Thriving-with-Capital-One.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221205T150624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T150624Z UID:15039-1675778400-1675782000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Doing Business with Corteva Agriscience DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in doing business with Corteva Agriscience? \nPlease join us for an informative webinar to learn about Corteva Agriscience’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.  There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape.  Corteva Agriscience wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. \nRegister today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for Corteva Agriscience! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-doing-business-with-corteva-agriscience/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221205T151203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T161747Z UID:15042-1675864800-1675868400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Orientation and Business Assessment DESCRIPTION:If you’ve always dreamed of owning your own business\, or if you’d like to understand how WBEC-East can help your business grow\, our free online webinar- Orientation and Business Assessment workshop is for you! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-orientation-business-assessment-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230112T210522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182014Z UID:15540-1675962900-1675971000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Thriving with Capital One In-Person Event: Attracting and Engaging Customers for the Win DESCRIPTION:Networking and Small Business Development Event: Attracting and Engaging Customers for the Win\n(In-Person Event and Reception in Los Angeles Area in Canoga Park\, CA – open to ALL WBEs and small business owners)\nStart the year off right with tools and marketing tactics to win business and fast track your growth. Join WBENC and Thriving with Capital One for this interactive session and networking reception featuring leading business coach Marianne Ellis and the Capital One Supplier Diversity team. \nFrom this opportunity\, you will be able to: \n\nPinpoint your value proposition and identify the right customer\nEngage your customer throughout the customer life cycle\nSecure the win and grow your business\nConnect with the Capital One Supplier Diversity\nConnect with a Capital One small business banker\nAchieve your financial goals with Capital One’s money & life mentor program\nUtilize additional small business resources in your area at the Capital One Café\n\n\nType of Event: In-Person\, Interactive Networking and Learning Sessions – with Reception to follow for additional networking with small business owners\, Capital One Supplier Diversity\, Capital One small business bankers\, and Capital One Ambassadors \nCost: Free (Pre-Registration Required) \nAddress: Westfield Topanga Capital One Café\n6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 1038\, Canoga Park\, CA\, 91303 \nTime: 5:15pm – 7:30pm PST \n\nAbout the Speaker\n\nMarianne Ellis \nMarianne is the CEO/Co-Founder of CEO Success Community–the source for Women & Diversity Owned Businesses seeking Corporate Contracts with Fortune 500 companies. Proud to have coached thousands of Diversity CEOs and hired by Corporations and Associations SCE\, CDW\, NCA\, WBENC\, WBEC-West/Pacific for their signature workshops.  Our mission is to show CEOs the fastest path to increased revenue and growth. Averaged more than $100 million in new billing growth in less than 18 months and have both sell side and buy-side experience running Fortune 500 RFPs. Amazon #1 Best Selling Author\, Member of the Television Academy\, Winner 2019 WBE Advocate of the Year\, 2019 Community Impact Award and sought-after speaker.      URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/thriving-with-capital-one-attracting-and-engaging-customers-for-the-win/ LOCATION:Capital One Café – Westfield Topanga\, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 1038\, Canoga Park\, CA\, 91303 CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Thriving-with-Capital-One.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230119T143035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T165455Z UID:15644-1676030400-1676034000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital Fridays\, brought to you by Bridge built by Citi DESCRIPTION:Looking for business funding can sometimes be an overwhelming process. Join Bridge built by Citi for the first installment of Access to Capital Fridays to hear directly from Citi and two small and medium business lenders committed to improving access to capital for underserved communities.  \nLearn about how to prepare for a loan application\, what they look for in a loan request\, and get tips on how to make your business ready for a bank loan.   \nThis program is open to ALL women-owned businesses. You do not need to be certified by WBENC to attend Access to Capital events.  \nBridge built by Citi’s mission is to democratize lending by making it easier and faster for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) to access competitive banking products. It is a digital meeting place that efficiently connects SMBs to a diverse group of over 65 lenders by filling out one user-friendly loan request form for loans between $100\,000 and $10 million. \nThis webinar is part of the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence program. \nSpeakers\nAdriana Eiriz | Speaker\nVice President\, Sales and Partnerships |\nAccion Opportunity Fund \nAdriana is the driving force behind Accion Opportunity Funds (AOF) efforts to reach small business owners by leading the Partnership team responsible for forging deep alliances with existing partners and establishing relationships with new partners to further expand AOF’s small business lending. \nFor over 25 years\, Adriana worked across the globe fighting for the underserved\, using cutting-edge technology\, interpreting data trends\, and growing deep-rooted relationships with clients and partners. Over the course of her career\, she has led multiple sales/business development and marketing teams and managed strategic partnerships at companies such as MoneyGram International\, Nexxo Financial Corp.\, Vivar Advertising\, LLC (part of Quigley-Simpson)\, and Lexicon Marketing.  \n  \n \nMary Ellen Bianco | Speaker\nSenior Vice President and the New York Market Manager | Flushing Bank  \nMary Ellen Bianco is a Senior Vice President and the New York Market Manager for Flushing Bank.  Mary Ellen has over 20 years of lending experience and has an extensive background in financing companies in the New York Metropolitan area.  \nPrior to joining Flushing Bank\, Mary Ellen worked at other financial institutions including Bank Leumi\, GMAC and Bank of America.  Mary Ellen has her BBA and MBA from Iona College and her JD From Pace University School of Law.  Mary Ellen has been involved with the Needlers Foundation for over 5 years and currently sits on the Board. \n  \n \nRohit Mathur | Moderator\nCo-founder\, Director | Bridge built by Citi  \nRohit is the Head of Bridge built by Citi. He led the ideation\, prototyping and creation of the platform. He has worked closely with banks and SMEs to understand their pain points and create solutions through the Bridge platform. Bridge (www.bridgebuiltbyciti.com) has grown from a few states and key banks in 2021 to national coverage with over 65 banks in 2023. He is passionate about working with regional\, local and community banks to improve access to capital for underserved communities. \nPrior to Bridge\, Rohit was a Senior Transactor in the Loan Syndications team managing the Central Mid-Corporate market. Rohit started his career at Citi by helping to set up the SME Healthcare Finance team. Rohit has an MBA from Georgetown University in Washington DC and prior to graduate school was a management consultant with Ernst and Young. \n  \n \nBridge built by Citi Platform\nBridge built by Citi works with a set of regional banks and CDFIs to evaluate your loan needs. Lenders on Bridge are currently focused on US-based businesses with at least $100k in Annual Revenue. \nGet Started Today URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/access-to-capital-fridays-brought-to-you-by-bridge-built-by-citi/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bridge-Logo-White-Background.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221221T200723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T180632Z UID:15305-1676466000-1676469600@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBECWest │ LEVERAGING MY WBENC CERTIFICATION 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 WBE’s!\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/wbecwest-%e2%94%82-leveraging-my-wbenc-certification/2023-02-15/ 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:20230217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230105T202620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T202620Z UID:15418-1676642400-1676646000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | How to Get Certified DESCRIPTION:Becoming certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is about so much more than being able to attach the colorful “women owned” logo to your business card. It’s about opening up doors to a network of thousands of other women entrepreneurs and hundreds of corporate and government partners looking to work with women-owned businesses. \nThis webinar is for anyone interested in certification\, whether you’re just getting to know us or are already well under way in the process. \nWe will cover:\n– The eligibility requirements so you can know if certification is right for you\n– The process\, costs\, documents required and what to expect\n– The benefits and opportunities available to certified women owned businesses URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-how-to-get-certified-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230126T205412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T142652Z UID:15839-1676977200-1676980800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:2023 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs DESCRIPTION:Be in the know before you go to the 2023 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations.\nBy attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations\, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Nashville! We have tailored these sessions to our WBEs and Corporate Members. There are multiple opportunities to attend for both WBEs and Corporate Members. \nThis session is best for our amazing WBEs and anyone from your businesses that are attending the Conference or helping you to prepare! \nMonday\, February 21st at 11 AM EST \nREGISTER NOW\nTuesday\, February 28th at 2 PM EST \nREGISTER NOW\nTuesday\, March 7th at 3 PM EST \nREGISTER NOW\n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2023-wbenc-national-conference-virtual-orientation-wbes/2023-02-21/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-National-Conference-Attendee-Registration-Slider-Banners-2200-×-800-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221205T150706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T150706Z UID:15040-1676988000-1676991600@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Doing Business with FirstEnergy DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in doing business with FirstEnergy? \nPlease join us for an informative webinar to learn about FirstEnergy’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.  There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape.  FirstEnergy wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. \nRegister today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for FirstEnergy! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-doing-business-with-firstenergy/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230201T150658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T150658Z UID:16040-1677067200-1677070800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Grow with Google Workshop- Learn The Basics of Google Ads DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. We will cover how to create an account and set up an ad campaign\, how to improve ad performance\, and how to measure success. \nThis workshop is in collaboration with Grow with Google and will be recorded. \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at (215) 790-9232 to arrange. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-grow-with-google-workshop-learn-the-basics-of-google-ads/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230201T150612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T150612Z UID:16041-1677153600-1677157200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Black History Month Event: How to Use LinkedIn to Create an Engaged & Powerful Network DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to expand your business on LinkedIn\, draw in customers\, and strengthen your brand? Or do you want to optimize your current use if this professional social media channel? Join us for this webinar offered by Aliya Hammond and the WBEC- East Women of Color Committee\, celebrating Black History Month! \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n-How to let your authentic self shine through \n-The basics of LinkedIn and how it can be leveraged for business growth \n-Posting strategy \n-Content best practices \n-Content types \nAnd much more… Attendees will receive tips and resources to use for their own LinkedIn strategy! URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-black-history-month-event-how-to-use-linkedin-to-create-an-engaged-powerful-network/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230223T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20221012T164411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T164411Z UID:14350-1677157200-1677160800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:Learning the Ins & Outs of Certification DESCRIPTION:This webinar will walk you through the WBENC standards and procedures so that you can determine if your company’s documents validate the WBENC required 51% ownership\, operation\, control\, highest title\, and independence by a woman or women owner. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/learning-the-ins-outs-of-certification/2023-02-23/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230207T122339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T181057Z UID:16247-1677157200-1677164400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBENC Allyship Program DESCRIPTION:As we move further from the diversity tipping point of 2020\, it is important that the WBENC network continues to discuss ways to be better allies and lead within our organizations. \nThe WBENC Allyship Part 4 Session is open to all in the WBENC network and you do not need to have attended a previous session to join. \nThe session focuses on the state of inclusive culture today\, and aligning as a network on how to be Allies\, Advocates & DE&I Champions across our organizations in order to continue effecting a movement of change in our culture. \nIn the WBENC Allyship Program we are re-imagining our future to better cultivate inclusion in our network! We know we must be intentional in order to cultivate the diversity that promotes innovation\, opens doors\, and creates partnerships that fuel the economy. This program is provided to provide education and awareness so that we can all become better allies by: \n\nIncreasing knowledge and awareness of historical framing as it pertains to business ecosystems\nImproving the ability for professionals to connect with diverse individuals and groups\nReducing the liability and protecting brands against complaints and discrimination lawsuits\nBuilding credibility around multicultural leadership\nImproving retention of diverse talent\, consumers\, shareholders\, etc.\n\nFeatured Speaker & Facilitator\nDee C. Marshall\, CEO\, Diverse & Engaged \nAn international speaker\, certified coach\, leadership trainer\, diversity consultant\, and published author\, Dee C. Marshall is CEO at Diverse & Engaged and recently named Top 50 People of Color List by RIO\, Top 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal\, and Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs. She is a Wall Street alumna who trained million dollar producers at top financial services firms; a contributor to Essence Magazine\, Black Enterprise\, The New York Times\, and others. She is the founder of D&I Honors: Where Congress Meets Culture\, Inclusion\, and Belonging; the curator of Diversity on The Hill\, and creator of Win\, Rock\, & Rule Women’s Empowerment. Dee is a fierce advocate for women of color in business\, a go-to for supplier development for Black women\, and currently serves as 2nd Vice-Chair on WBENC Forum Engagement Committee. Dee is co-host of BLifted-Up Radio Show on Sirius XM (with SVP Alfred Edmond\, Black Enterprise) and founder of Girlfriends Pray. \nQuestions? Email lall@wbenc.org. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenc-allyship-program/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-New-Corp-Logos-for-Web-29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T143000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230226T211700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T211700Z UID:16583-1677243600-1677249000@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:GLWBC Staging Base | Momentum Bootcamp! Strategy Session 2 in the 4-Part Series DESCRIPTION:February 24\, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm \n\n\nIn this second in the series of strategy sessions to prepare you for the WBENC Momentum Conference\, Staging Base subject matter experts help you build a toolbox\, essential for your approach on the ground at the WBENC Momentum Conference. You’ll learn about the trend to share tools electronically on-site and the importance of carrying a solid set of tools with you! Walkaway with “how to’s” and how to do things better; your email signature\, a master capability statement (hard copy and PDF on your smartphone)\, standard and electronic business cards and a formal Company Overview. Be ready to implement your vision on the ground! \n\nSpeakers\n\nShawntay Dixon | Director of Business Education | Great Lakes Women’s Business Council\nDenise Booms-Pepin | President & CEO | CBI Telecommunications\nDebra Quade | Supplier Diversity Manager | Kellogg\n\nMomentum Bootcamp Strategy Progression\n\n\nFebruary 17 – Session 1 Basic Training\nFebruary 24 – Session 2 Staging Base\nMarch 3 – Session 3 Communications Intelligence\nMarch 10 – Session 4 Boots on the Ground\n\n\nThis is an interactive\, exciting series with subject matter experts providing the content. Though geared to our WBEs\, everyone is welcome to attend to glean the important information given. \n\nFree to Attend | REGISTER OR LOGIN on miwomen.com | Learn Menu | Upcoming Webinars URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/glwbc-staging-base-momentum-bootcamp-strategy-session-2-in-the-4-part-series/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230105T202423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T202423Z UID:15420-1677247200-1677250800@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Maximizing Your WBE Certification DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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\, etc. \nNot yet certified? Check out our monthly “How to Get Certified” program which goes over the basics of eligibility\, requirements\, and process. URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-maximizing-your-wbe-certification-10/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20220318T161352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T203207Z UID:9820-1677502800-1677506400@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-2023-02-27/ 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/New_York:20230228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230126T205412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T142652Z UID:15841-1677592800-1677596400@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:2023 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs DESCRIPTION:Be in the know before you go to the 2023 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations.\nBy attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations\, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Nashville! We have tailored these sessions to our WBEs and Corporate Members. There are multiple opportunities to attend for both WBEs and Corporate Members. \nThis session is best for our amazing WBEs and anyone from your businesses that are attending the Conference or helping you to prepare! \nMonday\, February 21st at 11 AM EST \nREGISTER NOW\nTuesday\, February 28th at 2 PM EST \nREGISTER NOW\nTuesday\, March 7th at 3 PM EST \nREGISTER NOW\n  URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2023-wbenc-national-conference-virtual-orientation-wbes/2023-02-28/ CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-National-Conference-Attendee-Registration-Slider-Banners-2200-×-800-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T045914 CREATED:20230125T203739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T145748Z UID:15787-1677592800-1677598200@www.wbenc.org SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Getting Ready for Conference DESCRIPTION:Conferences and events are the jackpots of business opportunities… if you know how to navigate them correctly. Between all of the sessions\, receptions\, networking events\, and committee meetings\, you will encounter dozens of opportunities to meet lenders\, corporate partners\, and other entrepreneurs. \nThis interactive workshop is specifically designed to prepare a business owner for a conference\, whether you plan on attending the 2023 WBENC National Conference\, or any other industry conference or business fair in the future. \nYou’ll walk away with a new appreciation of how to: \n\nElevate your business pitch\nPrepare and distribute a capability statement to show off your business\nApproach a corporate professional and make a business connection\nTarget your networking by making a conference plan in advance\n\nAGENDA \nPart 1: The Pitch: Heather Fritzsche\, The Spearhead Group\, Inc. \nPart 2: The Capability Statements: Cassandra Bailey\, Slice Communications \nPart 3: The Corporate Perspective: Natily Santos\, Aramark \n                                                                Lawrence Wooten\, American Water \nPart 4: Sneak Peek of WBENC in Nashville: Colleen LaCoss\, WBEC-East \nPart 5: The Navigation Plan & Follow-up: Cate Heaman\, Prelude Solutions URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-maximizing-your-wbe-certification-12/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR