WBENC is pleased to offer those who qualify* a chance to apply to the Executive Education Program, “WeTHRIVE Digital,” brought to you by Google. This highly interactive virtual program is designed to elevate WBEs understanding of the importance of innovation in business, with a specific focus on digital transformations and building a strong digital presence for […]
The WBENC Women of Color Incubator is a premier program designed for Black female student entrepreneurs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This incubator provides the next generation of Black women entrepreneurs with the resources, community and support they need to strengthen their idea and grow their early-stage ventures. Students accepted into the incubator will […]
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. Take-aways: • How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits, • Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network, • Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for, and […]
The 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.4 Learn more: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/52647/
September 26-27, 2023 Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, Michigan and Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi hotel Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference will help your business expand through workshops, one-on-one matches with Corporates and fellow WBEs for procurement opportunities*, the Great Pitch competition, and more. More Info *Business and WBEs summit their procurement needs […]
Our "Doing Business With..." series offers WBEC certified WBES the opportunity to hear directly from procurement officers & Supply Chain leaders about opportunities to work with them. Presenters will also share tips on how to locate bid opportunities, overcoming barriers and how to register.
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 two-hour workshop will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow. This is appropriate for existing business owners seeking growth funding or those within six months of launch looking for start up funds. The financial options discussed will include loans, micro-loans, lines of credit, leasing, as well as alternative […]
Going Next Level with Lowe's Join WBENC and Lowe's for this session, the second of a two-part series, and explore more details on how to be successful with Lowe's. Hear from internal Lowe's experts on their Private Brands, and listen as they provide a deep dive into the signature Lowe's product pitch event “Into the […]
September 26-27, 2023 Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, Michigan and Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi hotel Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference will help your business expand through workshops, one-on-one matches with Corporates and fellow WBEs for procurement opportunities*, the Great Pitch competition, and more. More Info *Business and WBEs summit their procurement needs […]
🔥Ignite your economic power with Empow 2023! 🔥 Empow 2023 IS COMING SEPTEMBER 27TH! Join us on a unique journey to #EconomicEmpowerment. This isn't just a virtual event, it's a revolution of empowered women ready to rule their financial world. We've gathered a star-studded lineup of industry leaders and financial gurus who will share their […]
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.
Thinking about getting your Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? Take 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. Q&A open to attendees. WBEC South is a regional […]
Our JumpStart series is a low cost, flexible five-week workshop series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. Register here for the entire series at $155.00, or go to our calendar to select only the workshops that interest you at $35 per workshop. The JumpStart […]
WBENC is pleased to invite you to attend "Macy's Presents 'It Starts with Her'" a Women Owned in Retail session. This session is the second of a 2-part Women Owned in Retail series and will feature a panel discussion with powerful women decision-makers from Macy's as they share their expert insights on how to be […]
Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners, WBE2WBE business, access to scholarships, participation in pitch events, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team […]
Our JumpStart series is a low cost, flexible five-week workshop series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. Register here for the entire series at $155.00, or go to our calendar to select only the workshops that interest you at $35 per workshop. The JumpStart […]
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT Zoom. (Link shared after registration) Hosted by Jaymee Lomax, VP, WBEC-West
Join us for THE social event of the year for women entrepreneurs and support a good cause! Desserts & 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 […]
Join WBENC Women & Pride as we celebrate National Coming Out Day with a conversation focused on the powerful role your network can play in building collective strength, safety, and the amplification of shared voices within the LGBTQ+ women’s business community. Women & Pride is an outreach and development program designed to support and strengthen the […]
Take your business to the next level The WBENC-Tuck Capstone Program, brought to you by IBM, is a reimagined, immersive in-person learning experience for WBE executives who have mastered foundational principles through WBENC virtual and traditional development opportunities and are poised for growth or have experienced measurable results in growing their business and are seeking […]
Are you interested in doing business with AstraZeneca? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about AstraZeneca's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape. AstraZeneca wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register today to learn the business requirements […]
If you’re just starting out on your business journey or have always dreamed of owning your own business, this free workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey. Here's what you can expect: Organize and Clarify: Complete a self assessment to clarify your […]
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, […]
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. Take-aways: • How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits, • Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network, • Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for, and […]
2023 Forum Insights Series Session | Government Team: "Collaborating and Partnerships for Government Contracts" All WBEs are invited to join this session with the Forum October 26, 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET Navigating the government contracting landscape can be overwhelming. Collaboration can be an effective approach when pursuing government contract opportunities. Join us to learn […]
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.
Thinking about getting your Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? Take 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. Q&A open to attendees. WBEC South is a regional […]
Join us for the next information session to learn about equity fundraising and if raising equity capital is the right path for your business. You’ll also learn about the new WeSCALE Equity program held Q1 2024 (applications launching this fall) designed to assist WBEs in navigating the complex world of equity investment while also providing connections and exposure […]
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. This […]
Join WBENC and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses for an in-depth discussion on the U.S. economy, featuring Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Economist David Mericle. David will discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy centered around the question of why he thinks we can bring inflation back to the Fed’s 2% target without sparking a recession. […]
Congratulations to the 2023 WBENCPitch MOMENTUM Competition Semi-Finalists (full list below)! WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC program featuring a series of pitch competitions and educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain meaningful exposure, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business. Semi-Finalists PART 1 | November 1st from […]
Developed by and for women of color, the in-person Summit provides space and opportunity to address the unique challenges, concerns, and issues faced by one of the business world’s fastest growing, yet least supported, demographic groups. This year’s conference will focus on topics that will help entrepreneurs take their business from one plateau to the […]
Join us and our corporate partners, AT&T, HPE, PSE, T-Mobile, and others, as we will be featuring Utilities/Energy entrepreneurs. Do you have a business that can serve the industry? You'll have three minutes to give the corporate reps an elevator pitch on your product or service. This is an excellent opportunity to pitch your product […]
Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners, WBE2WBE business, access to scholarships, participation in pitch events, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team […]
