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Women Owned is an initiative from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WEConnect International to create a movement of support for Women Owned businesses.
Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations. By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to […]
Are you planning to attend to the 2024 WBENC National Conference in Denver, CO? We invite all LGBTQ+ business owners, corporate professionals, and allies to join the virtual WBENC Women & Pride Social Hour to make likeminded connections ahead of the WBENC National Conference. Join the conversation to amplify your network and make the most […]
Are you interested in doing business with the Commonwealth of PA - Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about Commonwealth of PA's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. There are several business opportunities, and Commonwealth of PA wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register […]
Join us for our exclusive monthly Doing Business with Corporate Partners Workshops where we bring together industry leaders and corporate partners to share invaluable insights and best practices in doing business with their companies. WBEs gain firsthand knowledge from seasoned professionals, discover successful strategies, and network with key players in your industry. These workshops are […]
WBENC NextGen invite ALL to join us Friday, March 1st for "Amplifying Opportunities: Unleashing the Power of the WBENC Network at National Conference!" Participants will have the exclusive opportunity to delve into the valuable experiences shared by past attendees of the WBENC National Conference. Engaging firsthand with the insights of fellow business owners, attendees will […]
Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations. By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to […]
Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations. By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to […]
Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations. By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to […]
Join WBCS and sales and AI strategist, Bethanie Nonami of Marley Nonami, to transform the way you view productivity and revenue generation. She'll share proven strategies on how AI can be harnessed to make your business more profitable, efficient, and futuristic.
WBEC-East's signature event is back! Our annual Women's History Month Luncheon links women business owners, supplier diversity leaders, purchasing professionals, and community leaders to gain access to opportunities and to build social and power networks. During the lunch portion, be inspired by established women in business who exemplify this year’s National Women’s History Month theme—Women […]
Do you have a business that can serve the Human Resources industry? Join us with our corporate partners, and others, as we will be featuring Human Resources 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. […]
Want to better understand how to apply for WBE certification or recertification, and how to best use WBENCLink2.0 to position your company to be found and to find other WBE suppliers and Corporate Members? This is the training for you! WBENCLink2.0 is the proprietary and confidential database platform only accessible to WBENC-Certified WBEs and WBENC […]
The WBENC Chemical Industry Accelerator is a premier program that fosters growth of women-owned businesses in the Chemical Industry. WBENC is proud to invest in the women-owned businesses within the Chemical sector through the support of our sponsors, BASF, DOW, and Ecolab. More details to come!
This 60-minute training session is an introduction to the WBENCLink2.0 database for WBENC Corporate & Government Member users only. During this training, you will learn about the main system functionality including system navigation, account management, searching for WBE suppliers, accessing certificates, as well as searching and exporting the WBE certified directory. Learn how to best use WBENCLink2.0 […]
Are you interested in doing business with Erie Insurance? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about Erie Insurance's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape. Erie Insurance wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register today to learn the business requirements to be […]
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 […]
In partnership with the UPS Elevation Program, join GWBC in the next module for the Accelerate Series! Jeremy Druin, Distinguished Cybersecurity Engineer for UPS, delves into the strategies and considerations of cybersecurity in order to protect your digital assets. During this session you will learn: Reasonable secure logon practices Password best practices Phishing email identifiers […]
Join us for our exclusive monthly Doing Business with Corporate Partners Workshops where we bring together industry leaders and corporate partners to share invaluable insights and best practices in doing business with their companies. WBEs gain firsthand knowledge from seasoned professionals, discover successful strategies, and network with key players in your industry. These workshops are […]
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, […]
Are you a woman business owner with questions about the WBE and SBA WOSB certification process? Look no further! This webinar is crafted to provide valuable insights into the intricacies of WBENC certification, offering a comprehensive understanding of requirements, eligibility standards, and the application process. Event Details: Title: Understanding WBENC Certification – WBEC South Pre-Certification […]
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 […]
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.
As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WBENC is committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.