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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.
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!
The WBENC Women of Color program is excited to invite ALL to a dynamic and engaging conversation on April 2nd , from 3:30 to 5:00 pm on, “Step Into Your Money: Financing Your Business With The Right Funding”. Featuring JPMorgan Chase and Co., join us for an interactive session which will provide an overview of […]
Congratulations on your certification! Join WBEC South to explore the myriad opportunities that WBE/WOSB certification brings to your business in sales, client management, and beyond. Attend our informative session to directly connect with the WBEC South team, gaining insights into resources such as understanding corporate supplier diversity initiatives, accessing business opportunities, and utilizing training tools. […]
execWE focuses on developing second-stage business management skills for women business owners who are serious about growing their businesses. The executive education program is an opportunity for women business owners to interact with other women entrepreneurs, executive-level leaders, and learn from industry and business development experts. Programming of execWE positions the woman business owner to gain […]
Do you have a business that can serve the Professional Services industry? Join us with our corporate partners, and others, as we will be featuring Professional Services 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 […]
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 […]
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Our popular procurement-focused events link women business owners, supplier diversity leaders, purchasing professionals, and community leaders to gain access to opportunities and to build social and power networks. In the first half, you will hear directly from procurement executives at 4 local leaders in the casino industry: parx casino, Caesars, Rivers Philadelphia, […]
The Kauffman FastTrac® series is an educational program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. FastTrac® is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept and 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 […]
WOC UNIDAS Community Resource Group is pleased to bring you "WOC UNIDAS: Fundamentals of Funding Your Business for Hispanic & Latina Business Owners." Understanding what funding choices are available for small businesses is the best way to start your funding empowerment journey! Pitney Bowes Financial Services experts will share key funding solutions that are available […]
The WBENC WOC LEGACY Community Resource Group is pleased to bring you “Fundamentals of Funding Your Business for African American and Afro-Black Business Owners.” Understanding what funding choices are available for small businesses is the best way to start your funding empowerment journey! During this session, Pitney Bowes Financial Services experts will share key funding […]
In the latest episode, Maria Balais, Director of Programs, catches up with TJ Lewis, Senior Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability at Ally Financial. Bring a cup of coffee and a question or two as they discuss the latest developments in supplier diversity at Ally. Plus, there's a chance to win a raffle prize!
Have you ever wondered how to do business with the U.S. government? Do you know the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) provides this information free of charge? Please join us for a comprehensive overview of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which includes: • An agency overview of how the Public Buildings Service (PBS) and […]
Looking for business funding can sometimes be an overwhelming process. Join WBENC and Bridge for Access to Capital Thursday to hear directly from Bridge and two small and medium business lenders at Ultum Group and M&F Bank committed to improving access to capital for underserved communities. Learn how to prepare for a loan application, what […]
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 Vistra Corp? Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the process of becoming a supplier with Vistra Corp as well as their current supplier diversity initiatives.
Are you interested in doing business with UPMC? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about UPMC's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape. UPMC wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register today to learn the business requirements to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
WeTHRIVE is an all-virtual WBENC Executive Education Program designed to meet WBEs where they are today and position them to grow and thrive for the future. WeTHRIVE provides female founders with business fundamentals in the areas of Leadership & Communication, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Operations & Human Resources, and Marketing & Sales. Each program session […]
GWBC’s TOP Corporations Awards luncheon are a living testimonial to the work of our constituency and the organization. These awards honor leading corporations demonstrating a solid commitment and passion for engaging and empowering WBEs. Corporate honorees represent “best in class innovators” in supplier diversity and procurement.
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, […]
Do you have a business that can serve the Human Resources/Staffing Industry? Join us with our corporate partners and others, as we will be featuring Human Resources/Staffing entrepreneurs. 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 directly […]
The WBEC Pacific Empower U Series returns May 1st @ 1 PM! Learn from successful WBEs as they generously share their expertise with you. Our May session, AMPLIFY Your Pitch, features bestselling author, speaker, and CEO Andrea Heuston! The 2024 WBENCPitch Competition is off and running! If you plan to enter, this is an opportunity […]
Congratulations on your certification! Join WBEC South to explore the myriad opportunities that WBE/WOSB certification brings to your business in sales, client management, and beyond. Attend our informative session to directly connect with the WBEC South team, gaining insights into resources such as understanding corporate supplier diversity initiatives, accessing business opportunities, and utilizing training tools. […]
Uncover the secrets to a compelling pitch in the “WBENCPitch Academy: Amplify Your Message” session. This hands-on session empowers participants to delve into the core of their business. Understand your unique problem, articulate a strong value proposition, and strategically communicate your competitive advantage. Through practical exercises and feedback, refine your pitch content to captivate your […]
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.