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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!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for IDEATION 2024! Get ready to dive into the future of business at this WBEC Pacific Annual Signature Event ... IDEATION 2024! Join us for a day of innovation and transformation as we focus on cutting-edge technology. Brace yourself for a lineup of dynamic speakers who are here to spark inspiration, a tech […]
In this interactive webinar, we'll learn about the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/d7943dc0-c144-4ca5-91d6-f1e0bb34d622/summary
Join us in person at Globalization Partners in Boston from 5 PM - 7 PM for the WBENC Pitch Competition and an evening of networking! Whether you were selected to compete with your pitch or you are looking to network with your fellow WBEs and Corporate Partners, join us for the evening. 4 winners will […]
Join WBEC-East Women of Color Committee as we take networking to a whole new level! Over 50 Members, guests, and women of color business owners and professionals will pack the room for our June Women of Color Committee G.R.I.T. Networking Mixer at American Water in Camden, NJ. WHAT IS G.R.I.T? G.R.I.T. stands for Growth, Resilience, Influence, and […]
SESSION 3 | Brought to you by Bridge Access to Capital Thursday Thursday, June 27 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM 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 committed to improving access to […]
LGBTQ+ Pride Month, held during the month of June, celebrates and commemorates the struggle towards progress and equality sparked from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a significant tipping point in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The upcoming, virtual WBENC Women & Pride Community Social Hour will provide a safe space to connect with like-minded […]
Under the Corporate Transparency Tax Act, new beneficial ownership information (BOI) federal reporting will be required from all corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and business entities created and registered to do business in the United States that have up to 20 full-time employees and report less than $5 million in annual gross receipts. These new requirements […]
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.
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.