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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!
Elevate your pitch from good to unforgettable with the “WBENCPitch Academy: Amplify Your Delivery” session. This session focuses on the art of presentation, helping individuals infuse their pitches with captivating elements. Explore techniques to enhance body language, tone, and pacing. Receive personalized feedback to refine your delivery style, ensuring your pitch not only resonates but […]
Are you interested in doing business with PGW? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about PGW's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape. PGW wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register today to learn the business requirements to […]
2024 WeIGNITE 2-Day Program, Chandler, Arizona WeIGNITE, powered by EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®, is a highly interactive, in-person WBENC executive education program, brought to you by Wells Fargo. EOS® is a set of simple, practical, real-world tools that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve the operational value of their businesses. During this 2-day program, […]
Join Women of Color in partnership with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence for Strategic Cash Flow Management with expert Shaniece Bennett, MBA, CPA. Shaniece is the founder of Accutrack Services, a Michigan-based consulting and certified public accounting (CPA) firm. During this session you will uncover the fundamentals of cash flow management and the […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Indirect Categories with Target Wednesday, August 7 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Indirect suppliers will not want to miss this session! Join Target for the "Introduction to Indirect Categories" session where WBEs will gain knowledge of working with retailers and Target beyond the products on shelf. Plus, gain insights on the categories that help […]
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 […]
You have your WBE certification, but what happens next? Join our monthly live info session to learn how to put your certification to work! This is ideal for WBEs certified in the last year.
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Hear from Luis Jenkins, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk at Vistra, about what ESG entails and the benefits and challenges for a WBE to integrate it into business practices.
Join us with our corporate partners, 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 directly to the representatives […]
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 […]
2024 Forum Insights Series | The Global Team Presents: Being a Global Boss: Sharing Our Stories All Certified WBEs are invited to join this session with the Forum Taking your business global is a big undertaking, but can lead to growth an opportunities. Hear from WBEs about their own stories of going global-the mistakes they […]
Hear from a panel of successful CEOs as they share their expert cash flow strategies. In this engaging and informative session, you'll gain valuable insights into how these trailblazing entrepreneurs navigated the complexities of cash flow management to sustain and grow their businesses. This panel discussion will provide you with practical tips and real-world examples […]
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Get ready for the WBENCPitch Competition Regional First Round on August 21st @ 1pm! Our corporate partners have agreed to judge this year's entrants and we will have the following partners judging your pitch submissions: Cardinal Health | T-Mobile | San Jose Water | WA DES | Sound Transit | Enterprise Mobility | Southwest Gas […]
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.
Before You Start is designed to help you become thoroughly familiar with the fundamentals of self-employment/business ownership and begin work on the transition from employee to business owner. In this workshop you will: Assess yourself personally, financially, and in relation to starting your own business. Evaluate your business idea. Learn the pros and cons of self-employment. […]
a 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. […]
WBEC-ORV "Catch the Wave" Pre-Conference Event Join WBENC LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, for an in-person education and funding session. Learn how to become capital ready Hear from leading capital providers with Fifth Third Bank, Adelphi Bank, Bridge and First Women's Bank about what to consider before choosing a […]
Catch the Wave provides certified and non-certified women business owners access to networking, training, and WBEC ORV corporate members. This conference includes an opening reception, pitch breakfast, keynote luncheon, awards dinner, silent auction, workshops for our corporate and WBE workshops, WBE Showcase, a Meet the Buyer event, and most importantly, FUN!
Elevate your week with WBEC South's dynamic event series, Power Hours! Every Tuesday immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive hour of enlightenment featuring industry experts from diverse fields. Each week promises a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge!
Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024 – Tennessee Join us for an inspiring afternoon of networking, empowerment, and celebration of women in business leadership at the Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024. This in-person event will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at The Loveless Cafe in Nashville, TN. At this luncheon, we aim […]
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 […]
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