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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 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 […]
The WBENC Energy Executive Program is a highly interactive and immersive executive education experience focused on driving development of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) leaders within the Energy Industry. The goal of the Energy Executive Program is to help women-owned businesses grow their industry knowledge and relationships, increase their competitive advantage, and enhance their capabilities within […]
Congratulations to the 2024 WBENCPitch AMPLIFY 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 | October 28th from […]
WBENC invites you to join LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, in Tampa, FL, for an exclusive in-person networking opportunity to elevate your business! Discover valuable insights into the WBE Capital Journey and learn how Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) have successfully accessed capital to fuel their success, manage cash flow, […]
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 about S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach - a multiyear, multifaceted funding program to advance entrepreneurial growth, close wealth gaps, and shatter systemic barriers faced by underrepresented/underserved businesses. Hear from Momentus Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and our partner in creating this innovative program. This joint effort advances a long-standing Macy's, Inc. […]
Join WBEC South at our 2nd Annual Women on Par Golf Tournament for a day filled with golf, networking, and shopping with WBEs. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a round of golf, expand your network, and indulge in plenty of tricks and treats. Register now to secure your spot and we’ll see you at […]
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 […]
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!
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!
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
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 […]
Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024 – Louisiana Join us for an inspiring afternoon of networking, empowerment, and celebration of women in business leadership at the Women in Business Leadership Luncheon 2024. Thursday, November 14, 2024 at LSU Lod Cook Alumni Center Baton Rouge, LA. At this luncheon, we aim to bring together accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various […]
AMPLIFY Her Voice: The Power of Women Entrepreneurs We cordially invite you to join us for an extraordinary day of inspiration, networking, and growth at BOLD Success—an exclusive event celebrating the remarkable achievements of Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) in our region. Immerse yourself in the lush surroundings of the University of Washington's Center for Urban […]
The Art of Scaling for Retail with Target Wednesday, November 20 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Join Target for this session, as they aim to democratize access to retail knowledge to early-stage founders. In partnership with the Supplier Diversity team, the Target Accelerators team will strategically provide curated access to retail education, to up to […]
2024 Forum Insights Series | The Government Team Presents: Tier 2 Contracting All Certified WBEs are invited to join this session with the Forum Session description coming soon! ABOUT THE WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE FORUM The Forum is a select group of WBENC-Certified WBE CEOs nominated by their Regional Partner Organization (RPO) and appointed by WBENC that […]
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 […]
You're invited to attend the WBEC Greater DMV Grand GALA-xy Luncheon celebration that has been a quarter-century in the making. Join us on November 21, 2024, at The Fairmont, DC, to celebrate 25 years of helping women-owned businesses level up with an upscale luncheon program that is going to be out of this world! Our […]
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!
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.