Leveraging Your Certification is for newly WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) owners to help you grow your business as a diverse vendor, supplier, or contractor. Take-aways: • How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits, • Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network, • Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for, and […]
Running a business comes with more than just Chief Executive Officer, you are Chief Empathy Officer, Chief Encouragement Officer, and Chief Excellence Officer. You may get the sales and run the numbers, but you are also responsible for overseeing the vision, executing on the mission, cultivating the culture, and building people. If your business is […]
Join us for a morning of networking with fellow WBEs and corporate members from the South Jersey region. Network over coffee and light refreshments. All are welcome to attend!
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!
A workshop series that helps understand the fundamentals of business finance.
This multi-week cohort-style accelerator program features education sessions, curated category-specific mentoring, pitching opportunities, prize funding and more.
The ultimate entrepreneurial prep course for women with a strong business concept.
The 2025 WBENCPitch Accelerate competition is focused on storytelling and impact. In this ever-changing business landscape, it is critical now more than ever for business owners to effectively communicate beyond their capabilities or the problem they solve. WBEC-East Round One opens August 1st.
IGNITE Your Business WeIGNITE is a highly interactive, executive education experience for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) that equips WBEs with simple, real-world tools to identify and address organizational shortcomings and improve the operational value of their businesses. Participants will engage with other women entrepreneurs to share insights about their companies, building a supportive community to rely on moving forward and enjoy special […]
WBENC is pleased to invite you to attend “Leading with Excellence: Competencies to Lead High-Performing Teams” Strong leadership is a key driver of business success, yet many entrepreneurs face challenges in developing the skills needed to lead effectively. This session will provide actionable insights to help you strengthen your leadership style, build confidence, and develop […]
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!
Join us for an engaging session to learn how the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cincinnati State can help you take your business to the next level. Hear directly from program alumni and advisors as they share how this transformative experience helped shape their growth strategies, expand their networks, and unlock new opportunities.
A workshop series that helps understand the fundamentals of business finance.
The Peer Exchange: UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER MARKETING You're invited to join Jade Media - a marketing agency specializing in digital and social media - and learn how to unlock the potential of working with content creators to help promote your business.Every day, more and more consumers look to content creators and […]
"Becoming a Certified WBE (Women Business Enterprise)" is a comprehensive and interactive workshop designed to guide women entrepreneurs through the process of obtaining certification as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise. This workshop aims to empower women business owners by providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the certification process successfully. Participants will gain […]
At WBEC-West, we believe in the power of women supporting women. This exclusive, in-person event is designed to empower certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) exploring growth through strategic mergers or acquisitions. We’re excited to feature two WBE speakers: Nicole March, WBEC-West Colorado Second Vice Chair and CEO of IMPRINTS Event Group Paige Goss, successful WBE and […]
The ultimate entrepreneurial prep course for women with a strong business concept.
Now that business owners have crafted a powerful pitch, in this session participants will walk through the process of designing a 1-page visual impact statement – and how it can be utilized to complement an elevator pitch.
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!
Our Legal Series: What to Know, Where to Start, and How to Grow offers insight into the legal foundations of starting and running a successful business. Tuesday, August 12th What to Know: Covering Your Legal Bases: Learn more about how to limit your personal and business liability so you can focus on what’s important: your […]
Target Retail 101 Wednesday, August 13 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Join Target for a Retail 101 focused session where WBEs will learn and refresh their knowledge of working with retailers and Target. Hear from key Target players on opportunities with internal accelerators, marketing, and merchandising. Consumer products & goods suppliers will not want […]
Congratulations on becoming a newly certified or recertified WBE! So what's next? Join us for an engaging information session, where we will go over how to maximize the value of your certification through available resources, networking opportunities, programs, and answer questions. Register today!
Event Information Unlock the full potential of your WBENC Certification in this empowering workshop designed to help Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) maximize their certification benefits. Whether you`re newly certified or have been part of the WBENC network for years, this session will provide actionable strategies to help you leverage your certification for business growth and increased opportunities. Participants […]
Join us for the next session of the 2025 WBENC Forum Insight Series! Join us for the next session of the 2025 WBENC Forum Insight Series and tap into the power of collective wisdom from the nation's top women business leaders. Whether you're looking to grow your business, strengthen your leadership, or expand your network, […]
The ultimate entrepreneurial prep course for women with a strong business concept.
Let's connect! These virtual Meet & Greets are virtual informal gatherings of Portland and Vancouver area WBEs. They provide a unique opportunity to connect with other WBEs in the area to build valuable relationships, discuss challenges, explore potential partnerships, and have fun! Hope to see you online!
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.
Presented by LeiLani Quiray & Sheena Yap Chan: Hosted as part of the Tapestry Program Meeting, this 55-minute session is an empowering and transformative conversation designed to highlight the strengths and leadership potential within Asian communities, particularly for women. The discussion will explore how cultural norms and stereotypes—often seen as barriers—can actually be powerful leadership […]
Moderated by Maria Balais, GWBC’s Director of Programs, learn about McCarthy’s company overview, exciting new developments, and upcoming opportunities. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for an engaging conversation that can build connections and open doors!
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!
Have you recently received your WBENC certification? Join us to learn more about the larger WBENC Network, WBENC Programming, and how to apply for recertification. If you have not yet gotten certified by WBENC and are interested in learning more, please email us at certification@cweonline.org.
We'll show you how to gain the prestigious Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certificate and use it to build your business!
Join us for an informational session on what the WBENC certification can do for your business! Learn how the WBENC certification can benefit your business directly from a member of our certification team as well as certified WBEs. *This session is designed for women of color (WOC) business owners - both certified and non-certified, and […]
Are you ready for the WBENCPitch Competition Regional First Round on August 20th @ 1pm! WBEC Pacific is so excited about the 2025 WBENCPitch Competition, we had 2 finalists in 2024 and looking to win it this year! We want to make sure that you are ready, so here’s what you need to do: Register […]
Our JumpStart series is a low cost, flexible five-week workshop series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. Register here for the entire series at $155.00, or go to the calendar to select the individual workshops that interest you at $35 per workshop.
Before summer slips away, join us for a relaxed, in-person coffee meet-up with Dr. Pamela Williamson, President/CEO of WBEC-West and the Orange County Forum! This is going to be a great space to talk about your new certification, or, if you’ve been around a while, to share your experiences, ask questions, and let us know what’s on your […]
We are excited to launch the new series … The Friday Forum meets every 4th Friday. The WBEC Pacific WBE/Leadership Forum Connection is an opportunity for our WBEs to meet, share, and connect with the Forum. The Friday Forum meets every 4th Friday. A time that WBEC Pacific WBEs have an informal opportunity to meet […]
Catch the Wave provides networking, training, and access to certified women business owners in Kentucky, Ohio & West Virginia and WBEC ORV corporate members. This conference draws over 500 attendees from across the region and includes an opening reception, pitch breakfast, keynote luncheon, awards dinner, corporate and WBE workshops, WBE Showcase and a Meet the […]
Leveraging Your Certification is for newly WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) owners to help you grow your business as a diverse vendor, supplier, or contractor. Take-aways: • How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits, • Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network, • Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for, and […]
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!
Let’s wrap up the summer with celebration, connection, and a little relaxation. This in-person mixer is designed for current and future Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) to enjoy light refreshments, make meaningful connections, and unwind with a complimentary 5-minute massage from Professional Massage Inc., a certified WBE. Tori Sadiki, Vice President of Professional Massage Inc., brings over […]
Our Legal Series: What to Know, Where to Start, and How to Grow offers insight into the legal foundations of starting and running a successful business. Tuesday, August 12th What to Know: Covering Your Legal Bases: Learn more about how to limit your personal and business liability so you can focus on what’s important: your […]
Elevate Your Business at Our Exclusive Monthly Workshops! Join us monthly for a premier opportunity to connect with industry leaders and corporate partners. These workshops offer a deep dive into best practices, insider insights, and proven strategies for working with top companies. Salesforce is our August guest presenter. What You’ll Gain: ✅ Firsthand expertise from […]
Boss moves only. This in-person session is designed for women entrepreneurs who are ready to secure what they’ve built, and protect what’s coming next. Devina Jackson, ESQ of Impact Legacy Law will break down the essentials of trusts and legacy planning so you can confidently safeguard your assets, your business, and your future. Salisha Rigsbee, […]
Thinking about selling your products or services to the government? Join our expert panel as we explore what it takes to get ready for government contracting. This discussion will cover the foundational steps every business should take before entering the public sector market, and give you a sense of the current landscape. Learn how to […]
Webinar Information Are you considering applying for the WBENC certification or simply looking to deepen your understanding of the certification process? The Ins and Outs of Certification workshop is your comprehensive guide to navigating the WBENC certification journey from start to finish. Whether you`re new to the process or need clarity on specific requirements, this session is designed […]
Our JumpStart series is a low cost, flexible five-week workshop series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. Register here for the entire series at $155.00, or go to the calendar to select the individual workshops that interest you at $35 per workshop.
