A curated list of articles, news stories, and perspectives from entrepreneurs we think you might find interesting from around the WBENC network.
WBEs Making News:
- Terranean Won as an Emerging Brand at the Nourishing Change Conference, as well as Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award as “Best Pita Chips”
- Andrews & Cole Announces Strategic Combination with Avanti Group, Expanding National Reach and Deepening Executive Search Capabilities
- Voith & Mactavish Architects Named Architecture Winner for the 2026 Arthur Ross Awards for Excellence in the Classical Tradition
- Best Ever Granola Featured in Pittsburgh Magazine
- Ameka Coleman of Strands of Faith Named SBA Small Business Person of the Year for Mississippi
- 21st Century Expo Group Names Second-Generation Leader Iman McFarland as CEO During 35th Anniversary Year
- Prelude Solutions Named American Water’s Supplier of the Year
- 21st Century Expo Group Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence, Legacy, and Innovation in the Exhibitions and Events Industry
- Chanel Christoff Davis Highlighted by The CPA Journal for Career Success
- Pack Up + Go Highlighted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Haydee Clark of Resilient Freight Solutions Recognized as WBE Advocate of the Year 2025
- House Collective Honored with 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Corporate Members In the News:
- Allstate has once again launched the Main Street Grants program, in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network
- The Allstate Foundation Launched an Initiative, the ‘Survivor Empowerment Network,’ Offering Employers a Meaningful Way to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Chobani Launches their Inaugural Chobani Launchpad Program, Selecting WBE Columbus Vegetable Oils as a Participant
- Earnst & Young Announces the Exponential Impact Report
- Businesses in the WBENC network who create a new Instacart Business account will receive a 2% credit back on orders over $250 and a complimentary year-long Instacart+ membership, providing benefits such as free same-day delivery on orders over $35 and exclusive savings on every order. https://www.instacart.com/business
Media Partner News:
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