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 […]
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.
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 […]
Small Business, Big Opportunity: How to Partner with Dollar General Wednesday, September 10 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Interested in the possibility of seeing your product or service available in 20,000 stores across the country? Learn more about Dollar General’s small business development program, the fundamentals of getting started, how to navigate the supplier […]
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to “get in the hot seat” and practice their 60-second pitch in front of a live audience.
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to “get in the hot seat” and practice their 60-second pitch in front of a live audience.
WBENC Women of Color, in collaboration with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, invites you to join us for Fueling Growth Through Cash Flow and Capital. As a CEO, you know that strong financials are the engine that drives expansion and fuels your growth. This session, led by Kellé E. Thorpe, CEO & CFO […]
Target Accelerators Wednesday, October 29 | 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 Engagement team, the Target Accelerators team will strategically provide curated access to retail education, to up to two hundred growth stage women-owned […]
The National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), in partnership with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), along with members of the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC), will host Unity Week, November 17–19, 2025, as an interactive virtual experience. Bringing together the nation’s leading business diversity organizations, […]
Ready to transform your financial vision into tangible results? Building on the knowledge of "Fueling Growth Through Cash Flow and Capital," join us for From Vision to Victory, an exclusive panel featuring successful Women of Color CEOs who will share their personal financial playbooks—the strategies, tools, and tactics they used to build financial strength, access […]
The Kickoff Session for the WBENC Supplier Readiness Accelerator | Building the Construction Supply Chain will introduce participants to the 2026 program, provide an overview of Amazon’s construction-related procurement categories, and outline key considerations for suppliers preparing to engage with corporations in the construction sector.
2025 Forum Insights Series Session The Government Team Presents: "Get Engaged at the Federal and Local Level: Featuring Angela Dingle of WIPP" All are invited to join this session with the Forum Hear from Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) CEO, Angela Dingle, on her State of the Union about women owned businesses and the federal […]
