WBENC LIFT in the Community | Empowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Readiness & Access to Capital

WBENC LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, is an in-person program to address financial readiness for entrepreneurs and small businesses by delivering programming focused on financial literacy, capital readiness and connections, and networking opportunities that help business owners and their teams develop skills, knowledge, and networks to compete and grow.

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WBENC LIFT in the Community is part of the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence.

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Hear What Past Attendees Are Saying
The WBENC LIFT event delivered one of the most insightful panels I’ve attended as a business owner—featuring seasoned entrepreneurs and funders who shared practical, experience-based guidance on capital and growth.
Brenda K. Johnson
Founder & CEO
Today’s programming helped me recognize and confirm critical gaps in my business model and gave me information and contacts to strengthen our financial readiness. Through peer networking and access to real conversations about funding to scale my business. I’ve been able to explore new capital opportunities with more confidence and clarity. I’m proud to be part of a community that champions women entrepreneurs like me.
Jeannette Flores-Katz
Founder of Buenos Dias Pupusas
It was great to meet other women going after their goals and seeing the different paths that led them there. These are great opportunities to meet people who are not your competitors, but rather they cheer you on and you can do the same for them; a great event and I was blown away by how much good came out of it.
Sydney Karp Poll
Founder SydPlayEat
Sharing ideas with other business owners is empowering. At WBENC events I always feel like the people in the room want my success as much as I want their success.
Laurale Curtsinger
CEO, Trade Show Tools
Nothing is better than hearing from female founders who are further along... The willingness of these entrepreneurs to peel back the curtain and share an honest take on what it takes to succeed has a huge impact.
Jordan Catapano
Co-Founder, This Girl Walks Into a Bar
When I started with WBENC, I was just starting my business. I now have over 12 government janitorial contracts grossing approximately $50,000 monthly. I am now looking to grow my business and WBENC has been an invaluable source of support and information.
Tyra Sellers
Owner, Full Circle Professional Cleaning Services
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