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 insights from our exclusive program sponsor. 

During this immersive program, Shea Peffly, Certified EOS Implementer®, will guide participants through practical tools and frameworks to help them gain a deeper understanding of how their business vision impacts leadership, teams, and operations.

WeIGNITE will help you to:

  • Develop clarity around your business vision and understand the implications of this vision on leadership, teams, and business operations
  • Acknowledge and intentionally navigate potential leadership shortcomings and organizational issues
  • Learn from fellow women entrepreneurs about their companies and entrepreneurial journeys

Upcoming Events

WeIGNITE In-Person Program
August 4-6, 2025 | Charlotte, North Carolina
Applications Now Open until July 7th, 2025

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Who Should Apply
  • For WBEs who feel like their business has “hit the ceiling” in terms of growth and need to scale
  • Interested in simple, practical, real-world tools that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve the operational value of their businesses
  • Currently have 3 or more employees (and ideally nearing 10 or more)
  • Currently in good standing as a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise
  • One owner per company
  • Demonstrate leadership maturity and are committed to further building organizational processes
Schedule

Applications Close: Monday, July 7th, 2025

Program Dates: August 4-6, 2025

Program Schedule (sessions are in ET):

  • Monday, August 4, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Networking Reception
  • Tuesday, August 5, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Classroom Session
  • Wednesday, August 6, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Classroom Session & Graduation

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

 

More Information
Candidate Eligibility
  • Currently WBENC-Certified and in good standing as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC and Regional Partner Organization
  • Must be the majority owner of the company; one owner per company
  • Demonstrate leadership maturity and a commitment to further building organizational processes
Tuition & Costs

Tuition & Fees
• Through the support of our program sponsor, WBENC is providing the tuition and meals for individuals accepted into the program at no cost to the participant.

Hotel & Travel Costs
• Each participant is responsible for their own travel expenses (airfare, rail, auto, transfers, tolls, parking, etc.), incidentals, and hotel stay.

 

Contact Information

Contact the program lead, Andrea Castillo Strickman, at astrickman@wbenc.org.

 

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