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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002383-1728381600-1728385200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T163642Z
UID:10002212-1727877600-1727884800@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Macy's Presents "It Starts with Her"
DESCRIPTION:It Starts with Her \nWednesday\, October 2 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET \nThe theme “It Starts with Her” will feature in-depth discussions with highly successful women – both Retail executives and Entrepreneurs – providing insights and sharing their journeys to success. \nA panel of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s executives will share their expert insights on what “It Starts With Her” means as they juggle their personal and professional lives. \nFollowing the panel discussion is a women-owned supplier roundtable as they share about their journey to success in building a business and a brand. \nBrought to you by
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-macys-presents-it-starts-with-her/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002382-1727776800-1727780400@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240520T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T215217Z
UID:10001182-1727366400-1727370000@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC West - LEARNING THE INS AND OUTS OF CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will walk you through the WBENC standards and procedures so that you can determine if your company’s documents validate the WBENC required 51% ownership\, operation\, control\, highest title\, and independence by a woman or women owner.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-certification/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002381-1727172000-1727175600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240430T181135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T163458Z
UID:10002213-1726668000-1726675200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Macy's Fashion Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Macy’s\, Inc. Fashion bootcamp: Hear insights on doing business with a large Fashion Retailer. \nWednesday\, September 18 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET \nDuring the webinar\, our team will share details about our business diversity ecosystem programs and opportunities\, best practices\, and ways of doing business at Macy’s\, Inc.   The sessions include the following: \n\nThe Retail / Merchandising Landscape\n\nEffective interaction and negotiation with Merchants \n\nThe Workshop at Macy’s\n\nHow to fortify your application \n\nMacy’s Marketplace\n\nHow to know you’re ready to sell on Macy’s Marketplace \n\nProcurement/Non Retail [NEW IN 2024]\n\nRFP bidding preparation \n\nMerchant Operations: Logistics and Transportation\n\n“Behind the curtains” look at successful vendor onboarding practices \nWomen Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned businesses with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space. \nThis program is open to ALL women-owned businesses with consumer products. You do not need to be certified by WBENC to attend Women Owned in Retail events. \n  \nBrought to you by
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-macys-fashion-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T151500
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240823T155527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T155527Z
UID:10002457-1726581600-1726586100@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC East - Next Gen: Doing Business With WBEs
DESCRIPTION:Join our panel of WBEs: Cindy Towers from JURISolutions\, Christinia MacMillan from M. Davis & Sons\, and Cate Heaman from Prelude Solutions. During this event\, you’ll hear from these business owners about the importance of supporting fellow WBEs\, upcoming projects and services they’re looking for. \nWe’ll hear from Erica Quigley of Poka Yoke Solutions about her past success at a Doing Business With and how to build opportunities within the WBE network. \nFor the last 30 minutes\, we’ll host two 15-minute meet and greet sessions for you to pitch to our panelist! At registration\, select the breakout rooms you want to join! If our panelist’s companies aren’t a good fit for your business\, then join our WBE to WBE room where you can meet with other WBEs to information share and pitch your business.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-next-gen-doing-business-with-wbes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002380-1726567200-1726570800@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240208T173331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T174653Z
UID:10002175-1726153200-1726158600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBENCLink2.0 WBE Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to better understand how to apply for WBE certification or recertification\, and how to best use WBENCLink2.0 to position your company to be found and to find other WBE suppliers and Corporate Members? This is the training for you! \nWBENCLink2.0 is the proprietary and confidential database platform only accessible to WBENC-Certified WBEs and WBENC Corporate Member\, Government and approved partners. \nThis 90-minute training session is an introduction to the WBENCLink2.0 database and review of the WBE application process for certified WBEs and WBE applicants. During this training\, you will learn about WBENC-specific application standards and best practices regarding your company’s profile and business description. You will also learn about system functionality including system navigation\, account management\, and searching for other WBE suppliers and WBENC Corporate Members. \nInstructions for Registration \n\nGo to wbenclink.org\nSelect ‘See Our Upcoming Schedule’\nSelect View for the desired session\nClick RSVP for Event
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenclink-wbe-training/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240812T141705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T182147Z
UID:10002448-1726059600-1726068600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | Industry Day – Construction
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a business that can serve the Construction industry? \nJoin us with our corporate partners\, and others\, as we will be featuring Construction entrepreneurs. You’ll have three minutes to give the corporate reps an elevator pitch on your product or service. This is an excellent opportunity to pitch your product directly to the representatives in charge of buying\, get valuable feedback\, and make the right connections. \nSpace is limited to the first 25 WBEs\, so get your tickets today! \nLook forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-industry-day-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002379-1725962400-1725966000@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002378-1725357600-1725361200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240223T194216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T221710Z
UID:10002184-1724850000-1724860800@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific: Doing Business with Corporate Partner Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our exclusive monthly Doing Business with Corporate Partners Workshops where we bring together industry leaders and corporate partners to share invaluable insights and best practices in doing business with their companies. WBEs gain firsthand knowledge from seasoned professionals\, discover successful strategies\, and network with key players in your industry. \nThese workshops are designed to provide a unique opportunity for collaboration\, learning\, and fostering strong partnerships. Elevate your business acumen and stay ahead in the competitive landscape by participating in these insightful sessions. \nDon’t miss out on the chance to engage with corporate leaders and unlock the secrets to successful business relationships. Space is limited\, so register today! \nLook forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-doing-business-with-corporate-partner-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002377-1724752800-1724756400@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240812T144103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T182328Z
UID:10002451-1724421600-1724425200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC-East | How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:a\nBecoming certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) is about so much more than being able to attach the colorful “women owned” logo to your business card. It’s about opening up doors to a network of thousands of other women entrepreneurs and hundreds of corporate and government partners looking to work with women-owned businesses.\n\nThis webinar is for anyone interested in certification\, whether you’re just getting to know us or are already well under way in the process.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-how-to-get-certified-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240520T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T215217Z
UID:10001181-1724342400-1724346000@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC West - LEARNING THE INS AND OUTS OF CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will walk you through the WBENC standards and procedures so that you can determine if your company’s documents validate the WBENC required 51% ownership\, operation\, control\, highest title\, and independence by a woman or women owner.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-certification/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240812T140726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T182112Z
UID:10002447-1724245200-1724252400@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific | 2024 Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the WBENCPitch Competition Regional First Round on August 21st @ 1pm! \nOur corporate partners have agreed to judge this year’s entrants and we will have the following partners judging your pitch submissions: \nCardinal Health | T-Mobile | San Jose Water | WA DES | Sound Transit | Enterprise Mobility | Southwest Gas | Stanford University \nWe want to make sure that you are ready\, so here’s what you need to do: \n\nRegister today for your chance to win the RPO Round and move one step closer to the National Finals!\nCreate and upload your 60-sec video by August 9th.\nAttend the RPO Round on August 21st to see who will advance to the next round!\n\nThanks to the support & partnership from the incredible WBENCPitch sponsors\, WBENC will be awarding the following prizes. \nProduct Company Division: \n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nServices Company Division: \n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nLet’s get a win for WBEC Pacific!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-2024-regional-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002376-1724148000-1724151600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240223T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T192414Z
UID:10002183-1723640400-1723651200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Pacific Industry Day - Utilities/Energy
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our corporate partners\, and others\, as we will be featuring Utilities/Energy entrepreneurs. Do you have a business that can serve the industry? You’ll have three minutes to give the corporate reps an elevator pitch on your product or service. This is an excellent opportunity to pitch your product directly to the representatives in charge of buying\, get valuable feedback\, and make the right connections. \nSpace is limited to the first 25 WBEs\, so get your tickets today! \nLook forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-pacific-industry-day-utilities-energy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002375-1723543200-1723546800@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/11.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240208T173331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T174653Z
UID:10002174-1723129200-1723134600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBENCLink2.0 WBE Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to better understand how to apply for WBE certification or recertification\, and how to best use WBENCLink2.0 to position your company to be found and to find other WBE suppliers and Corporate Members? This is the training for you! \nWBENCLink2.0 is the proprietary and confidential database platform only accessible to WBENC-Certified WBEs and WBENC Corporate Member\, Government and approved partners. \nThis 90-minute training session is an introduction to the WBENCLink2.0 database and review of the WBE application process for certified WBEs and WBE applicants. During this training\, you will learn about WBENC-specific application standards and best practices regarding your company’s profile and business description. You will also learn about system functionality including system navigation\, account management\, and searching for other WBE suppliers and WBENC Corporate Members. \nInstructions for Registration \n\nGo to wbenclink.org\nSelect ‘See Our Upcoming Schedule’\nSelect View for the desired session\nClick RSVP for Event
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbenclink-wbe-training/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WBENCLink2.0_color_web.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240701T213450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T213450Z
UID:10002358-1723107600-1723111200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBCS: I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:You have your WBE certification\, but what happens next? Join our monthly live info session to learn how to put your certification to work! This is ideal for WBEs certified in the last year.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbcs-im-certified-now-what-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240430T181233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T203809Z
UID:10002214-1723039200-1723046400@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:Women Owned in Retail | Indirect Categories with Target
DESCRIPTION:Indirect Categories with Target \nWednesday\, August 7 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET \nIndirect suppliers will not want to miss this session! \nJoin Target for the “Introduction to Indirect Categories” session where WBEs will gain knowledge of working with retailers and Target beyond the products on shelf. \nPlus\, gain insights on the categories that help Target run their stores\, headquarters\, distribution centers and everything in between. Hear from key Target players and get a peek behind the curtain. \nWomen Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned businesses with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space. \nThis program is open to ALL women-owned businesses with consumer products. You do not need to be certified by WBENC to attend Women Owned in Retail events. \n  \nBrought to you by
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/women-owned-in-retail-indirect-categories-with-target/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240730T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184037Z
UID:10002374-1722938400-1722942000@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC South Power Hour
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-south-power-hour/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240112T233301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194143Z
UID:10002152-1722902400-1723075199@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WeIGNITE\, Powered by EOS® the Entrepreneurial Operating System®
DESCRIPTION:2024 WeIGNITE 2-Day Program\, Chandler\, Arizona\nWeIGNITE\, powered by EOS®\, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®\, is a highly interactive\, in-person WBENC executive education program\, brought to you by Wells Fargo. EOS® is a set of simple\, practical\, real-world tools that help entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve the operational value of their businesses. \nDuring this 2-day program\, Certified EOS Implementers® will help WBEs achieve TRACTION in their businesses through learning to self-implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System described in the book Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman. Participating WBEs will receive a copy of the book Traction and will also enjoy special insight from our exclusive sponsor\, Wells Fargo. \n\nApplications Close: May 24\, 2024 \nProgram Dates: August 6-7\, 2024 \nProgram Schedule: \n\nTues.\, August 6th\, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\nWed.\, August 7th\, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST\n\nHotel and Travel: Partner hotel information will be released upon acceptance into program. Each participant is responsible for their own travel booking and expenses\, including: hotel stay\, airfare\, rail\, auto\, transfers\, tolls\, parking\, etc. \nCandidate Eligibility: \n\nCurrently WBENC-Certified and in good standing as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC and Regional Partner Organization\nOne owner per company\nDemonstrate leadership maturity and are committed to further building organizational processes\n\nOpen to All WBENC-Certified WBEs. Don’t wait! Applications close May 24th. \nApply Today
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/weignite2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Application,Executive Education Program,WeIGNITE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240702T192525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T192525Z
UID:10002365-1722348000-1722351600@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Doing Business with PGW
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in doing business with PGW? \nPlease join us for an informative webinar to learn about PGW’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.  There are several business opportunities still available despite today’s economic landscape. PGW wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. \nRegister today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for PGW!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-doing-business-with-pgw-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240520T215217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T215217Z
UID:10001180-1721923200-1721926800@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC West - LEARNING THE INS AND OUTS OF CERTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will walk you through the WBENC standards and procedures so that you can determine if your company’s documents validate the WBENC required 51% ownership\, operation\, control\, highest title\, and independence by a woman or women owner.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-west-learning-the-ins-and-outs-of-certification/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T143000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240702T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T192556Z
UID:10002364-1721815200-1721831400@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Virtual Meet & Greets
DESCRIPTION:Join WBEC-East as we virtually bring together certified WBEs with supplier diversity executives from our Corporate and Government Partners to create meaningful procurement conversations. \nRegister by July 8th – Scheduling opens July 10th!
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-virtual-meet-greets/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240617T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T175656Z
UID:10002350-1721739600-1721743200@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:Propel Growth through Capital with Macy's Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join Macy’s Inc. and Momentus Capital for an education and funding session to learn more about Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways\, a capital access program to help propel your business growth. \nThe capital solutions offered by S.P.U.R. Pathways range from small business loans to term loans for working capital and commercial real estate to non-dilutive growth capital. We invite you to join us to learn about how to access these capital resources and key considerations when applying. This session will help answer your company-specific questions including how to frame your capital strategy\, and how to evaluate your capital needs. \nWBENC-Certified WBE session attendees will also have an exclusive opportunity to sign up for 1:1 (30 min) capital consultation sessions with Byron Whitmore\, Principal of the Supplier Opportunity Fund at Macy’s Inc.\, following the July 23rd session. \nRegister today and join WBENC and Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways to propel your business growth. \nRegister Today\n\nAbout S.P.U.R. Pathways\nS.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose\, Unlimited Reach\, is a multiyear\, multifaceted funding program to advance entrepreneurial growth\, close wealth gaps\, and shatter systemic barriers faced by underrepresented/underserved businesses. This innovative effort\, created in partnership with Momentus Capital\, advances a long-standing Macy’s\, Inc. commitment to underrepresented/underserved businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. \nThrough Macy’s\, Inc.’s $30 million investment\, S.P.U.R. Pathways will ultimately represent up to $200 million in access to critical funding for underrepresented/underserved businesses and will feature a comprehensive range of financing options from growth capital to loans for working capital and commercial real estate. \nLearn More / Apply Now
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/propel-growth-through-capital-with-macys-inc-s-p-u-r-pathways/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T062510
CREATED:20240702T153025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T153025Z
UID:10002363-1721390400-1721394000@www.wbenc.org
SUMMARY:WBEC-East | Maximizing Your WBE Certification
DESCRIPTION: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. You’ll learn how to connect with other WBEs and corporate and government members\, about our various events\, managing your certification\, about supplier diversity\, re-certification FAQs\, etc. Not yet certified? Check out our monthly “How to Get Certified” program which goes over the basics of eligibility\, requirements\, and process.
URL:https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/wbec-east-maximizing-your-wbe-certification-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking Event,Webinar
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