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Empowering Women in Business

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Insights

Aida Massie and female construction workers on site

From Determination to Discovery: How Aida Massie is Building Opportunity in Construction

October 2, 2025

When you meet Aida Massie, owner of Discovery Construction LLC, one thing becomes immediately clear: she carries the strength of her Panamanian roots and the vision of her entrepreneurial family…

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Our Bold New Chapter: WBEC NY DMV’s Strategic Vision for 2025–2026

October 2, 2025

Our Bold New Chapter WBEC NY DMV’s Strategic Vision for 2025-2026 Dear WBEs, Corporate Partners, and Allied Organizations, Together, we’re building something powerful. Over the years, WBEC NY DMV has…

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Looking Ahead to 2026—Leading the Way with Access to Opportunities and Support for Women-Business Owners

August 28, 2025

The energy across our network is inspiring. In every conversation with our women-business owners and corporate partners, one thing is clear: this community is filled with unstoppable talent, passion, and…

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Recounting a Remarkable 2025 WBEC NY DMV Pitch Competition

August 28, 2025

This summer, WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV hosted the 2025 Powerplay Pitch Competition – a journey that began in May with business pitch submissions from an array of WBEs…

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Pamela Prince-Eason and colleagues at WBENC Greater DMV conference

Honoring the Legacy of Pamela Prince-Eason

July 31, 2025

A Tribute from the WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV Board of Directors In the wake of WBENC’s most successful national conference to date, our celebration was cut short by…

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Crowd seated at 2025 WBENC Conference

2025 WBENC Recap: Celebrating an Inspiring Conference Marked by Impactful Leadership

July 30, 2025

The 2025 WBENC National Conference in New Orleans was a powerful opportunity for our WBEs, corporate partners, and board and staff, to connect with the larger network and each other,…

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Wendy Shen with assorted gift bags and stationery supplies in front of a large collection of gift bags

Pivoting, expanding, building resilience: Wendy Shen on surviving the trade war

May 22, 2025

Pivoting, Expanding, Building Resilience Wendy Shen On Surviving the Trade War “We have no time for preparation, it is very uncertain.” That’s how Wendy Shen, President and CEO of FLOMO/Nygala…

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Leading with Empathy and Community: How. SAGE Advice & WBEC Shaped Farah Bala's Entrepreneurship Journey

Leading with Empathy and Community: How SAGE Advice & WBEC Shaped Farah Bala’s Entrepreneurship Journey

April 23, 2025

Leading with Empathy and Community How SAGE Advice & WBEC Shaped Farah Bala’s Entrepreneurship Journey Born in Nigeria with Persian ancestry, raised in India, and now based in New York,…

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Women MEAN Business DMV Summit: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

April 22, 2025

Women MEAN Business DMV Summit: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! On March 21, 2025, WBEC Greater DMV hosted the highly anticipated annual Women MEAN Business Summit at the MGM National…

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WBEC NY DMV Sustainability Program graphic reading: "I used to think 'sustainable' was solely about the environment, but this program gave me an entirely new vocabulary and understanding.'"

Sustainability Accelerator: Propel Your Business into a New Era of Environmental and Social Responsibility

April 8, 2025

Sustainability Accelerator: Propel Your Business into a New Era of Environmental and Social Responsibility Did you know that 98% of S&P 500 companies published a sustainability report in 2023? Sustainability…

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