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Empowering Women in Business

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Insights

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Featured in Forbes on the Growth Challenges and Momentum of Women-Owned Businesses

April 10, 2026

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Featured in Forbes on the Growth Challenges and Momentum of Women-Owned Businesses WBEC NY DMV COO Leandra Joseph contributed key insights to the article.…

Women’s History Month: Spotlighting Diana Clemente on Building Big Apple Car and Why Active Certification Matters

March 31, 2026

Women’s History Month: Spotlighting Diana Clemente on Building Big Apple Car and Why Active Certification Matters “If I could offer one piece of advice, it would be this: do not…

More Than Inspiration: What WBEs Gained at the 2026 WBEC NY DMV Women MEAN Business Summits

March 31, 2026

The women who came to the 2026 WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Women MEAN Business Summits did not just attend an event. They entered rooms built for insight, connection,…

Celebrating Black History Month: A Second-Generation CEO Sustaining the Legacy of Black Women Leadership

February 27, 2026

Celebrating Black History Month: A Second-Generation CEO Sustaining the Legacy of Black Women Leadership In May 2025, Ynette Evans stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of GME Enterprises, becoming the second…

2026 Theme Reveal: SYNERGY

January 5, 2026

2026 Theme Reveal: SYNERGY A year of aligned effort and clearer pathways to opportunity across the WBEC NY DMV network Each year, WBEC NY DMV chooses a theme that reflects…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…