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WBEC In the News

WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Highlights

Sandra Eberhard Concludes 14 -Year Legacy at WBEC NY & WBEC DMV; Phala Mire Named New President & CEO

November 18, 2024

New York City, NY, and Washington, DC – November 18, 2024 – After 14 years of transformative leadership at the helm of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) NY &…

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Entrepreneur Wendy Shen Attributes Success to Culture’s Emphasis on Education

May 17, 2023

Dr. Okeke’s story illustrates the layers of Black history that have shaped the entrepreneurs in our network who have contributed so much to our local economies and our communities in New York and DC.

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Dr. Nkem Okeke

This Entrepreneur’s Nigerian Heritage Drives Her Success

February 21, 2023

Dr. Okeke’s story illustrates the layers of Black history that have shaped the entrepreneurs in our network who have contributed so much to our local economies and our communities in New York and DC.

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Embrace the Power of Agility in 2023

January 25, 2023

Women in and outside of our network are increasingly taking the reins amid economic and industry uncertainty—and we’re succeeding. Revenues, confidence and anticipated expansions are up.

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Family Heritage Propels Entrepreneur's Success

Family Heritage Propels Entrepreneur’s Success

October 10, 2022

Mirtes Lobaito’s company AGM Tech Solutions is poised for rapid growth At 21, Mirtes Lobaito moved to the United States not knowing yet what her American Dream was going to…

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Eriksen Translations Recognized Among the World’s Top Language Service Providers

July 18, 2022

Independent market research firm CSA Research has named Eriksen Translations as one of the leading global providers of language services, ranking us as the 95th largest LSP in the world and 24th…

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HighRoad Press announces new strategic alliance with Mittera including plans to expand operations and services

May 11, 2022

HighRoad looks to expand capabilities while Mittera further expands their efforts to support Supplier Diversity Partnerships Moonachie, NJ — HighRoad Press, a New Jersey based Woman-owned business, has announced its…

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Dear WPEO DC Family

December 18, 2020

Dear WPEO DC Family, After 20+ years of being combined and sharing staff and resources, WPEO is officially separating from WPO as of January 1, 2021. In addition to the…

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Dear WPEO NY Family

December 18, 2020

Dear WPEO NY Family, After 20+ years of being combined and sharing staff and resources, WPEO is officially separating from WPO as of January 1, 2021. In addition to the…

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WPEO Celebrates Significant Increase in Number of Contracts with Women Business Owners

March 6, 2020

The Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO) announced significant accolades at the Annual Awards breakfast, reflecting singular accomplishments by a dynamic community of certified women-owned businesses and companies with which they…

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