We're Celebrating You.
No matter where you are, we're bringing the celebration to you! From in-person events to virtual gatherings and digital spotlights, this week-long celebration is designed to reach every corner of our region and every member of our network.
WOW is where new connections begin.
Every great partnership starts somewhere. Every collaboration has a first conversation. May 11-15th, that somewhere is WOW -- a region-wide celebration bringing together women-owned businesses in-person, virtually, and digitally to meet, connect, and grow.
Your next great business relationship could start right here.
Monday, May 11 | 12:00-2:00PM: Meet The Staff In-person Mixers (NYC & DC)
Put a face to the name and a handshake to the connection. Our WOW in-person mixers will bring together members of our WBE network and our regional staff for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and good company. Meet the dedicated staff behind WBEC NY DMV, reconnect with fellow women CEOs, and discover the businesses that make our network so extraordinary
Tuesday, May 12 | 1:00-2:00PM: Special Edition: How and Why to Get Certified (Virtual)
Your certification journey starts at WBEC NY DMV -- and so might someone else's. This WOW week, we're hosting a special edition of our signature program How and Why to Get Certified, designed to walk you through the certification process, answer your questions, and show you firsthand why certification with WBEC NY DMV is one of the most powerful steps you can take for your business
WOW is where familiar faces become business partners.
Your best business relationships are already in the room -- they just haven't happened yet. WOW is the catalyst that transforms your network into your next opportunity, turning the women you know into the collaborators, clients, and partners you've been looking for.
ALL WEEK: Forum-led In-person Gathering
WOW is coming to your neighborhood! Hosted by the passionate leaders of our FORUM, these regional mixers are a chance to celebrate with the WBEs closest to you. Get to know your local network, share your story, and discover the incredible businesses thriving right in your own community.
Registrations open April 14th. Keep an eye out for our kickoff email with dates and locations!
WOW is where referrals, collaboration, and growth take shape.
The opportunities don't stop when the week ends! Every conversation is a potential referral. Every introduction is a potential collaboration. Every connection is a step toward measurable growth.
ALL WEEK: #WEEKOFWBEC ON SOCIALS
Our entire network is just one hashtag away. Follow and use #WeekOfWBEC to explore the businesses, stories, and faces that make our community so extraordinary. You may just stumble across a WBE that does exactly what you've been looking for or discover a fellow member whose work inspires your next big idea. Engage, connect, and celebrate each other all week long. That's what WOW is all about.
ALL WEEK: WBE SPOTLIGHTS
Throughout the week, we're shining a spotlight on WBEs from across the region, spanning every industry and every stage of business. Your next great connection could be one scroll away!
Follow along with us on social media for highlights, spotlights, and moments you won't want to miss. We'll also be rolling out some exciting giveaways throughout the week, along with a few program announcements that we know our community is going to love. Stay close, stay engaged, and get ready, because the WOW is just getting started.
WOW is where WBEC NY DMV becomes more than certification.
We certified your business, but our commitment to you goes so much further. WOW is our celebration of everything that makes this community extraordinary: the connections, the support, and the shared drive to see every woman-owned business in our network thrive.
This is WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV at its fullest.
Wednesday, May 13 | 11:00AM-12:00PM: WETalks:
You Can't Scale Depleted: The Flexible Strength Blueprint for Women Who Lead (Virtual)
We're going beyond business to embrace the remarkable women behind the work. Join us for a wellness workshop with our 2026 WBE Star Stacy Fritz of FIT2Order. In this session, Stacy introduces the Flexible Strength Blueprint, a simple, stackable framework designed
to live inside your workday, not compete with it.
This session offers a glimpse into our WeTalks programming. To us at WBEC NY DMV, supporting you has never been just about certification. It's about making sure you have everything you need to succeed, inside and out.
Thursday, May 14 | 1:00-2:00PM: Special Edition: I’m Certified, Now What? (Virtual)
Certification is just the starting line. Join us for a special WOW edition of I'm Certified, Now What? and discover everything your certification has unlocked. Learn how to leverage your certification, tap into a powerful network of resources, and fully embed yourself in a community built to help your business grow. If your certification has been sitting on the shelf, it's time to put it to work.
Curious to know what makes this session so special? Keep an eye on our socials to find out more.
This is only the beginning. Week of WBEC is a declaration of everything WBEC NY DMV stands for and everything our network is capable of.