Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses in Greater DMV
WBEC Greater DMV is a dynamic community of over 900 certified women-owned businesses, building on their success through mutually beneficial partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations and other WBEs.
Furthering the success of women-owned businesses is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level, and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia offering them tools, resources, information, educational programs, matchmaking, meet & greet and networking opportunities and recognition.
Newly-Certified WBEs
Greater DMV Women-owned Businesses Account for:
BILLION
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WBEC Greater DMV
- Washington, D.C.
- Maryland
- Virginia
WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV is a local network with national access. All WBENC certified businesses have access to programming, corporate, and business opportunities offered by all 14 Regional Partner Organizations.
Our position within a high-profile national organization gives us a platform for generating awareness of certified WBEs and paving the way to real business opportunities. At the same time, having local offices in New York and Washington, D.C. allows us to work with WBEs directly and help them reach their goals through a range of regionally based events and programs.
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Why and How to Get Certified
Why and How to Get Certified July 28 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…
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Joint Program: Founders First Capital Partners and WBEC NY DMV Present The CEO Capital Activation Experience
July 30 | 10 am to 6:30 pm EST | Buffalo, NY The Capital Activation Experience connects growth-ready small business CEOs with capital providers, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders - through structured, facilitated engagement that leads to real funding conversations, supplier opportunities, and long-term partnerships. This high impact,…
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WEtalks: Mental Health & Wellness in Business: Self-Care Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs With Dr. Ada Aguilar
August 13 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Join us for WEtalks: Mental Health & Wellness in Business, a practical, results-focused session led by Dr. Ada Aguilar for small business owners looking to manage stress, prevent burnout, and lead more effectively. Participants will learn how to integrate simple self-care practices, set boundaries, and…
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Why and How to Get Certified
Why and How to Get Certified August 25 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…
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I’m Certified, Now What?
VirtualMaximizing Your WBENC Certification August 27 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…
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WEtalks: Earn Your Influence: The Language Every Woman in Business Should Speak in Every Room They Enter with Linnita Hosten
September 10 | 11 am to 12 pm EST | Virtual Women leaders often carry invisible pressure — to be likable, competent, accommodating, strategic, and emotionally intelligent all at once. Over time, that pressure can quietly shape how we speak, how we advocate for ourselves, and how much of ourselves we allow to be seen…
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I’m Certified, Now What?
VirtualMaximizing Your WBENC Certification September 17 | 2 to 3pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…
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Why and How to Get Certified
Why and How to Get Certified September 29 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…
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I’m Certified, Now What?
VirtualMaximizing Your WBENC Certification October 1 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…
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Powerplay Pitch Academy: From Draft to Delivery: The Formula of A Pitch
October 14 I 11 am to 12 pm I Virtual Most pitches don't fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the message never lands. Retired Air Force Colonel, storyteller, and Catalytic Comedian Mo Barrett spent nearly 30 years mastering high-stakes communication. Now she brings that hard-won formula to this workshop, so you can…
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Why and How to Get Certified
Why and How to Get Certified October 27 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary…
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I’m Certified, Now What?
VirtualMaximizing Your WBENC Certification November 12 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…