Why Get WBENC Certified
Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives? Access to networking events, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs, and other business tools and resources? If you are wondering about the benefits of becoming a certified women-owned business, wonder no more – start today in learning about the process, requirements and how the benefits…
Lunch With the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business
Lunch with the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Cybersecurity is vital for organizations of all sizes. Based on the latest Verizon Data Breach Incident Report, small and medium-sized businesses experienced almost 700 confirmed security incidents and over 380 data breaches in 2022. Including direct and residual impacts, the average…
Lunch With the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy
Lunch with the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the Small Business Association (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. Register in advance for this…
Lunch With the Experts: Contracting with the Government
Lunch with the Experts: Contracting with the Government Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET I. Understand the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and what drives its decision-making process II. Operational imperatives III. Performance metrics IV. Top 10 NAICS and PSC codes V. For the start-ups or those brand new to working with the DAF…
How to Get WBENC Certified
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)! Don’t let concerns about the process deter you! Tens of thousands of WBENC-Certified WBEs shout from the rooftops that the process is incredibly worth unlocking all of the benefits. And don’t you want…
2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV
2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Excited about the national 2023 WBENCPitch Momentum Competition but don’t know where to start? Looking for tools, resources, and advice from Women Business Owners just like you? Join us at the 2023 WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Pitch Academy…
NJ Wind Port C1 Procurement Informational Session
AECOM Tishman is seeking qualified subcontractors and suppliers for upcoming construction opportunities in Lower Alloways Creek Township, NJ. Attendees will learn of several near-term opportunities, how to become pre-qualified to bid, and about the bid process and projected timelines. THIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND! Opportunities for Local, Small and other…
I’m Certified, Now What?
“I’m Certified, Now What?” Maximizing Your WBENC Certification 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 network and opportunities Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0 Meet the WBEC Metro NY Certification Team Register…
Lunch With the Experts: Financing Small Businesses
Lunch with the Experts: Financing Small Businesses Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Help in levelling the field for BIPOC owned businesses in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia communities. Provide minority business owners a variety of solutions to give them peace of mind in running their business each day. Empower them to do what they…
Lunch With the Experts: Meet Pfizer, Corporate Connections
Lunch with the Experts: Meet Pfizer, Corporate Connections Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 12:00pm ET - Virtual Please join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Pfizer for a Corporate Connections session. Pfizer will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities, how to engage with Pfizer procurement professionals, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement…
Lunch With the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity
Lunch with the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity Tuesday, August 8, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET An overview of supplier diversity programs along with specific opportunities available with AARP. Presenter Info Kimberly N. Ayers Director, Supplier Diversity, Procurement and Contract Management, AARP As AARP’s Director, Supplier Diversity within Procurement and Contract Management, Kimberly Ayers is responsible…
Why Get WBENC Certified
Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives? Access to networking events, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs, and other business tools and resources? If you are wondering…