Entrepreneur Brings Family Fragrances to U.S. Market
Saloa Aguirre’s company Boiess is bringing her Spanish heritage to the U.S. through Eau de Colognes, hoping to incite memories of happiness among a family.
Read MoreFrom Determination to Discovery: How Aida Massie is Building Opportunity in Construction
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 into every project she takes on. The daughter of a carpenter, and surrounded by a community of entrepreneurs, Aida grew up with business in her…
Read MoreOur Bold New Chapter: WBEC NY DMV’s Strategic Vision for 2025–2026
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 grown into a trusted hub—a place where women business owners connect with opportunity, where corporate partners find purpose-driven suppliers, and where a shared commitment to…
Read MoreLooking Ahead to 2026—Leading the Way with Access to Opportunities and Support for Women-Business Owners
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 drive. At WBEC NY DMV, our mission is to match that energy with the programs, resources, and opportunities every women-owned enterprise needs to thrive. Looking…
Read MoreRecounting a Remarkable 2025 WBEC NY DMV Pitch Competition
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 and culminated in August at two live Finals competitions— in New York and Washington, D.C.—where eight Finalists, among them two first place winners, came out…
Read MoreHonoring the Legacy of Pamela Prince-Eason
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 the devastating and unexpected loss of our beloved national president, Pam Prince-Eason. Her passing has left an immeasurable void in our organization and the broader…
Read More2025 WBENC Recap: Celebrating an Inspiring Conference Marked by Impactful Leadership
The 2025 WBENC National Conference in New Orleans was a powerful opportunity for our WBEs, corporate partners, and board and staff, to connect with the larger network and each other, building vital relationships to form a more tightly knit community and strong business partnerships uplifting women in business. While the conference was monumental in its…
Read MorePivoting, expanding, building resilience: Wendy Shen on surviving the trade war
Pivoting, Expanding, Building Resilience Wendy Shen On Surviving the Trade War “We have no time for preparation, it is very uncertain.” That’s how Wendy Shen, President and CEO of FLOMO/Nygala Corp, describes her reaction to recent tariff hikes and its impact on her business. As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a…
Read MoreBoard of Directors — Kevin Kenny
Board Member | Director Shared Services, Dominion EnergyKevin Kenny Kevin S. Kenny is director of the Shared Services Center of Excellence. He is responsible for overseeing Supply Chain sustainability, supplier diversity, small business compliance, data analytics and automation, systems innovation and support, and compliance & risk programs. Kenny joined the company as an analyst in…
Read MoreLeading with Empathy and Community: How SAGE Advice & WBEC Shaped Farah Bala’s Entrepreneurship Journey
Leading with Empathy and Community How SAGE Advice & WBEC Shaped Farah Bala’s Entrepreneurship Journey Born in Nigeria with Persian ancestry, raised in India, and now based in New York, Farah Bala—Executive coach, consultant, speaker, and founder & CEO of FARSIGHT—brings a truly global perspective to her leadership and organizational development work. A proud alumna…
Read MoreWomen MEAN Business DMV Summit: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!
Women MEAN Business DMV Summit: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! On March 21, 2025, WBEC Greater DMV hosted the highly anticipated annual Women MEAN Business Summit at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The event brought together WBEs, corporate members, and industry leaders from the DMV region for a full day of networking, strategic matchmaking,…
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