{"id":10445,"date":"2024-01-30T15:41:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/?p=10445"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T22:55:03","slug":"25th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/es\/25th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Many: Celebrating 25 Years of Collaboration, Innovation, and Elevation"},"content":{"rendered":"<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wbecnydmv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/WBEC-25-Yr-Website-Banner_d1-A-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"WBEC 25th Anniversary Banner\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"853\" width=\"2560\" title=\"WBEC-25-Yr-Website-Banner_d1-A\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h1>\n\t\tThe Power of Many\n\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\tCelebrating 25 Years of Collaboration, Innovation, and Elevation\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>This year is not just another chapter in our story-it&#8217;s a yearlong celebration of <em>The Power of Many<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because for 25 years, we have worked together to forge and foster long-term partnerships between women business owners in our region and Fortune 1000 corporations, federal agencies and other women business owners across the country. The proof of our success is in the numbers: nearly $1 Billion flowed through deals between our sponsors and the businesses within our network just last year. 33% are minority, which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and live.<\/p>\n<p>As our incredible MC Theresa Proctor said at the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/461Ycw8\"><strong>Metro NY Celebrating Our Partners Reception<\/strong><\/a> last year, &#8220;We&#8217;re not here for just business. We&#8217;re here for impact. We do this to invest in women business owners to create change in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These words capture the essence of <em>The Power of Many<\/em>.<\/p>\n\t<p>Over the past two years, our organization has embraced <em>The Art of Resilience<\/em> and <em><strong>The Power of Agility<\/strong><\/em>. Together, we nurtured <em>resilience<\/em> among the women in our network, helping them navigate the changing business environment during and after the Covid era. Then we focused on their <em>agility<\/em>, enabling them to quickly adapt and thrive by leveraging people, technology, and processes to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in this new business environment and economy.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the question arises: How do we sustain and amplify the progress of the businesses within our ecosystem and their impact?<\/p>\n<p>By embracing <em>The Power of Many<\/em>: by nurturing collaboration among all members of the local ecosystem, we can propel innovation and grow together to bolster and fortify the local economy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p>In 2024 we are embracing <em>The Power of Many<\/em> through collaboration, innovation, and elevation.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> is at the heart of our mission. We recognize that the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead can only be met through a united front, where businesses, communities, and individuals come together to create value and drive change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innovation<\/strong> is our response to the shifting landscape of business and society. As we step into our 25th year, we are more committed than ever to embracing new ideas, technologies, and perspectives. Our focus is not just on adapting to change but on being the catalyst for it, driving sustainable, inclusive, and impactful growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elevation<\/strong> is our collective journey. It&#8217;s about lifting each other up, sharing success, and building an ecosystem where every member can thrive. In this transformative era, our approach is holistic, considering the needs and aspirations of our diverse community. We strive to create a space where women entrepreneurs can not only succeed but also help others along the way.<\/p>\n<p>As we navigate through 2024, our celebrations will not just be about looking back at our achievements but also about forging ahead with new challenges and opportunities. We remain dedicated to our mission of expanding our programming and meeting the changing needs of our community. This includes our strategic goal of creating a representative community of Black and Latina women-owned businesses. 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