Events
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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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How to Do Business with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Event
September 30 | 8 am to 12 pm EST | Hughesville, MD In partnership with WBEC NY DMV and CRMSDC, this supplier engagement event is an opportunity for Certified diverse suppliers to connect with SMECO’s procurement team and SMECO stakeholders. Held on September 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Hughesville, MD, the event…
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Retail Ready Spotlight: How Beauty & CPG Entrepreneurs Can Leverage WBE Certification to Land Shelf Space at Major Retailers
September 30 | 11 am to 1 pm EST | In-Person Are you a WBE-certified beauty, lifestyle, or CPG founder ready to pitch with confidence? Join us for an in-person workshop that teaches you how to talk to retail and gives you the rare chance to practice in front of the people who listen to…
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Con Edison’s Seeding Success Summit 2026
October 1 This event welcomes more than 300 participants, including over 200 small businesses, internal stakeholders, and community partners and features executive-level discussions, networking opportunities, practical business growth resources, and recognition for outstanding diverse supplier partners. Small businesses interested in attending SEED events or bidding on contracts must create a profile on the Consolidated Edison…
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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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How to Do Business with Empire City Casino & MGM National Harbor: Procurement Opportunities, Supplier Connections & Community Partners
October 6 | 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST | Virtual Interested in doing business with Empire City Casino & MGM National Harbor? Join WBEC Greater DMV and NY-NJ MSDC for a virtual session with the teams from Empire City Casino & MGM National Harbor to learn how their procurement process works and what suppliers…
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Navigating Your Cash Flow with Evena Sumra, VP, Sr. Business Consultant
October 13 | 11 am to 12:30 pm EST | Virtual Cash flow management is a challenge all businesses face. Understanding what is driving the cash coming into and going out of your business can help you anticipate needs, plan ahead, and make more informed financial decisions. Join WBEC NY DMV for a practical 90-minute…
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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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28th Annual NJBPU SDDC Conference
One of New Jersey’s most important events for supplier diversity, business development and access to opportunities with our regulated utilities is returning this October. The NJBPU Supplier Diversity Development Council (SDDC) Annual Conference brings together New Jersey businesses, utilities, procurement professionals, prime contractors and industry leaders for something that every small and diverse business needs…
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Capital One Envision Summit
October 21-22 I Richmond, VA Capital One Envision Summit is dedicated to creating an inclusive supply chain and empowering businesses through education, meaningful connections, and strategic alignment. Attendees will gain valuable insights into procurement trends, connect with Capital One leaders and partners, and engage in discussions aimed at driving economic growth for businesses. Register Now
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Prince George’s County Office of Procurement: Procurement Night Out 2026
October 22 | 5:30 to 8 pm EST | Forest Heights, MD Connect with procurement leaders, agencies, prime contractors, and community partners while exploring opportunities to grow your business. Join us for an evening of networking, collaboration, and procurement opportunities, connecting small, local, minority and women-owned businesses alongside industry leaders from MGM National Harbor, the…
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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…