Events
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NYC Watch Party for the WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Powerplay Competition
CHIEF 13 East 19th Street, New York City, NY, United StatesSeptember 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm EST | In-Person Join us for an intimate NYC Watch Party as we tune in to the WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Powerplay Competition and cheer on the women business owners taking the stage to pitch their businesses. Hosted by WBEC NY DMV FORUM members Sherene Strausberg of…
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2026 WBEC Greater DMV Powerplay Pitch Competition Live Virtual Final
September 23 | 12 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Join us live on Zoom for the WBEC Greater DMV 2026 Powerplay Pitch Competition Finals on September 23 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Ten Certified women-owned business pitch semi-finalists from the WBEC Greater DMV network will compete live before a panel of corporate partner judges, sharing…
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Partner Programming: TAP Presents The Art of Pricing for Profitability
September 24 | 12 pm to 1 pm EST | Virtual Many small business owners rely on guesswork, outdated assumptions, or solely competitor pricing, leaving money on the table or not covering costs. In this practical workshop, you'll learn how to approach pricing in a more structured way so you can better understand your costs,…
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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…