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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: GSA Multiple Award Schedule – Is it Right for Your Company?
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: GSA Multiple Award Schedule – Is it Right for Your Company?\nTuesday\, June 25th\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n \nEver since you registered in the Schedule for Award Management (SAM) database to be able to do work with the federal government\, you’ve been receiving telemarketing by people who insist that you need a GSA Schedule – the so-called magic bullet to selling to the federal government. Is it really that valuable? Am I even eligible to bid? \nA GSA Schedule can be an important tool for selling to government buyers\, but not every business can benefit from it. Understanding what is involved in getting a GSA Schedule and what’s required to keep it long term is essential before making a proper Bid/No Bid decision. \nThis webinar is designed to achieve the following results: \n• Give you insight into the workings of the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program;\n• Assess if you qualify for a GSA schedule given the proposal requirements;\n• Help you understand the basis of award for pricing and the future implications of the Price Reduction Clause;\n• Teach you from a compliance perspective what will be necessary to keep the contract and generate revenue if you decide to pursue;\n• Help you decide\, ultimately\, if the program is a good fit for your company and when the timing is right for pursuit.   \n \n  \nCourtney Fairchild is the co-founder and President/CEO of Global Services.  Ms. Fairchild has been with the company since it was founded in 1997 and headed up the Global Services GSA Schedule Programs division from its inception. Over the past twenty-five years she and her team have successfully prepared\, negotiated\, and managed 3000+ Schedule contracts for Global Services’ clients.  Ms. Fairchild is an authority on all GSA Schedules within the Multiple Award Schedule program and has spoken on related topics across the country. Ms. Fairchild has worked with companies ranging from multinational/multibillion-dollar publicly traded corporations to micro businesses consisting of only a few employees. \n\nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/gsa-multiple-award-schedule-is-it-right-for-your-company/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Self Care & The Entrepreneur with the Katz Institute for Women's Health
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Self Care & The Entrepreneur with the Katz Institute for Women’s Health\nJune 11th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n \n   \nPlease join WBEC Metro NY and the Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine\, Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Health for a Lunch With the Experts discussing mental health and self-care for women business owners. This session will address how WBEs can build strategies to balance the demands of entrepreneurship with self-care\, ensuring both personal and professional well-being\, learn effective stress management techniques\, and develop a support system that reflects your unique journey.\n  \n \nDeborah McElligott\, DNP\, ANP-BC\, AHN-BC NP\nDeborah McElligott\, is an Adult and Holistic Nurse Practitioner\, and Integrative Nurse Coach\, working with Katz Institute for Women’s Health in the Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine. With certifications in many Integrative Modalities\, her background at Northwell includes cardiac surgery\, integrative medicine\, administration\, education and consultation. Her focus now is on expanding Integrative Health approaches to wellbeing & healing for providers\, teams and communities. \nA graduate from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing\, NYU\, Stonybrook and Case Western\, Dr McElligott is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell. She has presented internationally\, published and researched topics in the area of health promotion and healing.   \nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-self-care-the-entrepreneur-with-the-katz-institute-for-womens-health/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Managing Business Credit presented by Wells Fargo
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Managing Business Credit presented by Wells Fargo \nTuesday\, May 28th\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n   \nJoin us for an enlightening session with Mame Mbaye\, Senior Assistant Vice President and Small Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo\, and delve into the topic of Managing Business Credit. Gain valuable insights on how credit and lending operate\, explore the diverse possibilities of credit financing throughout the credit lifecycle\, and discover a myriad of traditional and nontraditional credit opportunities available to business owners. \nAdditionally\, Trung Tieu\, Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Wells Fargo\, will also briefly share information about the Wells Fargo Supplier Diversity program and how to connect. \nThis presentation is your gateway to understanding and optimizing business credit for growth and success.\n \n \nMame Mbaye\, Sr. AVP – Small Business Relationship Manager (LO)\, Regional Business Relationship Management\, Wells Fargo \nAs the Senior Assistant Vice President and Small Business Relationship Manager in the DMV area for 12 years\, Mame Mbaye focuses on building relationships with local business owners and providing tailored financial strategies. Alongside her team\, she assists small businesses in maintaining growth and controlling expenses by offering guidance on cash management\, finance\, credit\, and risk management. \nMame also pursued studies at Temple University in Japan\, expanding her global outlook. With a strong background in business lending\, she specializes in SBA loans\, business acquisition financing\, commercial real estate lending\, practice finance for medical professionals\, and business lines of credit. \n \nTrung Tieu\, Supplier Diversity Program Manager\, Wells Fargo \nTrung Tieu is the 2023 Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year\, awarded by NYNJ Minority Supplier Development Council. Joining Wells Fargo in 2022 as a Supplier Diversity Manager\, Trung has been instrumental in aligning diverse suppliers with sourcing categories and advancing supplier development programs. His previous role at PepsiCo involved promoting the utilization of diverse-owned businesses. Trung’s career began in Quaker Foods & Snacks\, focusing on innovation and product development. \nAn active board member of NYNJ MSDC and contributor to diversity and inclusion initiatives\, Trung holds a B.A. and M.A. in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\, with research on identity construction\, and is a UCLA Anderson School of Business LGBT Leadership Institute graduate. \n\nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-managing-business-credit-presented-by-wells-fargo/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: KPMG Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: KPMG Corporate Connections\nMay 14th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n \n \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member KPMG for a Corporate Connections session. KPMG will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with KPMG procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready.\n \n \nKeith Hines\, Director\, Supplier Diversity\nKeith Hines is the Supplier Diversity and Sustainability leader for KPMG. Keith has extensive experience at Fortune 500 companies. He has over 20 years of experience in Supplier Diversity. He has expertise managing in large and complex business operations. In addition to KPMG\, he led the Supplier Diversity programs at Mars\, PwC\, and Altria. While at Altria\, the company was selected as the Corporation of the Year for Supplier Diversity by the NMSDC. Keith has also led procurement operations for PWC and Cushman & Wakefield. \nHe is an active member on Supplier Diversity boards and committees and a frequent speaker on Supplier Diversity. He has served on the executive boards of the leading Supplier Diversity organizations: WBENC and the NMSDC. He is a past president of The Institute of Supply Management\, New York. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Conference Board Supplier Diversity Committee\, a membership corporate thought leadership group.  Keith is also a member of the Professional Services Industry Group that focuses on Supplier Diversity with the Big Four Accounting firms.   \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-kpmg-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Conflict to Innovation\, Managing Conflict at Work to Increase Employee Engagement
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Conflict to Innovation\, Managing Conflict at Work to Increase Employee Engagement\nTuesday\, April 23rd\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nConflict at work costs the U.S. over $400 billion a year. What is it costing you and what can you do about it?\nThis workshop will dive into the details of conflict costs as well as best practices to turn conflict into innovation. Walking participants through a case study of a performance management issue\, Gina will lay out the conflict warning signs\, impacts on teams\, and ways to manage people while building trust\, fostering an innovative culture\, and increasing employee engagement.\nEspecially geared to team leaders and business owners employing more than 20 people\, this highly interactive workshop will also offer participants an opportunity to think through their own approaches to conflict and meet fellow participants to pool ideas and strategies. \n  \nThis is the workshop for you if you’ve witnessed: \n• Managers afraid to address critical issues\, from chronic lateness to ignoring mission-required documentation;\n• Team members refusing to acknowledge each others’ contributions – or trying to take credit for others’ work;\n• Blatant arguing in front of leaders and customers; or\n• Physical violence erupting at work due to senior leaders ignoring mounting stress and overwhelming workloads.\nIn just one hour\, you’ll walk away armed with:\n• A better understanding of how to account for the impacts of conflict on your business’s bottom line;\n• The knowledge of which types of conflict are best handled by a neutral third party;\n• And\, best practices to foster trust and innovation while calming down disputes. \n \n \nGina D’Andrea Weatherup believes we spend too much time working to not be happy at work. Building a happier workplace pays dividends in employee engagement\, team dynamics\, and innovation – that’s why this former nonprofit professional turned mediator founded Chantilly Mediation and Facilitation (CM&F) in 2018. As the CEO of CM&F\, Gina leads clients through conflict\, creating stronger\, happier\, more engaged workforces. Gina holds a Master of Arts degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from The George Washington University\, and a Professional Certificate in the Science of Happiness at Work. Gina is a member of the Virginia Mediation Network and serves as the Treasurer of the Mid-Atlantic Facilitator Network (MAFN). \n\n\nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-conflict-to-innovation-managing-conflict-at-work-to-increase-employee-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: How to Maximize Marketing & Branding with a Minimal Budget
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: How to Maximize Marketing & Branding with a Minimal Budget \nApril 16th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n   \nJoin WBEC Metro New York and TorchLight for an engaging Lunch With the Experts during which we’ll explore strategies and techniques WBEs can use to amplify your marketing efforts without a major budget. In this session\, WBEs will learn ways to establish a strong brand presence and reach target audiences even with limited resources.\n   \nJulie Rutherford\, Former Senior Director of Marketing\, TorchLight \nJulie is passionate about helping build effective marketing programs and teams for entrepreneurial organizations large and small. Julie has extensive experience in all facets of B2C and B2B marketing. Most recently\, Julie served as Senior Director of Marketing for marketing recruiting firm TorchLight Hire and was responsible for marketing strategy\, branding\, lead generation\, content\, and digital platforms. \nPrior to TorchLight\, she worked for the interactive divisions of several large publishers including the Paris-based International Herald Tribune and Washington Post Digital\, as well as for a global educational travel company. She currently provides marketing services for a number of small start-up clients. Julie has a B.A. in English Literature and French and an M.A. in English\, all from the University of Virginia. She currently lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two sons. \n \nStephanie Ranno\, Senior Vice President\, Growth\, TorchLight \nStephanie Ranno\, SVP\, Growth TorchLight – With nearly 20 years of experience in marketing recruiting\, Stephanie is dedicated to supporting marketing leaders and their work – either with team building\, contract resources\, or marketing services. Based on her professional and personal experiences\, Stephanie regularly appears on podcasts and webinars and guest blogs on a variety of topics including marketing staffing\, inclusion and neurodiversity in the workforce\, and career development in marketing and communications. Stephanie cares deeply about access to meaningful work for all who seek it. With three children\, two of whom are neurodivergent\, she wants a work world ready for them and their beautiful gifts and unique challenges.   \n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-how-to-maximize-marketing-branding-with-a-minimal-budget/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Introduction to Employment Law in D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Introduction to Employment Law in D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia\nMarch 26th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nHow are you as an employer working to ensure you are in compliance with DMV employment laws? Employment law is a broad area ranging from discrimination and harassment to wage and hour laws. During this session\, we will cover some of the many topics that fall under employment law and some of the requirements in the DMV that employers must follow.\n  \n \nJoseph Greener\nAssociate\nJoseph Greener helps clients stay current and compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape by providing workplace training and drafting employee handbooks\, policies\, and employment agreements. He is a frequent presenter and trainer on sexual harassment\, EEO\, and IE&D. In his experience as an employment litigator\, Joe defends clients in administrative proceedings and federal court on matters involving Title VII\, ADA\, ADEA\, FMLA\, and USERRA. He also consults with clients on inclusion\, equity and diversity matters. Joe also was a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia where he worked on decisions on discovery motions as well as reports and recommendations on dispositive motions. While attending law school\, he worked in both the Department of Justice’s Civil Division’s Office of Vaccine Litigation and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters. Joe served as the marketing editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property.  \n  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-6grDsuGdL9oU0BR-SNoAle57HUQsq-
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-introduction-to-employment-law-in-d-c-maryland-and-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections\nFebruary 13th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member MGM for a Corporate Connections session. Procurement experts from MGM will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities at Empire City Casino\, how to engage with Empire City Casino procurement\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready.\n  \nMohamed Hafizur\, Purchasing Manager\nMohamed Hafizur holds the position of Purchasing Manager at Empire City Casino\, MGM Yonkers\, Inc.\, located in Yonkers\, New York. His responsibilities encompass a wide range of procurement activities\, including vendor sourcing\, purchasing\, vendor contracts\, and supplier diversity for the property. He is dedicated to ensuring that MGM Yonkers consistently meets or exceeds its spending goals with certified diverse suppliers. With a career spanning 43 years in the Hospitality Business\, including 5 years with MGM Yonkers and 23 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management\, Mr. Hafizur brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Prior to joining MGM Yonkers\, he managed 3 hotels and 5000 apartments with the Jack Parker Corporation and the Meridien Hotel. Mr. Hafizur holds degrees in Accounting and Economics and is certified by the C.P.D. Cornell University School of Hotel Administration\, located in Ithaca\, New York.  \n \nTobias Thornwell\, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager \nTobias Thornwell is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for MGM Resorts. He is responsible for developing and overseeing all procurement activities including vendor sourcing\, purchasing\, vendor contracts\, and supplier diversity for the property. Mr. Thornwell is focused on ensuring that MGM Resorts continues to meet or exceed its spending goals with certified diverse suppliers with the State of\nMaryland and Prince George’s County. Following his success with supplier diversity initiatives at MGM Resorts\, Mr. Thornwell has been leading business diversity program development for MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino\, as well as other MGM regional properties outside of Las Vegas.Mr. Thornwell has  more than 12 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience in the food service industry. Prior to joining MGM Resorts\, Mr. Thornwell served as National Product Manager/Regional Buyer at The Chef’s Warehouse in Hanover\, MD\, and Lead COP Buyer/Product Line Manager at US Foods in Severn\, MD. Mr. Thornwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland\, College Park (Go Terps!). He also holds a Certified Purchasing Manager certification (C.P.M.)\, and a Certified Professional in Supply Management certification (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Mr. Thornwell is originally from the Bronx\, New York and enjoys traveling. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-yorDwiHdd6mNzFD7284uiCGUrHxZSl
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-mgm-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement\nJanuary 30th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nStart off 2024 on the right foot with a hands-on session on crafting a stellar capabilities statement that speaks for your unique business strengths. Join Darcy Flanders from Baseline Group for a workshop on how to design a capabilities statement that leaves a lasting impression on clients and collaborators. Through this Lunch With the Experts\, participants will gain the skills to develop a compelling digital bio that showcases your leadership and accomplishments.\n \n  \nDARCY ANN FLANDERS\nFounder and Chief Brand Strategist\nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary. Her strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information-oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. Darcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-ysqDsuGtB_c_wtKQqG8frrbt9lHkHm
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-developing-your-capabilities-statement/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections\n12pm to 1pm ET \n  \n \n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Dominion Energy for a Corporate Connections session. Dominion Energy will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with Dominion Energy procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \nDallas Simmons\, Supplier Diversity Program Manager – SCM Procurement and Center of Excellence  \nDallas Simmons is the Supplier Diversity Program Manager in the SCM Procurement and Center of Excellence Department with Dominion Energy\, Inc. As Supplier Diversity Program Manager\, he is responsible for promoting and implementing Dominion Energy’s Supplier Diversity strategy as well as driving value enhancement in supply chain management strategies.  He is the primary contact with external Supplier Diversity Advocacy Groups\, Diverse Suppliers\, and peer Utility Supplier Diversity professionals.   \n Dallas joined Dominion Energy in 2001 as a Manager – Accounting.  He became Manager – Accounting Services in 2003\, Project Manager – Six Sigma in 2006 and Manager – Shareholder Services in 2009.  He assumed his current post in 2016.  Before joining Dominion Energy\, Dallas served as Comptroller for Virginia Union University from 1990-2000.  As Comptroller he oversaw the University’s Accounting\, Financial Aid and Student Accounts departments.  Prior to joining the administration at Virginia Union in 1990\, Dallas worked in the corporate accounting department for Duke Energy in Charlotte\, NC.  In that role he was responsible for preparing the company’s monthly income statement and balance sheet as well as analyzing monthly earnings for upper management.    \nDallas received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from North Carolina Central University and he is a Certified Public Accountant. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council\, AABE – Virginia Chapter and Team Richmond AAU Boys Basketball.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof-6gqD8vHdTsLxxnmv8laCevrQHwWfPb
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meet-dominion-energy-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers\n12pm to 1pm ET \nNovember 29th\, 2023\n  \n \n  \nJoining WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV from BBG&G Integrated Marketing is Kayla Lloyd\, Marketing Manager\, for a timely discussion on business marketing. How and where to find your ideal customer? This workshop will help you determine what tactics to use within the marketing funnel to nurture your leads along the buyers’ journey. Topics will include marketing strategy\, social media\, and tactical choices WBEs can make to get their products and services in front of the right people\, at the right time. \n \nKayla Lloyd \nKayla Lloyd is the Marketing Manager at BBG&G Integrated Marketing and has been with the company since 2017.   \nFormed in 1997\, BBG&G is a full-service integrated marketing and digital firm serving a broad range of industries including healthcare\, tourism\, banking\, B2B\, B2C\, and education. They position companies as industry leaders to help them achieve business goals\, scale\, and accelerate growth. BBG&G is a Certified WBE (women-owned business entity)\, DBE (disadvantaged business entity)\, and WOSB (women-owned small business).   \nWith over a decade of experience\, Kayla’s superpower is finding the best way to communicate any message to any audience. She spent the early years of her career helping emerging technology startups develop strategies and create thoughtful\, results-driven campaigns. She learned to translate the needs of business owners and founders to her team\, and she has honed this skill at BBG&G. Kayla believes that we should never stop learning or growing\, and she uses this motto to help her clients achieve their goals – and even exceed them.  \nKayla holds her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Manhattan College. Kayla is an active speaker for the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA)\, regularly providing marketing insights to state-wide destination marketing organizations (DMOs). Her client work has received numerous industry awards\, including the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards\, the MarCom Awards\, the Hermes Creative Awards\, and the AVA Digital Awards.  \nKayla lives in Walden\, NY with her loving husband\, two wonderful children\, and their cherished fur babies. She is a coffee connoisseur who enjoys binge-watching shows especially on a cozy\, rainy fall day.  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd–grTMuHdK7yhzvfykyv4LhMfYT7kMy
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-build-your-marketing-strategy-to-attract-your-ideal-customers/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections\nTuesday\, October 24th\, 2023\n12pm to 1pm ET \n \n  \n\nPlease join WBEC Metro NY and Corporate Member Micron Technology for a Corporate Connections session. Micron will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, including a multi-year project out of Clay\, NY\, how to engage with Micron procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \n  \n \nMatt Batten\, Sr. Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Micron Technology\, joins us with over twenty years of experience at Micron Technology. In his current role\, Batten is responsible for Supplier Diversity Engagement and Supplier Development. Previously serving as Dry Etch Sr. Category Supplier Account Manager and Back End Category Supplier Account Manager\, Batten is an experienced and dedicated Supplier Diversity professional\, and has a bachelor’s in history from Boise State University. \n  \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceiopjIoHdGgPSZe_vL0NfLHECCl0z5v
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meet-micron-tech-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230804T165830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T141958Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know\nTuesday\, September 19th\, 2023\n1pm ET \n  \n \n  \nHow do you stay compliant with Accessibility Law? How can you increase the reach of your business to underserved communities? Please join WBEC Metro New York and WBE\, Results One LLC\, for an in-depth workshop to understand why website accessibility matters\, assistive technologies\, and accessibility law. Kimberley Alfonso Green\, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, will be offering a free automated website audit to learn if it is accessible to people with disabilities and free thirty minute consultation for attendees. \nDue to COVID-19\, many people have come to rely on digital services for everyday activities\, including shopping\, remote work\, education\, healthcare\, and banking. Roughly 1 out of 4 people (27%)  in the U.S. (over 90 million) live with a disability\, making people with a disability our nation’s  largest minority population. Technology is now more relevant and important to people with disabilities for information\, education\, resources\, products\, services and employment\, etc. We have seen an exponential growth in web accessibility lawsuits (300% every year for the past couple of years) which has had a widespread effect across industries\, with small and medium businesses in the center of the storm. \nTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that every owner\, lessor\, or operator of place of public accommodation” provide equal access to users who meet ADA standards for disability.  An increasing number of courts have been ruling that websites are “places of public accommodation” and that owners and operators of websites are liable for failing to provide equal access to them .Website accessibility should be top of mind for all businesses across the United States face lawsuits that cost\, on average\, more than- $20\,000 to settle. \nYes\, website ADA compliance is required by law\, but like stopping at a stop sign or buckling your seatbelt\, it’s also the right and responsible  thing to do. It will also increase your reach\, expand your market\, increase your SEO and improve your brand reputation \n  \nKim Greenfield Alfonso\, MBA\, is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Results One LLC\, a certified minority and women-owned small business located in Washington\, DC. Results One works with organizations to assist them in creating an environment that embodies Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility. Results One provides DEI Training\, Disability Inclusion consulting and training\, Mediation Services\, and Digital Accessibility testing and training tailored to the specific workplace and industry. Kim brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge in working with public\, private\, state\, local and federal governments in the Washington\, DC Region. After a successful career in the nonprofit and corporate arena\, Kim is passionate about and committed to working with nonprofits\, corporations\, and state\, local and federal governments to create a work environment that embraces diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility.  Kim knows that a diverse workforce is critical to the success of all organizations\, and inclusion and accessibility are the cornerstones of a productive environment. Her advice is sought out as an expert in disability and accessibility as she brings over 30 years of professional and personal experiences and knowledge to the table. She is a fierce advocate for people with disabilities\, especially since her daughter is visually impaired\, and has served on numerous boards and committees nationally and locally advocating for people with disabilities. Kim obtained both a bachelor’s in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. A strong proponent of women’s rights and the disability community\, she was selected as one of the “Women Who Mean Business” by the Washington Business Journal in 2014 and received the Mayor’s Washington Women of Excellence Award in Leadership in 2015. She was also provided the Humanitarian Award by the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association for her work as Founder of the “Closing the Gap Food Insecurity Program for Undocumented Immigrants”.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceuhrzssHtXcYCIKT00M-rdS261vHKmf
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-is-your-website-and-digital-content-accessible-to-everyone-including-people-with-disabilities-why-it-matters-and-what-everyone-needs-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
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CREATED:20230802T195025Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: AARP Small Business Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: AARP Small Business Series\n \nTuesday\, August 22th\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nManaging your personal finances as an entrepreneur and nurturing financial success for you and your business. \n  \nPresenter Info\n  \n \n  \nMartin Booker\nProgram Manager\, Financial Resilience Programming\, AARP\nMartin Booker is a Program Manager at AARP where he leads various financial education initiatives about investing\, social security\, and budgeting for the organizations’ 32 million membership-base. After receiving a master’s degree in social work at the University of Connecticut\, Martin worked in the non-profit sector in Washington\, D.C. and developed a passion for helping people improve their money habits. During his time in the non-profit community\, he completed the Certified Financial Planner program at Georgetown University and learned how to teach others about money in a practical and actionable way. He has provided individual and group coaching services\, classes\, and leads workshops about credit\, investing\, retirement planning and other finance-related topics. Martin uses speaking opportunities to engage and educate people to better understand how to not only make but keep their money. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-small-business-series/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230804T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates\nMonday\, August 21st\, 2023\n12:00pm ET \n  \nJoin us for a panel discussion moderated by Dawn Wells of Northwell Health. Dawn will discuss paths from certification to becoming a provider to a WBEC Corporate Sponsor. Three WBE panelists\, Darcy Ann Flanders\, Founder and CEO BaselineGroupNY\, Dee Marshall\, CEO Diverse & Engaged and Diane Winston\, founder and CEO of Winston Strategic Partners\, will share their unique experiences as WBEs who have successfully navigated the process of building and developing relationships with WBEC Corporate Sponsors. \n  \n  \n \nDawn Wells\nNorthwell Health\nDawn Wells is supply chain professional with a public health heart.  She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwell Health\, New York’s largest healthcare provider\, serving NYC\, Long Island\, and Westchester.  In this role she leads supply chain operations for the Health Systems’ Ambulatory Care Network comprised of more than 830 physician practices and outpatient facilities.  In addition to these responsibilities\, Dawn takes an active role in championing and facilitating programs that impact all levels of the organization.  She has been a consistent champion of diversity; representing supply chain asa member of the diversity and health equity council and corporate social responsibility committee. In 2019\, she chartered the health systems supplier diversity council that is charged with creating a cross functional action plan\, ensuring that there is a system wide commitment to maintaining the diversity of the Health System’s suppliers\, putting in place standardized processes for measuring goals and success\, and partnering with external agencies to educate and deliver information to diverse suppliers within the communities served.    Dawn joined Northwell Health in 2003 as a member of the project implementation team that established framework for integrating finance\, supply chain\, and human resources under a shared-services umbrella. Over the years she has defined and redefined her position and responsibilities in response to the organization’s rapid growth. Dawn currently serves on the board of the NYNJ Minority Supplier Developmen \n  \n  \n \nDarcy Flanders\nBaselineGroupNY\nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary. Her strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. Darcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design. \n  \n  \nDee Marshall\nDiverse & Engaged\nA sought-after international speaker\, Author\, certified Coach and TV Lifestyle Expert\, Dee C. Marshall is CEO at DeeCMarshall.com brands\, which includes Yummy Life Coaching\, Diverse & Engaged and Girlfriends Pray. She is a Game Changer\, Power Player\, Fire Starter\, Mover & Shaker and… a Wall Street alumni. Former corporate executive and leadership trainer for Fortune 500 companies including Merrill Lynch\, Prudential Securities\, Moody’s Investor Services\, Johnson & Johnson\, and The New York Times. A Capitol Hill go-to for women leaders. Women of Congress call on Dee to co-convene women’s initiatives\, gather local women leaders\, strategically plan the mobilization of women\, and provide insight on women’s empowerment and development.  A respected authority for high-ranking\, high-profile\, high-level women. Dee has coached the First Lady of Bermuda and was called upon by the Premier of Bermuda to work with the top women leaders of the Country.  A diversity and inclusion subject matter expert. Working with Fortune 100 companies to engage diverse populations to improve workplace culture. a genius in mobilizing women and leveraging new media. Dee launched a community service initiative\, now Girlfriends Pray\, to serve women in the height of the recession by leveraging social media to grow to a network of over 100k. An award winning influencer who is a United State of Women Nominated Change Maker she’s received Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur\, 25 Influential Black Women\, TWEF International Women Award\, Who’s Who  New York City\, NAACP Community Service Award\, National Association of Female Executives Women in Corporate and many more. \n  \n  \n \nDiane Winston\nWinston Strategic Partners\nDiane Winston is a Prosci-certified change management practitioner\, senior communications strategist\, trainer\, and keynote speaker with over 30 years of corporate and consulting experience. She established Winston Strategic Partners in 2005 to promote employee engagement\, equip leaders for the future\, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. Diane recognizes that change is a constant that impacts people. This recognition informs the strategies she defines for clients’ transformation initiatives and leadership development objectives. She possesses a keen ability to connect with her audiences from their perspective without compromising the goals of her clients. Her empathetic and straightforward approach is how Diane successfully engages\, influences\, and implements solutions that promote change. Diane is a member of the Association of Change Management Professionals\, the International Association of Business Communicators\, Women Impacting Public Policy\, the Connecticut Women’s Council\, and the U.S. and New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is also active in her community. She is a member of the Advisory Board for the Southwestern Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council\, a SCORE Workshop Speaker and Mentor\, a member of the Center for Family Justice Board of Directors\, and she is a Women’s Life Group Leader at her church. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOyorjMiH9WnkRSNaZZHql5uTsD7pw24
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-no-magic-wands-how-to-connect-with-corporates/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch\, Captivate and Convince
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch\, Captivate and Convince\n \nTuesday\, August 15th\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nExpand minority entrepreneur access to capital and business expertise through direct to consumer offerings and strategic partnerships. \n  \nPresenter Info\n  \n \nFelicia Brown\nSenior Advisor\, AARP  \nFelicia Brown is a Senior Advisor at AARP.  She has over 25 years of experience developing programs\, managing projects and strategic planning.  In her primary role as lead for AARP’s Entrepreneurship Initiative she provides strategic direction for national partnerships and national programming with focus on women\, communities of color and veterans.   Among her recent accomplishments are\, the creator of AARP’s Small Business Newsletter\, Meet the Founder interview series (highlighting the stories of business founders) the AARP How She Did It Podcast\, talent for the AARP Work and Jobs video series and led the creation of the Small Business Development Resource Center for the 50+ (www.smallbizrc.org).  Previously led AARP’s Financial Freedom initiative and many initiatives the strengthened members and community  \nMs. Brown is a community service advocate. She’s a current member of the Women’s Business Development Center of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University Advisory Committee and serves as a volunteer for Suited for Change helping women transform their lives as they re-enter the workforce.  And she’s a former member of the NCA&T National Alumni Board.  She is a recipient of the DC Alumni Association Hall of Fame (2014)\, received the Small Business Advocate Award from the Planning Suite and the Small Business Pitch Competition Judge Appreciation Award from AARP Georgia.  \nShe is an active member of the Washington\, DC Alumni Association and the NCA&T Aggie Athletic Foundation (AAF) where she has served in many leadership roles\, that include Secretary\, First and Second Vice President and Fundraising. She also served as the former Washington\, DC Alumni Association Board of Director\, Chair where she led a major property renovation. Felicia\, a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc\, is an active member of the Rho Mu Omega Chapter\, located in Washington DC.  There she led as the Family Strengthening Committee Chair\, led major fundraisers and served as a Board Member for the DC Pearls III Foundation.  \nFelicia Brown resides in Cheverly\, MD. She enjoys serving her community\, being with family and friends\, and loves to travel.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK \n\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-mastering-your-pitch-captivate-and-convince/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230801T142539Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity\nTuesday\, August 8\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nAn overview of supplier diversity programs along with specific opportunities available with AARP. \n  \nPresenter Info\n \nKimberly N. Ayers\nDirector\, Supplier Diversity\, Procurement and Contract Management\, AARP \nAs AARP’s Director\, Supplier Diversity within Procurement and Contract Management\, Kimberly Ayers is responsible for managing and fostering partnership opportunities between AARP internal stakeholders\, the procurement team\, and small and diverse suppliers to drive increased awareness and usage of small and diverse businesses enterprise wide. Ms. Ayers ensures that AARP stays connected to the community by: championing continuing educational opportunities for entrepreneurs\, the promotion of minority and small business certification opportunities\, and sponsoring diverse initiative opportunities provided by AARP diversity partner organizations to bring greater visibility and awareness to the issues facing small and diverse businesses. \nKimberly joined AARP in 2018 after working for National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)\, Verizon\, and XO Communications where she held a variety of audit and procurement related positions of increasing responsibility. \nKimberly has a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Law from the University of Connecticut and is currently a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC). She is also on the Board of Directors for Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Metro NY Greater DMV. \nAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence\, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security\, financial stability and personal fulfillment. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK \n\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-supplier-diversity/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections\n \nTuesday\, August 8th\, 2023\n12:00pm ET – Virtual\n  \nPlease 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 ready. \n \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeGhrjgsGdGokRrtLZgmT506B_XpIryY
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meetpfizer-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230705T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T131741Z
UID:10000911-1690891200-1690894800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Financing Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Financing Small Businesses\nTuesday\, August 1\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nHelp 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 do best\, and support accelerating the growth of their business and helping their communities thrive. \nSpecialties: Cash flow assistance\, Marketing\, Networking\, Funding\, New banking relationship and Consulting. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOCtrz0rGdDa3L9eqSw_u4uqr_7zXrX_ \nPresenter Info\n \nEmmyrich “Richie” Meneses Vicente\, Business Banking Relationship Manager and PNC Certified Minority Business Advocate \nIndustry Experience: He has worked for over 25 years in financial services. \nEducation: He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor in Transportation Management; Certificate in Banking Operations; Consumer & Commercial Lending from Polytechnic University of the Philippines; American Institute of Banking & Maryland Banking School. \nAwards/Recognition: He has earned PNC Performance Award; Circle of Excellence & Market All-Star Awardee; Multi-Community Award Business Person of the Year. \nCommunity Involvement: Outside of work\, he has taken part in Rotary Club; Chambers: MCCC; GGCC\, AACC; IREAP; Fil Am Cancer Care; Family Alliance for Veterans Care; Story Tapestries. \nPersonal Information: I am an advocate for DE&I; I love connecting with business community and spending time with my loved ones.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-financing-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230627T192710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T192710Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Contracting with the Government
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Contracting with the Government\nThursday\, July 20\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nI. Understand the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and what drives its decision-making process\nII. Operational imperatives\nIII. Performance metrics\nIV. Top 10 NAICS and PSC codes\nV. For the start-ups or those brand new to working with the DAF – initial steps you need to take \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-utpjIoHNEOv32S8SIG0-Z7JUIKo5hW \nPresenter Info\n \nRonald Saville – Policy Chief Championing Small Businesses at the Pentagon\nIn October 2020\, Mr. Saville was promoted to Senior Procurement Analyst with Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs (SAF/SB) where he is the Chief of Policy for USAF and USSF Small Business. His latest achievements were drafting Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive 1-30\, Director\, Small Business Programs and Department of the Air Force Policy Directive 90-18\, Small Business Programs\, obtaining for both the Secretary of the Air Force’s signature on the documents\, and managing their publication. His ongoing project is a rewrite of Air Force Instruction 90-1801\, Small Business Programs. \nMr. Saville started his Air Force civilian career as a COPPER CAP Outstanding Scholar intern in Contracting. During his four years on the program\, he worked in Depot Maintenance at Robins AFB\, GA. Of those years as an intern\, he spent two of them in Special Ops Contracting working on the Gunship team. He also earned two Master’s degrees\, one in Administration/Logistics Management and another in Logistics Systems. Upon graduating the COPPER CAP program\, he went to Hanscom AFB\, MA where he worked as a Contract Specialist on the U.S. team of the AWACS Contracting office. Later he would work on a large Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program\, before he was promoted to Contracting Officer (CO) with an unlimited warrant. He was the CO on an Interim Contractor Support effort for the Battle Control System Fixed program\, a major automated information system. The last effort he worked at Hanscom was the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR)\, a major defense acquisition program. Upon RFP release he was off to Air Command and Staff College where he received his third Master’s in Military Operational Art & Science. From there he went to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) at Kirtland AFB\, NM where he worked a number of Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) and Systems efforts. In 2016\, after a little over 21 years of Air Force acquisition\, he became the Contracting Resource Manager and Subject Matter Expert for the Directorate\, as well as the Director of Small Business Programs. In 2019\, he was made the Center Small Business Director full-time. His duties also included work as the AFNWC Services Acquisition Lead supporting the Deputy Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Strategic Systems\, the Center Executive Director\, and the Commander. He worked in that position until moving to the Pentagon.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-contracting-with-the-government/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230623T144041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T160643Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy\nTuesday\, July 18\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nSmall 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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0udeyhrzMpEtfRStJnHLwWvXaCJgi8NPgo \nPresenter Info\nCarl Brown is the State/Executive Director of the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) on the prestigious campus of Howard University. He has a wealth of small business development knowledge with over 25 years of experience. His subject matter expertise is in the following areas: human resources\, sales\, marketing\, procurement\, and government contracting. Additionally\, he is the host of the popular radio talk show “The Small Business Report” airing on Sirius XM Channel 141 every Thursday\, Friday\, and Tuesday. \nCarl has held executive positions in Telecommunications\, Consumer Goods\, and Transportation. His public sector experience includes Federal\, state\, and local government where he was a warranted contract officer. In recent years\, he was the executive producer of the popular television series “Emerging Business Report” as well as the on-air host of “Growing Pains – Taking Your Business to the Next Level.” Carl has been a guest on numerous radio and TV shows and interviewed by national media outlets including History Channel\, the television show “Food that built America\,” Wall Street Journal\, MSNBC.com\, news programs\, magazines\, and newspapers on economic development and small business issues. He holds a BA from Howard University and an MGA from University of Maryland University College. Carl is a Certified Contract Compliance Administrator and a Sherpa Executive Coach.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-small-business-development-financial-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business\nThursday\, July 13\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nCybersecurity 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 cost of a breach was over $9M in the U.S. \nAttendees at this “Cybersecurity for Small Business” presentation will learn about industry-recognized best practices they can put in place to protect businesses\, assets\, and customers from cyberattacks. They will be provided with actionable next steps to improve their company’s security posture. They will have an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of a cybersecurity expert and practitioner with over 20 years in the field. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-2qrTojEtPGLLzEPRJcPPq0QSoAuXAD \nPresenter Info\nTina C. Williams-Koroma\, Esq.\, CISSP\, PMP\, is a serial entrepreneur – Founder/CEO of TCecure\, CySkills\, and CyDeploy. She is a Maryland-licensed attorney and possesses a BS in Computer Science\, an MS in Management\, and a JD. This cybersecurity expert started her career with large companies like Lockheed Martin and Unisys\, before transitioning to running her own small businesses. Tina sees entrepreneurship as a way to contribute to and nurture the community\, specifically by providing learning and experience opportunities to individuals who are underrepresented in the technology field. She has and continues to partner with local institutions and several boards including CAMI\, TEDCO\, UMBC\, and others.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-cybersecurity-for-small-business/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084121
CREATED:20230705T172840Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Business Model Canvas: A Snapshot of Your Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Business Model Canvas: A Snapshot of Your Business Success\nTuesday\, July 11\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Subject Matter Expert Dr. Drena Valentine for an in-depth workshop to increase your competitive business with better decision-making\, strategy development\, and business growth. The workshop will utilize the Business Model Canvas\, a dynamic visual tool that encapsulates the key elements of your business model in a single\, easy-to-understand diagram. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdOChpjwsHdepBQnpOYk74s87-1KVmAYS \nPresenter Info\nDr. Drena Valentine is a visionary\, author\, advocate\, growth strategist\, and Strategic and Operations Management Expert with over 30 years of experience strengthening and transforming businesses through leadership and management skill development. Dr. Valentine is adept at analyzing and improving processes and setting strategic and management priorities to align activities with their goals and objectives. She is a results-oriented leader with exceptional business acumen skills and strategic vision resulting in operational excellence. With a passion for working with Black\, minority\, and women business owners\, Dr. Valentine tirelessly works to improve procurement opportunities for these entrepreneurs. Receiving accolades from clients and community leaders\, Dr. Valentine has been awarded the Maryland Black Chamber’s Champion for Change\, the 2022 Women Making History\, from the Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women Organization. Dr. Valentine holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting\, a Master’s in Business Administration\, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership. \nEducation: Dr. Valentine holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting\, a Master’s in Business Administration\, and a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership.\nDissertation: Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Organizations \nCertifications: MBE\, DBE\, SBE\, WBE\, WOSB\, MD LSBRP\, WSSC SLMBE\, GRCP\, PTIN
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/business-model-canvas-a-snapshot-of-your-business-success/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success\nTuesday\, June 13\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nUntold Research is a women-owned small business specializing in helping small-budget organizations leverage research to reach their goals. Content includes reviewing affordable ways research can be used to attract new customers\, develop effective messaging\, and measure the impact of your business. Come discover new ways to help your small business grow and thrive! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf–uqTssHd2tCANVL17sKSYpu4QQ9tSp \nPresenter Info\nKate Vasiloff\, Co-founder of Untold Research \nKate Vasiloff has conducted qualitative and quantitative research for the past ten years\, from developing survey instruments and sampling plans to overseeing data collection\, analyzing and distilling the findings to report production and presentation. As a co-founder of Untold Research\, her portfolio of research topics and clients are as broad as they are varied and include large and small NGOs\, like UNICEF and Women’s Equality Center\, government agencies\, like the U.S. and British Embassies\, and unions and associations\, like the Guild of Music Supervisors and the Global Business Travel Association. Research topics range from message testing on emergency contraception in Honduras to measuring public opinion on credible sources of information in Ethiopia to conducting compensation and benefits research in the United States. Originally from Sarasota\, Florida\, Kate earned a Master’s Degree in Survey Methodology from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor’s Degree in both English Language and Literature and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. She now lives in Arlington\, Virginia\, with her partner\, Mike\, and her dog\, Lincoln.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-integrating-data-for-business-success/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000
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CREATED:20230525T192026Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: The 3 A's of Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: The 3 A’s of Onboarding\nTuesday\, June 6\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nA specially crafted employee onboarding program can increase employee retention by 82%! Tune in to our webinar to learn the three A’s of employee onboarding. Khristie Andrus\, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley\, will share a comprehensive onboarding program that you won’t want to miss. A 20-year professional recruiter and business owner\, Khristie has developed and guided new employee onboarding strategies both internally at JustinBradley and for her clients\, whether they’re working remotely or in-office. This is insight that you will want to take back for your next hire! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuGgqTMuGdZLvb-BeIPHcrIZJ1XoX1Mq \nPresenter Info\nKhristie Andrus\, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley\nCo-Founder of JustinBradley\, Khristie Andrus is an Executive Financial Recruiter and trusted Career Advisor. 20 years ago\, she established JustinBradley’s financial search practices in law\, hospitality\, real estate\, and construction\, and is trained in Diversity and Inclusion practices and employment law. She speaks on topics related to hiring best practices and onboarding to personal branding and career development. \nKhristie advocates strongly for ethics and professionalism in the staffing industry and served as President of the Capital Area Staffing Association until 2015. In the accounting and finance community\, she has been on the selection committee for several prestigious CFO awards\, including Washington Business Journal’s CFO of the Year. Khristie is committed to fundraising efforts for DC area charitable organizations\, including American Heart Association’s Lawyers Have Heart. She is also a contributing member of the American Payroll Association and CREW (Construction and Real Estate Women).
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-the-3-as-of-onboarding/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
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CREATED:20230519T151728Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: The Business of Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: The Business of Sustainability\nTuesday\, May 23\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nSustainability is a major focus for corporate partners. 92% of the S&P 500 companies published a sustainability report in 2020. At this Lunch With the Experts\, Toni will unpack the important pieces of sustainability as it relates to businesses. You will develop an understanding of the basics of sustainability\, your business responsibility and the language that speaks to your contribution to corporate partners’ value chains. Together we will define sustainability (ESG)\, look into why sustainability is the new business imperative\, your value in relation to ESG\, and how to embed sustainable initiatives into your business. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO2tqzkvGdz2knzn6s6WB9rgcK-eLiA6#/registration \nPresenter Info\n \nToni Stiefel\, Impact Advisor\, The Fehlig Group\nConnect on LinkedIn \nToni is a leader in sustainability\, community outreach and communications\, having developed and evolved processes\, systems and governance for major international companies in the consumer goods\, telecommunications\, bioscience and infrastructure sectors. As an Impact Advisor with The Fehlig Group\, Toni works with small businesses to align their values with globally-recognized sustainable and responsible business standards as well as with corporate clients seeking to assist their diverse suppliers in meeting sustainability expectations.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-the-business-of-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Pricing 101
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Pricing 101\nTuesday\, May 23\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nJoin WBEC Metro NY and Sylvia Lagerquist\, CPA\, for a Lunch With the Experts: Pricing 101 workshop. In this one-hour session\, expert Sylvia will discuss pricing\, breaking even\, and how to interpret your financials. \nAs this workshop has a maximum capacity of 15 attendees\, please note in the registration if you are certain you can attend\, or if you would like to receive the session recording and materials following the session. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://airtable.com/shrYz5qrmKakFumlt \nPresenter Info\nSylvia Lagerquist\, CPA\nSynergy CPAs
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-pricing-101/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084122
CREATED:20230420T202226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T132211Z
UID:10000877-1683028800-1683028800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Marketing to Women Over 40
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Marketing to Women Over 40\nTuesday\, May 2\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nDo you recognize the value of marketing to women over 40 but struggle to do so in an interesting\, relevant\, and motivating way? You’re not alone! Join Fancy for a webinar highlighting key findings and action steps from our survey of nearly 500 women over 40. Fancy surveyed nearly 500 women over 40\, and asked them what they thought marketers were getting right\, and not so right. Fancy co-founder and co-chief creative officer\, Erica Fite distills the findings into actionable insights brands can use today to increase their relevance with this powerful consumer group. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOmqrz4vEtQ17MjZ05qZeDagy1_VpMgj \nPresenter Info\n \nErica Fite – Co-Founder\, Co-Chief Creative Officer brings an honest and authentic point of view to the work and to the way her agency works. She is a sought after speaker and contributor to industry press\, pulling back the curtain on the all-too-often taboo issues of women and sexual pleasure and health\, women over 40 in advertising\, and women stereotypes in marketing activities and brand development.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-marketing-to-women-over-40/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084122
CREATED:20230210T202511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T202511Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Capital One Cash Flow and Business Basics
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Capital One Cash Flow and Business Basics\nTuesday February 14\, 2023\n12:00pm – 1:00pm ET\nJoin Capital One for their Cash Flow and Business Basics information program. This Lunch With the Experts session\, led by Sean Chrysostom\, Engagement Specialist\, will cover how personal credit impacts your business\, business credit importance and growth\, and the factors of a business credit report. \nRegister for this Meeting \n  \nPresenter Info\n \nSean Chrysostom\, Engagment Specialist\, Capital One \nSean earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Howard University in 1987. He has spent the over 30 years in commercial banking\, with an emphasis in consumer and small business lending. Sean has been an advocate for greater financial education within social and faith-based organizations in the metro DC area. Sean is the Financial Access Educator for the Mid-Atlantic region for Capital One. Over the course of his career\, Sean has seen the powerful impact that financial literacy has in elevating individuals and families from poverty to prosperity. He is a passionate advocate for helping individuals learn how to effectively handle money\, credit\, debt and risk. He has worked diligently to help create empowered communities while building financial dignity within individuals. Real financial dignity allows everyone the opportunity to be self-sufficient with the fundamentals to build their own businesses\, buy homes\, increase credit\, and make better investment decisions.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-capital-one-cash-flow-and-business-basics/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T084122
CREATED:20221018T225305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T132513Z
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SUMMARY:"The Price Is Right – Or Is It?"
DESCRIPTION:“The Price Is Right – Or Is It?”\nDetermining the Best Prices for Your Products and Services\nThursday January 26\, 2023\n12:00pm\n  \n\nSylvia Lagerquist\nPresident\nLagerquist Accounting and Advisory\n  \nDetermining accurate and profitable prices for your products and services is one of the greatest challenges facing small business owners. Price too low and you won’t generate enough revenue to cover costs; price too high and you’ll miss critical opportunities to close new sales.\nThat’s why you need a strategic and intelligent approach to pricing. Through this program\, you will learn how to determine effective prices for your products and services by:\n1. Evaluating your direct and indirect costs\n2. Using formulas to develop a pricing structure\n3. Applying these concepts to increase profitability\nThe goal of this workshop is to empower you to make more strategic pricing decisions to improve profitability\, something that can benefit every small business owner.\n  \nREGISTER\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-price-is-right-or-is-it/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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