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SUMMARY:2026 Dominion Convergence Conference and Supplier Expo
DESCRIPTION:September 15 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Richmond\, VA\nConvergence 2026\, hosted by Dominion Energy\, is a supplier expo with more than 80 exhibitors participating. During Convergence 2026\, small\, local\, and diverse businesses can learn about upcoming opportunities and develop relationships with each participating company. \nEvent Details \nWhen: September 15\, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\n \nWhere: Greater Richmond Convention Center \nRegister Now
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/dominion-convergence-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
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SUMMARY:Join NGLCCNY and WBEC NY DMV at the 2026 NGLCCNY Summit: Our Economic Impact
DESCRIPTION:September 16 | 10 am to 5 pm EST | CUNY Graduate Center\, Midtown Manhattan\nThe Summit brings together LGBTQ+ and allied business owners\, corporate leaders\, procurement professionals\, government representatives\, nonprofit organizations\, higher education institutions\, and economic development partners for a full day focused on business growth\, market access\, collaboration\, and the economic contributions of diverse enterprises across the New York metropolitan region. \nAttendees will have access to a full program of workshops\, presentations\, and moderated discussions addressing the issues shaping today’s business environment. Sessions will explore supplier readiness\, access to capital\, technology\, resilience\, procurement inclusion\, market positioning\, certification\, and the role of small and medium enterprises in New York’s economic future. \nThe Summit Expo Hall will connect attendees with businesses\, corporate partners\, resource organizations\, and institutional stakeholders offering products\, services\, programs\, and opportunities. The accompanying Retail Market will provide participating businesses with a platform to showcase and sell distinctive products directly to Summit attendees. \nThroughout the day\, structured programming and informal networking will create opportunities to discover suppliers\, develop new business relationships\, meet prospective clients and partners\, exchange ideas\, and connect with leaders from across the region’s business ecosystem. \nWhether you are seeking contracts\, customers\, suppliers\, resources\, partnerships\, professional knowledge\, or greater visibility within the New York market\, the NGLCCNY Summit offers a concentrated environment in which meaningful business connections can begin. \nJoin NGLCCNY and WBEC NY DMV for a convening built around enterprise\, opportunity\, and measurable economic participation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/join-nglccny-and-wbec-ny-dmv-at-the-2026-nglccny-summit-our-economic-impact/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
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SUMMARY:Partner Programming: TAP Presents The Art of Pricing for Profitability
DESCRIPTION:September 24 | 12 pm to 1 pm EST | Virtual\nMany 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\, evaluate your current pricing\, and make more informed decisions. \nTAP will walk through a simple framework you can start applying right away\, including: \n● How to understand your true cost per product or service\n● How to think about a minimum price so you’re not losing money\n● How to estimate how much you need to sell to break even\n● How to factor in both customer willingness to pay and competitor pricing \nSecure Your Spot Today! \nRegister Now
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/partner-programming-tap-presents-the-art-of-pricing-for-profitability/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T153929Z
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SUMMARY:How to Do Business with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Event
DESCRIPTION:September 30 | 8 am to 12 pm EST | Hughesville\, MD\nIn 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 will include: information on how to do business with SMECO and upcoming sourcing opportunities\, networking and matchmaking\, and a light breakfast. \nAttendance at this event is by invitation only.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-southern-maryland-electric-cooperative-smeco-event/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
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SUMMARY:Retail Ready Spotlight: How Beauty & CPG Entrepreneurs Can Leverage WBE Certification to Land Shelf Space at Major Retailers
DESCRIPTION:September 30 | 11 am to 1 pm EST | In-Person\nAre 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 pitches every day. \nRetail Ready Spotlight puts you in the room with real retail partners: not just to network\, but to be heard. You’ll walk away with practical pitch skills\, a clear understanding of how to use your WBE certification as a retail access tool\, and the rare opportunity to deliver your pitch live to retail decision-makers and get real-time feedback. \nWhat you’ll get: \n– A hands-on workshop led by Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw\, CEO & Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR\, on pitching your brand and leveraging your WBE certification as a competitive advantage in retail conversations\n– A live pitch opportunity in front of retailers who can give you real feedback on what lands and what doesn’t\n– Direct insight into what retail decision-makers actually want to hear\n– Connections with fellow WBE founders and the chance to make an impression on retail experts who can open doors \nYou’ll leave with a sharper pitch\, confidence in your retail story\, and the relationships that lead to the right conversations. \nWho should attend: WBE-certified founders in beauty\, lifestyle\, and CPG looking to build retail relationships and sharpen their pitch\, WBEs looking to break into these industries\, and not-yet-certified women-owned businesses interested in learning more. \nLocation: Studio 1418\, Midtown\, NY \nRegister Now\n \nStephanie Scott-Bradshaw is the visionary Founder and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR\, an award-winning communications agency recognized as a “Power Player Agency” by The PR Net. Under her leadership\, the firm has become a trusted force in public relations\, influencer partnerships\, social media marketing\, and experiential events specializing in elevating beauty\, wellness\, and lifestyle brands.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/retail-ready-spotlight-how-beauty-cpg-entrepreneurs-can-leverage-wbe-certification-to-land-shelf-space-at-major-retailers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Cash Flow with Evena Sumra\, VP\, Sr. Business Consultant
DESCRIPTION:October 13 | 11 am to 12:30 pm EST | Virtual\nCash 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. \nJoin WBEC NY DMV for a practical 90-minute virtual workshop led by Evena Sumra\, VP\, Sr. Business Consultant. This session will break cash flow management into four key areas and provide practical approaches you can apply to your business. \nWhat We’ll Cover \n1. Cash Flow Basics\nBuild a clearer understanding of how cash moves through your business\, what to pay attention to\, and how to use that information to assess your current cash position. \n2. Maximizing Cash In\nExplore practical ways to strengthen incoming cash\, including improving payment timing\, managing receivables\, and identifying opportunities to get cash into the business more efficiently. \n3. Minimizing Cash Out\nLook closely at where cash is going and identify ways to manage expenses and the timing of payments while protecting the resources your business needs to operate. \n4. Make Cash Work for You\nLearn how to build a simple cash flow forecast and use that information to make more informed decisions about when to hold\, spend\, or invest available cash. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be better prepared to: \n– Read and understand their business cash flow with greater confidence.\n– Identify practical opportunities to improve cash coming in and manage cash going out.\n– Build and use a simple cash flow forecast.\n– Make more informed decisions about how and when available cash is used. \nRegister Now\n \nEvena Sumra is a seasoned banking professional with more than 25 years of industry experience\, including 23 years at JPMorganChase. Throughout her career\, she has held a range of leadership roles\, including Branch Manager\, Business Relationship Manager\, and Commercial Banker. In her current role as a Senior Business Consultant\, Evena partners directly with entrepreneurs to identify and close operational gaps—equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to scale and grow sustainably. \nBeyond her corporate work\, Evena is deeply committed to community service. She is a proud member of the Westchester County (NY) Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated\, where she supports youth development through enrichment programs. She also serves as a Board Member and Financial Committee Chair at Opportunity Charter School in Harlem\, and as an Advisory Board Member at the Women’s Enterprise Development Center\, where she advocates for and advances the success of women business owners.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/navigating-your-cash-flow-with-evena-sumra-vp-sr-business-consultant-jpmorgan-chase/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T163929Z
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SUMMARY:Capital One Envision Summit
DESCRIPTION:October 21-22 I Richmond\, VA\nCapital One Envision Summit is dedicated to creating an inclusive supply chain and empowering businesses through education\, meaningful connections\, and strategic alignment. \nAttendees 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/capital-one-envision-summit/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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