WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
Events
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2026 WBEC Metro NY Powerplay Pitch Competition Live Virtual Final
September 15 | 12 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Join us live on Zoom for the WBEC Metro NY 2026 Powerplay Pitch Competition Finals on September 15 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Ten Certified women-owned business pitch semi-finalists from the WBEC Metro NY region will compete live before a panel of corporate partner judges, presenting…
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Join NGLCCNY and WBEC NY DMV at the 2026 NGLCCNY Summit: Our Economic Impact
September 16 | 10 am to 5 pm EST | CUNY Graduate Center, Midtown Manhattan The 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…
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I’m Certified, Now What?
VirtualMaximizing Your WBENC Certification September 17 | 2 to 3pm 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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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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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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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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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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Why and How to Get Certified
Why and How to Get Certified October 27 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary…