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SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV 25th Anniversary Grand GALA-xy Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 21\, 2024 | 10:30am – 2:00pm EST  \nThe Fairmont Hotel \n2401 M Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20037 \nIt’s our milestone 25th Anniversary and we want to see you! \nWe are pleased to invite our WBEs\, as well as our Corporate and Alliance Partners\, to come together in community to celebrate The Power of Many within our network universe who have made our growth possible. \nJoin us to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’ll boldly go as we reimagine what business success looks like for the next 25 years. It’s only through The Power of Many that even when faced with unprecedented challenges\, we’ll continue to shine bright for years to come! \nWe’re thrilled to welcome back Fawn Weaver\, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and with her\, Victoria Eady Butler\, Master Blender of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey\, as our keynote speakers for PART TWO of an extraordinary conversation that began in NY and will culminate here in the DMV! \n        Mark your calendars\, get your tickets and dress to impress for the event that has been a quarter-century in the making. Our Silver 25th Anniversary GALA–xy Grand Luncheon will be out of this world! \nClick to register!\nContact LJoseph@wbecnydmv.org for exclusive event sponsorship opportunities. All sponsors will be recognized at the event and in the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Digital Look Book. \nAll registration/ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-25th-anniversary-grand-gala-xy-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: AARP Presents Protecting yourself\, your devices\, and your business
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: AARP Presents Protecting yourself\, your devices\, and your business\nTuesday\, October 15th\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n \n  \nJoin Matt Klaus\, Vice President of Information Security at AARP\, to learn how to protect your identity\, your devices\, and your business from common cybersecurity threats. Matt will share tips on how to travel safely and avoid device theft\, identify social engineering attempts (such as phishing) to prevent account takeover\, manage social media privacy settings\, and more. Matt will also explain common security controls and why they are important\, from multifactor authentication to system updates. \n \nMatt Klaus\, Vice President of Information Security at AARP \nMatt is the Vice President of Information Security at AARP\, responsible for managing the information security program. He leads teams dedicated to Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance as well as Cyber Operations & Incident Response. Together they establish policies and standards for the secure implementation of technology\, educate the AARP workforce about cybersecurity\, evaluate the security of third-party suppliers\, assess compliance with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g.\, CIS CSC\, PCI DSS)\, oversee vulnerability management and penetration testing\, and maintain a suite of technical controls to protect AARP’s network\, applications\, computers\, and data. \n  \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-presents-protecting-yourself-your-devices-and-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240822T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145907Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Wealth Seminar Series: Exit Strategies For The Closely Held Business
DESCRIPTION:       \nBuild Your Business Wealth Seminar Series:\nEmpowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge\nEvery successful entrepreneur knows that building a strong business requires more than just a great idea or product. It also takes financial savvy to navigate market fluctuations\, manage cash flow\, and make strategic investments. However\, many entrepreneurs lack formal finance education\, putting them at a disadvantage. \nThat’s why we are excited to announce our Build Your Business Wealth Webinar Series – a program designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Through a series of webinars\, we will cover business finance topics and provide resources and tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and achieve financial success. \nSEMINAR THREE \nExit Strategies For The Closely Held Business  \nSeptember 25th\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET \nThis course provides education on business exit planning arrangements – commonly known as “Buy-Sell Arrangements.” Course material covers the risks of not adopting an exit strategy\, the general types of buy-sell agreements\, the importance of valuation\, the funding alternatives and the role of life insurance. \nRegister Now!\nMeet the Speaker\n \nKaren Hofmann \nVice President\, Advanced Planning Group\, Prudential \nKaren Hofmann is a Vice President\, Advanced Planning for Prudential Retirement Strategies and Individual Life Insurance. In her current position\, Karen is responsible for speaking with financial professionals and clients about ways to effectively accumulate\, protect\, and distribute wealth.Karen has more than 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. Previously\, she worked at The Hartford as an Advanced Markets Consultant. \nKaren has been an invited speaker nationwide on a variety of retirement planning\, advanced markets\, and other financial topics. She has also taught continuing education courses for Certified Financial PlannersTM\, Attorneys\, and Certified Public Accountants. Born and educated in London\, England\, Karen has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)\, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)\, and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL®)* designations. Karen lives in California just north of San Diego with her husband\, Troy.  Specialties: Small business planning\, executive benefits\, retirement and estate planning\, Social Security\, and charitable giving.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/build-your-business-wealth-seminar-series-exit-strategies-for-the-closely-held-business/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240610T204846Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: Understanding Insurance\, Protecting your Assets While Competing with Big Business with AARP
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Understanding Insurance\, Protecting your Assets While Competing with Big Business with AARP\nTuesday\, August 27th\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n \nAs an entrepreneur\, you already possess the drive and passion needed to be a risk-taker and innovator. However\, navigating the essential aspects of running a business requires a strategic approach. Join us in this session as Lisa Hilton\, CCSA\, MLIS\, CHP\, REAS and Director Insurance Management\, AARP explore the crucial elements of identifying risks and integrating insurance solutions to bolster your entrepreneurial pursuits. Discover how proactive risk management can safeguard your ventures and propel your business towards sustainable growth and success. \n \nLisa Hilton\, CCSA\, MLIS\, CHP\, REAS\nDirector Insurance Management\, AARP \nLisa Hilton is the Director of Risk & Insurance Management for AARP.  Her career spans over 25 years in the areas of enterprise risk management\, captive creation and management and fraud investigation.  She is responsible for AARP’s insurance portfolio\, captive program\, ergonomics and maintains risk management responsibilities for 50 state offices; plus\, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an Associate’s degree in Administration of Justice.  She is a certified Certified Cyber Security Architect (CCSA)\, Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS)\, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) and Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (REAS). \n\nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-understanding-insurance-protecting-your-assets-while-competing-with-big-business-with-aarp/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240809T174628Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Wealth Seminar Series: AI\, Staying In Charge\, Understanding Implications
DESCRIPTION:       \nBuild Your Business Wealth Seminar Series:\nEmpowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge\nEvery successful entrepreneur knows that building a strong business requires more than just a great idea or product. It also takes financial savvy to navigate market fluctuations\, manage cash flow\, and make strategic investments. However\, many entrepreneurs lack formal finance education\, putting them at a disadvantage. \nThat’s why we are excited to announce our Build Your Business Wealth Webinar Series – a program designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Through a series of webinars\, we will cover business finance topics and provide resources and tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and achieve financial success. \nSEMINAR TWO\nAI: Staying In Charge\, Understanding Implications\nAugust 15th\, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is here\, and its impact has shaken industries. From powering a tech-stock boom\, to potentially reshaping the future of financial advice\, AI’s disruption can be felt all over. Business leaders need to be aware of AI as both a valuable resource\, and potentially a looming threat to their business model. This course guides you through the basics of what makes AI such a powerful new technology. It zeroes in on real world examples of AI implementation. Importantly\, it also advises you on the best ways to think about AI and their practice\, both today and in the future. \nRegister Now!\nMeet the Speaker\n \nChristina Cuffari \nVice President of Advanced Planning\, Sales Technology for Prudential’s Retirement and Life Distribution \nChristina Cuffari is the Vice President of Advanced Planning\, Sales Technology for Prudential’s Retirement and Life Distribution. She provides value-added programs and in-market technology training to the sales organization\, financial professionals\, broker-dealers\, and the clients that we serve. Her focus is helping our customers utilize Prudential Retirement Strategies technology solutions to better service their clients and help grow their business. She also provides guidance to sales professionals on integrating best practices for leveraging financial planning tools and platforms\, social media platforms\, and cybersecurity best practices. \nPrior to this role Christina has extensive experience working with financial professionals and their clients. Christina started her career as a financial professional with Prudential in southern NJ where she developed a passion for the industry. She has also served as an internal sales consultant covering a multitude of channels and states during her tenure to help her continue to build her knowledge and expertise of the industry. Ms. Cuffari attended The College of Saint Rose in Albany\, NY and earned her degree in business administration with a minor in communications. During college she was a member of the Women’s soccer team that won the 2011 NCAA National Championship. She also holds the 2011 All-American\, 2011 Academic All-American\, as well as Player of the Year and Woman on the Year for 2011.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/build-your-business-wealth-seminar-series-ai-staying-in-charge-understanding-implications/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
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SUMMARY:2024 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:2024 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition\n \nAugust 14th\, 2024\, 2:30pm EST\nHosted By: Theresa R. Proctor CEO of Forward Movement Enterprises \n \n  \nJoin us to cheer on your fellow WBEs as they pitch in the 1st round of the 2024 WBENC Pitch Competition! During this virtual program\, 10 WBE finalists from WBEC Greater DMV will pitch their businesses to local corporate judges for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals. \nHere are our Top 10 Pitch Finalists: \nSpeak to Society\,  Quinn Conyers\, QuinnConyers.com\nQueirra Fenderson\, LLC d/b/a The Ambition Studio\,  Queirra Fenderson\,  www.theambitionstudio.com\nNBBG LLC dba 2Betties\, Bridget Greaney\, https://2betties.com/\nMsPsGFree Inc – Food Service\, Lisa Marsh\, https://www.mspsglutenfree.com\nInfinity Empowerment Services\, Beverly Grandison\, https://infinityempowermentsvc.com\nIn Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching\, Dr. Marcea Whitaker\, www.drmarcea.com\nHomemade in DC\, Mackenzie Loy\, https://homemadeindc.com/\nGood News Financial & Investment Advisors LLC\, Dr Jovan Jackson\, www.goodnewsfinancialservices.com\nFIT2order\, Stacy Fritz\, www.fit2order.com\nBT Beverage & Food\, llc.\, Ruth Berhane-Williams\, www.drinkeritea.com \nhttps://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ \nClick to register!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-wbec-greater-dmv-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240702T194839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135750Z
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SUMMARY:Build Your Business Wealth Seminar Series: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:       \nBuild Your Business Wealth Seminar Series:\nEmpowering Entrepreneurs with Financial Knowledge\nEvery successful entrepreneur knows that building a strong business requires more than just a great idea or product. It also takes financial savvy to navigate market fluctuations\, manage cash flow\, and make strategic investments. However\, many entrepreneurs lack formal finance education\, putting them at a disadvantage. \nThat’s why we are excited to announce our Build Your Business Wealth Webinar Series – a program designed to empower entrepreneurs with essential financial knowledge. Through a series of webinars\, we will cover business finance topics and provide resources and tools to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and achieve financial success. \nSEMINAR ONE\nSmart Strategies for Small Business\nAugust 6th\, 12:00am – 1:30pm ET\nThis program is geared for business owners in the early stages of their business.  Those established within the first 5 years and managing their first sources of revenue.  The conversation will cover understanding the small business landscape\, protecting your small business\, succession planning\, and assembling a professional team. \nRegister Now!\nMeet the Expert\n \nNatalya Robbins\, ChFC®\, RICP®\, WMCP® \nFinancial Planner \nWorksite Education Program Speaker \nNatalya Robbins is passionate about providing her clients with the tools and education they need to navigate life’s financial challenges. With more than 23 years in the financial services industry\, Natalya recognizes the more knowledge her clients have\, the more empowered and confident they feel about achieving their goals.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/build-your-business-wealth-seminar-series-empowering-entrepreneurs-with-financial-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240610T203532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T174211Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 23rd\, 2024\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n \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 \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. \n  \nClick to register!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-supplier-diversity-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240312T173858Z
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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:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T213228Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-1-6/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240506T155652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T160236Z
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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:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240422T201452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T164220Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Academy: Prepare to Amplify Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Academy: Prepare to Amplify Your Pitch\n  \n \nWBEC Greater DMV is thrilled to announce its partnership with WBENC to host the 2024 WBENC PITCH Amplify Competition\, sponsored by FedEx and PepsiCo. The theme for this year’s local\, RPO Pitch Competition is “Amplify your Intro” where women Business Enterprises (WBEs) will be required to introduce their companies in a creative and compelling way. \nApplications for the WBEC Greater DMV local RPO Pitch Competition are open May 1 – 22\, 2024. All Certified WBEC DMV WBEs are invited to submit a video application for a chance to compete in the virtual live local Pitch Competition in August. \nTo prepare for this year’s competition\, please join us for an amazing opportunity to hear directly from the top 4 finalists of the WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Competition in a dynamic conversation designed to elevate your pitch game for this year! Don’t miss this chance to connect with past winners to gain the knowledge and inspiration needed to take your pitch to the next level. \nThrough a lively panel discussion\, our guest speakers will share their pitch journey as well as practical tips and strategies to help you: \n\nGain insights into how to tell your business’ story in an engaging and persuasive manner.\nUse varied techniques to improve your delivery and make a more impactful impression on your audience.\nHone your business pitch and maximize your pitching opportunities beyond the Pitch Competition.\nOvercome common pitch pitfalls around nerves\, preparation\, and time management.\n\nClick to register!\n \nModerated by Mary Fehlig\, Founder and President\, The Fehlig Group \n    \nSpeakers: \nEmmalyne Head\, Owner of Southern Belle Cleaners \n  \nJovan Jackson\, Owner of Good News Financial & Investment Advisors LLC \n  \nRuth B. Williams\, owner of ERITEA. \n  \nDr. Renette Dallas\, owner of Life by Dallas Inc \n  \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-pitch-academy-1-prepare-to-amplify-your-pitch/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240312T172825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T134040Z
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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:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T214018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T214018Z
UID:10000987-1713430800-1713448800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-2-4/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T212602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T212713Z
UID:10000981-1713344400-1713373200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-1-4/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240307T155434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T155434Z
UID:10001048-1711737000-1711740600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Book Launch Event in Celebration of Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Book Launch Event in Celebration of Women’s History Month\n \nMarch 29th\, 2024 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm EST | Hybrid \nEast City Bookshop\, 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast ##100 Washington\, DC 20003\n  \nEast City Bookshop in partnership with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WBEC Greater DMV welcomes Denny S. Bryce to discuss her new novel\, Can’t We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe\, in conversation with Victoria Christopher Murray.\nABOUT CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS \nAward-winning author Denny S. Bryce and USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight collaborate on a brilliant novel that uncovers the boundary-breaking\, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald\, the Queen of Jazz\, and iconic movie star Marilyn Monroe. \nOne woman was recognized as the premiere singer of her era with perfect pitch and tireless ambition. \nOne woman was the most glamorous star in Hollywood\, a sex symbol who took the world by storm. \nAnd their friendship was fast and firm… \n1952: Ella Fitzgerald is a renowned jazz singer whose only roadblock to longevity is society’s attitude toward women and race. Marilyn Monroe’s star is rising despite ongoing battles with movie studio bigwigs and boyfriends. When she needs help with her singing\, she wants only the best—and the best is the brilliant Ella Fitzgerald. But Ella isn’t a singing teacher and declines—then the two women meet\, and to everyone’s surprise but their own\, they become fast friends. \nOn the surface\, what could they have in common? Yet each was underestimated by the men in their lives—husbands\, managers\, hangers-on. And both were determined to gain. Each fought for professional independence and personal agency in a time when women were expected to surrender control to those same men. \nThis novel reveals and celebrates their surprising bond over a decade and serves as a poignant reminder of how true friendship can cross differences to bolster and sustain us through haunting heartbreak and wild success. \nDENNY S. BRYCE is an award-winning and bestselling author of historical fiction\, including Wild Women and the Blues. She is also an adjunct professor in the MFA program at Drexel University\, a book critic for NPR\, and a member of the Historical Novel Society\, Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, and Tall Poppy Writers. Currently\, she resides in Savannah\, Georgia. \nVICTORIA CHRISTOPHER MURRAY is an acclaimed author with more than one million books in print. She has written more than twenty novels\, including Stand Your Ground\, an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Fiction and a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. \n  \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/book-launch-event-in-celebration-of-womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T213921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T213921Z
UID:10000986-1711616400-1711634400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-2-3/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T212443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T212821Z
UID:10000980-1711530000-1711558800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-1-3/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20231221T171351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T171351Z
UID:10000954-1711454400-1711458000@wbecnydmv.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T213806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T201615Z
UID:10000985-1709197200-1709215200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-2-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T212141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T220645Z
UID:10000979-1709110800-1709139600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-1-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T213516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T190246Z
UID:10000984-1706778000-1706796000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20240122T211824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T190305Z
UID:10000978-1706691600-1706720400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals.\nApplications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information\, and to join the waitlist for 2025\,\nplease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-greater-dmv-sage-advice-day-1/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230621T145639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T153903Z
UID:10000905-1700209800-1700224200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Greater DMV Annual Awards and Breakthrough Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our 2023 Annual Awards Breakthrough Breakfast is our premier gathering where we bring together our Corporate Partners\, Supplier Diversity Teams\, and WBEs for an informative\, energizing\, and celebratory morning of programming and networking\, culminating with the presentation of our WBEC Greater DMV Outstanding Partner and Done Deals™ Awards. \nRegister Now! It’s an event you don’t want to miss!\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $95\nCorp/Non-WBE: $125\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $125\nCorp/Non-WBE: $150\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/greater-dmv-annual-awards-and-breakthrough-breakfast-2023/
LOCATION:The Willard Intercontinental Hotel\, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230621T145354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T153722Z
UID:10000904-1700157600-1700164800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Greater DMV Celebrating Our Partners Reception
DESCRIPTION:Our 2023 Celebrating Our Partners Reception is a special evening held in honor and recognition of our Corporate Partners and their Supplier Diversity Teams\, and WBEC Greater DMV’s incredible WBEs. \nIt’s an opportunity for us to get together to network and acknowledge the extraordinary contributions and achievements you’ve all made throughout the year\, as well as enjoy delicious food and drinks. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! Register Now!\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $95\nCorp/Non-WBE: $125\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $125\nCorp/Non-WBE: $150\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/greater-dmv-celebrating-our-partners-reception-2023/
LOCATION:Fairmount Washington DC\, 2401 M Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230926T170928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T170928Z
UID:10000930-1697533200-1697644800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:The Digital Refresh: Grow Your Business and Digital Presence Through Our FREE 2-day Masterclass!
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Refresh:\nGrow Your Business and Digital Presence Through Our FREE 2-day Masterclass!\n  \n \n  \nAre you ready to take your digital brand presence to the next level and steer your business towards online success? We are thrilled to introduce our Digital Refresh Masterclass\, a FREE transformative 2-day event tailored for passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners like yourself. Join us October 17 – 18\, 2023\, to discover invaluable insights and actionable strategies to enhance your digital footprint.\nClick here for more information
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-digital-refresh-grow-your-business-and-digital-presence-through-our-free-2-day-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230621T142013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T142039Z
UID:10000901-1693389600-1693395000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:2023 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Regional Pitch Competition\nHosted By\n\nSparkRound of \n \nPresented by\n \nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\n10:00am-11:30am ET\nTen WBEC Greater DMV WBEs will pitch to a panel of Corporate Member Judges for a spot in the National Semi-Finals in October and a cash prize of $1\,000. \nRegister Here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fyT65leETIKIqKqMXhSnYQ\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the pitch program.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2023-wbec-greater-dmv-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230802T195025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T195025Z
UID:10000921-1692705600-1692709200@wbecnydmv.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230801T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T194606Z
UID:10000920-1692100800-1692104400@wbecnydmv.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T125948
CREATED:20230801T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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