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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T113000
DTSTAMP:20230621T142039Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
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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:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
DTSTAMP:20230801T194606Z
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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: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:20230801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTSTAMP:20230706T131741Z
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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:20230627T192710Z
CREATED: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:20230705T160643Z
CREATED:20230623T144041Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20230622T152000Z
CREATED:20230622T152000Z
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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:20230705T172840Z
CREATED:20230705T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20230626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T160000
DTSTAMP:20230530T194255Z
CREATED:20230530T194246Z
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SUMMARY:MatchMaker Madness
DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Registration Is Open!\nGreat connections are the foundation to business success and that is why Woman Impacting Public Policy is excited to host MatchMaker Madness on Monday\, June 26. \nMeet one-on-one in a private virtual environment with the buyers of government agencies and prime vendors for developing relationships\, understanding their purchasing process and identifying supply chain opportunities. \nRegister\nFree for all members (must be signed into WIPP profile) \nTo expedite your registration process\, please have your NAICS\, CAGE\, UEI and Keywords information ready. You must upload your generic Capability Statement to complete your registration. \nMatches will be made based on the buyers needs and then business owner requests. \nAll MatchMaker schedules and research information will be sent out on June 16th so you have time to prepare for your meeting. \nConfirmed Agencies and Primes:\n316th Wing – Joint Base Andrews\nAgriculture\, US Department of Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)\nArmy\, US Department \nBureau of the Fiscal Service\nCoast Guard\, US\nConsolidated Nuclear Security (Y-12) \nEducation\, US Department \nEnvironmental Protection Agency\, U.S.\nEY \nFederal Aviation Agency\nGeneral Dynamics Information Technology\nInternal Revenue Service \nL3Harris – Integrated Mission Systems\nNational Renewable Energy Laboratory – NREL\nNaval Information Warfare Systems Command – NAVWAR \nNaval Nuclear Laboratory\nNewport News Shipbuilding\nOak Ridge National Laboratory \nUS Department of State\nUS Department of Treasury\nWashington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/matchmaker-madness/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000
DTSTAMP:20230616T185231Z
CREATED:20230614T151216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T185231Z
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SUMMARY:The WBENCPitch Experience — Greater DMV
DESCRIPTION:The WBENCPitch Experience\nWednesday\, June 21\, 2023\n11:00am-12:00pm ET\nWBEC Greater DMV is excited to partner again with WBENC to deliver the 2023 National WBENCPitch Momentum Competition\, powered by PepsiCo. The national second place winner will be awarded $20K and the grand prize winner will walk away with $50K. \nThe prize money is just one of the MANY benefits of participating in WBENCPitch – locally and nationally. The experience\, the relationships\, the judge’s feedback\, the visibility and the exposure for your business are TRULY PRICELESS. \nJoin us for a conversation with 2022 Greater DMV Pitch winners to hear about their 2022 pitch journey and experience. In this captivating discussion\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nPrepare yourself to participate in the WBENCPitch Competitions\nHone your business pitch and prepare to maximize your pitching opportunities\nUse actionable resources for pitching success and gain insights from fellow business owners.\n\n\n		Speakers:\n	\n				\n		Stacy Fritz 			\n				CEO\, Fit2Order \n				\n		Savannah Mitchell 			\n				Owner\, Sunday Morning Roasting Company \n				\n		David LeFebvre 			\n				Supplier Diversity Business Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond \n				\n		Rev. Dr. Renette Dallas\, ND 			\n				Creator\, TRUE POP Popcorn \n	Speaker Bios:\nDavid LeFebvre has extensive experience building strategic\, internal and external\, relationships to drive high impact. The common thread throughout David’s career is working with diverse businesses\, communities\, and education systems to drive success through inclusion. In David’s current role as Supplier Diversity Business Advisor\, he is responsible for designing\, managing\, and implementing the supplier diversity program for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to promote involvement in the economic development and inclusion of diverse suppliers. \nRenette Dallas is a naturopathic doctor (N.D.)\, minister\, author\, lecturer\, certified fitness trainer\, raw food chef\, with expertise in nutritional and herbal detoxification and healing. She hosted live fitness and wellness radio and TV programs for seven years. She has degrees and twelve years professional experience in Architecture and Civil Engineering\, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Perhaps best known as the creator of the healthy organic snack product\, TRUE POP formerly\, Life by Dallas Popcorn\, Dr. Dallas believes health care reform starts with preventive holistic care education. Individuals leave her presentations motivated and inspired but more important\, empowered to adopt healthy lifestyles. \n\n		Moderator:\n	\n				\n		Sandra Eberhard 			\n				President & CEO\, WBEC Greater DMV \n	Click Here to Register\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu6grzsuGNfJHGmlTjkTgs8bBxrlHHq7\nPitch submissions for the WBEC Greater DMV Live Virtual Pitch Competition on August 30th will begin on July 1st. Look out for the announcement! \nLearn more about this year’s competition at https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-wbencpitch-experience-greater-dmv/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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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:20230509T073000
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SUMMARY:DC Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Summit - Connect\, Grow\, Succeed
DESCRIPTION:The DC Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Summit will convene leaders from across local & federal governments and the small business industry to address the latest trends and emerging developments in the District of Columbia’s small business landscape through insightful discussions\, expert panels\, and interactive workshops. Special educational programming will also be featured for our small DC-based retailers. \nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 9th\, 2023 \nTIME: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm \nWHERE: Washington Convention Center \nREGISTER: https://www.dcchamber.org/event/2023-small-biz-summit/ \nKeynote Speaker\n \nGina Schaefer\, CEO and Co-Founder\, A Few Cool Hardware Stores\nGina will share her remarkable story of overcoming adversity and discrimination and turning into it success all while supporting and empowering entrepreneurship. Read more about Gina HERE. \nCall for Nominations – DC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards\nEach year the DC Chamber of Commerce honors the success of small businesses who have contributed to the business and economic growth of our community. The awards will be announced and presented on May 9\, 2023\, at the Small Business Summit luncheon. \nNominations will be evaluated based on information provided in applications. The award categories are: \n\nSmall Business of the Year\nSmall Business Person of the Year\nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year\nNon-Profit Organization of the Year\nSmall Business Champion of the Year\nWomen in Business Champion of the Year\n\nSubmission Deadline – Friday\, March 31\, 2023. https://dcchamber.org/2023-small-business-summit-nominations/
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/dc-chamber-of-commerce-2023-small-business-summit-connect-grow-succeed/
LOCATION:Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T090000
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SUMMARY:2023 Small Business Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a free\, half day conference to include educational sessions to help grow your business \nOpening remarks from Mayor Rick West \nFor more information\, please view our informational flyer \nTuesday\, March 14th\n9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nLocation: \nChesapeake Conference Center \n700 Conference Center Drive \nChesapeake\, VA 23320 \nSpeakers and vendors will include: \nVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity \nCity of Chesapeake \nDollar Bank \nVirginia Procurement Technical Center \neVA \n& more \nFor additional information\, please contact Kerstin Plarr \n(757) 382-8040 \nkplarr@cityofchesapeake.net \nRSVP Here
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2023-small-business-symposium/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Conference Center\, 700 Conference Center Drive\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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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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