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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement\nSeptember 10th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n \nAs we enter Quarter 4\, now is the time to participate in a hands-on session on crafting a stellar capabilities statement that speaks for your unique business strengths. Join Darcy Flanders from Baseline Group and Dawn Wells from Northwell Health for a workshop on how to design a capabilities statement that leaves a lasting impression on clients and collaborators. Through this Lunch With the Experts\, participants will gain the skills to develop a compelling digital bio that showcases your leadership and accomplishments. \n\nGain knowledge about corporate supplier diversity programs\nUnderstand how to navigate sourcing/procurement processes.\nLearn from experts about specific business issues relevant to WBEs\nWBEs are equipped with knowledge to connect with procurement professionals\nWBEs network with other WBEs\n\n \nDawn Wells\nAssistant Vice President\, Supply Chain\, Northwell Health \nDawn Wells is supply chain professional with a public health heart.  She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwell Health\, New York’s largest healthcare provider\, serving NYC\, Long Island\, and Westchester.  In this role she leads supply chain operations for the Health Systems’ Ambulatory Care Network comprised of more than 830 physician practices and outpatient facilities.  In addition to these responsibilities\, Dawn takes an active role in championing and facilitating programs that impact all levels of the organization.  She has been a consistent champion of diversity; representing supply chain as a member of the diversity and health equity council and corporate social responsibility committee. In 2019\, she chartered the health systems supplier diversity council that is charged with creating a cross functional action plan\, ensuring that there is a system wide commitment to maintaining the diversity of the Health System’s suppliers\, putting in place standardized processes for measuring goals and success\, and partnering with external agencies to educate and deliver information to diverse suppliers within the communities served. \nDawn joined Northwell Health in 2003 as a member of the project implementation team that established framework for integrating finance\, supply chain\, and human resources under a shared-services umbrella. Over the years she has defined and redefined her position and responsibilities in response to the organization’s rapid growth. Dawn currently serves on the board of the NYNJ Minority Supplier Development Council.  She holds a B.S. in Business and a Masters of Public Health from Adelphi University. \n \nDarcy Flanders \nFounder / Chief Brand Strategist Baseline \nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary. Her strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information-oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. \nDarcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design. \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-developing-your-capabilities-statement-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
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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:20240814T103000
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SUMMARY:2024 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:  \n2024 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition\n \nAugust 14th\, 2024\, 10:30am EST\nHosted By: Stephanie Scott Bradshaw CEO and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR \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 Metro NY will pitch their businesses to local corporate judges for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals. \nHere are our Top 10 WBEC Metro NY Pitch Finalists: \nLuminoustudios\, Inc.\, Sania Jhankar\, https://luminoustudios.com/\nUnmentionables LLC DBA Panic Panties\, Maria-Nicole Marino\, www.panicpanties.com\n87th Street Creative\, Sherene Strausberg\, http://87thstreetcreative.com\nSheilisa McNeal – Fria Jewelry\, Sheilisa McNeal\, www.myfria.com\niWoman\, Inc.\, Cathleen Trigg-Jones\, iwoman.tv\nLevelle Inc DBA Levelle Nutrition\, Linda Alvarez\, www.levellenutrition.com\nWet Cement Inc.\, Jennifer Willey\, https://www.Wet-Cement.com\nFront Burner Publishing Inc. DBA Dam Good English Muffins\, Olivia Weale\, https://www.damgoodenglishmuffins.com/\nWEST X EAST CO / WEST X EAST\, Tania Kottoor\, https://westxeast.com/\nSWAIR Inc\, DBA SWAIR\, Carrie Sporer\, https://www.swairhair.com/ \nhttps://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ \n\nClick to register!\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-wbec-metro-ny-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: NYPA Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: NYPA Corporate Connections\nAugust 13th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n\nJoin the New York Power Authority and the NYS Canal Corporation on August 13 as it Builds Powerful Connections for a Brighter Tomorrow. Hosted by WBEC Metro NY for its members\, this event will provide insight into how women-owned businesses can compete and win contracts with America’s largest public power organization. \nThis webinar will: \n\nProvide insights into upcoming projects and opportunities;\nDescribe the criteria for becoming a vendor;\nNavigating the procurement process; and\,\nBusiness solutions offered through NYPA’s Supplier Diversity Program\n\nRegister now for this informational webinar designed to provide you with the information and access your business needs to unlock opportunities. \nABOUT:  \nThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) is America’s largest state power organization\, with a mission to lead the transition to a carbon-free\, economically vibrant New York State through customer partnerships with other state and local entities\, innovative energy solutions\, and responsible supply of affordable\, clean\, and reliable electricity. \nAs part of our organization\, NYPA operates\, maintains\, and promotes the NYS Canal system through its subsidiary\, NYS Canal Corporation. New York’s Canal system includes four historic canals: the Erie\, Champlain\, Oswego\, and Cayuga-Seneca. Spanning 524 miles\, the canal waterways link the Hudson River with the Great Lakes\, the Finger Lakes\, and Lake Champlain. Following much of the original towpaths\, the Canal system also includes the 365-mile Canalway Trail\, which runs from Albany to Buffalo and from Albany to Whitehall and is all part of the 750-mile Empire State Trail—the nation’s longest multi-use recreational trail network. \n \nAziza Gamble\, Supplier Diversity Associate \nAziza works to increase the usage of MWBEs and SDVOBs. She creates new business development opportunities for NYPA and Canals by fostering relationships between buyers\, program managers\, end users and the vendor community. \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-nypa-corporate-connections-2/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
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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:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T215222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T143959Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-1-6/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240306T162742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T162742Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Self Care & The Entrepreneur with the Katz Institute for Women's Health
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Self Care & The Entrepreneur with the Katz Institute for Women’s Health\nJune 11th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n \n   \nPlease join WBEC Metro NY and the Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine\, Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Health for a Lunch With the Experts discussing mental health and self-care for women business owners. This session will address how WBEs can build strategies to balance the demands of entrepreneurship with self-care\, ensuring both personal and professional well-being\, learn effective stress management techniques\, and develop a support system that reflects your unique journey.\n  \n \nDeborah McElligott\, DNP\, ANP-BC\, AHN-BC NP\nDeborah McElligott\, is an Adult and Holistic Nurse Practitioner\, and Integrative Nurse Coach\, working with Katz Institute for Women’s Health in the Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine. With certifications in many Integrative Modalities\, her background at Northwell includes cardiac surgery\, integrative medicine\, administration\, education and consultation. Her focus now is on expanding Integrative Health approaches to wellbeing & healing for providers\, teams and communities. \nA graduate from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing\, NYU\, Stonybrook and Case Western\, Dr McElligott is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell. She has presented internationally\, published and researched topics in the area of health promotion and healing.   \nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-self-care-the-entrepreneur-with-the-katz-institute-for-womens-health/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240424T173819Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY Pitch Academy: Prepare to Amplify Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY Pitch Academy: Prepare to Amplify Your Pitch\n \n  \nWBEC Metro NY 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 Metro NY local RPO Pitch Competition are open May 1 – 22\, 2024. All Certified WBEC NY 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 3 finalists of the WBEC Metro NY 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 Darcy Flanders founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY \n   \nSpeakers: \nSheilisa McNeal-Burgess\, Owner of Fria Jewelry            \n\nJennifer Willey\, Owner of Wet Cement \n \nMaria Marino\, Owner of Panic Panties \n \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/webc-metro-ny-pitch-academy-prepare-to-amplify-your-pitch/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240306T161641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T161810Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: KPMG Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: KPMG Corporate Connections\nMay 14th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n \n \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member KPMG for a Corporate Connections session. KPMG will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with KPMG procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready.\n \n \nKeith Hines\, Director\, Supplier Diversity\nKeith Hines is the Supplier Diversity and Sustainability leader for KPMG. Keith has extensive experience at Fortune 500 companies. He has over 20 years of experience in Supplier Diversity. He has expertise managing in large and complex business operations. In addition to KPMG\, he led the Supplier Diversity programs at Mars\, PwC\, and Altria. While at Altria\, the company was selected as the Corporation of the Year for Supplier Diversity by the NMSDC. Keith has also led procurement operations for PWC and Cushman & Wakefield. \nHe is an active member on Supplier Diversity boards and committees and a frequent speaker on Supplier Diversity. He has served on the executive boards of the leading Supplier Diversity organizations: WBENC and the NMSDC. He is a past president of The Institute of Supply Management\, New York. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Conference Board Supplier Diversity Committee\, a membership corporate thought leadership group.  Keith is also a member of the Professional Services Industry Group that focuses on Supplier Diversity with the Big Four Accounting firms.   \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-kpmg-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240306T160337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T160337Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: How to Maximize Marketing & Branding with a Minimal Budget
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: How to Maximize Marketing & Branding with a Minimal Budget \nApril 16th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n   \nJoin WBEC Metro New York and TorchLight for an engaging Lunch With the Experts during which we’ll explore strategies and techniques WBEs can use to amplify your marketing efforts without a major budget. In this session\, WBEs will learn ways to establish a strong brand presence and reach target audiences even with limited resources.\n   \nJulie Rutherford\, Former Senior Director of Marketing\, TorchLight \nJulie is passionate about helping build effective marketing programs and teams for entrepreneurial organizations large and small. Julie has extensive experience in all facets of B2C and B2B marketing. Most recently\, Julie served as Senior Director of Marketing for marketing recruiting firm TorchLight Hire and was responsible for marketing strategy\, branding\, lead generation\, content\, and digital platforms. \nPrior to TorchLight\, she worked for the interactive divisions of several large publishers including the Paris-based International Herald Tribune and Washington Post Digital\, as well as for a global educational travel company. She currently provides marketing services for a number of small start-up clients. Julie has a B.A. in English Literature and French and an M.A. in English\, all from the University of Virginia. She currently lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two sons. \n \nStephanie Ranno\, Senior Vice President\, Growth\, TorchLight \nStephanie Ranno\, SVP\, Growth TorchLight – With nearly 20 years of experience in marketing recruiting\, Stephanie is dedicated to supporting marketing leaders and their work – either with team building\, contract resources\, or marketing services. Based on her professional and personal experiences\, Stephanie regularly appears on podcasts and webinars and guest blogs on a variety of topics including marketing staffing\, inclusion and neurodiversity in the workforce\, and career development in marketing and communications. Stephanie cares deeply about access to meaningful work for all who seek it. With three children\, two of whom are neurodivergent\, she wants a work world ready for them and their beautiful gifts and unique challenges.   \n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-how-to-maximize-marketing-branding-with-a-minimal-budget/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T215759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T202705Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:  \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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-2-3/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T214833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T214833Z
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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-1-3/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231221T171351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T171351Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Introduction to Employment Law in D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Introduction to Employment Law in D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia\nMarch 26th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nHow are you as an employer working to ensure you are in compliance with DMV employment laws? Employment law is a broad area ranging from discrimination and harassment to wage and hour laws. During this session\, we will cover some of the many topics that fall under employment law and some of the requirements in the DMV that employers must follow.\n  \n \nJoseph Greener\nAssociate\nJoseph Greener helps clients stay current and compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape by providing workplace training and drafting employee handbooks\, policies\, and employment agreements. He is a frequent presenter and trainer on sexual harassment\, EEO\, and IE&D. In his experience as an employment litigator\, Joe defends clients in administrative proceedings and federal court on matters involving Title VII\, ADA\, ADEA\, FMLA\, and USERRA. He also consults with clients on inclusion\, equity and diversity matters. Joe also was a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia where he worked on decisions on discovery motions as well as reports and recommendations on dispositive motions. While attending law school\, he worked in both the Department of Justice’s Civil Division’s Office of Vaccine Litigation and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters. Joe served as the marketing editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property.  \n  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-6grDsuGdL9oU0BR-SNoAle57HUQsq-
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-introduction-to-employment-law-in-d-c-maryland-and-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T215641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T203240Z
UID:10000996-1709802000-1709830800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-2-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T214724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T203137Z
UID:10000990-1709715600-1709744400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-1-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231221T155609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T164715Z
UID:10000952-1707825600-1707829200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections\nFebruary 13th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member MGM for a Corporate Connections session. Procurement experts from MGM will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities at Empire City Casino\, how to engage with Empire City Casino procurement\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready.\n  \nMohamed Hafizur\, Purchasing Manager\nMohamed Hafizur holds the position of Purchasing Manager at Empire City Casino\, MGM Yonkers\, Inc.\, located in Yonkers\, New York. His responsibilities encompass a wide range of procurement activities\, including vendor sourcing\, purchasing\, vendor contracts\, and supplier diversity for the property. He is dedicated to ensuring that MGM Yonkers consistently meets or exceeds its spending goals with certified diverse suppliers. With a career spanning 43 years in the Hospitality Business\, including 5 years with MGM Yonkers and 23 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain management\, Mr. Hafizur brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. Prior to joining MGM Yonkers\, he managed 3 hotels and 5000 apartments with the Jack Parker Corporation and the Meridien Hotel. Mr. Hafizur holds degrees in Accounting and Economics and is certified by the C.P.D. Cornell University School of Hotel Administration\, located in Ithaca\, New York.  \n \nTobias Thornwell\, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager \nTobias Thornwell is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for MGM Resorts. He is responsible for developing and overseeing all procurement activities including vendor sourcing\, purchasing\, vendor contracts\, and supplier diversity for the property. Mr. Thornwell is focused on ensuring that MGM Resorts continues to meet or exceed its spending goals with certified diverse suppliers with the State of\nMaryland and Prince George’s County. Following his success with supplier diversity initiatives at MGM Resorts\, Mr. Thornwell has been leading business diversity program development for MGM Resorts’ Empire City Casino\, as well as other MGM regional properties outside of Las Vegas.Mr. Thornwell has  more than 12 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience in the food service industry. Prior to joining MGM Resorts\, Mr. Thornwell served as National Product Manager/Regional Buyer at The Chef’s Warehouse in Hanover\, MD\, and Lead COP Buyer/Product Line Manager at US Foods in Severn\, MD. Mr. Thornwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland\, College Park (Go Terps!). He also holds a Certified Purchasing Manager certification (C.P.M.)\, and a Certified Professional in Supply Management certification (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Mr. Thornwell is originally from the Bronx\, New York and enjoys traveling. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvf-yorDwiHdd6mNzFD7284uiCGUrHxZSl
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-mgm-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T215506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T215506Z
UID:10000995-1707382800-1707411600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-2/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20240122T214609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T190216Z
UID:10000989-1707296400-1707325200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-1/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231221T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T180541Z
UID:10000951-1706616000-1706619600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement\nJanuary 30th\, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session\n  \nStart off 2024 on the right foot with a hands-on session on crafting a stellar capabilities statement that speaks for your unique business strengths. Join Darcy Flanders from Baseline Group for a workshop on how to design a capabilities statement that leaves a lasting impression on clients and collaborators. Through this Lunch With the Experts\, participants will gain the skills to develop a compelling digital bio that showcases your leadership and accomplishments.\n \n  \nDARCY ANN FLANDERS\nFounder and Chief Brand Strategist\nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary. Her strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information-oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. Darcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-ysqDsuGtB_c_wtKQqG8frrbt9lHkHm
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-developing-your-capabilities-statement/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231005T160638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T160638Z
UID:10000934-1702548000-1702562400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity Industry Day: Information Technology
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity Industry Day\nInformation Technology\nDate: December 14\, 2023\nTime: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nLocation: 123 Main Street\, Jaguar Rm.\, White Plains\, NY\n \n   \nThe New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation invite minority\, women\, service-disabled veteran-owned\, small/local business leaders\, and their representatives to attend Supplier Diversity Industry Day focused on Information Technology sector including commodities and services to power the transformative utility sector and reimagine the historic canal system\n   \n\nThis event will also create opportunities for attendees to:\n• participate in one-on-one networking sessions with NYPA/Canals procurement decision-makers and key contractors on major projects\n• gain information about NYPA’s Supplier Diversity Program to grow your business\n• schedule one-on-one networking sessions with NYPA/Canals procurement decision-makers and key contractors on mega projects\nFor 40 years\, our Supplier Diversity program has helped companies to grow and compete on NYPA\, State and local contract opportunities.\n   \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/supplier-diversity-industry-day-information-technology/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20230921T195714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T195714Z
UID:10000927-1701777600-1701781200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections\n12pm to 1pm ET \n  \n \n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Dominion Energy for a Corporate Connections session. Dominion Energy will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with Dominion Energy procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \nDallas Simmons\, Supplier Diversity Program Manager – SCM Procurement and Center of Excellence  \nDallas Simmons is the Supplier Diversity Program Manager in the SCM Procurement and Center of Excellence Department with Dominion Energy\, Inc. As Supplier Diversity Program Manager\, he is responsible for promoting and implementing Dominion Energy’s Supplier Diversity strategy as well as driving value enhancement in supply chain management strategies.  He is the primary contact with external Supplier Diversity Advocacy Groups\, Diverse Suppliers\, and peer Utility Supplier Diversity professionals.   \n Dallas joined Dominion Energy in 2001 as a Manager – Accounting.  He became Manager – Accounting Services in 2003\, Project Manager – Six Sigma in 2006 and Manager – Shareholder Services in 2009.  He assumed his current post in 2016.  Before joining Dominion Energy\, Dallas served as Comptroller for Virginia Union University from 1990-2000.  As Comptroller he oversaw the University’s Accounting\, Financial Aid and Student Accounts departments.  Prior to joining the administration at Virginia Union in 1990\, Dallas worked in the corporate accounting department for Duke Energy in Charlotte\, NC.  In that role he was responsible for preparing the company’s monthly income statement and balance sheet as well as analyzing monthly earnings for upper management.    \nDallas received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from North Carolina Central University and he is a Certified Public Accountant. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council\, AABE – Virginia Chapter and Team Richmond AAU Boys Basketball.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUof-6gqD8vHdTsLxxnmv8laCevrQHwWfPb
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meet-dominion-energy-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231002T203255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T154712Z
UID:10000932-1701259200-1701262800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers\n12pm to 1pm ET \nNovember 29th\, 2023\n  \n \n  \nJoining WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV from BBG&G Integrated Marketing is Kayla Lloyd\, Marketing Manager\, for a timely discussion on business marketing. How and where to find your ideal customer? This workshop will help you determine what tactics to use within the marketing funnel to nurture your leads along the buyers’ journey. Topics will include marketing strategy\, social media\, and tactical choices WBEs can make to get their products and services in front of the right people\, at the right time. \n \nKayla Lloyd \nKayla Lloyd is the Marketing Manager at BBG&G Integrated Marketing and has been with the company since 2017.   \nFormed in 1997\, BBG&G is a full-service integrated marketing and digital firm serving a broad range of industries including healthcare\, tourism\, banking\, B2B\, B2C\, and education. They position companies as industry leaders to help them achieve business goals\, scale\, and accelerate growth. BBG&G is a Certified WBE (women-owned business entity)\, DBE (disadvantaged business entity)\, and WOSB (women-owned small business).   \nWith over a decade of experience\, Kayla’s superpower is finding the best way to communicate any message to any audience. She spent the early years of her career helping emerging technology startups develop strategies and create thoughtful\, results-driven campaigns. She learned to translate the needs of business owners and founders to her team\, and she has honed this skill at BBG&G. Kayla believes that we should never stop learning or growing\, and she uses this motto to help her clients achieve their goals – and even exceed them.  \nKayla holds her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Manhattan College. Kayla is an active speaker for the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA)\, regularly providing marketing insights to state-wide destination marketing organizations (DMOs). Her client work has received numerous industry awards\, including the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Awards\, the MarCom Awards\, the Hermes Creative Awards\, and the AVA Digital Awards.  \nKayla lives in Walden\, NY with her loving husband\, two wonderful children\, and their cherished fur babies. She is a coffee connoisseur who enjoys binge-watching shows especially on a cozy\, rainy fall day.  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd–grTMuHdK7yhzvfykyv4LhMfYT7kMy
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-build-your-marketing-strategy-to-attract-your-ideal-customers/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20231019T201330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T203044Z
UID:10000947-1698753600-1698757200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:2024 SAGE Advice Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2024 SAGE Advice Information Session\n\nTuesday\, October 31st 2023\n12pm to 1pm EST \n \n \nTake your business to the next level: 2024 Strategies to Advance and Grow Enterprises (SAGE) Information Session\nAre you ready to achieve your goals and up level your businesses? SAGE Advice is for WBEs interested in receiving guidance\, support\, and community from a network of likeminded WBEs and business experts from diverse backgrounds. WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV invite you to join our CEO\, Sandra Eberhard\, for an exclusive 2024 SAGE Information Session.\nDuring this session\, you will:\n1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SAGE Advice Program\, including its curriculum\, goals\, and expected outcomes.\n2. Receive guidance on eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and tops for creating a strong application.\n3. Have the opportunity to address specific questions and concerns.\nThe 2024 SAGE Information Session is your opportunity to explore the Leadership Development Program\, connect with likeminded community members\, and ensure your application reflects your goals and aspirations. Join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV and discover for SAGE Advice can help you reach your business goals.\n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscemrrzgtE9a20wYdwkxvMJ97KHK4IAXp
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-sage-advice-information-session/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20230921T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T195335Z
UID:10000926-1698148800-1698152400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections\nTuesday\, October 24th\, 2023\n12pm to 1pm ET \n \n  \n\nPlease join WBEC Metro NY and Corporate Member Micron Technology for a Corporate Connections session. Micron will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, including a multi-year project out of Clay\, NY\, how to engage with Micron procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \n  \n \nMatt Batten\, Sr. Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Micron Technology\, joins us with over twenty years of experience at Micron Technology. In his current role\, Batten is responsible for Supplier Diversity Engagement and Supplier Development. Previously serving as Dry Etch Sr. Category Supplier Account Manager and Back End Category Supplier Account Manager\, Batten is an experienced and dedicated Supplier Diversity professional\, and has a bachelor’s in history from Boise State University. \n  \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceiopjIoHdGgPSZe_vL0NfLHECCl0z5v
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meet-micron-tech-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20230804T165830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T141958Z
UID:10000923-1695128400-1695128400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know\nTuesday\, September 19th\, 2023\n1pm ET \n  \n \n  \nHow do you stay compliant with Accessibility Law? How can you increase the reach of your business to underserved communities? Please join WBEC Metro New York and WBE\, Results One LLC\, for an in-depth workshop to understand why website accessibility matters\, assistive technologies\, and accessibility law. Kimberley Alfonso Green\, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, will be offering a free automated website audit to learn if it is accessible to people with disabilities and free thirty minute consultation for attendees. \nDue to COVID-19\, many people have come to rely on digital services for everyday activities\, including shopping\, remote work\, education\, healthcare\, and banking. Roughly 1 out of 4 people (27%)  in the U.S. (over 90 million) live with a disability\, making people with a disability our nation’s  largest minority population. Technology is now more relevant and important to people with disabilities for information\, education\, resources\, products\, services and employment\, etc. We have seen an exponential growth in web accessibility lawsuits (300% every year for the past couple of years) which has had a widespread effect across industries\, with small and medium businesses in the center of the storm. \nTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that every owner\, lessor\, or operator of place of public accommodation” provide equal access to users who meet ADA standards for disability.  An increasing number of courts have been ruling that websites are “places of public accommodation” and that owners and operators of websites are liable for failing to provide equal access to them .Website accessibility should be top of mind for all businesses across the United States face lawsuits that cost\, on average\, more than- $20\,000 to settle. \nYes\, website ADA compliance is required by law\, but like stopping at a stop sign or buckling your seatbelt\, it’s also the right and responsible  thing to do. It will also increase your reach\, expand your market\, increase your SEO and improve your brand reputation \n  \nKim Greenfield Alfonso\, MBA\, is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Results One LLC\, a certified minority and women-owned small business located in Washington\, DC. Results One works with organizations to assist them in creating an environment that embodies Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility. Results One provides DEI Training\, Disability Inclusion consulting and training\, Mediation Services\, and Digital Accessibility testing and training tailored to the specific workplace and industry. Kim brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge in working with public\, private\, state\, local and federal governments in the Washington\, DC Region. After a successful career in the nonprofit and corporate arena\, Kim is passionate about and committed to working with nonprofits\, corporations\, and state\, local and federal governments to create a work environment that embraces diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility.  Kim knows that a diverse workforce is critical to the success of all organizations\, and inclusion and accessibility are the cornerstones of a productive environment. Her advice is sought out as an expert in disability and accessibility as she brings over 30 years of professional and personal experiences and knowledge to the table. She is a fierce advocate for people with disabilities\, especially since her daughter is visually impaired\, and has served on numerous boards and committees nationally and locally advocating for people with disabilities. Kim obtained both a bachelor’s in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. A strong proponent of women’s rights and the disability community\, she was selected as one of the “Women Who Mean Business” by the Washington Business Journal in 2014 and received the Mayor’s Washington Women of Excellence Award in Leadership in 2015. She was also provided the Humanitarian Award by the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association for her work as Founder of the “Closing the Gap Food Insecurity Program for Undocumented Immigrants”.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceuhrzssHtXcYCIKT00M-rdS261vHKmf
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-is-your-website-and-digital-content-accessible-to-everyone-including-people-with-disabilities-why-it-matters-and-what-everyone-needs-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20230621T144350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T200204Z
UID:10000903-1694764800-1694781000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Metro NY 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 Metro NY Outstanding Partner and Done Deals™ Awards. \nRegistration is open now. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $150\nCorp/Non-WBE: $175\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $190\nCorp/Non-WBE: $240\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/metro-ny-annual-awards-and-breakthrough-breakfast-2023/
LOCATION:The Plaza Hotel\, 5th Ave @ Central Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215928
CREATED:20230621T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T200206Z
UID:10000902-1694714400-1694721600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Metro NY 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 Metro NY’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! Registration is open now.\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $150\nCorp/Non-WBE: $175\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $190\nCorp/Non-WBE: $240\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/metro-ny-celebrating-our-partners-reception-2023/
LOCATION:The Mandarin Oriental Hotel\, 80 Columbus Circle\, New York\, 10023
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:2023 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Regional Pitch Competition\nHosted By\n\nSparkRound of \n \nPresented by\n \nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\n1:00pm-2:30pm ET\nTen WBEC Metro NY 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-metro-ny-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates\nMonday\, August 21st\, 2023\n12:00pm ET \n  \nJoin us for a panel discussion moderated by Dawn Wells of Northwell Health. Dawn will discuss paths from certification to becoming a provider to a WBEC Corporate Sponsor. Three WBE panelists\, Darcy Ann Flanders\, Founder and CEO BaselineGroupNY\, Dee Marshall\, CEO Diverse & Engaged and Diane Winston\, founder and CEO of Winston Strategic Partners\, will share their unique experiences as WBEs who have successfully navigated the process of building and developing relationships with WBEC Corporate Sponsors. \n  \n  \n \nDawn Wells\nNorthwell Health\nDawn Wells is supply chain professional with a public health heart.  She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwell Health\, New York’s largest healthcare provider\, serving NYC\, Long Island\, and Westchester.  In this role she leads supply chain operations for the Health Systems’ Ambulatory Care Network comprised of more than 830 physician practices and outpatient facilities.  In addition to these responsibilities\, Dawn takes an active role in championing and facilitating programs that impact all levels of the organization.  She has been a consistent champion of diversity; representing supply chain asa member of the diversity and health equity council and corporate social responsibility committee. In 2019\, she chartered the health systems supplier diversity council that is charged with creating a cross functional action plan\, ensuring that there is a system wide commitment to maintaining the diversity of the Health System’s suppliers\, putting in place standardized processes for measuring goals and success\, and partnering with external agencies to educate and deliver information to diverse suppliers within the communities served.    Dawn joined Northwell Health in 2003 as a member of the project implementation team that established framework for integrating finance\, supply chain\, and human resources under a shared-services umbrella. Over the years she has defined and redefined her position and responsibilities in response to the organization’s rapid growth. Dawn currently serves on the board of the NYNJ Minority Supplier Developmen \n  \n  \n \nDarcy Flanders\nBaselineGroupNY\nAs founder and chief brand strategist of BaselineGroupNY\, Darcy is the visionary. Her strength lies in the ability to interpret clients’ goals and translate then into visually impactful and targeted printed and digital solutions. Her passion for design is contagious and her emphasis on teamwork leads to great collaborative solutions. Drawing on 35+ years of expertise\, you can count on Darcy to lead an information oriented\, responsive and time-sensitive creative process that considers the big picture and instinctively understands the importance of the smallest detail and the strictest schedule. Darcy has envisioned and managed corporate branding initiatives for clients such as: Galliard Capital Management\, Citi Alternative Investments\, Citi Private Bank\, HSBC Private Bank and Rutgers Business School\, Wrigley\, and PSEG LI. Darcy is also passionate about helping her fellow MWBEs develop brands\, websites and marketing materials and has worked with: JURISolutions Legal (JSL)\, McKissack & McKissack\, Mrs. Paper\, Savoca Enterprises\, Winston Strategic Partners\, Pina Solutions\, Lob Planning and A\,& S Rebar – to name a few. Her work has received numerous awards from the Financial Communications Society\, Society of Technical Communication\, the Association of the Graphic Arts\, Graphic Design USA\, Step Inside Design and most recently Best of 2020 Manhattan for Branding and Digital Design. \n  \n  \nDee Marshall\nDiverse & Engaged\nA sought-after international speaker\, Author\, certified Coach and TV Lifestyle Expert\, Dee C. Marshall is CEO at DeeCMarshall.com brands\, which includes Yummy Life Coaching\, Diverse & Engaged and Girlfriends Pray. She is a Game Changer\, Power Player\, Fire Starter\, Mover & Shaker and… a Wall Street alumni. Former corporate executive and leadership trainer for Fortune 500 companies including Merrill Lynch\, Prudential Securities\, Moody’s Investor Services\, Johnson & Johnson\, and The New York Times. A Capitol Hill go-to for women leaders. Women of Congress call on Dee to co-convene women’s initiatives\, gather local women leaders\, strategically plan the mobilization of women\, and provide insight on women’s empowerment and development.  A respected authority for high-ranking\, high-profile\, high-level women. Dee has coached the First Lady of Bermuda and was called upon by the Premier of Bermuda to work with the top women leaders of the Country.  A diversity and inclusion subject matter expert. Working with Fortune 100 companies to engage diverse populations to improve workplace culture. a genius in mobilizing women and leveraging new media. Dee launched a community service initiative\, now Girlfriends Pray\, to serve women in the height of the recession by leveraging social media to grow to a network of over 100k. An award winning influencer who is a United State of Women Nominated Change Maker she’s received Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur\, 25 Influential Black Women\, TWEF International Women Award\, Who’s Who  New York City\, NAACP Community Service Award\, National Association of Female Executives Women in Corporate and many more. \n  \n  \n \nDiane Winston\nWinston Strategic Partners\nDiane Winston is a Prosci-certified change management practitioner\, senior communications strategist\, trainer\, and keynote speaker with over 30 years of corporate and consulting experience. She established Winston Strategic Partners in 2005 to promote employee engagement\, equip leaders for the future\, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. Diane recognizes that change is a constant that impacts people. This recognition informs the strategies she defines for clients’ transformation initiatives and leadership development objectives. She possesses a keen ability to connect with her audiences from their perspective without compromising the goals of her clients. Her empathetic and straightforward approach is how Diane successfully engages\, influences\, and implements solutions that promote change. Diane is a member of the Association of Change Management Professionals\, the International Association of Business Communicators\, Women Impacting Public Policy\, the Connecticut Women’s Council\, and the U.S. and New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is also active in her community. She is a member of the Advisory Board for the Southwestern Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council\, a SCORE Workshop Speaker and Mentor\, a member of the Center for Family Justice Board of Directors\, and she is a Women’s Life Group Leader at her church. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOyorjMiH9WnkRSNaZZHql5uTsD7pw24
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-no-magic-wands-how-to-connect-with-corporates/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections\n \nTuesday\, August 8th\, 2023\n12:00pm ET – Virtual\n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Pfizer for a Corporate Connections session. Pfizer will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with Pfizer procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \n \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeGhrjgsGdGokRrtLZgmT506B_XpIryY
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meetpfizer-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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