WBEC NY DMV

I’m Certified, Now What?
2023-07-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
“I’m Certified, Now What?”
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this!
Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY network and opportunities
Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0
Meet the WBEC Metro NY Certification Team
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How to Get WBENC Certified
2023-06-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!
Don’t let concerns about the process deter you! Tens of thousands of WBENC-Certified WBEs shout from the rooftops that the process is incredibly worth unlocking all of the benefits. And don’t you want a certification that PROVES you are open for business and truly 51% women owned, managed and operated? We bet you do!
Join us for Part Two of our How and Why to Get WBENC Certified webinar series to learn about the certification application process and documentation needed to get WBENC certified.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde2orDosE9STClIrfLovYTqZkzu9iH_G
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. They work to accomplish this by focusing on their CORE platform — Certification, Opportunities, Resources, and Engagement.

Corporate Connections: Capital One Cafe
2023-06-29 12:00
Corporate Connections: Capital One Cafe
Thursday, June 29, 2023
12:00pm ET
Please join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Capital One for a Corporate Connections session. Capital One will be discussing procurement opportunities at their Capital One Cafes, how to engage with Capital One Cafes, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuf-GtrT0vHtJblaDoCoG0iu-qdT3whmUX
Presenter Info
Kevin Beiles, Manager/Principal, Contracts, Capital One
Kevin currently lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife. After graduating from the University of Richmond with a JD/MBA, Kevin joined Capital One in 2014 as a Contract Manager in its Enterprise Supplier Management department. Kevin spent four of his first five years negotiating contracts for the buildout and operations of the Capital One Cafes. In 2019, Kevin’s role changed from a Contract Manager to a Third Party Manager managing the third parties who support the Cafe program. In 2022, Kevin was elevated to a Category Manager whose team was responsible for creating the procurement strategy for the Cafes and executing on that strategy.

MatchMaker Madness
2023-06-26 13:00 - 16:00
Reminder: Registration Is Open!
Great 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.
Meet 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.
Register
Free for all members (must be signed into WIPP profile)
To 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.
Matches will be made based on the buyers needs and then business owner requests.
All MatchMaker schedules and research information will be sent out on June 16th so you have time to prepare for your meeting.
Confirmed Agencies and Primes:
316th Wing – Joint Base Andrews
Agriculture, US Department of Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)
Army, US Department
Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Coast Guard, US
Consolidated Nuclear Security (Y-12)
Education, US Department
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.
EY
Federal Aviation Agency
General Dynamics Information Technology
Internal Revenue Service
L3Harris – Integrated Mission Systems
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – NREL
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command – NAVWAR
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Newport News Shipbuilding
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
US Department of State
US Department of Treasury
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

The WBENCPitch Experience — Metro NY
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00
The WBENCPitch Experience
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
1:00pm-2:00pm ET
WBEC Metro NY 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.
The 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.
Join us for a conversation with 2022 Metro NY Pitch winners to hear about their 2022 pitch journey and experience. In this captivating discussion, you’ll learn how to:

Prepare yourself to participate in the WBENCPitch Competitions
Hone your business pitch and prepare to maximize your pitching opportunities
Use actionable resources for pitching success and gain insights from fellow business owners.

Speakers:

Sheilisa McNeal
CEO Fria, LLC DBA Fria Jewelry

Lauren Berger
Co-Founder, Get Real Foods

Maria Marino
Co-Founder, Panic Panties

Moderator:

Sandra Eberhard
President & CEO, WBEC Metro NY
Click Here to Register
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-qgrz8pHtV2oLRZSx99G0jAtVk07lPs
Pitch submissions for the WBEC Metro NY Live Virtual Pitch Competition on August 30th will begin on July 1st. Look out for the announcement!
Learn more about this year’s competition at https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/

The WBENCPitch Experience — Greater DMV
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
The WBENCPitch Experience
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
11:00am-12:00pm ET
WBEC 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.
The 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.
Join 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:

Prepare yourself to participate in the WBENCPitch Competitions
Hone your business pitch and prepare to maximize your pitching opportunities
Use actionable resources for pitching success and gain insights from fellow business owners.

Speakers:

Stacy Fritz
CEO, Fit2Order

Savannah Mitchell
Owner, Sunday Morning Roasting Company

David LeFebvre
Supplier Diversity Business Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Rev. Dr. Renette Dallas, ND
Creator, TRUE POP Popcorn
Speaker Bios:
David 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.
Renette 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.

Moderator:

Sandra Eberhard
President & CEO, WBEC Greater DMV
Click Here to Register
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu6grzsuGNfJHGmlTjkTgs8bBxrlHHq7
Pitch submissions for the WBEC Greater DMV Live Virtual Pitch Competition on August 30th will begin on July 1st. Look out for the announcement!
Learn more about this year’s competition at https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/

Corporate Connections: Pfizer
2023-06-16 12:00
Corporate Connections: Pfizer
Friday, June 16, 2023
12:00pm ET
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Why Get WBENC Certified
2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-11 14:00 - 15:00
Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives?
Access to networking events, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs, and other business tools and resources?
If you are wondering about the benefits of becoming a certified women-owned business, wonder no more – start today in learning about the process, requirements and how the benefits go far beyond a certification seal.
Join us for Part One of our How and Why to Get WBENC Certified webinar series to learn about WBENC certification and the many benefits of being part of this ecosystem.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud–uqDsiGNdtfSic922mS2WVMlT51jRB
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. They work to accomplish this by focusing on their CORE platform — Certification, Opportunities, Resources, and Engagement.

Lunch With the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success
2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
12:00pm–1:00pm ET
Untold 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!
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf–uqTssHd2tCANVL17sKSYpu4QQ9tSp
Presenter Info
Kate Vasiloff, Co-founder of Untold Research
Kate 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.

Offshore Wind Ready – Manufacturing Focus
2023-06-08 10:00 - 16:00 | NJMEP Training Facility, 211 Benigno Boulevard, Bellmawr, NJ, 08031
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Wind Institute for Innovation and training are sponsoring two free offshore wind training programs in May and June! These trainings are open to any New Jersey business or individual ready to learn about opportunities in the rapidly growing U.S. offshore wind industry.
The Business Network for Offshore Wind’s Offshore Wind Ready is a one-day educational program designed for businesses who want to learn more about specific business opportunities in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Learn about project development, a project’s supply chain component parts, and how to identify where your business fits in. Offshore Wind Ready helps you determine if this growing industry is a good fit for your business. This free training (valued at $325) is being offered in-person on May 11 and June 8.
June 8: Offshore Wind Ready – Manufacturing Focus*
*This training is designed specifically for businesses in the manufacturing sector
When: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: NJMEP Training Facility,
211 Benigno Boulevard, Bellmawr, NJ 08031
REGISTER

Lunch With the Experts: The 3 A's of Onboarding
2023-06-06 12:00
Lunch with the Experts: The 3 A’s of Onboarding
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
12:00pm ET
A specially crafted employee onboarding program can increase employee retention by 82%! Tune in to our webinar to learn the three A’s of employee onboarding. Khristie Andrus, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley, will share a comprehensive onboarding program that you won’t want to miss. A 20-year professional recruiter and business owner, Khristie has developed and guided new employee onboarding strategies both internally at JustinBradley and for her clients, whether they’re working remotely or in-office. This is insight that you will want to take back for your next hire!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuGgqTMuGdZLvb-BeIPHcrIZJ1XoX1Mq
Presenter Info
Khristie Andrus, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley
Co-Founder of JustinBradley, Khristie Andrus is an Executive Financial Recruiter and trusted Career Advisor. 20 years ago, she established JustinBradley’s financial search practices in law, hospitality, real estate, and construction, and is trained in Diversity and Inclusion practices and employment law. She speaks on topics related to hiring best practices and onboarding to personal branding and career development.
Khristie advocates strongly for ethics and professionalism in the staffing industry and served as President of the Capital Area Staffing Association until 2015. In the accounting and finance community, she has been on the selection committee for several prestigious CFO awards, including Washington Business Journal’s CFO of the Year. Khristie is committed to fundraising efforts for DC area charitable organizations, including American Heart Association’s Lawyers Have Heart. She is also a contributing member of the American Payroll Association and CREW (Construction and Real Estate Women).

Lunch With the Experts: The Business of Sustainability
2023-05-23 12:00
Lunch with the Experts: The Business of Sustainability
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12:00pm ET
Sustainability is a major focus for corporate partners. 92% of the S&P 500 companies published a sustainability report in 2020. At this Lunch With the Experts, Toni will unpack the important pieces of sustainability as it relates to businesses. You will develop an understanding of the basics of sustainability, your business responsibility and the language that speaks to your contribution to corporate partners’ value chains. Together we will define sustainability (ESG), look into why sustainability is the new business imperative, your value in relation to ESG, and how to embed sustainable initiatives into your business.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO2tqzkvGdz2knzn6s6WB9rgcK-eLiA6#/registration
Presenter Info

Toni Stiefel, Impact Advisor, The Fehlig Group
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Toni is a leader in sustainability, community outreach and communications, having developed and evolved processes, systems and governance for major international companies in the consumer goods, telecommunications, bioscience and infrastructure sectors. As an Impact Advisor with The Fehlig Group, Toni works with small businesses to align their values with globally-recognized sustainable and responsible business standards as well as with corporate clients seeking to assist their diverse suppliers in meeting sustainability expectations.

Lunch With the Experts: Pricing 101
2023-05-23 12:00
Lunch with the Experts: Pricing 101
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12:00pm ET
Join WBEC Metro NY and Sylvia Lagerquist, CPA, for a Lunch With the Experts: Pricing 101 workshop. In this one-hour session, expert Sylvia will discuss pricing, breaking even, and how to interpret your financials.
As this workshop has a maximum capacity of 15 attendees, please note in the registration if you are certain you can attend, or if you would like to receive the session recording and materials following the session.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://airtable.com/shrYz5qrmKakFumlt
Presenter Info
Sylvia Lagerquist, CPA
Synergy CPAs

Speakers' Bureau Info Session
2023-05-18
Speakers’ Bureau Info Session
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Interested in speaking joining the Speakers’ Bureau? Join WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV for an information session on the what, why and how to get involved and become a leader in the WBEC NY & DMV network.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-upqjIqG9Rm8f-aivMHYwWyvwyygIwK

Industry Panel: Professional Services
2023-05-16 12:00
Industry Panel: Professional Services
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
12:00pm ET
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Offshore Wind Ready
2023-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | New Jersey Bioscience Center, 675 U.S. 1, North Brunswick Township, NJ, 08902
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Wind Institute for Innovation and training are sponsoring two free offshore wind training programs in May and June! These trainings are open to any New Jersey business or individual ready to learn about opportunities in the rapidly growing U.S. offshore wind industry.
The Business Network for Offshore Wind’s Offshore Wind Ready is a one-day educational program designed for businesses who want to learn more about specific business opportunities in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Learn about project development, a project’s supply chain component parts, and how to identify where your business fits in. Offshore Wind Ready helps you determine if this growing industry is a good fit for your business. This free training (valued at $325) is being offered in-person on May 11 and June 8.
May 11: Offshore Wind Ready
When: 10 am – 4 pm
Where: New Jersey Bioscience Center,
675 U.S. 1, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
REGISTER

Speakers' Bureau Info Session
2023-05-11
Speakers’ Bureau Info Session
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Interested in speaking joining the Speakers’ Bureau? Join WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV for an information session on the what, why and how to get involved and become a leader in the WBEC NY & DMV network.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-upqjIqG9Rm8f-aivMHYwWyvwyygIwK

DC Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Summit - Connect, Grow, Succeed
2023-05-09 07:30 - 15:30 | Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
TIME: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE: Washington Convention Center
REGISTER: https://www.dcchamber.org/event/2023-small-biz-summit/
Keynote Speaker

Gina Schaefer, CEO and Co-Founder, A Few Cool Hardware Stores
Gina 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.
Call for Nominations – DC Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards
Each 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.
Nominations will be evaluated based on information provided in applications. The award categories are:

Small Business of the Year
Small Business Person of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Small Business Champion of the Year
Women in Business Champion of the Year

Submission Deadline – Friday, March 31, 2023. https://dcchamber.org/2023-small-business-summit-nominations/

Lunch with the Experts: Marketing to Women Over 40
2023-05-02 12:00
Lunch with the Experts: Marketing to Women Over 40
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
12:00pm ET
Do you recognize the value of marketing to women over 40 but struggle to do so in an interesting, relevant, and motivating way? You’re not alone! Join Fancy for a webinar highlighting key findings and action steps from our survey of nearly 500 women over 40. Fancy surveyed nearly 500 women over 40, and asked them what they thought marketers were getting right, and not so right. Fancy co-founder and co-chief creative officer, Erica Fite distills the findings into actionable insights brands can use today to increase their relevance with this powerful consumer group.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOmqrz4vEtQ17MjZ05qZeDagy1_VpMgj
Presenter Info

Erica Fite – Co-Founder, Co-Chief Creative Officer brings an honest and authentic point of view to the work and to the way her agency works. She is a sought after speaker and contributor to industry press, pulling back the curtain on the all-too-often taboo issues of women and sexual pleasure and health, women over 40 in advertising, and women stereotypes in marketing activities and brand development.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Basics for Small Businesses
2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:00
In this 2-hr presentation with BOC Women’s Business Center, participants will receive: 1) basic training on cybersecurity to learn about the importance of protecting their business data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access; 2) learn about how a data privacy policy and terms of use policy protect a business from liability; and 3) other legal considerations when doing business online.
Register via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/601635567177

Preventing Identity Theft
2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join the BOC Women’s Business Center and Valley Bank who will be presenting on how to protect yourself online and prevent identity theft! During this session, we’ll get started with learning how to effectively protect your personal information by assuring sensitive information about yourself whether it is on paper, online, or on a call is secured.
Register via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/560974649277

ChallengeHER Webinar: State of the WOSB Set Aside Program
2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:00
State of the WOSB Set Aside Program
Thursday, March 30, 2023
2pmET | 1pmCT | 11amPT
In honor of Women’s History, this ChallengeHER Webinar features a conversation with:
Alisa Sheard
WOSB Federal Contract Program Director
Deputy Director, Office of Government Contracting
U.S. Small Business Administration
To discuss the state of the WOSB Set Aside program and to answer any questions you might have.
This conversation is moderated by Candace Waterman, President / CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy.
If you have questions you would like to have answered on this chat, please email ChallengeHER@wipp.org!
Register

Why and How to Get WBENC Certified
2023-03-29 14:00 - 15:00
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Why and How to Get WBENC Certified
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
Learn about the benefits of joining the largest national network of women owned businesses. Get an inside look at the WBENC certification process.
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s (WBENC) mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. They work to accomplish this by focusing on their CORE platform — Certification, Opportunities, Resources, and Engagement.
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