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  • Joint Program: Founders First Capital Partners and WBEC NY DMV Present The CEO Capital Activation Experience

                  July 30 | 10 am to 6:30 pm EST | Buffalo, NY The Capital Activation Experience connects growth-ready small business CEOs with capital providers, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders - through structured, facilitated engagement that leads to real funding conversations, supplier opportunities, and long-term partnerships. This high impact,…

  • Why and How to Get Certified

    Why and How to Get Certified August 25 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session If you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)!  At WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification August 27 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • WEtalks: Leading Confidently: Get Out of Your Own Way

    September 8 | 11 am to 12 pm EST | Virtual Women are often their own toughest critics, placing pressure on themselves to be perfect, second-guessing their decisions, and holding back from pursuing opportunities because of self-doubt. For women business owners, these limiting beliefs can hinder growth, leadership, and success. This empowering session, led by…

  • WEtalks: Earn Your Influence, Speak the Language

    September 10 | 11 am to 12 pm EST | Virtual Women leaders often carry invisible pressure — to be likable, competent, accommodating, strategic, and emotionally intelligent all at once. Over time, that pressure can quietly shape how we speak, how we advocate for ourselves, and how much of ourselves we allow to be seen…

  • 2026 Dominion Convergence Conference and Supplier Expo

    September 15 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Richmond, VA Convergence 2026, hosted by Dominion Energy, is a supplier expo with more than 80 exhibitors participating. During Convergence 2026, small, local, and diverse businesses can learn about upcoming opportunities and develop relationships with each participating company. Event Details When: September 15, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.…

  • 2026 WBEC Metro NY Powerplay Pitch Competition Live Virtual Final

    September 15 | 12 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Join us live on Zoom for the WBEC Metro NY 2026 Powerplay Pitch Competition Finals on September 15 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Ten Certified women-owned business pitch semi-finalists from the WBEC Metro NY region will compete live before a panel of corporate partner judges, presenting…

  • Join NGLCCNY and WBEC NY DMV at the 2026 NGLCCNY Summit: Our Economic Impact

    September 16 | 10 am to 5 pm EST | CUNY Graduate Center, Midtown Manhattan The Summit brings together LGBTQ+ and allied business owners, corporate leaders, procurement professionals, government representatives, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and economic development partners for a full day focused on business growth, market access, collaboration, and the economic contributions of…

  • I’m Certified, Now What?

    Virtual

    Maximizing Your WBENC Certification September 17 | 2 to 3pm EST | Virtual If you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification, you don’t want to miss this! Learn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network and opportunities. Learn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.…

  • NYC Watch Party for the WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Powerplay Competition

    CHIEF 13 East 19th Street, New York City, NY, United States

    September 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm EST | In-Person Join us for an intimate NYC Watch Party as we tune in to the WBEC Greater DMV Pitch Powerplay Competition and cheer on the women business owners taking the stage to pitch their businesses. Hosted by WBEC NY DMV FORUM members Sherene Strausberg of…

  • 2026 WBEC Greater DMV Powerplay Pitch Competition Live Virtual Final

    September 23 | 12 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Join us live on Zoom for the WBEC Greater DMV 2026 Powerplay Pitch Competition Finals on September 23 from 12:00–2:00 p.m. ET. Ten Certified women-owned business pitch semi-finalists from the WBEC Greater DMV network will compete live before a panel of corporate partner judges, sharing…