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SUMMARY:Retail Ready Spotlight: How Beauty & CPG Entrepreneurs Can Leverage WBE Certification to Land Shelf Space at Major Retailers
DESCRIPTION:September 30 | 11 am to 1 pm EST | In-Person\nAre you a WBE-certified beauty\, lifestyle\, or CPG founder ready to pitch with confidence? Join us for an in-person workshop that teaches you how to talk to retail and gives you the rare chance to practice in front of the people who listen to pitches every day. \nRetail Ready Spotlight puts you in the room with real retail partners: not just to network\, but to be heard. You’ll walk away with practical pitch skills\, a clear understanding of how to use your WBE certification as a retail access tool\, and the rare opportunity to deliver your pitch live to retail decision-makers and get real-time feedback. \nWhat you’ll get: \n– A hands-on workshop led by Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw\, CEO & Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR\, on pitching your brand and leveraging your WBE certification as a competitive advantage in retail conversations\n– A live pitch opportunity in front of retailers who can give you real feedback on what lands and what doesn’t\n– Direct insight into what retail decision-makers actually want to hear\n– Connections with fellow WBE founders and the chance to make an impression on retail experts who can open doors \nYou’ll leave with a sharper pitch\, confidence in your retail story\, and the relationships that lead to the right conversations. \nWho should attend: WBE-certified founders in beauty\, lifestyle\, and CPG looking to build retail relationships and sharpen their pitch\, WBEs looking to break into these industries\, and not-yet-certified women-owned businesses interested in learning more. \nLocation: Studio 1418\, Midtown\, NY \nRegister Now\n \nStephanie Scott-Bradshaw is the visionary Founder and Communicator-in-Chief of First and Last PR\, an award-winning communications agency recognized as a “Power Player Agency” by The PR Net. Under her leadership\, the firm has become a trusted force in public relations\, influencer partnerships\, social media marketing\, and experiential events specializing in elevating beauty\, wellness\, and lifestyle brands.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/retail-ready-spotlight-how-beauty-cpg-entrepreneurs-can-leverage-wbe-certification-to-land-shelf-space-at-major-retailers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260713T160817Z
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nOctober 1 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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. \n\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Certification Team! \nReserve your spot today! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-october2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T042643Z
CREATED:20260826T042529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T042643Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Cash Flow with Evena Sumra\, VP\, Sr. Business Consultant
DESCRIPTION:October 13 | 11 am to 12:30 pm EST | Virtual\nCash flow management is a challenge all businesses face. Understanding what is driving the cash coming into and going out of your business can help you anticipate needs\, plan ahead\, and make more informed financial decisions. \nJoin WBEC NY DMV for a practical 90-minute virtual workshop led by Evena Sumra\, VP\, Sr. Business Consultant. This session will break cash flow management into four key areas and provide practical approaches you can apply to your business. \nWhat We’ll Cover \n1. Cash Flow Basics\nBuild a clearer understanding of how cash moves through your business\, what to pay attention to\, and how to use that information to assess your current cash position. \n2. Maximizing Cash In\nExplore practical ways to strengthen incoming cash\, including improving payment timing\, managing receivables\, and identifying opportunities to get cash into the business more efficiently. \n3. Minimizing Cash Out\nLook closely at where cash is going and identify ways to manage expenses and the timing of payments while protecting the resources your business needs to operate. \n4. Make Cash Work for You\nLearn how to build a simple cash flow forecast and use that information to make more informed decisions about when to hold\, spend\, or invest available cash. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be better prepared to: \n– Read and understand their business cash flow with greater confidence.\n– Identify practical opportunities to improve cash coming in and manage cash going out.\n– Build and use a simple cash flow forecast.\n– Make more informed decisions about how and when available cash is used. \nRegister Now\n \nEvena Sumra is a seasoned banking professional with more than 25 years of industry experience\, including 23 years at JPMorganChase. Throughout her career\, she has held a range of leadership roles\, including Branch Manager\, Business Relationship Manager\, and Commercial Banker. In her current role as a Senior Business Consultant\, Evena partners directly with entrepreneurs to identify and close operational gaps—equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to scale and grow sustainably. \nBeyond her corporate work\, Evena is deeply committed to community service. She is a proud member of the Westchester County (NY) Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated\, where she supports youth development through enrichment programs. She also serves as a Board Member and Financial Committee Chair at Opportunity Charter School in Harlem\, and as an Advisory Board Member at the Women’s Enterprise Development Center\, where she advocates for and advances the success of women business owners.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/navigating-your-cash-flow-with-evena-sumra-vp-sr-business-consultant-jpmorgan-chase/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T154045Z
CREATED:20260713T153910Z
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SUMMARY:Powerplay Pitch Academy: From Draft to Delivery: The Formula of A Pitch
DESCRIPTION:October 14 I 11 am to 12 pm I Virtual\nMost pitches don’t fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the message never lands. \nRetired Air Force Colonel\, storyteller\, and Catalytic Comedian Mo Barrett spent nearly 30 years mastering high-stakes communication. Now she brings that hard-won formula to this workshop\, so you can walk into any room\, any conversation\, and actually be heard. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n1. The spine (for any message): A simple framework for clarity that works across pitches\, proposals\, and high-stakes conversations — so your message is never lost in translation. \n2. The story (the only delivery vehicle that works): How to find and use the single moment that makes your message memorable\, credible\, and impossible to ignore. \n3. The body (what you say before you speak): Virtual presence\, vocal tools\, and the breath reset — because your body is already communicating before you open your mouth. \n4. The close (what decision-makers actually remember): Clarity. Credibility. Confidence. The three things that determine whether your pitch moves people to yes. \nRegister Now\n \n \nMo Barrett is a Catalytic Comedian\, storyteller and Co-founder of the Full StopTM Movement\, on a mission to prove that humor isn’t a party trick. It’s a high-performance tool. \nAfter nearly 30 years in uniform\, Mo retired as an Air Force Colonel who mastered the art of finding humor in unexpected places – combat\, cockpits and the occasional ridiculous situation that definitely won’t make it into the official after-action report. Now she brings that same energy to stages across the world. Her blend of relatable storytelling\, contagious energy and perfectly-timed jokes forms a trifecta that helps audiences laugh\, learn and think (in that order). But here’s the thing: Mo isn’t just entertaining you. She’s waking you up. \nMost leaders don’t realize they’re on autopilot until they’re already past the exit ramp. Mo’s gift is uncovering meaning in the mundane – transforming everyday moments into the kind of Full Stops that create genuine connection and actually change behavior. Humor breaks patterns\, sharpens decisions and forges the kind of connection that makes people lean in\, laugh out loud and leave with both eyes open
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/powerplay-pitch-academy-from-draft-to-delivery-the-formula-of-a-pitch/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T163929Z
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SUMMARY:Capital One Envision Summit
DESCRIPTION:October 21-22 I Richmond\, VA\nCapital One Envision Summit is dedicated to creating an inclusive supply chain and empowering businesses through education\, meaningful connections\, and strategic alignment. \nAttendees will gain valuable insights into procurement trends\, connect with Capital One leaders and partners\, and engage in discussions aimed at driving economic growth for businesses. \nRegister Now
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/capital-one-envision-summit/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T161248Z
CREATED:20260318T170754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T161248Z
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SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified\nOctober 27 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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)!  \nAt WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses by providing our WBEs with resources\, programming\, network opportunities\, and recognition.  \nDo you want access to supplier diversity and procurement opportunities\, networking events with like-minded women entrepreneurs\, leadership development programs\, and exclusive resources to grow and scale your business?  \nJoin us for a 1-hour webinar and learn why the benefits of Certification go far beyond a Certification seal and the steps you can take to start your Certification process right away.  \nIn this session\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of WBENC Certification\, including its benefits\, eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and local opportunities within your region and the larger ecosystem.  \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff. Reserve your spot today! \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-and-how-to-get-certified-31/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T161332Z
CREATED:20260116T151953Z
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nNovember 12 | 1 to 2pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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. \n\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Certification Team! \nReserve your spot today! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-november/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260817T163529Z
CREATED:20260304T155637Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Impact Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:2026 Impact Awards Luncheon: Powered by Synergy\, Driven by Impact \nJoin WBEC Metro NY and WBEC Greater DMV for the 2026 Impact Awards Luncheon\, a signature celebration bringing our full network together across two sister regions for an afternoon of recognition and relationship-building.   \nTaking place on Friday\, November 20\, 2026\, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City\, this year’s luncheon marks an exciting new chapter for us. As cross-regional participation continues to grow\, the Impact Awards are creating a larger shared platform for WBEs\, corporate partners\, sponsors\, Marketplace participants\, and regional leaders to gather in one room.  \nThis year’s theme\, Powered by Synergy\, Driven by Impact\, reflects the strength of bringing both regions together to celebrate the partnerships\, business wins\, and leadership creating impact across Metro NY and Greater DMV. Guests can expect a meaningful\, high-energy gathering that honors achievement\, spotlights the people and organizations strengthening our entrepreneurial ecosystem\, and opens new opportunities for cross-regional engagement.  \nWe look forward to gathering in New York City for a celebration worthy of the impact being made every day by the women business owners\, partners\, and leaders across Metro NY and Greater DMV.  \nRegistration is now open. Click below to purchase tickets for the Luncheon and to be a part of our Marketplace. Marketplace tables are extremely limited\, and Marketplace registration closes on September 25. \nPurchase Tickets\nSponsorships are available now.   \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you!  
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2026-wbec-metro-ny-impact-awards-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T161604Z
CREATED:20260318T171039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T161604Z
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SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified\nNovember 24 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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)!  \nAt WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses by providing our WBEs with resources\, programming\, network opportunities\, and recognition.  \nDo you want access to supplier diversity and procurement opportunities\, networking events with like-minded women entrepreneurs\, leadership development programs\, and exclusive resources to grow and scale your business?  \nJoin us for a 1-hour webinar and learn why the benefits of Certification go far beyond a Certification seal and the steps you can take to start your Certification process right away.  \nIn this session\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of WBENC Certification\, including its benefits\, eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and local opportunities within your region and the larger ecosystem.  \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff. Reserve your spot today! \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-and-how-to-get-certified-32/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T161633Z
CREATED:20260318T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T161633Z
UID:10001303-1796130000-1796133600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified\nDecember 1 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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)!  \nAt WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses by providing our WBEs with resources\, programming\, network opportunities\, and recognition.  \nDo you want access to supplier diversity and procurement opportunities\, networking events with like-minded women entrepreneurs\, leadership development programs\, and exclusive resources to grow and scale your business?  \nJoin us for a 1-hour webinar and learn why the benefits of Certification go far beyond a Certification seal and the steps you can take to start your Certification process right away.  \nIn this session\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of WBENC Certification\, including its benefits\, eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and local opportunities within your region and the larger ecosystem.  \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff. Reserve your spot today! \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-and-how-to-get-certified-33/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T161853Z
CREATED:20260116T152037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T161853Z
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nDecember 15 | 2 to 3pm EST | Virtual\nIf 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. \nMeet the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Certification Team! \nReserve your spot today! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-december/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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