WBEC NY DMV

Sustainability Accelerator 2024 Information Session
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Sustainability Accelerator 2024 Information Session

March 5th, 2024 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual

Come join the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV team and our program partner, The Fehlig Group, at our 2024 Sustainability Accelerator Information Session on March 5th at 1:00pm ET.
Sustainability is a business imperative for corporate partners.
Sustainability Accelerator is an accessible and actionable program to help you understand the basics and application of sustainability.
During this 1-hour virtual information session, you will learn how this comprehensive program will help you to:

Discover the competitive edge that wins business with corporate and government clients.
Delve into the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability.
Understand how sustainable business practices can help you contribute to the broader corporate value chain.
Learn what it means to be a sustainable supplier, gaining the language, resources and tools you need for long-term success and resilience in a rapidly changing business environment.

We will also highlight key WBEs from our previous cohort who will share how implementing sustainability practices positively impacted their businesses.
Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, we hope you’ll join us for this informative session.
Register Here!

WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2
2024-02-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-01 09:00 - 14:00
WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 2

SAGE 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.
Through six, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months, participants will dive deep into their business, their strategies, and their goals.
Applications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information, and to join the waitlist for 2025,
please visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice

WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1
2024-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-31 09:00 - 17:00
WBEC Greater DMV SAGE Advice Day 1

SAGE 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.
Through six, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months, participants will dive deep into their business, their strategies, and their goals.
Applications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information, and to join the waitlist for 2025,
please visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Supplier Event
2024-02-28 09:00 - 16:00
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Supplier Event

Want to learn more about how your business can support the growing offshore wind industry in Virginia? Dominion Energy is hosting a supplier event for VA businesses interested in supporting construction for CVOW.
Event details
Who is this event for: Virginia businesses that are interested in supporting onshore/offshore construction for CVOW
Date: Wednesday, February 28th
Time: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch will not be provided for event attendees)
Location:
Chesapeake Conference Center
700 Conference Center Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
The main event will include booths set up by the major suppliers for CVOW, where event attendees can learn general information about each supplier. Additionally, attendees can sign up for quick informational sessions with the suppliers of their choosing (each session is capped at seven minutes).
We encourage event attendees to bring materials they can leave behind with suppliers and for them to come ready to talk about how their business can support CVOW needs.
How to register
General registration and supplier session sign ups can be found here: www.coastalvawind.com/coastal-virginia-offshore-wind-supplier-event.aspx

2024 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs
2024-02-27 14:00 - 15:00
2024 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs

Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations.
By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to our WBEs and Corporate Members. There are multiple opportunities to attend for both WBEs and Corporate Members.
This session is best for our amazing WBEs and anyone from your businesses that are attending the Conference or helping you to prepare!

When: Feb 27, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z8vw6zi8RzqOORvaAlIi6A
When: Mar 6, 2024 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RWzP-xySQtmbzRS2nevh1g

WBEC Metro NY And Greater DMV: I'm Certified, Now What?
2024-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
“I’m Certified, Now What?”
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
February 22nd, 2024 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session

WBENC Certification can be an amazing tool to help open doors and uncover business opportunities to take you from where you are to where you want to be. To fully unlock the extensive benefits of the WBENC network, we highly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities and resources available to you – both locally and nationally. Attend this session to learn more about the core components of our network and the steps you can take today to make the most out of your certification. Participation is recommended for all newly certified and recertified WBEs, as well as WBEs who wants to stay up to date on what’s happening in the network.
Reserve your spot today!

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOGvrT8tEtD2ixsuBb4u1pa3aDA5Fsoj#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Access Capital - The Wacif Way
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
Access Capital – The Wacif Way

February 21st, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual

The ability to access capital can mean success or failure for a small business.
This virtual workshop, hosted by and led by Wacif, will explore the loan and line of credit options available from Wacif. With flexible underwriting practices and credit score standards not found at traditional banks, you can find a partner and flexible lender in Wacif.
Having a trusted financial partner can be the difference between growing your business or closing your doors.
Join us to learn the criteria needed to be a successful lending client and discover how you can begin the loan application process today.
All are welcome to attend.
Register Here!
About HMFI
HMFI aims to empower individuals by promoting financial independence and stimulating economic growth in the DC area. They offer a committed partnership that helps small business owners excluded from the commercial lending system grow their businesses by providing affordable access to capital.

NAWBO Microbusiness Listening Session - Midwest Regional Update
2024-02-20 12:00
NAWBO Microbusiness Listening Session – Midwest Regional Update

We’re excited to share that Women Impacting Public Policy is working alongside our partners at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) to hear from women business owners about the needs of microbusinesses. We’ll be working with NAWBO to host a series of virtual, regional listening sessions in the Northeast, the Midwest, the South, the West, and the Western/California regions.
These listening sessions will serve as opportunities for WIPP and NAWBO members to help inform our advocacy efforts related to microentrepreneurship.
The Midwest Regional Update will be hosted virtually over Zoom on February 20th, 2024 at 12pm ET | 11am CT | 9am PT
The Link will be provided on the thank you page after registration is complete.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Destiny Weigel (dweigel@wipp.org).
We look forward to hearing from you!

Click here to register!

2024 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
2024 WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientation | WBEs

Be in the know before you go to the 2024 WBENC National Conference by attending one of a number of our upcoming informative National Conference orientations.
By attending one of our WBENC National Conference VIRTUAL Orientations, you can ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! We have tailored these sessions to our WBEs and Corporate Members. There are multiple opportunities to attend for both WBEs and Corporate Members.
This session is best for our amazing WBEs and anyone from your businesses that are attending the Conference or helping you to prepare!

When: Feb 20, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_280uRUtATZmd5OBDFpqoBQ
When: Feb 27, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z8vw6zi8RzqOORvaAlIi6A
When: Mar 6, 2024 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Amplify Mastermind 2024 Information Session
2024-02-14 13:00 - 13:30
Amplify Mastermind 2024 Information Session

February 14th, 2024 | 1pm to 1:30pm EST | Virtual

Join WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV and Diverse & Engaged for our 2024 Amplify Mastermind Virtual Information Session, and dive into the transformative world of Amplify Mastermind. Discover the power of community, mentorship, and skill enhancement as we unpack what makes Amplify Mastermind an extraordinary program.
Amplify is a Mastermind program uniquely designed to engage and support women business owners in maximizing their supplier diversity access so they can scale their businesses. All Certified WBEs are welcome to apply, although programming is designed in consideration of the unique experiences of women of color, the equity gap and barriers not limited to (1) biases in business (2) lack of representation (3) lack of mentorship (4) challenges networking (5) lack of resources and capital.
For more information, or to apply to Amplify, please visit https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/amplify

Click here to register in advance for this meeting.

Lunch With the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: MGM Corporate Connections
February 13th, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session

Please 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.

Mohamed Hafizur, Purchasing Manager
Mohamed 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.

Tobias Thornwell, Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Tobias 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
Maryland 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.
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Why and How to Get Certified
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:00
Why and How to Get Certified
February 8th, 2024 | 1pm to 2pm 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 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.
Do 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?
Join 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.
In 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.
You’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff.

Reserve your spot today!
Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvde6opjgtGt0JOsFwN5DGPWzrft2H4RXh#/registration
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.

WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2
2024-02-08 09:00 - 17:00
WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2

SAGE 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.
Through six, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months, participants will dive deep into their business, their strategies, and their goals.
Applications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information, and to join the waitlist for 2025,
please visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice

WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
2024-02-07 09:00 - 17:00
WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1

SAGE 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.
Through six, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months, participants will dive deep into their business, their strategies, and their goals.
Applications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed. For more information, and to join the waitlist for 2025,
please visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice

Lunch With the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement
2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Developing Your Capabilities Statement
January 30th, 2024 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session

Start 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.

DARCY ANN FLANDERS
Founder and Chief Brand Strategist
As 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.

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WBEC Metro NY And Greater DMV: I'm Certified, Now What?
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
“I’m Certified, Now What?”
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
January 25th, 2024 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session

WBENC Certification can be an amazing tool to help open doors and uncover business opportunities to take you from where you are to where you want to be. To fully unlock the extensive benefits of the WBENC network, we highly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities and resources available to you – both locally and nationally. Attend this session to learn more about the core components of our network and the steps you can take today to make the most out of your certification. Participation is recommended for all newly certified and recertified WBEs, as well as WBEs who wants to stay up to date on what’s happening in the network.
Reserve your spot today!

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-yqqj4qGNQbwsf1vpoaXiKMFShI1T4y#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Attend the NWBC Public Meeting
2024-01-23 12:00
Attend the NWBC Public Meeting
This Tuesday, January 23 at 12 PM ET
In-Person (Washington, DC at SBA Headquarters) and
Virtual Attendance Available

Want to know what 2024 might hold for women in business?
The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) invites you to join a hybrid Public Meeting on January 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST at U.S. Small Business Administration Headquarters (409 3rd St. SW, Washington, DC 20416) and on Zoom.
Council Members will be reviewing wins from 2023, previewing wows ahead of 2024, connecting directly with leaders and stakeholders in women’s entrepreneurship and responding to your questions and comments.
In the DC Area or will be on Tuesday? Join WBENC President & CEO Pamela Prince-Eason, WBENC COO Jill Sasso and WBEC Greater DMV and WBEC Metro NY President & CEO Sandra Eberhard in attending the Public Meeting IN PERSON!

Register to Attend In-Person or Online!

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Now Available: 2023 NWBC Annual Report

In 2023, women entrepreneurs were smashing records when it came to starting new businesses, getting funding, and competing for contracts.
The 2023 National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) Annual Report highlights the major data on women’s entrepreneurship, recaps engaging events from the past year, uplifts notable pieces of legislation, captures key resources for entrepreneurs, and most importantly, outlines policy recommendations with the potential to lower barriers and elevate the playing field for women entrepreneurs.
Access the 2024 NWBC Annual Report

2024 WBENC Open House: AMPLIFY Your Network
2024-01-18 11:00 - 12:30
2024 WBENC Open House: AMPLIFY Your Network
January 18th, 2024 | 11am to 12:30pm EST | Virtual Session

Hear directly from Team WBENC as they highlight upcoming programming opportunities for the 2024 calendar year! They will share details and key dates for new and returning opportunities including the WBENC National Conference, LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, and Executive Education, Networking, and Outreach programming.
All are welcome to attend and will hear directly from WBENC about everything they have for WBENC-Certified WBEs, small business owners, and Corporate & Government Members.

Click below to learn more and register:
https://www.wbenc.org/calendar/2024-wbenc-open-house-amplify-your-network/

Why and How to Get Certified
2024-01-11 13:00 - 14:00
Why and How to Get Certified
January 11th, 2024 | 1pm to 2pm 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 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.
Do 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?
Join 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.
In 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.
You’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff.

Reserve your spot today!
Register Here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeusqD0vH9YTLJwiLtfisDadqLQlsedJ#/registration

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.

How to Get WBENC Certified
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
How to Get WBENC Certified
December 14th, 2023
1pm EST

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.

Register in Advance for this meeting:
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.

Supplier Diversity Industry Day: Information Technology
2023-12-14 10:00 - 14:00
Supplier Diversity Industry Day
Information Technology
Date: December 14, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: 123 Main Street, Jaguar Rm., White Plains, NY

The 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

This event will also create opportunities for attendees to:
• participate in one-on-one networking sessions with NYPA/Canals procurement decision-makers and key contractors on major projects
• gain information about NYPA’s Supplier Diversity Program to grow your business
• schedule one-on-one networking sessions with NYPA/Canals procurement decision-makers and key contractors on mega projects
For 40 years, our Supplier Diversity program has helped companies to grow and compete on NYPA, State and local contract opportunities.

Click here for more information.

Why To Get Certified?
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00
Why To Get Certified?
December 12th, 2023
1pm EST

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.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuugqjgvHdXMi-yXj_ZVXALf9d7-Aw9N
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.

WBEC Metro NY And Greater DMV: I'm Certified, Now What?
2023-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
“I’m Certified, Now What?”
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
Tuesday, December 5th
1pm ET

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.
Meet the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Certification Team!

Click here to register!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Lunch With the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Meet Dominion Energy: Corporate Connections
12pm to 1pm ET

Please 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.
Dallas Simmons, Supplier Diversity Program Manager – SCM Procurement and Center of Excellence
Dallas 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.
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.
Dallas 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.

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Lunch With the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers
2023-11-29 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Build Your Marketing Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Customers
12pm to 1pm ET
November 29th, 2023

Joining 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.

Kayla Lloyd
Kayla Lloyd is the Marketing Manager at BBG&G Integrated Marketing and has been with the company since 2017.
Formed 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).
With 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.
Kayla 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.
Kayla 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.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkd–grTMuHdK7yhzvfykyv4LhMfYT7kMy

How to Get WBENC Certified
2023-11-28 13:00 - 14:00
How to Get WBENC Certified
November 28th, 2023
1pm EST

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.

Register in Advance for this meeting:
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.

Greater DMV Annual Awards and Breakthrough Breakfast
2023-11-17 08:30 - 12:30 | The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC, 20004, United States
Our 2023 Annual Awards Breakthrough Breakfast is our premier gathering where we bring together our Corporate Partners, Supplier Diversity Teams, and WBEs for an informative, energizing, and celebratory morning of programming and networking, culminating with the presentation of our WBEC Greater DMV Outstanding Partner and Done Deals™ Awards.
Register Now! It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
Ticket Prices
Annual Awards Breakfast

WBE Certified: $95
Corp/Non-WBE: $125

Annual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception

WBE Certified: $125
Corp/Non-WBE: $150

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Greater DMV Celebrating Our Partners Reception
2023-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairmount Washington DC, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20037
Our 2023 Celebrating Our Partners Reception is a special evening held in honor and recognition of our Corporate Partners and their Supplier Diversity Teams, and WBEC Greater DMV’s incredible WBEs.
It’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.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Register Now!
Ticket Prices
Annual Awards Breakfast

WBE Certified: $95
Corp/Non-WBE: $125

Annual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception

WBE Certified: $125
Corp/Non-WBE: $150

Tickets are nonrefundable.
