Why and How to Get Certified
2025-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Why and How to Get Certified
February 6th, 2025 | 1pm 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!
Click here to register.
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.

America’s Seed Fund Week – 2025 Virtual Road Tour
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00
America’s Seed Fund Week – 2025 Virtual Road Tour

The U.S. Small Business Administration is thrilled to announce that America’s Seed Fund Week 2025 will take place February 11-13, 2025, and serves as the official kick off for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour Program. This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
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DC Water-Collaborative Delivery Workshop
2025-02-11 10:00 - 16:00
DC Water-Collaborative Delivery Workshop

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Lunch With the Experts: Building a Marketing Strategy for Small Businesses
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Building a Marketing Strategy for Small Businesses
Tuesday February 11th, 2025 | 12pm to 1pm ET | Virtual Session

Join WBEC Metro NY and SMB Media Consulting for a Lunch With the Experts session that will empower small businesses to navigate the digital landscape and achieve their marketing goals. Participants willearn how to define your target audience, set clear objectives, and leverage various digital channels like social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
Master website optimization, content creation, and analytics to drive growth and success in the digital age.

Stefanie Beach, Founder & CEO
Stefanie Beach, a digital marketing expert, founded SMB Media Consulting in 2018 with the mission to provide simple media solutions and services that alleviate the stressors of a marketer’s job. After a 12-year digital media career managing programmatic account teams, Stefanie desired to work outside the confined structure of a standard 9-5 job to be a more present parent to her daughter. Unable to source this opportunity led to the creation of SMB Media Consulting, which provides flexible employment to experienced digital marketers and digital media talent solutions that seamlessly integrate within brands, agencies, and publishers. As an award-winning founder and CEO of SMB Media Consulting, Stefanie focuses on building strong client partnerships and managing all business operations. In 2022, Stevie® Awards for Women in Business named Stefanie Beach winner of the Bronze Female Executive of the Year in the Business Services category, the Village of Pelham named SMB Media Consulting “Best of” in the category of Media Consultant, and SMB Media was WBENC certified as a woman-owned business. In 2023, SMB Media ranked 377 on the Inc. 5000 award list for the fastest-growing private companies in America. In 2024, Stefanie won an Enterprising Women of the Year Award for her company’s growth, involvement in the community and volunteering time as an industry mentor.
Before SMB Media Consulting, Stefanie held leadership positions at PubMatic, MediaMath, Conversant, House of Kaizen, and Initiative. Stefanie regularly speaks at events and continues to train and mentor others about the evolving ad tech industry. Outside of SMB Media Consulting, the best part of her day is when she is making memories with her daughter and husband, whether that be traveling, being active, or exploring new recipes to cook.
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Unlock New Business Opportunities at IAD Concourse E – Tier 2 East
2025-02-12 09:30 - 11:30
Unlock New Business Opportunities at IAD Concourse E – Tier 2 East

Hosted by Fraport Washington Partnership and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Unlock New Business Opportunities at IAD Concourse E – Tier 2 East
???? Date: February 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
???? Location: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Main Terminal – East Ground Transportation Center
Join us to explore 15 exceptional food, beverage, and retail leasing opportunities in the state-of-the-art Concourse E – Tier 2 East at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Who Should Attend:
Retail business owners
Local entrepreneurs
Existing airport tenants
Potential leasing partners
Don’t miss this exclusive chance to expand your business in a dynamic and high-traffic environment. We look forward to welcoming you!

Lunch with the Experts: Established to Known®
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Established to Known®
Tuesday, February 18th 2025
12:00pm–1:00pm ET

Do you feel like your business is the world’s best-kept secret? This session is designed to help you go from established to well-known by leveraging the power of media. Join renowned PR Strategist Christina Daves as she shares her proven techniques to increase your visibility, build authority, and gain the credibility you deserve within your industry.
During this session, Christina will guide you through her signature Get PR Famous® formula—a framework that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs secure over 1 billion media views and generate more than $100 million in sales through free publicity. You’ll learn how to craft the perfect pitch for what the media is looking for, when they need it, and how to ensure your pitch reaches the right person for maximum impact.

Christina Daves, Owner of PR for Anyone®
Christina will also uncover the common mistakes people make when pitching to media and show you exactly why you might not be getting that “yes.” Whether you’re just starting out or are seasoned business owner, Christina will dispel the myths about media readiness and prove that media exposure is accessible at any stage of your business. Christina’s expertise comes from firsthand experience, as she initially taught herself how to generate media exposure for her product, Heal in Style. Her efforts have led to appearances in over 1,000 media outlets including The Steve Harvey Show, The TODAY Show, Dr. Oz, and major networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX, as well as in Forbes, Success, Entrepreneur Magazine, and many more. She regularly contributes to Good Day DC, has served as a host on Good Morning Washington, and even appears as a guest host on QVC while running her podcast, Living Ageless and Bold. Her passion for empowering small business owners inspired her to create PR for Anyone®, a platform dedicated to helping others achieve the same success.

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I'm Certified, Now What?
2025-02-20 13:00 - 14:00
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
February 20th, 2025 | 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.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Reserve your spot today!
Click here to register.

Why and How to Get Certified
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00
Why and How to Get Certified
March 6th, 2025 | 1pm 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!
Click here to register.
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: Drive Growth with the Power of SEO & SEM
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Drive Growth with the Power of SEO & SEM

Tuesday, March 11th 2025
12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual Session
Want to drive more traffic, leads, and sales for your business? Understanding the power of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing) is key to staying ahead in today’s digital landscape.
Join us for this insightful webinar, where we’ll break down how these two powerful strategies work together to increase your online visibility, attract high-intent customers, and boost your bottom line. You’ll learn:
The differences between SEO & SEM—and why you need both
How to optimize your website for long-term organic success
Effective paid search tactics to maximize your ROI
Actionable steps to enhance your digital marketing strategy today
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business’s online presence to the next level.

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.
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Metro NY Women MEAN Business Summit
2025-03-12 09:00 - 16:00
WBEC Metro NY is kicking off the year with an incredible opportunity to help you THRIVE in 2025! Mark your calendar and register now for our Q1 Women in Business Summit.
This full-day event promises an immersive experience packed with impactful networking, strategic matchmaking, and the perfect platform to showcase your business. Connect with industry leaders, forge valuable partnerships, and gain insights to drive your growth.
Bring your unstoppable spirit and get ready to take your business to the next level. Let’s make 2025 your year of success!
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Contact LJoseph@wbecnydmv.org to explore current sponsorship opportunities.

Lunch with the Experts: Access to Funding for Health and Biotech Founders
2025-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch with the Experts: Access to Funding for Health and Biotech Founders
Tuesday, March 18th 2025
12:00pm–1:00pm ET
Join us to discover key funding sources in the health and biotech sectors. This session will provide insights into assessing grant and investor readiness, identifying the right funding opportunities, and applying strategies to boost competitiveness. It will also highlight resources to improve access to funding.

Idong Essiet-Gibson, PhD, Principal Owner of The Idyeas Group
Dr. Idong Essiet-Gibson, Founding Principal of The Idyeas Group, brings over 26 years of experience in healthcare and military service. She has led multimillion-dollar programs for BARDA (predecessor), CDC, and NIH, using her expertise in procurement, project management, and partnerships to scale health innovations. A certified PMP® and advocate for digital health solutions, Dr. Essiet-Gibson holds a PhD in Public Health, an MPH in International Health Policy, and an MS in Technology Management. Dr. Idong Essiet-Gibson, serves on the Greater Colesville Citizens Association Board and is a member of the Maryland Ready Reserve Corps.

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I'm Certified, Now What?
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
March 20th, 2025 | 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.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Reserve your spot today!
Click here to register.

Greater DMV Women MEAN Business Summit
2025-03-21 09:00 - 16:00
WBEC Greater DMV is kicking off the year with an incredible opportunity to help you THRIVE in 2025! Mark your calendar and register now for our Q1 Women in Business Summit.
This full-day event promises an immersive experience packed with impactful networking, strategic matchmaking, and the perfect platform to showcase your business. Connect with industry leaders, forge valuable partnerships, and gain insights to drive your growth.
Bring your unstoppable spirit and get ready to take your business to the next level. Let’s make 2025 your year of success!
Click to register!
Contact LJoseph@wbecnydmv.org to explore current sponsorship opportunities.

WBEC NY DMV/JPMorgan Chase Coaching for Impact Informational Webinar
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
WBEC NY DMV/JPMorgan Chase
Coaching for Impact Informational Webinar
WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV is excited to collaborate with JPMorgan Chase to bring the Chase for Business Coaching For Impact Program to our WBEs in 2025. Register now for our March 25th informational webinar to learn how to become a part of this exciting program!
Please register to learn more about the Chase for Business Coaching for Impact program and how to work with a Chase Senior Business Consultant. This complimentary program is designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are in their business journey and help get them to their next level.
Presented by Evena Sumra, Senior Business Consultant, VP, JPMorgan Chase.

Register now!

The Art of Being a Modern Latina
2025-03-27 08:30 - 13:00

Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference + Meet & Greets
2025-04-03 09:30 - 14:00
WBEC-East cordially invites all WBEs within WBEC-DMV’s region for a day of procurement networking at one of America’s oldest HBCUs.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference + Meet & Greets
Lincoln University, PA
April 3, 2025, 9:30am – 2pm
Learn more about the event and speakers
Business owner/employee registration
Only $39 per person. Lunch is included.
Featuring Meet & Greets!
A Meet & Greet is like speed dating between business owners and corporate/government representatives. During each 15-minute round, you’ll get to pitch your company alongside a small group of other WBEs, swap business cards, and ask questions of the procurement representative. When you hear the bell, it’s time to find a new corporate rep to meet! It’s a fast and easy way to get a bunch of those coveted introductions, while also meeting other WBEs.
Please email Colleen LaCoss with any questions: clacoss@wbeceast.com
We hope to see you there!

Why and How to Get Certified
2025-04-03 13:00 - 14:00
Why and How to Get Certified
April 3rd, 2025 | 1pm 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!
Click here to register.
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.

Sustainability Accelerator Module 1 Workshop 1
2025-04-08 13:00 - 15:00
Sustainability Accelerator
Module 1 — Creating Your Sustainability Roadmap
Workshop 1 – What to Know

April 8th, 2025 | 1pm to 3pm EST | Virtual
Sustainability is a business imperative for corporate partners.
Come join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV and program partners, The Fehlig Group, for the 2025 Sustainability Accelerator, an accessible and actionable program to help you understand the basics and application of sustainability.
Consisting of three modules running over nine months, it includes four interactive Sessions and six optional drop-in clinics per module to provide expert advice on the unique needs of your business as you embed sustainability into your operation.
MODULE ONE: CREATING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP
Understand the environmental, social and economic basics of sustainability, and the language that speaks to your contribution to corporate partners’ value chains.
Discover the value of sustainability from the perspective of a respected stakeholder/customer.
Learn how to implement measurable sustainability actions and start embedding them in the business (via a guided action plan).
Create a plan that articulates your business’ commitments, actions and impact.
In Module 1: Session 1 – What to Know, you will learn the basics of sustainability, your responsibility and your potential impact.
To get the complete program experience, it is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions of Module 1. See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org)
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Contracting Opportunities in Westchester County
2025-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 | El Patio Restaurant, 159 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, 11550, United States
The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency will host an exclusive to NYS registered construction trades (i.e. electricians, plumbers, general contractors, etc.) “Build Your Future: Connect for Contract Opportunities” information session located in Westchester County municipalities unlock new opportunities to participate in upcoming residential and commercial development projects in Mount Vernon.
Licensed construction trade firms will learn to:

Register with the City of Mount Vernon for participation in upcoming development projects;
How to become a certified vendor with Con Edison;
Navigate the process of obtaining Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (“MWBE”) certification;
Mentorship opportunities as a small business with the MTA

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I'm Certified, Now What?
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00
Maximizing Your WBENC Certification
April 17th, 2025 | 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.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Reserve your spot today!
Click here to register.

AICC Gala Night
2025-04-22 16:00 - 21:00
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The Washington Mystics present: Wine & Basketball
2025-04-24 18:00 - 21:00

How To Create A Scroll-Stopping Presence on LinkedIn
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:00
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Sustainability Accelerator Module 1 Workshop 2
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
Sustainability Accelerator
Module 1 — Creating Your Sustainability Roadmap
Workshop 2 – What to Do

April 29th, 2025 | 1pm to 3pm EST | Virtual
Sustainability is a business imperative for corporate partners.
Come join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV and program partners, The Fehlig Group, for the 2024 Sustainability Accelerator, an accessible and actionable program to help you understand the basics and application of sustainability.
Consisting of three modules running over nine months, it includes four interactive Sessions and six optional drop-in clinics per module to provide expert advice on the unique needs of your business as you embed sustainability into your operation.
Module One: Creating Your Sustainability Roadmap
Understand the environmental, social and economic basics of sustainability, and the language that speaks to your contribution to corporate partners’ value chains.
Discover the value of sustainability from the perspective of a respected stakeholder/customer.
Learn how to implement measurable sustainability actions and start embedding them in the business (via a guided action plan).
Create a plan that articulates your business’ commitments, actions and impact.
In Module 1: Session 2 – What to Do, you will understand sustainability from the perspective of a valuable stakeholder/customer.
To get the complete program experience, it is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions of Module 1. See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org)
Click to register!

WPG 15th Anniversary Conference
2025-05-05 09:00 - 14:00 | The Bowie State University Student Center Wiseman Ballroom, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD, 20715-9465
Why Attend the WPG 15th Anniversary Conference?
This event is more than a celebration — it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges of this period.
Join us to gain valuable resources, hear from inspiring speakers, and surround yourself with a community committed to lifting each other up. Together, we’ll embrace joy, camaraderie, and the unwavering spirit of women in business, proving that resilience thrives when we stand united.
Location:
The Bowie State University Student Center Wiseman Ballroom
14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
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Pitch Academy I: Profit from a Powerful Pitch
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Tuesday, May 6th 2025
12:00pm–1:00pm ET
Unlock new levels of success with this dynamic workshop tailored to empower women business owners. Led by accomplished entrepreneur, WBE, and pitch expert Quinn Conyers, this engaging session will teach you how to craft a winning pitch that attracts clients, secures funding, and elevates your brand. Whether presenting to potential investors, introducing your business to new audiences, or pursuing growth opportunities, you’ll gain the tools to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compelling impact.
During this workshop, Quinn will share her proven strategies, guiding you through the three essential types of pitches every entrepreneur must master. She’ll also help you avoid common pitfalls, ensuring your pitch always stands out as professional and persuasive.
Key Takeaways:
Luxury Language: Learn to incorporate clear and compelling language into your pitch to communicate your value effectively.
Proven Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Leave with actionable strategies to pitch powerfully to clients, investors, and decision-makers.
Winning Pitch Formula: Discover Quinn’s signature structure for designing a pitch that not only engages but converts. Her methodology has helped secure over $400,000 in pitch competitions for her and her clients.

Speaker Quinn Conyers, CEO & Founder of Speak to Society, LLC will draw from her personal pitch success, sharing how bold and intentional communication has unlocked numerous business opportunities and fueled her brand’s growth. With more than 20 years of experience, Quinn has transformed individuals into confident, impactful presenters who consistently convert conversations into clients, contracts, and collaborations.
Quinn’s credentials elevate her as a trusted voice in the industry. She has collaborated with renowned companies like Nike, Walmart, PayPal, and the United Nations and is the author of Speak Black Woman and Speak Up. Recognized as an AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker and a top speaking coach, Quinn equips business owners with the tools to communicate value, amplify their voice, and grow their ventures with confidence.
Join this workshop to develop the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to pitch with power and confidence. Walk away ready to make your voice an undeniable force for business success!
Register Now!

Why and How to Get Certified
2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Why and How to Get Certified
May 8th, 2025 | 1pm 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!
Click here to register.
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.

Virtual Mega Matchmaker
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-14 | Virtual
Our Virtual Mega Matchmaker brings together WBEs and procurement professionals from our corporate and alliance partners to build connections and foster meaningful, strategic relationships. Over two days, utilizing an exclusive online platform, WBEs can take advantage of valuable one-on-one meetings with buyers, corporate representatives, and prime contractors to ask questions and learn about unique opportunities to expand their businesses. At the same time, procurement professionals can easily and quickly source products and services to fill gaps in their corporate supply chains.
This year, WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV is thrilled to announce WBE to WBE networking will be available at the Virtual Mega Matchmaker.
Add info@mybusinessmatches.com to your approved contact lists so you do not miss future updates from the platform.Log in and update your profile. Your profile information is how you will be matched to corporate buyers for conversations.
Interested in this year’s Virtual Mega Matchmaker? Click to learn more.

Lunch with the Experts: Harnessing AI for Business Growth with Deborah Garry
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Lunch with the Experts

Tuesday May 13th, 2025
12:00pm–1:00pm ET
Unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline your business. This program will explore how generative AI helps create content like marketing materials, while predictive AI forecasts trends and drives data-informed decisions. Together, these tools can revolutionize how businesses operate and achieve success.
During this program, you will learn to:
Transform your Marketing and Beyond
Discover how AI elevates branding, optimization, and conversions using innovative tools like ChatGPT 4, Jasper, Fireflies AI, and Adobe AI. Learn through real-world examples how these solutions streamline workflows, inspire creativity, and deliver tangible results.
AI’s applications aren’t limited to marketing—it enhances sales through personalized outreach, improves operations by automating tasks, and supports HR with data-driven hiring and training strategies.
Maximize AI Effectively
Master skills in crafting precise prompts, leveraging high-quality data, and following proven best practices. Align AI with your business goals, protect intellectual property, and strike the right balance between AI and human expertise for optimal outcomes.
Build an AI Strategy
The program also guides participants in developing a comprehensive AI policy, covering ethical responsibilities, data privacy, and integrating human oversight for long-term, responsible AI adoption.
By the end of the program, you’ll have practical tools and strategies to implement AI confidently and responsibly, fostering creativity, inclusivity, and business success. Join us to take the next step in transforming your organization with AI’s limitless potential.

Deborah Garry
This program will be presented by Deborah Garry, founder and CEO of BBG&G Integrated Marketing, an award-winning agency specializing in branding, digital strategy, and storytelling. For over 27 years, Deborah has positioned clients as industry leaders, driving growth through innovative, data-driven marketing solutions. With a Certified Account Planner and Marketing Automation Specialist designation, Deborah combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver significant business results. Recognized for her leadership and achievements, Deborah is a past recipient of the Hudson Valley Women in Business award, The Enterprising Women of the Year award, and an honoree of the 2024 100 Women to Know in America. Her proven success and passion for marketing innovation make her the perfect guide for helping businesses integrate AI and achieve sustainable growth.

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9th annual Roadmap to Billions
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-16
Roadmap to Billions takes on The Big Apple May 15-16th, 2025.

2025 has been an absolute roller coaster already, but there’s a space being created just for you. A space where your brilliance, your resilience, and your entrepreneurial spirit will not only be recognized—but celebrated and elevated. We’ve designed a new experience where your dreams, challenges, and triumphs will find resonance among innovators who understand your journey like no one else can.

This year’s 9th Annual Roadmap to Billions Conference is Invite-Only with a focus on black women entrepreneurs. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
We’re bringing 8 years (!) of learnings, networks, connections, insights, failures and opportunities to an exclusive group of high growth companies. Think powerful workshop intensives with actionable takeaways led by the brightest minds in the industry, and masterclasses with real-world operators who know what it takes to scale.
Click here for more information!
