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SUMMARY:2024 SAGE Advice Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2024 SAGE Advice Information Session\n\nTuesday\, October 31st 2023\n12pm to 1pm EST \n \n \nTake your business to the next level: 2024 Strategies to Advance and Grow Enterprises (SAGE) Information Session\nAre you ready to achieve your goals and up level your businesses? SAGE Advice is for WBEs interested in receiving guidance\, support\, and community from a network of likeminded WBEs and business experts from diverse backgrounds. WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV invite you to join our CEO\, Sandra Eberhard\, for an exclusive 2024 SAGE Information Session.\nDuring this session\, you will:\n1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SAGE Advice Program\, including its curriculum\, goals\, and expected outcomes.\n2. Receive guidance on eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and tops for creating a strong application.\n3. Have the opportunity to address specific questions and concerns.\nThe 2024 SAGE Information Session is your opportunity to explore the Leadership Development Program\, connect with likeminded community members\, and ensure your application reflects your goals and aspirations. Join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV and discover for SAGE Advice can help you reach your business goals.\n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscemrrzgtE9a20wYdwkxvMJ97KHK4IAXp
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2024-sage-advice-information-session/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
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SUMMARY:How to Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION: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)!\n  \nDon’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!\nJoin 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. \n  \nRegister in Advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde2orDosE9STClIrfLovYTqZkzu9iH_G\nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-get-wbenc-certified-3/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Micron Tech: Corporate Connections\nTuesday\, October 24th\, 2023\n12pm to 1pm ET \n \n  \n\nPlease join WBEC Metro NY and Corporate Member Micron Technology for a Corporate Connections session. Micron will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, including a multi-year project out of Clay\, NY\, how to engage with Micron procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \n  \n \nMatt Batten\, Sr. Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Micron Technology\, joins us with over twenty years of experience at Micron Technology. In his current role\, Batten is responsible for Supplier Diversity Engagement and Supplier Development. Previously serving as Dry Etch Sr. Category Supplier Account Manager and Back End Category Supplier Account Manager\, Batten is an experienced and dedicated Supplier Diversity professional\, and has a bachelor’s in history from Boise State University. \n  \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceiopjIoHdGgPSZe_vL0NfLHECCl0z5v
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meet-micron-tech-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230926T170928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T170928Z
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SUMMARY:The Digital Refresh: Grow Your Business and Digital Presence Through Our FREE 2-day Masterclass!
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Refresh:\nGrow Your Business and Digital Presence Through Our FREE 2-day Masterclass!\n  \n \n  \nAre you ready to take your digital brand presence to the next level and steer your business towards online success? We are thrilled to introduce our Digital Refresh Masterclass\, a FREE transformative 2-day event tailored for passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners like yourself. Join us October 17 – 18\, 2023\, to discover invaluable insights and actionable strategies to enhance your digital footprint.\nClick here for more information
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-digital-refresh-grow-your-business-and-digital-presence-through-our-free-2-day-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T135027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T140749Z
UID:10000860-1696946400-1696950000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Why Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION:Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives?\nAccess to networking events\, mentoring\, executive education\, capacity development programs\, and other business tools and resources?\nIf 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.\nJoin 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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud–uqDsiGNdtfSic922mS2WVMlT51jRB \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-get-wbenc-certified/2023-10-10/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T140431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141035Z
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SUMMARY:I’m Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:“I’m Certified\, Now What?”\nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification\nIf you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification\, you don’t want to miss this!\nLearn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY network and opportunities\nLearn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY Certification Team \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdeugqDwqGdc53D8ixnWEVlRiUSrFQjh3\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what/2023-10-02/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230926T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T171417Z
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SUMMARY:How to do Business with Large Primes: WIPP Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nHow to do Business with Large Primes\n  \n\nOctober 2\, 2023\n  \n2pmET | 1pmCT | 11amPT\n  \nFeaturing Panelist from:\nAmerican Express\, Comcast\, and Pfizer\n\n  \nAre you interested in doing business with Large Primes? Opportunities are around every corner.\nPlease join us during this Industry Private Sector Panel discussion and hear from our panelists. We will explore the benefits of doing business with large primes and the potential issues that business owners face.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-large-primes-wipp-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230601T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T202418Z
UID:10000929-1695911400-1695911400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:How to Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION: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)!\nDon’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!\nJoin 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. \nRegister in Advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde2orDosE9STClIrfLovYTqZkzu9iH_G \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-get-wbenc-certified-2/2023-09-28/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230804T165830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T141958Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Is Your Website and Digital Content Accessible to Everyone including People with Disabilities? Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know\nTuesday\, September 19th\, 2023\n1pm ET \n  \n \n  \nHow do you stay compliant with Accessibility Law? How can you increase the reach of your business to underserved communities? Please join WBEC Metro New York and WBE\, Results One LLC\, for an in-depth workshop to understand why website accessibility matters\, assistive technologies\, and accessibility law. Kimberley Alfonso Green\, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, will be offering a free automated website audit to learn if it is accessible to people with disabilities and free thirty minute consultation for attendees. \nDue to COVID-19\, many people have come to rely on digital services for everyday activities\, including shopping\, remote work\, education\, healthcare\, and banking. Roughly 1 out of 4 people (27%)  in the U.S. (over 90 million) live with a disability\, making people with a disability our nation’s  largest minority population. Technology is now more relevant and important to people with disabilities for information\, education\, resources\, products\, services and employment\, etc. We have seen an exponential growth in web accessibility lawsuits (300% every year for the past couple of years) which has had a widespread effect across industries\, with small and medium businesses in the center of the storm. \nTitle III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that every owner\, lessor\, or operator of place of public accommodation” provide equal access to users who meet ADA standards for disability.  An increasing number of courts have been ruling that websites are “places of public accommodation” and that owners and operators of websites are liable for failing to provide equal access to them .Website accessibility should be top of mind for all businesses across the United States face lawsuits that cost\, on average\, more than- $20\,000 to settle. \nYes\, website ADA compliance is required by law\, but like stopping at a stop sign or buckling your seatbelt\, it’s also the right and responsible  thing to do. It will also increase your reach\, expand your market\, increase your SEO and improve your brand reputation \n  \nKim Greenfield Alfonso\, MBA\, is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Results One LLC\, a certified minority and women-owned small business located in Washington\, DC. Results One works with organizations to assist them in creating an environment that embodies Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility. Results One provides DEI Training\, Disability Inclusion consulting and training\, Mediation Services\, and Digital Accessibility testing and training tailored to the specific workplace and industry. Kim brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge in working with public\, private\, state\, local and federal governments in the Washington\, DC Region. After a successful career in the nonprofit and corporate arena\, Kim is passionate about and committed to working with nonprofits\, corporations\, and state\, local and federal governments to create a work environment that embraces diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility.  Kim knows that a diverse workforce is critical to the success of all organizations\, and inclusion and accessibility are the cornerstones of a productive environment. Her advice is sought out as an expert in disability and accessibility as she brings over 30 years of professional and personal experiences and knowledge to the table. She is a fierce advocate for people with disabilities\, especially since her daughter is visually impaired\, and has served on numerous boards and committees nationally and locally advocating for people with disabilities. Kim obtained both a bachelor’s in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. A strong proponent of women’s rights and the disability community\, she was selected as one of the “Women Who Mean Business” by the Washington Business Journal in 2014 and received the Mayor’s Washington Women of Excellence Award in Leadership in 2015. She was also provided the Humanitarian Award by the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association for her work as Founder of the “Closing the Gap Food Insecurity Program for Undocumented Immigrants”.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceuhrzssHtXcYCIKT00M-rdS261vHKmf
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-is-your-website-and-digital-content-accessible-to-everyone-including-people-with-disabilities-why-it-matters-and-what-everyone-needs-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230621T144350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T200204Z
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SUMMARY:Metro NY Annual Awards and Breakthrough Breakfast
DESCRIPTION: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 Metro NY Outstanding Partner and Done Deals™ Awards. \nRegistration is open now. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $150\nCorp/Non-WBE: $175\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $190\nCorp/Non-WBE: $240\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/metro-ny-annual-awards-and-breakthrough-breakfast-2023/
LOCATION:The Plaza Hotel\, 5th Ave @ Central Park South\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230621T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T200206Z
UID:10000902-1694714400-1694721600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Metro NY Celebrating Our Partners Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 Metro NY’s incredible WBEs. \nIt’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. \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you! Registration is open now.\nTicket Prices\nAnnual Awards Breakfast\n\nWBE Certified: $150\nCorp/Non-WBE: $175\n\nAnnual Awards Breakfast and Celebrating Our Partners Reception\n\nWBE Certified: $190\nCorp/Non-WBE: $240\n\nTickets are nonrefundable.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/metro-ny-celebrating-our-partners-reception-2023/
LOCATION:The Mandarin Oriental Hotel\, 80 Columbus Circle\, New York\, 10023
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T135027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T140749Z
UID:10000924-1694442600-1694442600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Why Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION:Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives?\nAccess to networking events\, mentoring\, executive education\, capacity development programs\, and other business tools and resources?\nIf 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.\nJoin 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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud–uqDsiGNdtfSic922mS2WVMlT51jRB \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-get-wbenc-certified/2023-09-11/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T140431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141035Z
UID:10000869-1693915200-1693918800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:I’m Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:“I’m Certified\, Now What?”\nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification\nIf you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification\, you don’t want to miss this!\nLearn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY network and opportunities\nLearn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY Certification Team \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdeugqDwqGdc53D8ixnWEVlRiUSrFQjh3\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what/2023-09-05/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230621T140459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T185658Z
UID:10000900-1693400400-1693405800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:2023 WBEC Metro NY Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Regional Pitch Competition\nHosted By\n\nSparkRound of \n \nPresented by\n \nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\n1:00pm-2:30pm ET\nTen WBEC Metro NY WBEs will pitch to a panel of Corporate Member Judges for a spot in the National Semi-Finals in October and a cash prize of $1\,000. \nRegister Here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fyT65leETIKIqKqMXhSnYQ\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the pitch program.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2023-wbec-metro-ny-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230621T142013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T142039Z
UID:10000901-1693389600-1693395000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:2023 WBEC Greater DMV Live Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Regional Pitch Competition\nHosted By\n\nSparkRound of \n \nPresented by\n \nWednesday\, August 30\, 2023\n10:00am-11:30am ET\nTen WBEC Greater DMV WBEs will pitch to a panel of Corporate Member Judges for a spot in the National Semi-Finals in October and a cash prize of $1\,000. \nRegister Here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fyT65leETIKIqKqMXhSnYQ\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the pitch program.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2023-wbec-greater-dmv-live-regional-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230601T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T202418Z
UID:10000851-1692712800-1692716400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:How to Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION: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)!\nDon’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!\nJoin 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. \nRegister in Advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde2orDosE9STClIrfLovYTqZkzu9iH_G \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-get-wbenc-certified-2/2023-08-22/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: AARP Small Business Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: AARP Small Business Series\n \nTuesday\, August 22th\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nManaging your personal finances as an entrepreneur and nurturing financial success for you and your business. \n  \nPresenter Info\n  \n \n  \nMartin Booker\nProgram Manager\, Financial Resilience Programming\, AARP\nMartin Booker is a Program Manager at AARP where he leads various financial education initiatives about investing\, social security\, and budgeting for the organizations’ 32 million membership-base. After receiving a master’s degree in social work at the University of Connecticut\, Martin worked in the non-profit sector in Washington\, D.C. and developed a passion for helping people improve their money habits. During his time in the non-profit community\, he completed the Certified Financial Planner program at Georgetown University and learned how to teach others about money in a practical and actionable way. He has provided individual and group coaching services\, classes\, and leads workshops about credit\, investing\, retirement planning and other finance-related topics. Martin uses speaking opportunities to engage and educate people to better understand how to not only make but keep their money. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-small-business-series/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: No Magic Wands\, How to Connect with Corporates\nMonday\, August 21st\, 2023\n12:00pm ET \n  \nJoin us for a panel discussion moderated by Dawn Wells of Northwell Health. Dawn will discuss paths from certification to becoming a provider to a WBEC Corporate Sponsor. Three WBE panelists\, Darcy Ann Flanders\, Founder and CEO BaselineGroupNY\, Dee Marshall\, CEO Diverse & Engaged and Diane Winston\, founder and CEO of Winston Strategic Partners\, will share their unique experiences as WBEs who have successfully navigated the process of building and developing relationships with WBEC Corporate Sponsors. \n  \n  \n \nDawn Wells\nNorthwell Health\nDawn Wells is supply chain professional with a public health heart.  She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwell Health\, New York’s largest healthcare provider\, serving NYC\, Long Island\, and Westchester.  In this role she leads supply chain operations for the Health Systems’ Ambulatory Care Network comprised of more than 830 physician practices and outpatient facilities.  In addition to these responsibilities\, Dawn takes an active role in championing and facilitating programs that impact all levels of the organization.  She has been a consistent champion of diversity; representing supply chain asa member of the diversity and health equity council and corporate social responsibility committee. In 2019\, she chartered the health systems supplier diversity council that is charged with creating a cross functional action plan\, ensuring that there is a system wide commitment to maintaining the diversity of the Health System’s suppliers\, putting in place standardized processes for measuring goals and success\, and partnering with external agencies to educate and deliver information to diverse suppliers within the communities served.    Dawn joined Northwell Health in 2003 as a member of the project implementation team that established framework for integrating finance\, supply chain\, and human resources under a shared-services umbrella. Over the years she has defined and redefined her position and responsibilities in response to the organization’s rapid growth. Dawn currently serves on the board of the NYNJ Minority Supplier Developmen \n  \n  \n \nDarcy Flanders\nBaselineGroupNY\nAs 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. \n  \n  \nDee Marshall\nDiverse & Engaged\nA sought-after international speaker\, Author\, certified Coach and TV Lifestyle Expert\, Dee C. Marshall is CEO at DeeCMarshall.com brands\, which includes Yummy Life Coaching\, Diverse & Engaged and Girlfriends Pray. She is a Game Changer\, Power Player\, Fire Starter\, Mover & Shaker and… a Wall Street alumni. Former corporate executive and leadership trainer for Fortune 500 companies including Merrill Lynch\, Prudential Securities\, Moody’s Investor Services\, Johnson & Johnson\, and The New York Times. A Capitol Hill go-to for women leaders. Women of Congress call on Dee to co-convene women’s initiatives\, gather local women leaders\, strategically plan the mobilization of women\, and provide insight on women’s empowerment and development.  A respected authority for high-ranking\, high-profile\, high-level women. Dee has coached the First Lady of Bermuda and was called upon by the Premier of Bermuda to work with the top women leaders of the Country.  A diversity and inclusion subject matter expert. Working with Fortune 100 companies to engage diverse populations to improve workplace culture. a genius in mobilizing women and leveraging new media. Dee launched a community service initiative\, now Girlfriends Pray\, to serve women in the height of the recession by leveraging social media to grow to a network of over 100k. An award winning influencer who is a United State of Women Nominated Change Maker she’s received Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneur\, 25 Influential Black Women\, TWEF International Women Award\, Who’s Who  New York City\, NAACP Community Service Award\, National Association of Female Executives Women in Corporate and many more. \n  \n  \n \nDiane Winston\nWinston Strategic Partners\nDiane Winston is a Prosci-certified change management practitioner\, senior communications strategist\, trainer\, and keynote speaker with over 30 years of corporate and consulting experience. She established Winston Strategic Partners in 2005 to promote employee engagement\, equip leaders for the future\, and support diversity and inclusion initiatives. Diane recognizes that change is a constant that impacts people. This recognition informs the strategies she defines for clients’ transformation initiatives and leadership development objectives. She possesses a keen ability to connect with her audiences from their perspective without compromising the goals of her clients. Her empathetic and straightforward approach is how Diane successfully engages\, influences\, and implements solutions that promote change. Diane is a member of the Association of Change Management Professionals\, the International Association of Business Communicators\, Women Impacting Public Policy\, the Connecticut Women’s Council\, and the U.S. and New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is also active in her community. She is a member of the Advisory Board for the Southwestern Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council\, a SCORE Workshop Speaker and Mentor\, a member of the Center for Family Justice Board of Directors\, and she is a Women’s Life Group Leader at her church. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOyorjMiH9WnkRSNaZZHql5uTsD7pw24
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-no-magic-wands-how-to-connect-with-corporates/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230801T162217Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch\, Captivate and Convince
DESCRIPTION:  \nLunch with the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch\, Captivate and Convince\n \nTuesday\, August 15th\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nExpand minority entrepreneur access to capital and business expertise through direct to consumer offerings and strategic partnerships. \n  \nPresenter Info\n  \n \nFelicia Brown\nSenior Advisor\, AARP  \nFelicia Brown is a Senior Advisor at AARP.  She has over 25 years of experience developing programs\, managing projects and strategic planning.  In her primary role as lead for AARP’s Entrepreneurship Initiative she provides strategic direction for national partnerships and national programming with focus on women\, communities of color and veterans.   Among her recent accomplishments are\, the creator of AARP’s Small Business Newsletter\, Meet the Founder interview series (highlighting the stories of business founders) the AARP How She Did It Podcast\, talent for the AARP Work and Jobs video series and led the creation of the Small Business Development Resource Center for the 50+ (www.smallbizrc.org).  Previously led AARP’s Financial Freedom initiative and many initiatives the strengthened members and community  \nMs. Brown is a community service advocate. She’s a current member of the Women’s Business Development Center of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University Advisory Committee and serves as a volunteer for Suited for Change helping women transform their lives as they re-enter the workforce.  And she’s a former member of the NCA&T National Alumni Board.  She is a recipient of the DC Alumni Association Hall of Fame (2014)\, received the Small Business Advocate Award from the Planning Suite and the Small Business Pitch Competition Judge Appreciation Award from AARP Georgia.  \nShe is an active member of the Washington\, DC Alumni Association and the NCA&T Aggie Athletic Foundation (AAF) where she has served in many leadership roles\, that include Secretary\, First and Second Vice President and Fundraising. She also served as the former Washington\, DC Alumni Association Board of Director\, Chair where she led a major property renovation. Felicia\, a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc\, is an active member of the Rho Mu Omega Chapter\, located in Washington DC.  There she led as the Family Strengthening Committee Chair\, led major fundraisers and served as a Board Member for the DC Pearls III Foundation.  \nFelicia Brown resides in Cheverly\, MD. She enjoys serving her community\, being with family and friends\, and loves to travel.  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK \n\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-mastering-your-pitch-captivate-and-convince/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T135027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T140749Z
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SUMMARY:Why Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION:Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives?\nAccess to networking events\, mentoring\, executive education\, capacity development programs\, and other business tools and resources?\nIf 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.\nJoin 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. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud–uqDsiGNdtfSic922mS2WVMlT51jRB \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-get-wbenc-certified/2023-08-08/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230801T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T142539Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity\nTuesday\, August 8\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET \n  \nAn overview of supplier diversity programs along with specific opportunities available with AARP. \n  \nPresenter Info\n \nKimberly N. Ayers\nDirector\, Supplier Diversity\, Procurement and Contract Management\, AARP \nAs AARP’s Director\, Supplier Diversity within Procurement and Contract Management\, Kimberly Ayers is responsible for managing and fostering partnership opportunities between AARP internal stakeholders\, the procurement team\, and small and diverse suppliers to drive increased awareness and usage of small and diverse businesses enterprise wide. Ms. Ayers ensures that AARP stays connected to the community by: championing continuing educational opportunities for entrepreneurs\, the promotion of minority and small business certification opportunities\, and sponsoring diverse initiative opportunities provided by AARP diversity partner organizations to bring greater visibility and awareness to the issues facing small and diverse businesses. \nKimberly joined AARP in 2018 after working for National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)\, Verizon\, and XO Communications where she held a variety of audit and procurement related positions of increasing responsibility. \nKimberly has a B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Law from the University of Connecticut and is currently a member of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC). She is also on the Board of Directors for Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Metro NY Greater DMV. \nAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence\, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security\, financial stability and personal fulfillment. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpceiqrTsiHdfzILd-Dtc5X6CTTfVFgvPK \n\n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-aarp-supplier-diversity/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230731T170413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T170413Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Meet Pfizer\, Corporate Connections\n \nTuesday\, August 8th\, 2023\n12:00pm ET – Virtual\n  \nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Pfizer for a Corporate Connections session. Pfizer will be discussing upcoming procurement opportunities\, how to engage with Pfizer procurement professionals\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \n \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeGhrjgsGdGokRrtLZgmT506B_XpIryY
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-meetpfizer-corporate-connections/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230705T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T131741Z
UID:10000911-1690891200-1690894800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Financing Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Financing Small Businesses\nTuesday\, August 1\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nHelp in levelling the field for BIPOC owned businesses in Maryland\, Washington DC\, and Virginia communities. Provide minority business owners a variety of solutions to give them peace of mind in running their business each day. Empower them to do what they do best\, and support accelerating the growth of their business and helping their communities thrive. \nSpecialties: Cash flow assistance\, Marketing\, Networking\, Funding\, New banking relationship and Consulting. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOCtrz0rGdDa3L9eqSw_u4uqr_7zXrX_ \nPresenter Info\n \nEmmyrich “Richie” Meneses Vicente\, Business Banking Relationship Manager and PNC Certified Minority Business Advocate \nIndustry Experience: He has worked for over 25 years in financial services. \nEducation: He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor in Transportation Management; Certificate in Banking Operations; Consumer & Commercial Lending from Polytechnic University of the Philippines; American Institute of Banking & Maryland Banking School. \nAwards/Recognition: He has earned PNC Performance Award; Circle of Excellence & Market All-Star Awardee; Multi-Community Award Business Person of the Year. \nCommunity Involvement: Outside of work\, he has taken part in Rotary Club; Chambers: MCCC; GGCC\, AACC; IREAP; Fil Am Cancer Care; Family Alliance for Veterans Care; Story Tapestries. \nPersonal Information: I am an advocate for DE&I; I love connecting with business community and spending time with my loved ones.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-financing-small-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230405T140431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141035Z
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SUMMARY:I’m Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:“I’m Certified\, Now What?”\nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification\nIf you’re a newly certified WBE or would like to maximize your certification\, you don’t want to miss this!\nLearn more about the WBENC and WBEC Metro NY network and opportunities\nLearn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY Certification Team \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdeugqDwqGdc53D8ixnWEVlRiUSrFQjh3\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what/2023-08-01/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230728T170110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T170110Z
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SUMMARY:NJ Wind Port C1 Procurement Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nAECOM Tishman is seeking qualified subcontractors and suppliers for upcoming construction opportunities in Lower Alloways Creek Township\, NJ. Attendees will learn of several near-term opportunities\, how to become pre-qualified to bid\, and about the bid process and projected timelines. \n  \nTHIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND!\n  \nOpportunities for Local\, Small and other XBE business that provide the following: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n·    Cast-In-Place Concrete \n·    Precast Structural Concrete \n·    Structural Welding \n·    Miscellaneous Metals \n·    Low-Voltage Electrical Conductors & Cables \n·    Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems \n·    Underground Electrical Conduit & Duct Bank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n·    Mass Excavation & Transport \n·    Ground Improvement – Continuous Modulus Columns \n·    Soil Erosion & Sediment Control \n·    Geosynthetic Stabilization \n·    Aggregate Paving \n·    Water Distribution Systems \n·    Stormwater Drainage & Filtration Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollow the link below to register and receive your Zoom link to join the session. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XFRgVoPwRlKkf6cfIYCqnw#/registration \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/nj-wind-port-c1-procurement-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230710T152039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T152429Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV
DESCRIPTION:2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\nWednesday\, July 26\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nExcited about the national 2023 WBENCPitch Momentum Competition but don’t know where to start? Looking for tools\, resources\, and advice from Women Business Owners just like you? Join us at the 2023 WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Pitch Academy for a one-hour session on all things pitch.\nLed by Leadership Executive and Strategic Advisor Karen Wawrzaszek and Entrepreneur and International Speaker Bofta Yimam\, Women-Owned Businesses (WBE) will have the opportunity to learn from experienced storytellers and prepare for the upcoming WBENCPitch Competition. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldeqoqzIsGdNQHMxFg4Kb079GkLF7XX6M \nPresenter Info\nKaren Wawrzaszek is a Leadership Executive and Strategic Advisor to Entrepreneurs\, Family Offices\, Private Foundations\, and Non-Profit organizations with more than two decades of experience. She is a recognized thought leader in ESG\, Impact Investment\, and Philanthropy. Karen has led the regional business efforts and the impact investment efforts for established family offices such as the Pitcairn and Rockefeller Family Offices in Washington\, DC. She launched the impact-oriented investment platform for a $5B RIA – which resulted in an attractive sell to a larger firm. She served on the Responsible Investment Advisory Board and Philanthropy Practice Management Board for BNYMellon Wealth during her tenure as the Regional President. \nKaren is passionate about her clients and connecting them to strategies that help them on their journey to integrating purpose driven capital. She accomplishes this by leveraging innovative planning and investment techniques that incorporate the private and public markets\, diligence and monitoring tools\, and governance and education frameworks. She is a subject matter expert on impact and mission-oriented investing and philanthropic planning and is sought out to write articles\, speak on podcasts and at conferences\, including the UN Global People’s Summit and the UN Ideagen’s Sustainability Conference. \nKaren is active and passionate about community service. She founded Pomona Society\, a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on economic empowerment for women and families in Washington\, DC\,. Through this organization\, Karen mentors female founders to help them prepare their business plans and raise capital. She has provided workshops focusing on communication skills for pitching for capital to female entrepreneur members of WBEC. \nKaren serves as an Executive Committee Member and Investment Chair of the Meyer Foundation\, Chairman of the Board for Teach for America DC\, and a Board Member and Chair of Finance for Global Impact. She is a Global Advisory Council Member of Beyond the Billion\, an organization dedicated to improving venture capital funding for women and a committee member for 50/50 Women on Boards and an outside adviser to ImpactCred\, a female-led startup. Prior Board involvement includes the Washington Area Women’s Foundation\, the Shakespeare Theatre Company\, Black Girl Ventures\, and Eastside Domestic Violence of Seattle\, WA. \nKaren was named a Washingtonian Top Financial Adviser in 2018\, 2020\, 2021\, and 2022 and is a graduate and featured member of Leadership Greater Washington’s Signature Program and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Wichita State University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. \n Bofta Yimam is an Entrepreneur\, Emmy® & Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning Journalist\, International Speaker and the Founder of StoryLede®. \nStoryLede is the go-to fractional marketing agency that weaves in storytelling to help position your company as an industry leader so you can share your irresistible message and amplify your influence — leading to higher impact and revenue. From Story Design to Visibility on LinkedIn\, StoryLede specializes in helping industry leaders transform their knowledge and expertise into compelling content marketing and presentations. \nAfter working as a TV Anchor/Reporter\, Bofta took her passion for storytelling and empowerment to help business owners become dynamic marketing magnets. \nFor more than a decade\, Bofta reported live on the morning and evening news for top TV outlets\, including CBS National News\, EuroNews and BBC. From the White House and the historical 2020 election to the Covid-19 response\, Bofta has covered a plethora of stories that have appeared across the country. She also previously worked as the Capitol Hill Correspondent for The Black News Channel\, where she covered policies and legislation dominating Washington with a special focus on the impact to people of color. From the NAACP to Gabrielle Union-Wade and Hollywood directors\, Bofta has anchored shows and interviewed a wide range of change agents who are leveraging their voice to make a difference. \nBofta is the first Ethiopian-American newscaster to receive an Emmy award and a sought-after speaker who has spoken to distinguished audiences in London\, Africa\, and across the U.S. \nShe is certified as a Women-Owned Business (WBENC) and Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC). Bofta is also part of a select group of speakers who have earned the professional speaker designation by the National Speakers Association (NSA). In 2023\, she was nominated as the NMSDC Regional Supplier of the Year and also received the Women Enterprising Women of the Year award.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/2023-pitch-academy-wbec-metro-ny-greater-dmv/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230601T141714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T202418Z
UID:10000850-1690293600-1690297200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:How to Get WBENC Certified
DESCRIPTION: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)!\nDon’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!\nJoin 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. \nRegister in Advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rde2orDosE9STClIrfLovYTqZkzu9iH_G \nThe 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.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-get-wbenc-certified-2/2023-07-25/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162225
CREATED:20230627T192710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T192710Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Contracting with the Government
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Contracting with the Government\nThursday\, July 20\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nI. Understand the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and what drives its decision-making process\nII. Operational imperatives\nIII. Performance metrics\nIV. Top 10 NAICS and PSC codes\nV. For the start-ups or those brand new to working with the DAF – initial steps you need to take \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-utpjIoHNEOv32S8SIG0-Z7JUIKo5hW \nPresenter Info\n \nRonald Saville – Policy Chief Championing Small Businesses at the Pentagon\nIn October 2020\, Mr. Saville was promoted to Senior Procurement Analyst with Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs (SAF/SB) where he is the Chief of Policy for USAF and USSF Small Business. His latest achievements were drafting Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive 1-30\, Director\, Small Business Programs and Department of the Air Force Policy Directive 90-18\, Small Business Programs\, obtaining for both the Secretary of the Air Force’s signature on the documents\, and managing their publication. His ongoing project is a rewrite of Air Force Instruction 90-1801\, Small Business Programs. \nMr. Saville started his Air Force civilian career as a COPPER CAP Outstanding Scholar intern in Contracting. During his four years on the program\, he worked in Depot Maintenance at Robins AFB\, GA. Of those years as an intern\, he spent two of them in Special Ops Contracting working on the Gunship team. He also earned two Master’s degrees\, one in Administration/Logistics Management and another in Logistics Systems. Upon graduating the COPPER CAP program\, he went to Hanscom AFB\, MA where he worked as a Contract Specialist on the U.S. team of the AWACS Contracting office. Later he would work on a large Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program\, before he was promoted to Contracting Officer (CO) with an unlimited warrant. He was the CO on an Interim Contractor Support effort for the Battle Control System Fixed program\, a major automated information system. The last effort he worked at Hanscom was the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR)\, a major defense acquisition program. Upon RFP release he was off to Air Command and Staff College where he received his third Master’s in Military Operational Art & Science. From there he went to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) at Kirtland AFB\, NM where he worked a number of Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) and Systems efforts. In 2016\, after a little over 21 years of Air Force acquisition\, he became the Contracting Resource Manager and Subject Matter Expert for the Directorate\, as well as the Director of Small Business Programs. In 2019\, he was made the Center Small Business Director full-time. His duties also included work as the AFNWC Services Acquisition Lead supporting the Deputy Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Strategic Systems\, the Center Executive Director\, and the Commander. He worked in that position until moving to the Pentagon.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-contracting-with-the-government/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Small Business Development & Financial Literacy\nTuesday\, July 18\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nSmall Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with the Small Business Association (SBA) to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0udeyhrzMpEtfRStJnHLwWvXaCJgi8NPgo \nPresenter Info\nCarl Brown is the State/Executive Director of the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) on the prestigious campus of Howard University. He has a wealth of small business development knowledge with over 25 years of experience. His subject matter expertise is in the following areas: human resources\, sales\, marketing\, procurement\, and government contracting. Additionally\, he is the host of the popular radio talk show “The Small Business Report” airing on Sirius XM Channel 141 every Thursday\, Friday\, and Tuesday. \nCarl has held executive positions in Telecommunications\, Consumer Goods\, and Transportation. His public sector experience includes Federal\, state\, and local government where he was a warranted contract officer. In recent years\, he was the executive producer of the popular television series “Emerging Business Report” as well as the on-air host of “Growing Pains – Taking Your Business to the Next Level.” Carl has been a guest on numerous radio and TV shows and interviewed by national media outlets including History Channel\, the television show “Food that built America\,” Wall Street Journal\, MSNBC.com\, news programs\, magazines\, and newspapers on economic development and small business issues. He holds a BA from Howard University and an MGA from University of Maryland University College. Carl is a Certified Contract Compliance Administrator and a Sherpa Executive Coach.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-small-business-development-financial-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Cybersecurity for Small Business\nThursday\, July 13\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nCybersecurity is vital for organizations of all sizes. Based on the latest Verizon Data Breach Incident Report\, small and medium-sized businesses experienced almost 700 confirmed security incidents and over 380 data breaches in 2022. Including direct and residual impacts\, the average cost of a breach was over $9M in the U.S. \nAttendees at this “Cybersecurity for Small Business” presentation will learn about industry-recognized best practices they can put in place to protect businesses\, assets\, and customers from cyberattacks. They will be provided with actionable next steps to improve their company’s security posture. They will have an opportunity to learn from and ask questions of a cybersecurity expert and practitioner with over 20 years in the field. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-2qrTojEtPGLLzEPRJcPPq0QSoAuXAD \nPresenter Info\nTina C. Williams-Koroma\, Esq.\, CISSP\, PMP\, is a serial entrepreneur – Founder/CEO of TCecure\, CySkills\, and CyDeploy. She is a Maryland-licensed attorney and possesses a BS in Computer Science\, an MS in Management\, and a JD. This cybersecurity expert started her career with large companies like Lockheed Martin and Unisys\, before transitioning to running her own small businesses. Tina sees entrepreneurship as a way to contribute to and nurture the community\, specifically by providing learning and experience opportunities to individuals who are underrepresented in the technology field. She has and continues to partner with local institutions and several boards including CAMI\, TEDCO\, UMBC\, and others.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-cybersecurity-for-small-business/
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events
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