BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WBEC NY DMV - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WBEC NY DMV X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wbecnydmv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WBEC NY DMV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230525T192026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T192140Z UID:10000894-1686052800-1686052800@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: The 3 A's of Onboarding DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: The 3 A’s of Onboarding\nTuesday\, June 6\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nA specially crafted employee onboarding program can increase employee retention by 82%! Tune in to our webinar to learn the three A’s of employee onboarding. Khristie Andrus\, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley\, will share a comprehensive onboarding program that you won’t want to miss. A 20-year professional recruiter and business owner\, Khristie has developed and guided new employee onboarding strategies both internally at JustinBradley and for her clients\, whether they’re working remotely or in-office. This is insight that you will want to take back for your next hire! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuGgqTMuGdZLvb-BeIPHcrIZJ1XoX1Mq \nPresenter Info\nKhristie Andrus\, VP and Co-founder of JustinBradley\nCo-Founder of JustinBradley\, Khristie Andrus is an Executive Financial Recruiter and trusted Career Advisor. 20 years ago\, she established JustinBradley’s financial search practices in law\, hospitality\, real estate\, and construction\, and is trained in Diversity and Inclusion practices and employment law. She speaks on topics related to hiring best practices and onboarding to personal branding and career development. \nKhristie advocates strongly for ethics and professionalism in the staffing industry and served as President of the Capital Area Staffing Association until 2015. In the accounting and finance community\, she has been on the selection committee for several prestigious CFO awards\, including Washington Business Journal’s CFO of the Year. Khristie is committed to fundraising efforts for DC area charitable organizations\, including American Heart Association’s Lawyers Have Heart. She is also a contributing member of the American Payroll Association and CREW (Construction and Real Estate Women). URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-the-3-as-of-onboarding/ CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230405T140431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T141035Z UID:10000866-1686052800-1686056400@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/2023-06-06/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230417T143851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T143851Z UID:10000874-1686218400-1686240000@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Ready – Manufacturing Focus DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Wind Institute for Innovation and training are sponsoring two free offshore wind training programs in May and June! These trainings are open to any New Jersey business or individual ready to learn about opportunities in the rapidly growing U.S. offshore wind industry. \nThe Business Network for Offshore Wind’s Offshore Wind Ready is a one-day educational program designed for businesses who want to learn more about specific business opportunities in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Learn about project development\, a project’s supply chain component parts\, and how to identify where your business fits in. Offshore Wind Ready helps you determine if this growing industry is a good fit for your business. This free training (valued at $325) is being offered in-person on May 11 and June 8. \nJune 8: Offshore Wind Ready – Manufacturing Focus*\n*This training is designed specifically for businesses in the manufacturing sector\nWhen: 10 am – 4 pm\nWhere: NJMEP Training Facility\,\n211 Benigno Boulevard\, Bellmawr\, NJ 08031 \nREGISTER URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/offshore-wind-ready-manufacturing-focus/ LOCATION:NJMEP Training Facility\, 211 Benigno Boulevard\, Bellmawr\, NJ\, 08031 CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230607T161543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T161543Z UID:10000897-1686657600-1686661200@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts: Integrating Data for Business Success\nTuesday\, June 13\, 2023\n12:00pm–1:00pm ET\nUntold Research is a women-owned small business specializing in helping small-budget organizations leverage research to reach their goals. Content includes reviewing affordable ways research can be used to attract new customers\, develop effective messaging\, and measure the impact of your business. Come discover new ways to help your small business grow and thrive! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf–uqTssHd2tCANVL17sKSYpu4QQ9tSp \nPresenter Info\nKate Vasiloff\, Co-founder of Untold Research \nKate Vasiloff has conducted qualitative and quantitative research for the past ten years\, from developing survey instruments and sampling plans to overseeing data collection\, analyzing and distilling the findings to report production and presentation. As a co-founder of Untold Research\, her portfolio of research topics and clients are as broad as they are varied and include large and small NGOs\, like UNICEF and Women’s Equality Center\, government agencies\, like the U.S. and British Embassies\, and unions and associations\, like the Guild of Music Supervisors and the Global Business Travel Association. Research topics range from message testing on emergency contraception in Honduras to measuring public opinion on credible sources of information in Ethiopia to conducting compensation and benefits research in the United States. Originally from Sarasota\, Florida\, Kate earned a Master’s Degree in Survey Methodology from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor’s Degree in both English Language and Literature and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. She now lives in Arlington\, Virginia\, with her partner\, Mike\, and her dog\, Lincoln. URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-integrating-data-for-business-success/ CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230405T135027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T140749Z UID:10000856-1686664800-1686668400@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/2023-06-13/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230504T145259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T150937Z UID:10000890-1686916800-1686916800@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:Corporate Connections: Pfizer DESCRIPTION:Corporate Connections: Pfizer\nFriday\, June 16\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdemsqzsjHtMp5GO25zl_2PZCj7RWHfug URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/corporate-connections-pfizer/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230614T151216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T185231Z UID:10000899-1687345200-1687348800@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:The WBENCPitch Experience — Greater DMV DESCRIPTION:The WBENCPitch Experience\nWednesday\, June 21\, 2023\n11:00am-12:00pm ET\nWBEC Greater DMV is excited to partner again with WBENC to deliver the 2023 National WBENCPitch Momentum Competition\, powered by PepsiCo. The national second place winner will be awarded $20K and the grand prize winner will walk away with $50K. \nThe prize money is just one of the MANY benefits of participating in WBENCPitch – locally and nationally. The experience\, the relationships\, the judge’s feedback\, the visibility and the exposure for your business are TRULY PRICELESS. \nJoin us for a conversation with 2022 Greater DMV Pitch winners to hear about their 2022 pitch journey and experience. In this captivating discussion\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nPrepare yourself to participate in the WBENCPitch Competitions\nHone your business pitch and prepare to maximize your pitching opportunities\nUse actionable resources for pitching success and gain insights from fellow business owners.\n\n\n Speakers:\n \n \n Stacy Fritz \n CEO\, Fit2Order \n \n Savannah Mitchell \n Owner\, Sunday Morning Roasting Company \n \n David LeFebvre \n Supplier Diversity Business Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond \n \n Rev. Dr. Renette Dallas\, ND \n Creator\, TRUE POP Popcorn \n Speaker Bios:\nDavid LeFebvre has extensive experience building strategic\, internal and external\, relationships to drive high impact. The common thread throughout David’s career is working with diverse businesses\, communities\, and education systems to drive success through inclusion. In David’s current role as Supplier Diversity Business Advisor\, he is responsible for designing\, managing\, and implementing the supplier diversity program for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to promote involvement in the economic development and inclusion of diverse suppliers. \nRenette Dallas is a naturopathic doctor (N.D.)\, minister\, author\, lecturer\, certified fitness trainer\, raw food chef\, with expertise in nutritional and herbal detoxification and healing. She hosted live fitness and wellness radio and TV programs for seven years. She has degrees and twelve years professional experience in Architecture and Civil Engineering\, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Perhaps best known as the creator of the healthy organic snack product\, TRUE POP formerly\, Life by Dallas Popcorn\, Dr. Dallas believes health care reform starts with preventive holistic care education. Individuals leave her presentations motivated and inspired but more important\, empowered to adopt healthy lifestyles. \n\n Moderator:\n \n \n Sandra Eberhard \n President & CEO\, WBEC Greater DMV \n Click Here to Register\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcu6grzsuGNfJHGmlTjkTgs8bBxrlHHq7\nPitch submissions for the WBEC Greater DMV Live Virtual Pitch Competition on August 30th will begin on July 1st. Look out for the announcement! \nLearn more about this year’s competition at https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-wbencpitch-experience-greater-dmv/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230614T150529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T185734Z UID:10000898-1687352400-1687356000@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:The WBENCPitch Experience — Metro NY DESCRIPTION:The WBENCPitch Experience\nWednesday\, June 21\, 2023\n1:00pm-2:00pm ET\nWBEC Metro NY is excited to partner again with WBENC to deliver the 2023 National WBENCPitch Momentum Competition\, powered by PepsiCo. The national second place winner will be awarded $20K and the grand prize winner will walk away with $50K. \nThe prize money is just one of the MANY benefits of participating in WBENCPitch – locally and nationally. The experience\, the relationships\, the judge’s feedback\, the visibility and the exposure for your business are TRULY PRICELESS. \nJoin us for a conversation with 2022 Metro NY Pitch winners to hear about their 2022 pitch journey and experience. In this captivating discussion\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nPrepare yourself to participate in the WBENCPitch Competitions\nHone your business pitch and prepare to maximize your pitching opportunities\nUse actionable resources for pitching success and gain insights from fellow business owners.\n\n\n Speakers:\n \n \n Sheilisa McNeal \n CEO Fria\, LLC DBA Fria Jewelry \n \n Lauren Berger \n Co-Founder\, Get Real Foods \n \n Maria Marino \n Co-Founder\, Panic Panties \n\n Moderator:\n \n \n Sandra Eberhard \n President & CEO\, WBEC Metro NY \n Click Here to Register\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-qgrz8pHtV2oLRZSx99G0jAtVk07lPs\nPitch submissions for the WBEC Metro NY Live Virtual Pitch Competition on August 30th will begin on July 1st. Look out for the announcement! \nLearn more about this year’s competition at https://wbecnydmv.org/programs/wbenc-pitch-competition/ URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/the-wbencpitch-experience-metro-ny/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230530T194246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T194255Z UID:10000895-1687784400-1687795200@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:MatchMaker Madness DESCRIPTION:Reminder: Registration Is Open!\nGreat connections are the foundation to business success and that is why Woman Impacting Public Policy is excited to host MatchMaker Madness on Monday\, June 26. \nMeet one-on-one in a private virtual environment with the buyers of government agencies and prime vendors for developing relationships\, understanding their purchasing process and identifying supply chain opportunities. \nRegister\nFree for all members (must be signed into WIPP profile) \nTo expedite your registration process\, please have your NAICS\, CAGE\, UEI and Keywords information ready. You must upload your generic Capability Statement to complete your registration. \nMatches will be made based on the buyers needs and then business owner requests. \nAll MatchMaker schedules and research information will be sent out on June 16th so you have time to prepare for your meeting. \nConfirmed Agencies and Primes:\n316th Wing – Joint Base Andrews\nAgriculture\, US Department of Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)\nArmy\, US Department \nBureau of the Fiscal Service\nCoast Guard\, US\nConsolidated Nuclear Security (Y-12) \nEducation\, US Department \nEnvironmental Protection Agency\, U.S.\nEY \nFederal Aviation Agency\nGeneral Dynamics Information Technology\nInternal Revenue Service \nL3Harris – Integrated Mission Systems\nNational Renewable Energy Laboratory – NREL\nNaval Information Warfare Systems Command – NAVWAR \nNaval Nuclear Laboratory\nNewport News Shipbuilding\nOak Ridge National Laboratory \nUS Department of State\nUS Department of Treasury\nWashington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/matchmaker-madness/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230504T145154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T150120Z UID:10000889-1688040000-1688040000@wbecnydmv.org SUMMARY:Corporate Connections: Capital One Cafe DESCRIPTION:Corporate Connections: Capital One Cafe\nThursday\, June 29\, 2023\n12:00pm ET\nPlease join WBEC Metro New York and Corporate Member Capital One for a Corporate Connections session. Capital One will be discussing procurement opportunities at their Capital One Cafes\, how to engage with Capital One Cafes\, and what WBEs need to know to be procurement ready. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuf-GtrT0vHtJblaDoCoG0iu-qdT3whmUX \nPresenter Info\nKevin Beiles\, Manager/Principal\, Contracts\, Capital One\nKevin currently lives in Richmond\, Virginia with his wife. After graduating from the University of Richmond with a JD/MBA\, Kevin joined Capital One in 2014 as a Contract Manager in its Enterprise Supplier Management department. Kevin spent four of his first five years negotiating contracts for the buildout and operations of the Capital One Cafes. In 2019\, Kevin’s role changed from a Contract Manager to a Third Party Manager managing the third parties who support the Cafe program. In 2022\, Kevin was elevated to a Category Manager whose team was responsible for creating the procurement strategy for the Cafes and executing on that strategy. URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/corporate-connections-capital-one-cafe/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T135057 CREATED:20230601T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T202418Z UID:10000896-1688047200-1688050800@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-2/2023-06-29/ CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR