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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 1\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals. \nFor more information about this program\, please visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-1-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2
DESCRIPTION:WBEC Metro NY SAGE Advice Day 2\n \n  \nSAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY\, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.\nThrough six\, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months\, participants will dive deep into their business\, their strategies\, and their goals. \nFor more information about this program\,\nPlease visit our website: wbecnydmv.org/programs/sage-advice
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-metro-ny-sage-advice-day-2-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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SUMMARY:Convergence 2025 Supplier Expo and Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join Convergence 2025\, hosted by Dominion Energy\, a dynamic supplier expo and career fair bringing together over 65 exhibitors from across industries. This is your chance to connect with leading companies\, explore upcoming business opportunities\, and build valuable relationships. Whether you’re a small\, local\, or diverse business looking to grow\, or a job seeker ready to make your next move\, Convergence 2025 offers direct access to decision-makers\, career insights\, and the future of innovation. Opportunities await—don’t miss it! \nRegister now!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/11870/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified \nSeptember 9th\, 2025 | 10am EST | Virtual Session\n  \nIf you’re a 51% women-owned or operated company\, you’re just a few steps away from becoming a WBENC-Certified women’s business enterprise (WBE)! \nAt WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV\, fueling local economic growth through the empowerment of women business owners is our primary mission. We provide WBENC certification—the gold standard in diversity certification—at the regional level and serve as an advocate for certified women-owned businesses by providing our WBEs with resources\, programming\, network opportunities\, and recognition. \nDo you want access to supplier diversity and procurement opportunities\, networking events with like-minded women entrepreneurs\, leadership development programs\, and exclusive resources to grow and scale your business? \nJoin us for a 1-hour webinar and learn why the benefits of Certification go far beyond a Certification seal and the steps you can take to start your Certification process right away. \nIn this session\, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of WBENC Certification\, including its benefits\, eligibility criteria\, the application process\, and local opportunities within your region and the larger ecosystem. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to address your specific questions with our WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV staff. \nReserve your spot today! \nClick here to register.\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-and-how-to-get-certified-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Accelerator Module 2 Workshop 4
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Accelerator\nModule 2 — Checking Your Sustainability Compass\nWorkshop 4 – Module and Workbooks Review \n\n\n \n\nSeptember 9th\, 2025 | 1pm to 3pm EST | Virtual \nSustainability is a business imperative for corporate partners. \nCome 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. \nConsisting 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. \nMODULE 2: CHECKING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY COMPASS  \nShowcase the material issues where you have the greatest impact\, engage your stakeholders and align with global frameworks. \nIdentify the foundational policies\, practices and systems to have or put in place for sustainable best practice. \nGain the knowledge to create effective policies in critical areas of ethics and transparency\, environmental stewardship and diversity\, equity and inclusion. \nLearn valuable ways of thinking and tools to effectively organize information and measure sustainable performance. \nIn Module 2: Session 4\, you will continue to move forward on your sustainability journey. Put your values into practice and start measuring your impact. Recognize winning roadmaps from your fellow participants. \nTo get the complete program experience\, it is strongly recommended to that you attend all sessions of Module 2. See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org) \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/sustainability-accelerator-module-2-workshop-4-2/
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CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:Your Business Could Be Next: The Proven Way to Spot a Breach Before Hackers Do (Even as AI Gets Smarter)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 16\, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. ET \nBack by popular demand\, Part 2 of Your Business Could Be Next will take you deeper into the cybersecurity risks facing today’s businesses. In Part 1\, WBEs shared that their biggest concern in the event of a cyberattack is damage to their reputation. Many also took advantage of Lunaris’ Dark Web scans\, uncovering just how real the risks are. \nIn this powerful follow-up session\, you’ll learn:\n✅ How hackers are using AI to move faster and smarter\n✅ The early warning signs of a breach most leaders overlook\n✅ A proven way to stop a breach before it costs you contracts\, credibility\, and revenue \nWho Should Attend?\nGrowth-minded WBEs\, business leaders\, and entrepreneurs ready to protect their business reputation and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. \nRegister now!\n \nWith over 40 years of general management experience in the IT industry\, Avis Yates Rivers founded TCGi in 2008 to help businesses leverage technology for growth\, equity\, and efficiency. Her career began at Exxon\, selling early technology solutions before launching her first tech company in 1985.  \nAvis is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology and business\, authoring Necessary Inclusion and earning recognition as a White House Champion of Change in STEM. Under her leadership\, TCGi has grown into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 enterprises\, government agencies\, and educational institutions.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/your-business-could-be-next-the-proven-way-to-spot-a-breach-before-hackers-do-even-as-ai-gets-smarter/
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SUMMARY:Marketing in a Digital World with CHASE for Business
DESCRIPTION:September 16\, 2025 | 12pm EST \nJoin us for an engaging and insightful session with Evena Sumra\, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant at JPMorgan Chase\, as we explore how to elevate your brand and connect with your audience in today’s digital landscape.  \nIn “Marketing in a Digital World\,” Evena will guide entrepreneurs and small business owners through key strategies to build visibility and foster community online. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your digital presence\, this session will equip you with actionable tools to grow your business.  \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nHow to get noticed and build community online \n\n\nUnderstanding your unique business identity \n\n\nIdentifying where your customers are and how to reach them \n\n\nMaximizing your online platforms for impact \n\n\nAnalyzing performance and making strategic adjustments \nTaking ownership of your digital spaces \n\n  \nEvena Sumra is a seasoned banking professional with over 23 years of experience\, including more than two decades with JPMorgan Chase. Her career spans leadership roles such as Branch Manager\, Business Relationship Manager\, and Commercial Banker. In her current role\, she partners directly with entrepreneurs to close operational gaps and implement sustainable growth strategies.  \nBeyond her corporate work\, Evena is a passionate community advocate. She volunteers with The Links\, Incorporated\, supports youth development\, and serves on multiple boards including Opportunity Charter School and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center—championing the success of women business owners.  \nWith her deep industry expertise and commitment to service\, Evena brings a powerful blend of strategic insight and community engagement to help businesses thrive.  \nRegister now!\n  \n 
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/marketing-in-a-digital-world-with-chase-for-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nSeptember 25th\, 2025 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session\n  \nWBENC 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. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nReserve your spot today!\nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Own your Story\, Own the Room with Farah Bala
DESCRIPTION:Lunch with the Experts\nTuesday\, September 30 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual \n           As women business leaders\, your story is your differentiator—it’s what sets you apart in a crowded marketplace and gives your business its heartbeat. In this session\, we’ll explore how to present yourself with executive presence\, sharpen your communication\, and build authentic connections through storytelling rooted in your WHY. You’ll learn how to craft and deliver your story in a way that resonates with corporates\, investors\, and partners. \nTogether\, we’ll tap into techniques to help you think on your feet\, respond with confidence\, and stay connected to your authentic voice in any high-stakes moment. Most importantly\, we’ll explore what it means to step up as a leader: shifting from solopreneur to entrepreneur\, owning your growth\, and boldly sharing your story as the foundation of your leadership and business success. \nRegister now!\n \nFarah Bala is a Leadership EDIA (Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, Anti-Oppression) Executive Coach\, Consultant and Speaker. Through her certified minority\, woman-owned agency FARSIGHT. Farah’s mission is to support organizations and leaders redefine the concept of leadership by making EDIA a core leadership competency. Her clients include executives in the C-suite\, creatives and entrepreneurs\, and organizations across wide-ranging sectors and industries. She is also a faculty coach at multiple learning & development institutions. \nShe is a recipient of the Diversity Award by the World Zoroastrian Organization\, recognized for her work in raising awareness towards gender\, culture\, racial equity and inclusion globally. Farah has been featured in Forbes and is a contributing member to the Forbes Coaches Council. She is co-creator of Wonder Women\, an invite-only executive women-of-color leadership development community under FARSIGHT
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
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