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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nApril 9th\, 2026 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session\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 and Greater DMV network and opportunities.\nLearn how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0.\nMeet the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Certification Team! \nReserve your spot today!\nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-april2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:How to Do Business with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Event
DESCRIPTION:September 30 | Hughesville\, MD\nIn partnership with WBEC NY DMV and CRMSDC\, this supplier engagement event is an opportunity for certified diverse suppliers to connect with SMECO’s procurement team and SMECO stakeholders. Held on September 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Hughesville\, MD\, the event will include: information on how to do business with SMECO and upcoming sourcing opportunities\, networking and matchmaking\, and a light breakfast. \nRegistration opens in spring 2026. Additional details are coming soon.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/how-to-do-business-with-southern-maryland-electric-cooperative-smeco-event/
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SUMMARY:WeTalks: Partner with Purpose with Jennifer Collins of JDC Events
DESCRIPTION:As rising costs and changing expectations challenge traditional growth models\, women business owners need smarter ways to scale. Join Jennifer Collins\, CMP\, for an energizing conversation on how strategic event partnerships can unlock new opportunities for reach\, innovation\, and revenue. Through real-world examples and practical insights\, Jennifer will show how purposeful collaboration can transform events from standalone efforts into powerful growth engines. \nAttendees will walk away with fresh ideas for identifying the right partners\, co-creating meaningful experiences\, and building partnerships that strengthen their brand\, expand their audience\, and drive lasting business impact. \nThrough the webinar participants will: \n\nIdentify high-value strategic partners: Attendees will learn how to evaluate and select event partners that expand their audience\, strengthen their brand positioning\, and create new business opportunities.\nDesign partnership-driven event experiences: Attendees will gain practical approaches to co-creating events that deliver shared value\, increase engagement\, and open pathways to innovation and revenue.\nLeverage event partnerships for measurable business growth: Attendees will understand how to turn collaborative events into ongoing growth engines that drive visibility\, relationship-building\, and long-term revenue impact.\n\nParticipants will gain: \n\nA shortlist of potential partnership opportunities: Attendees leave with fresh ideas on how to engage organizations\, brands\, or collaborators they can realistically approach for future event partnerships.\nA clear framework for structuring event collaborations: Attendees gain a practical model for how to pitch\, design\, and execute a partnership that delivers shared value and supports business growth.\nA defined next step tied to revenue or visibility goals: Attendees identify one immediate action they can take to use partnerships to expand their audience\, increase brand exposure\, or generate new business opportunities.\n\nClick below to secure your place now! \nREGISTER NOW\n \n \nJennifer Collins\, CMP\, is the founder of JDC Events\, an award-winning firm that designs strategic event experiences to drive growth\, innovation\, and community impact. She is the author of Events Spark Change and serves as Vice Chair of the Board for WBEC Greater DMV. \nAbout WeTalks\nWomen Enterprise Talks (WeTalks) is a virtual series that amplifies the voices of certified WBEs from across the WBEC NY DMV network. Through delivering a one-hour WeTalks presentation\, WBEs can: \n\nReinforce thought leadership through sharing real business perspectives and expert advice with a broader audience of fellow women CEOs.\nStrengthen credibility through contribution\, not promotion.\nMaintain visibility within the network.\n\nApply here to become a WeTalks speaker!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wetalks-partner-with-purpose-with-jennifer-collins-of-jdc-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
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SUMMARY:WBEC NY DMV and TAP Present: AI For Small Businesses Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nIn this beginner-friendly webinar\, WBEC NY DMV and The Acceleration Project (TAP) will explain key AI terms\, introduce general-purpose AI chatbots\, and help you choose the right tool for your needs. Presenters Cynthia Ashworth and Joshua Schwartz will also share practical examples of how small businesses can use AI\, from creating inventory lists from photos to writing social media posts and turning business data into actionable insights. \n  \nRegister Now\n \nCynthia Ashworth is a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across media\, technology\, and consumer goods. She specializes in brand strategy\, digital marketing\, and partnerships that drive innovation and growth. Most recently\, she was SVP of Creative Partnerships at NBCUniversal\, leading digital transformation and advanced marketing initiatives\, with prior senior executive positions at DocuSign\, Univision\, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Cynthia is a regular presenter on AI for small business for TAP. She holds a BA from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the UVA Darden School of Business. \n \nJoshua Schwartz is a seasoned general management and operations strategy leader with over 15 years improving efficiency and driving results in complex environments. He is a Senior Policy Analyst for the Assistant Secretary of Cyber\, Infrastructure\, Risk and Resilience\, assigned to the AI and Emerging Technologies portfolio. He works with private companies\, military branches\, and government partners on cyber and AI strategy\, legislation\, and policy. Previously\, he served as Product Manager for an AI startup and Assistant Professor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, teaching Organizational Behavior\, Marketing\, and Finance. He holds a B.S. from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/wbec-ny-dmv-and-tap-present-ai-for-small-businesses-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FDlNWYwRRmSoMXvEEXh4OA
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SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified\nApril 21 | 12 to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\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. Reserve your spot today! \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/why-and-how-to-get-certified-25/
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SUMMARY:Pitch Academy: Know Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Academy\nKnow Your Voice: Establishing Your Executive Presence\nApril 22 | 11:30 am to 1 pm EST | Virtual Session\nCreated and led by Jen Litwin\, Speeko’s Managing Director\, Coaching and Strategic Partnerships\, this interactive AI-powered workshop gives you the tools to speak with confidence\, clarity\, and credibility\, whether in a classroom\, boardroom\, or virtual setting. \nDrawing from her dual careers as an opera singer and a Wall Street and tech executive\, Jen blends science-backed vocal training and Speeko’s AI technology with real-world communication strategies to help leaders project authority\, manage vocal fatigue\, and reduce stage fright. \nIn this lively session\, you’ll laugh\, learn\, and maybe even make some joyful noise as you explore vocal techniques rooted in performance and refined for professional life. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on breath support\, vocal projection\, pacing\, presence\, and storytelling — all designed to make your message land with impact and style. \n  \nClick Here to Register\n \nJen Litwin leads Speeko’s premium live coaching business and enterprise partnerships. She brings deep expertise in executive presence\, vocal mastery\, relationship building\, and career development\, empowering individuals and teams to unlock their voices and show up with confidence\, authenticity\, and power. \nJen’s diverse background spans over three decades in high-stakes finance\, tech sales\, classical music performance\, and dynamic live facilitation. Prior to Speeko\, Jen served as Vice President\, Head of Sales & Client Experience at The Forem\, Senior Vice President and Head of Relationship Management at Greenwich Associates (now Crisil Coalition Greenwich)\, and she was a senior sales trader at UBS Investment Bank. She began her corporate career in back-office operations at AIG Financial Products Corp.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/pitch-academy-know-your-voice-establishing-your-executive-presence/
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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