Lunch With the Experts: Contracting with the Government

Lunch with the Experts: Contracting with the Government Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET I. Understand the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and what drives its decision-making process II. Operational imperatives III. Performance metrics IV. Top 10 NAICS and PSC codes V. For the start-ups or those brand new to working with the DAF…

How to Get WBENC Certified

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)! Don’t let concerns about the process deter you!…

2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV

2023 Pitch Academy: WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Excited about the national 2023 WBENCPitch Momentum Competition but don’t know where to start? Looking…

NJ Wind Port C1 Procurement Informational Session

  AECOM 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…

Lunch With the Experts: Financing Small Businesses

Lunch with the Experts: Financing Small Businesses Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET Help 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…

Lunch With the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity

Lunch with the Experts: AARP Supplier Diversity Tuesday, August 8, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET    An overview of supplier diversity programs along with specific opportunities available with AARP.   Presenter Info Kimberly N. Ayers Director, Supplier Diversity, Procurement and Contract Management, AARP As AARP’s Director, Supplier Diversity within Procurement and Contract Management, Kimberly Ayers is responsible…

Event Series Why Get WBENC Certified

Why Get WBENC Certified

Do you want: Access to supplier diversity and procurement executives? Access to networking events, mentoring, executive education, capacity development programs, and other business tools and resources? If you are wondering…

Lunch With the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch, Captivate and Convince

  Lunch with the Experts: Mastering Your Pitch, Captivate and Convince Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET    Expand minority entrepreneur access to capital and business expertise through direct to consumer offerings and strategic partnerships.   Presenter Info   Felicia Brown Senior Advisor, AARP Felicia Brown is a Senior Advisor at AARP.  She has over…

Lunch With the Experts: AARP Small Business Series

  Lunch with the Experts: AARP Small Business Series Tuesday, August 22th, 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm ET    Managing your personal finances as an entrepreneur and nurturing financial success for you and your business.   Presenter Info     Martin Booker Program Manager, Financial Resilience Programming, AARP Martin Booker is a Program Manager at AARP where he…