Applications for SAGE DMV are Open!
Applications for SAGE NY will open Spring of 2025.
Expert Guidance: WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV's Sage Advice Program
SAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV, established to develop and enable small business enterprise owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.
Through targeted and timely workshops and speaker sessions, WBEs will:
- Participate in targeted workshops and speaker sessions designed for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs).
- Explore effective strategies to accurately identify your ideal target markets and customers.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of your business finances for better decision-making.
- Learn how to market your business and emphasize its unique value and offerings.
- Dive into important topics such as ESG/Sustainability.
- Understand HR dynamics in the workplace.
- Develop skills for building valuable contacts and mastering negotiation tactics.
- And much more to empower and grow your business!
SAGE 2025 is structured in 6-month blocks year-round. The DMV cohort will meet January 2025-June 2025, and the NY cohort will meet July 2025-December 2025. Sessions will be held approximately every six weeks, for two days in-person at the Capital One offices, for a total of four sessions per cohort.
**Please note, if you choose to apply to the program, and are accepted, you must commit to participating in every session.**
SAGE Advice participants are expected to:
- Attend and actively engage in all in-person
- Submit a one-time $125 program fee
- Engage one time per month with a Capital One Business Resource Partner (BRP) for a one-on-one conversation
- Complete occasional assignments between sessions
Am I Right for SAGE Advice?
The SAGE Advice program is intended for Certified WBEs throughout the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV RPOs, who are seeking guidance, support, and community from a network of likeminded WBEs and business experts from diverse backgrounds.
Participants must have completed at least three years in business and have a 3-year average revenue of between $500K-$2.0M.
What to Expect
Participating in the SAGE Advice program offers Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) an enriching experience filled with valuable resources and connections:
- Engage in a six-month mentorship with a dedicated Capital One Associate, tailored to your business needs.
- Benefit from professional business consultations with experienced small business bankers.
- Complete reflective assignments designed to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications.
- Acquire concrete tools to support your business's growth and future planning, simplifying complex topics like financing and cash flow management.
The SAGE Advice program emphasizes the journey, fostering a vibrant community and nurturing relationships among fellow WBEs. Upon completing the program, participants will gain:
- A comprehensive strategic business plan, along with a budget and an enhanced digital profile.
- A polished pitch, ready to be presented to procurement professionals.
- A strong network of supportive, like-minded women entrepreneurs, ready to continue the journey with you.
Graduates of SAGE leave equipped with an array of new skills and connections to propel their businesses forward.
Greater DMV
Greater DMV Dates 2025
Participants are required to attend all six sessions of the program to graduate. Greater DMV in-person sessions will be located in Richmond, VA.
| Facilitated Session | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session One |
Design Thinking Brand Positioning & Social Media One Page Business Plan |
In-Person January 29 & 30 |
| Session Two |
Cash Flow Access to Capital ESG/Sustainability |
In-Person February 26 & 27 |
| Session Three |
Marketing/Communications Trends in Technology Polishing Your Pitch |
In-Person April 23 & 24 |
| Session Four |
Contracts and Negotiations HR in the Workplace Presentations Graduation |
In-Person June 4 & 5 |
Sessions and Program Format are subject to change. Location information to be provided once accepted.
Metro NY
Metro NY Dates 2025
Participants are required to attend all six sessions of the program to graduate. Metro NY in-person sessions will be located in New York City.
| Facilitated Session | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session One |
Design Thinking Brand Positioning & Social Media One Page Business Plan |
In-Person July 23 & 24 |
| Session Two |
Cash Flow Access to Capital ESG/Sustainability |
In-Person September 3 & 4 |
| Session Three |
Marketing/Communications Trends in Technology Polishing Your Pitch |
In-Person October 15 & 16 |
| Session Four |
Contracts and Negotiations HR in the Workplace Presentations Graduation |
In-Person December 3 & 4 |
Sessions and Program Format are subject to change. Location information to be provided once accepted.
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