Just in: Meet the WBENCPitch Competition Winners for Greater DMV!
Meet the WBENCPitch Competition Winners for Greater DMV! The time has come. We are thrilled to congratulate the top four Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) who shined brightly and WOW the audience at the 2024 WBEC Greater DMV Regional Pitch Competition on August 14th! Brought to you by FedEx and PepsiCo, WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Top Ten Finalists of the 2024 WBEC Greater DMV First Regional Round Pitch Competition
WBEC Greater DMV is delighted to announce the ten finalists of the first regional round of this year’s Pitch Competition–who now present their businesses to corporate members in a virtual live setting for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals! This year’s theme, “Amplify Your Intro,” emphasizes the importance of impactful introductions and presentations,…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Top Ten Finalists of the 2024 WBEC Metro NY’s First Regional Round Pitch Competition
WBEC Metro NY is delighted to announce the ten finalists of the first regional round of this year’s Pitch Competition–who now present their businesses to corporate members in a virtual live setting for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals! This year’s theme, “Amplify Your Intro,” emphasizes the importance of impactful introductions and presentations,…
Read MoreBofta Yimam: Five Minutes, Five Questions
Bofta Yimam: Five Minutes, Five Questions Ahead of our exciting Pitch Academy session on July 11th, we had the opportunity to sit down with Bofta Yimam, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of StoryLede®, to discuss her journey, insights, and top tips for delivering a powerful pitch. For over a decade, Bofta has reported live…
Read MoreLeadership — Caroline Carrai
email: ccarrai@wbecnydmv.org Director of Corporate Partnerships and EngagementCaroline Carrai As Director of Corporate Partnerships and Engagement for WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV, Caroline develops and deepens relationships with corporate partners to sustain and grow the organization’s impact. Prior to joining WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV, Caroline worked on behalf of nonprofits around the…
Read MorePrioritizing People: Q&A with Nancy Geenen, CEO of Flexability
Prioritizing People Q&A with Nancy Geenen, CEO of Flexability In celebration of Pride month this June, we sat down with Nancy Geenen, President and CEO of Flexability: a consulting company that helps businesses of all kinds become more inclusive. Following her passion for social equity, Nancy writes and speaks about topics related to inclusion in…
Read MoreMeet Ampcus CEO Ann Ramakumaran: Fostering Inclusivity Through Passion and Collaboration
Meet Ampcus CEO Ann Ramakumaran Fostering Inclusivity Through Passion and Collaboration Ann Ramakumaran is not only the founder of a Virginia-based tech and business consulting and staffing firm that supports 80 of the Fortune 100 companies. She is also an indispensable asset to WBEC NY & DMV’s inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through program participation, mentorship, thought…
Read MoreBoard of Directors — Rose Hatcher
Board Member | Director, Supplier Diversity, ParamountRose Hatcher Rose Hatcher is the Director of Supplier Diversity at Paramount, home to the leading portfolio of global, multi-platform entertainment brands. Through television, film, digital content, live events, streaming, merchandise, studio production and more, we connect with billions of people in nearly every country in the world. Rose has…
Read MoreBoard of Directors — Lynne Marie Finn
Vice Chair – Metro NY | President and CEO, Broadleaf Results Inc.Lynne Marie Finn Lynne Marie Finn serves as President and CEO of Broadleaf Results, Inc. (hereafter “Broadleaf”), a member of Aleron Group. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York and with more than 40 service locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, Broadleaf’s mission is to help companies…
Read MoreBoard of Directors — Jennifer Collins
Vice Chair – Greater DMV | President and CEO, JDC EventsJennifer Collins Jennifer Collins is President of The Event Planning Group, an award-winning communications firm creating engaging brand experiences. Since 1997, she has built The Event Planning Group to deliver powerful communications through creative design, expert logistical coordination and leading event technology solutions. As a…
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