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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nJuly 2nd\, 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-july2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nJune 4th\, 2026 | 1pm to 2pm EST | Virtual Session\nIf you’re a newly Certified WBE or would like to maximize your Certification\, you won’t want to miss our I’m Certified\, Now What? virtual session. \nLearn more about WBENC\, WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV network programs\, events\, and opportunities\, and how best to use and navigate WBENCLink2.0. This is also an opportunity to meet WBEC NY DMV staff\, including members of the Certification team. \nReserve your spot now. \nReserve your spot today! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-june2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:I’m Certified\, Now What?\nMay 14 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session\nCertification is just the starting line. \nJoin us for a special WOW edition of I’m Certified\, Now What? and discover everything your Certification has unlocked. Learn how to leverage your Certification\, tap into a powerful network of resources\, and fully embed yourself in a community built to help your business grow. If your Certification has been sitting on the shelf\, it’s time to put it to work. \nIn a conversation moderated by Elin Barton\, CEO of Riveo Creative\, speakers Dr. Drena Valentine\, CEO of Integrative Management Solutions\, LLC\, and Liz Whitehead\, CEO of 12PointFive\, will share valuable advice on how to get the most out of your Certification. \nReserve your spot today!\nClick here to register.\n \n \nDr. Drena Valentine is a visionary\, transformative leader and a force for economic equity who has dedicated more than 25 years to strategically revitalizing of businesses\, particularly those owned by Black\, minority\, and women entrepreneurs. A recognized authority in Strategic and Operations Management\, Dr. Valentine has built her career around an unyielding commitment to creating sustainability\, access\, and excellence systems that empower small and midsize businesses to thrive.  \nAs the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Integrative Management Solutions\, LLC (IMS)\, Dr. Valentine has led her firm to become a nationally certified minority business enterprise that redefines how small businesses access\, manage\, and sustain operational growth. IMS specializes in actionable\, performance-based strategies integrating structure\, process\, and people to drive repeatable results and achieve operational excellence. Under Dr. Valentine’s leadership\, IMS has become a premier strategic partner for public agencies\, anchor institutions\, and community development financial institutions (CDFIs)\, seeking to strengthen internal operations and expand procurement readiness for underrepresented businesses. \n  \n \n \nLiz Whitehead is the CEO of 12PointFive\, a business development consultancy that specializes in growing small and diverse businesses by building business development strategies for larger organizations.  At 12PointFive\, she supports her clients in reaching their goals through facilitation\, consulting\, and one-on-on coaching. Recognizing that diverse businesses need a program to give them the information they need\, when they need it\, and in a way that drives them to take action\, Liz co-founded Mastermind my Company with Heather Cox. Our signature program is an online curriculum focused on building a roadmap to certification success. \nLiz currently serves on the WBENC National Forum and the WBEC DMV forum. She is Chair of three local Chapters of the Women Presidents Organization\, facilitating monthly meetings for multi-million-dollar business owners as part of an international peer advisory group. As a certified B Corp business\, she is also on the Leadership Circle of We The Change\, a collective of purpose driven women business leaders that grew out of the B Lab network. Her awards include WBEC DMV’s WBE Connection award\, Outstanding Women’s Business Advocate Award and the WBE Star Award. She was recognized by Women’s Enterprise Magazine (WE USA) as one of the Top WBE CEOs of 2021 and by the Women Presidents Organization as a President’s Award winner. In 2023\, she was recognized by WBENC as a WBE Star\, the most prestigious award for women business owners in the network. \n \nAt the helm of Riveo Creative for more than 15 years\, founder and CEO Elin Barton has a passion for small business\, sustainability and storytelling. Elin and her team work with a range of clients\, from Fortune 100 corporations to small and mid-sized businesses\, building brands and amplifying stories of impact. Elin serves on the WBENC (Women Business Enterprise National Council) Forum\, and is a proud member of 1% for the Planet and We the Change\, two organizations working to make a positive social and environmental impact.  
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/im-certified-now-what-may2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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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:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nMarch 12th\, 2026 | 2pm to 3pm 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-march2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nFebruary 12th\, 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-feb2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T163942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T155521Z
UID:10001196-1766062800-1766066400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nDecember 18th\, 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-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000
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SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified \nDecember 9th\, 2025 | 11am 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-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T171514Z
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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-2-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T184827Z
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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-1-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250219T221845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T164235Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Accelerator Module 3 Workshop 3
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Accelerator\nModule 3 — Ready\, Set\, Go\nWorkshop 3 – Calculating Scope 1 and 2 \n\n\n \n\nNovember 18th\, 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 2025 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 3: READY\, SET\, GO!  \nPut your business values into practice to provide meaningful impact in areas that matter to you as well as your corporate partners. \nLearn how to develop internal systems to manage\, track and improve sustainable performance. \nGain the knowledge to develop effective managements systems expected by corporate partners and in sustainability assessments and certifications. \nUnderstand how to prepare for sustainability disclosures and how to score well on third-party assessments or certificates. \nLearn how to calculate your carbon footprint with a free tool that translates your business activities into greenhouse gas emissions requested by major corporations. \nIn Module 3: Session 3\, you will learn how to use the EPA Simplified Calculator. \nTo get the complete program experience\, it is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions of  Module 3\, See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org) \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/sustainability-accelerator-module-3-workshop-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T163819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171320Z
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SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nNovember 13th\, 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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T164159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171156Z
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SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Strategies and Business Plan Framework
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan: Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-strategies-and-business-plan-framework-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250131T210056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T134751Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch With the Experts: Filling the Funnel and Sealing the Deal
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 4th 2025 \n12pm to 1pm EST | Virtual \nJoin us for a workshop to learn how to channel marketing technologies and emotional intelligence to drive sales.\nThe workshop emphasizes the synergy between technology and human-centric strategies in both marketing and sales\, making it relevant for businesses looking to resolve the pain of getting high quality leads and closing the deals for growth in 2025. \nRegister now!\n \nSuchi Gupta is a passionate digital marketer with 14+ years of experience in building and growing brands. Over the years\, she’s built a multi-disciplinary skill set that includes the new-age digital marketing strategies involving AI\, MarTech and advanced user analytics for online activation\, and lead generation. \nI founded Pure Design Solution (PDS) in 2010. PDS is an integrated\, purpose-driven digital marketing agency. Our team has been focused on working as an outsourced marketing partner\, diving deep and bringing user-behavior intelligence into our campaigns\, and creating award-winning work that has kept us gomg. As a long standing WBE\, I’ve been involved with multiple RPO’s and hosted webinars\, virtual table topics and was a WBENC thriving Coach in 2023-24. I’ve been a recipient of the Done Deals Award.\n  \n \nTiffany Koettel is a powerhouse Sandler Trainer who transforms the way sales professionals think\, communicate\, and win. Known for her bold\, practical style\, Tiffany helps teams break free from outdated tactics and adopt a modern\, consultative approach rooted in asking better questions\, listening with intent\, and solving real business problems. \nShe doesn’t just train on technique—she helps sales teams shift their mindset\, embrace change\, and lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. Tiffany is especially passionate about helping growth-focused companies and individuals harness both technology and emotional intelligence to stand out in crowded markets. Her sessions challenge old assumptions\, spark “aha” moments\, and leave people not just inspired—but equipped to perform at the next level.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/lunch-with-the-experts-filling-the-funnel-and-sealing-the-deal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch with the Experts,WBEC Metro NY Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T162436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135502Z
UID:10001258-1761904800-1761906600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nOFFICE HOURS: 10AM to 10:30am EST  \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan\, please visit our website: WBEC NY DMV One Page Business Plan Program \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-office-hours-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T163643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171110Z
UID:10001194-1761829200-1761832800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:I'm Certified\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification\nOctober 30\, 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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T163950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135125Z
UID:10001264-1761732000-1761742800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Simple Systems Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan:  Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-simple-systems-blueprint/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20251009T135250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T170957Z
UID:10001273-1761652800-1761658200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Power of Capital: Your Path to Financial Strength with CHASE for Business
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to make your money work for your business in this hands-on session designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners. “Unlocking the Power of Capital” offers a roadmap to understanding and leveraging financial tools that can drive sustainable growth. \nLed by seasoned banking expert Evena Sumra\, this session will walk you through essential financial concepts—from managing cash flow and evaluating borrowing needs to identifying key financial metrics and exploring SBA loan programs. Whether you’re preparing to seek funding or simply want to strengthen your financial foundation\, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help you build your business empire. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to think strategically about cash flow\nDetermining if borrowing is right for your business\nPositioning your business as a strong investment\nUnderstanding the financial data that matters most\nNavigating credit options and SBA loan programs\nLaying the groundwork for long-term financial success\n\nRegister now!\nFeaturing Evena Sumra\, Vice President & Senior Business Consultant\, JPMorgan Chase \n \n  \nWith over 23 years in banking—including more than two decades at JPMorgan Chase—Evena Sumra brings deep expertise in business finance and strategic growth. Her career includes leadership roles such as Branch Manager\, Business Relationship Manager\, and Commercial Banker. Today\, she works directly with entrepreneurs to close operational gaps and build scalable solutions. \nOutside of her professional work\, Evena is a dedicated community advocate. She volunteers with The Links\, Incorporated\, supports youth development\, and serves on several boards including Opportunity Charter School and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center—championing the success of women-owned businesses.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/power-of-capital-your-path-to-financial-strength-with-chase-for-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T163908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T141054Z
UID:10001263-1761127200-1761138000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Business Model and Financial Fluency
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan:  Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-business-model-and-financial-fluency-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250219T221503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T141041Z
UID:10001214-1761051600-1761058800@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Accelerator Module 3 Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Accelerator\nModule 3 — Ready\, Set\, Go\nWorkshop 2 – Greenhouse Gases and Scopes  \n\n\n \n\nOctober 21st\, 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 3: READY\, SET\, GO!  \nPut your business values into practice to provide meaningful impact in areas that matter to you as well as your corporate partners. \nLearn how to develop internal systems to manage\, track and improve sustainable performance. \nGain the knowledge to develop effective managements systems expected by corporate partners and in sustainability assessments and certifications. \nUnderstand how to prepare for sustainability disclosures and how to score well on third-party assessments or certificates. \nLearn how to calculate your carbon footprint with a free tool that translates your business activities into greenhouse gas emissions requested by major corporations. \nIn Module 3: Session 2\, you will learn about greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). \nTo get the complete program experience\, it is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions of  Module\, See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org) \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/sustainability-accelerator-module-3-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T162343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135548Z
UID:10001257-1760695200-1760697000@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nOFFICE HOURS: 10AM to 10:30am EST  \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan\, please visit our website: WBEC NY DMV One Page Business Plan Program \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-office-hours-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T171445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171802Z
UID:10001203-1760601600-1760632200@wbecnydmv.org
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-2-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171916Z
UID:10001261-1760522400-1760533200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Strategic Marketing
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan: Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-strategic-marketing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T170802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171838Z
UID:10001199-1760515200-1760545800@wbecnydmv.org
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-1-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T103000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T162150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135057Z
UID:10001256-1760090400-1760092200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nOFFICE HOURS: 10AM to 10:30am EST  \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan\, please visit our website: WBEC NY DMV One Page Business Plan Program \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-office-hours-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T163736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T134838Z
UID:10001262-1759917600-1759928400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Finance and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan:  Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-finance-and-pricing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250207T160700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T134849Z
UID:10001187-1759845600-1759849200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Why and How to Get Certified
DESCRIPTION:Why and How to Get Certified \nOctober 7th\, 2025 | 2pm 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-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250219T221107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T174756Z
UID:10001213-1759842000-1759849200@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Accelerator Module 3 Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Accelerator\nModule 3 — Ready\, Set\, Go\nWorkshop 1 – Developing an Environmental Management System (EMS) \n\n\n \n\nOctober 7th\, 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 3: READY\, SET\, GO!  \nPut your business values into practice to provide meaningful impact in areas that matter to you as well as your corporate partners. \nLearn how to develop internal systems to manage\, track and improve sustainable performance. \nGain the knowledge to develop effective managements systems expected by corporate partners and in sustainability assessments and certifications. \nUnderstand how to prepare for sustainability disclosures and how to score well on third-party assessments or certificates. \nLearn how to calculate your carbon footprint with a free tool that translates your business activities into greenhouse gas emissions requested by major corporations. \nIn Module 3: Session 1\, you will build on the momentum from Module 2 and learn about creating your own Environmental Management System (EMS). \nTo get the complete program experience\, it is strongly recommended that you attend all sessions of  Module 3\, See more information here: Sustainability Accelerator | WBEC NY & DMV (wbecnydmv.org) \nClick to register!
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/sustainability-accelerator-module-3-workshop-1-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T161433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T134741Z
UID:10001255-1759485600-1759487400@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nOFFICE HOURS: 10AM to 10:30am EST  \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan\, please visit our website: WBEC NY DMV One Page Business Plan Program \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260712T192900
CREATED:20250827T163054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T134708Z
UID:10001259-1759312800-1759323600@wbecnydmv.org
SUMMARY:One Page Business Plan: Mission\, Vision\, and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:GET READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS PLAN! \nIn One Page Business Plan\, participants will dive deep into their business to create a roadmap for growth and profit. Starting with the foundations\, from cultivating a money mindset and getting clear on your why\, all the way to clarifying your current profit picture and strategizing your marketing to increase revenue. \nConsider this program your MBA: Masters in Business Agility\, where you’ll have everything you need to quickly adapt and respond to changes in an ever-changing business environment. \nTo apply for One Page Business Plan: Click here! \nOne Page Business Plan is delivered by Linda A. Hamilton of Linda A. Hamilton CPA\, WBEC Metro NY’s 2024 WBE Star. \n \nLinda Hamilton\, CPA\, CEPA\, MAUS\, CPBA\, SYSTEMologist®\, Speaker\, and Co-President of Institute of Advisors Greater NY Chapter. Linda A Hamilton\, CPA LLC is an award-winning CPA firm in New York City working with business owners and nonprofits for more than 30 years. The firm offers Controller Level accounting services and advises U.S. businesses and international companies doing business in the U.S on tax matters. We work with business owners and professional services advisors to build value & grow their companies in our Grow\, Profit\, Scale mastermind and coaching programs. We offer discovery sessions\, business health checks\, Critical Client Flow®\, & Concierge Level SYSTEMology™ services. We help businesses align goals with both personal and business vision\, finance\, and accounting. Documenting business systems can make or break a business as it grows. \nA frequent and sought-after speaker\, Linda Hamilton is in demand for her expertise in business and tax planning\, financial fluency\, budgeting\, succession planning\, business process improvement\, and using a simple business plan as roadmap to grow. Linda has served on the Partnership & LLC Tax Committee of NYSCCPA & is a member of AICPA\, The Women Presidents Organization\, The Woodard Alliance\, The Exit-Planning Institute\, The Institute of Advisors\, and Advisory Board of Enterprising Women Magazine. The company is o a WBENC certified woman-owned company. The company’s headquarters is in New York City. Linda loves to walk for miles in Manhattan\, read mysteries\, do 3\,000-piece jigsaw puzzles\, and binge-watch TV shows with her husband. As a volunteer preschool teacher on Sunday for 25 years\, Linda learned patience which helps when explaining complex tax and accounting to business owners. Linda splits her time between New York City and Florida.
URL:https://wbecnydmv.org/event/one-page-business-plan-mission-vision-and-purpose-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Events
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