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Attention all those in the D.C. area! Join National Women's Business Council for their in-person September Public Meeting on September 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST at the SBA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This event allows Council Members to review and approve the 2024 policy recommendations. The Council and Public will also hear from practitioners who are directly impacted by issues the recommendations seek to address. Register for this event here: shorturl.at/HYNWU

Are you a high-growth early-stage business looking to raise equity capital? Are you a later-stage mid-market company ready to expand through growth capital? Are you exploring a merger or acquisition in the next 6 months to a year? If you answered yes to any of these questions or this is part of your growth journey, then this session is for you! Join us for the next MassMutual Getting Ready session “Growth Capital at All Stages of Business” on Thursday, September 26th from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Speakers include Jason Allen, from MassMutual Impact Investing, who will discuss how best to position your business for venture capital, and Anna Halloran Jacob, from American Discovery Capital, who will discuss when it makes sense for later-stage growth capital as well as share key considerations when preparing for a merger or acquisition. By joining this session, you will receive insights on how be ready for growth capital at all stages of business and you will receive FIRST ACCESS to the NEWEST WBENC eLearning course, LIFT 302 – Preparing to Use Growth Capital and Key M&A Considerations to Scale Your Business, brought to you by MassMutual. You will also have an exclusive opportunity to sign up for a Complimentary 1:1 Session (30 Mins) with our course instructor Anna Halloran Jacob, an experienced Investment Banker who has advised CEOs and boards on over $5 billion in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and private and public equity and debt offerings. Register today! https://bit.ly/3Xmztzs @WBENC #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBE #financialservices #insurance #massmutual #AmericanDiscoveryCapital

WBENC is incredibly proud to collaborate with 14 Regional Partner Organizations throughout the country that lead our best-in-class certification process and champion women-owned businesses within their regions. In 2024, several of the RPOs are celebrating major milestone anniversaries, celebrating many, many years of impactful leadership and dedication to women’s entrepreneurship. Please join us in celebrating each one of these amazing RPOs – and share the news within your networks! The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council and Founder & President Michelle Richards are celebrating 40 years!! WBEC Metro NY and WBEC Greater DMV are celebrating 25 years! WBEC South is celebrating 30 years! WBEC ORV celebrates 15 years! And this is just the beginning! There’s much more to come from these RPOs and the entire WBENC network as we Join Forces. Succeed Together. Want to learn more? Visit https://lnkd.in/emYXcq52 #wbencnetwork #womenowned #regionalpartnerorganizations #RPO #womeninbusiness #WBE #wbenc

WBENC partnered with the Capital One Cafe Team in Denver, CO as part of Denver Start Up week to amplify WBE voices, with Andrew Gaeckle, VP of Strategic Financial Services, attending on behalf of WBENC. #DENStartupWeek  The panel included Nancy Lambert, Market Community Engagement Lead at Capital One, and 3 WBEs: - Jennifer Nuhfer, Principal of Spearca Communications - Karen Hertz, Chief Brewista and Founder of Holidaily Brewing Company Brewing - Orion B., Founder BlackTravelBox® The session focused on the challenges, lessons learned, and successes that empower women business owners each and every day. Want to learn more? Visit https://lnkd.in/gjgDRtJA

Opportunity Alert! Stellantis North America is hosting its Annual Supplier Diversity Matchmaker Event on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1-5 PM! Since its beginnings in 1999, this event has generated more than $4 billion in business opportunities for its exhibitors. The event is held at the Stellantis North America headquarters, located at 1000 Chrysler Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Register today! https://lnkd.in/e9qa5fpy

Ready to grow? Let’s empower you in your cash flow management! Join WBENC LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, on Monday, September 23rd from 9:30 AM - 12 PM ET for a FREE in-person, pre-GLWBC conference education and networking event in Detroit, MI. There is no cost to attend, and ALL are welcome! The “LIFT in the Community | Ready to Grow – Cash is Queen” event will support local women-owned and small businesses gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of cash flow management and why it matters for your business. The event will feature guest speaker Shaniece Bennett, founder of Accutrak Services, a Michigan-based consulting and accounting firm, capital connection opportunities with Fifth Third Bank and Momentous Capital, and networking opportunities with women-owned and small businesses, corporations, and partners. Register today! https://lnkd.in/ew4zjwVt Then join us later in the day for the 2024 Great Lakes Women’s Business Council Conference and opening festivities! (separate registration required)https://lnkd.in/e7VC5ZwH @WBENC #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBE #WBECORV #GLWBC #fifththirdbank

Join Women Owned in Retail for the Macy's, Inc.* Fashion Bootcamp Series! WBENC-Certified WBEs who attend ALL 3 Macy's sessions will be eligible for one of four 2025 WeTHRIVE program scholarships provided by Macy's. Sept. 18: Macy’s, Inc. Fashion Bootcamp: Hear insights on doing business with a large Fashion Retailer! Oct. 2: Macy's Presents "It Starts with Her" Oct. 30: Access to Capital Deep Dive with Macy's Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways REGISTER FOR ALL 3: https://lnkd.in/drW6P3k

Don't miss out! 🎉 TOMORROW, WBENC Women of Color is hosting our VIRTUAL dynamic Community Resource Group Sessions, and you’re invited! Allies, advocates, and everyone in between – this is your chance to connect, learn, and make an impact. WOC UNIDAS | Building Your Business with Employees & Contractors Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXva_9H4 WOC TAPESTRY | Building an Effective HR System Register now: https://lnkd.in/efHgkDtj WOC LEGACY | Leadership Development: Strategies for Growth & Development Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDmyHGF5

Mayor Karen Bass is thrilled to invite all Angelenos to the 2024 Sports and Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit! This event aims to promote inclusivity, provide procurement education, and connect vendor networks with major private and public industry stakeholders in the City of Los Angeles. This event will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Los Angeles Convention Center from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/47q1Cu9

Don't miss out! 🎉 This September, WBENC Women of Color is hosting our dynamic Community Resource Group Sessions, and you’re invited! Allies, advocates, and everyone in between – this is your chance to connect, learn, and make an impact. WOC UNIDAS | Building Your Business with Employees & Contractors Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXva_9H4 WOC TAPESTRY | Building an Effective HR System Register now: https://lnkd.in/efHgkDtj WOC LEGACY | Leadership Development: Strategies for Growth & Development Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDmyHGF5