WBENC

WBENC

Non-profit Organizations

Washington, DC 29,752 followers

WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women entrepreneurs.

About us

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations. WBENC's Mission The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is dedicated to advancing the success of Corporate Members, certified women's business enterprises (WBEs), and government entities in partnership with its Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs).

Website
http://www.wbenc.org/
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1997

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    Understand the behavior, preferences, and needs of your customers so you can make more strategic decisions that can help drive growth for your business. Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a small group coaching session. You’ll learn (with up to two other business owners) how to attract and retain customers to drive sales. Register today! chase.com/coaching

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    Join Macy’s Inc. and Momentus Capital for an education and funding session to learn more about Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways, a capital access program to help propel your business growth. The capital solutions offered by S.P.U.R. Pathways range from small business loans to term loans for working capital and commercial real estate to non-dilutive growth capital. We invite you to join us to learn about how to access these capital resources and key considerations when applying. This session will help answer your company-specific questions including how to frame your capital strategy, and how to evaluate your capital needs. WBENC-Certified WBE session attendees will also have an exclusive opportunity to sign up for 1:1 (30 min) capital consultation sessions with Byron Whitmore, Principal of the Supplier Opportunity Fund at Macy’s Inc., following the July 23rd session. Register today and join WBENC and Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways to propel your business growth. https://lnkd.in/eygCp9cP

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    WBENC invites ALL to join us TOMORROW Tuesday, July 2nd 3:30-5:00 PM EST for the Women of Color session "Beyond the Brand: Marketing Strategies and Persona Mapping for Success". Participants will enhance their marketing strategies, attract and retain their ideal customers, and drive sustainable growth for their business. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your brand and achieve lasting success! Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/eT2E3hQp

    Women of Color | Beyond the Brand: Marketing Strategies and Persona Mapping for Success - WBENC

    Women of Color | Beyond the Brand: Marketing Strategies and Persona Mapping for Success - WBENC

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    Uncover the secrets to a compelling pitch in the “WBENCPitch Academy: Amplify Your Message” session. This hands-on session empowers participants to delve into the core of their business. Join WBENC on Thursday, July 18th, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET to understand your unique problem, articulate a strong value proposition, and strategically communicate your competitive advantage. Through practical exercises and feedback, refine your pitch content to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression that sets you apart from the competition. Academy sessions are open to ALL WBENC-Certified WBEs that want to improve their business pitch. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eBDkNQSy

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    Understand the behavior, preferences, and needs of your customers so you can make more strategic decisions that can help drive growth for your business. Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a small group coaching session. You’ll learn (with up to two other business owners) how to attract and retain customers to drive sales. Register today! chase.com/coaching

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    Meet one of our 2024 WBE Stars, Sue Bhatia, founder and chairwoman of Rose International, Inc., with the Women’s Business Development Center-Midwest (WBDC-Midwest) Regional Partner Organization. Under her leadership, Rose International has become one of the fastest growing and most successful firms in the staffing and recruiting industry in the United States. Access full article: https://lnkd.in/dGUgwKGn

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    Join WBENC Women of Color in July for our Community Resource Group Sessions! ALL are welcome to join! REGISTER NOW: July 16, 1-2 PM ET: Women of Color UNIDAS | Building an Effective Brand Identity - https://lnkd.in/eHyAz7_p July 16, 3-4 PM ET: Women of Color TAPESTRY | From Engagement to Action: Optimizing Social Media Posts for Website Conversions - https://lnkd.in/eMZYBXj6 July 16, 4-5 PM ET: Women of Color LEGACY | Scaling Your Influence: Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs - https://lnkd.in/eMkJXB5D

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    Looking for business funding can sometimes be an overwhelming process. Join WBENC and Bridge THIS Thursday, June 27th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for "Access to Capital Thursday." Hear directly from Bridge and two small and medium business lenders committed to improving access to capital for underrepresented businesses. WBEs will learn how to prepare for a loan application, what banks look for in a loan request, and get tips on how to make your business ready for bank financing. Register today! https://lnkd.in/ezEnR8tE #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #wbenc #wbes #wbe #accesstocapital #finance #capitaljourney #business #womeninbusiness

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    LGBTQ+ Pride Month, held during the month of June, celebrates and commemorates the struggle towards progress and equality sparked from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a significant tipping point in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The upcoming, virtual WBENC Women & Pride Community Social Hour will provide a safe space to connect with like-minded peers, foster relationships, and combat feelings of isolation while celebrating all LGBTQ+ identities. Bring your favorite women-owned beverage and come prepared to engage in authentic conversations meant to advance and amplify the LBGTQ+ business community. We invite all women business owners and corporate professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ to attend the Women & Pride Social Hour! This session is open to all; LGBTQ+ allies are welcome to attend. Women & Pride is an outreach and development program designed to support and strengthen the community of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and corporate professionals within the WBENC network and beyond. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSe39U9C

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