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WEConnection, February 2016, Volume 7
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@IntentionalKate: Enjoying my woman-owned beverage from DRY Sparkling
this morning.
#shiftyourshopping #buy16in16
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Have You Started Your #Buy16in16 Commitment?
We are challenging all buyers to purchase at least 16 products or services from 16 different women-owned businesses in 2016. Whenever you make a purchase, let us know on
Twitter using #Buy16in16
, include a photo, and let us know your progress.
There are a number of great resources to help you get started including woman business owner Kate Armstrong's Twitter feed @IntentionalKate. Kate is committed to buying ONLY women-owned products in 2016 and has tips almost daily on where to find what you need or what you're craving.
Throughout the year we will highlight various WEConnect International and WBENC certified women's business enterprises. Contact Cate Urban at [email protected] for more information or to have your certified women's business enterprise featured on social media.
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| Buying and Selling Women Owned |
 Elizabeth A. Vazquez in Philanthropy Impact magazine: Many impact investors are identifying creative new ways to invest in women's economic empowerment by investing in social enterprises owned by women. This movement has huge potential for impact because when women's enterprises grow, the women create jobs and tend to invest back into their families and communities.
In addition to traditional ways of thinking about impact investing, a more broad and immediate impact could be realized if people and organizations simply made a conscious decision to buy more products and services from women suppliers. We all make purchases every day.
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 Susan Solovic in BlogHer: I know that there is a significant group of buyers who like to support small businesses owned and managed by women, but in addition to that, companies are increasingly on the lookout for women-owned sources of supplies. Qualifying for the official Women Owned Logo can be the first step to becoming a qualified supplier for a wide range of larger industries.
I think our society in general has become more sensitive to supporting new groups as they begin to compete in commerce. Also, Millennials are noted for their sensitivity to social awareness and making it a priority in their lives. If this holds up as they grow older, I believe that something like being officially designated a women-owned business will be even more valuable.
The bottom line is that if you qualify for the Woman Owned Logo, going through the application process could be a very smart business decision.
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 In August 2015, WEConnect International raffled off two free tickets to the 2015 Global WIL Economic Forum in Abu Dhabi among interested certified women's business enterprises. Sarah Davis - Owner of Skills4Stem Ltd., a UK-based Global Skills and Succession Planning Consultancy with a focus within Science Technology, Engineering and Maths sectors - jumped at the opportunity, and luckily for her, her name was drawn at random for a slot.
Attending the conference has paid off well for Sarah and her team. Excellence Training recently agreed to be an Agent for Skills4Stem in Dubai, and Sarah is hoping to leverage new connections with Naseba, Youshala, and the UAE Ministry of Education, as well.
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| Corporate Members in the News |
Business Wire:
MetLife, Inc. today announced it has been selected as one of "America's Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" by DiversityBusiness.com. For the third year in a row, MetLife is the highest-ranking insurance company on the annual "Div50" list.
The Div50 list features the top 50 corporations that have emerged as leaders in providing business opportunities to women- and minority-owned businesses. This recognition is based on factors such as the volume, consistency and quality of business opportunities a company grants to multicultural suppliers. The findings are based on an annual survey of the 1.5 million women- and minority-owned businesses that are members of DiversityBusiness.com.
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The Hindu Business Line:
Wal-Mart has committed to enhancing the skills and capability of women entrepreneurs in the State as part of its development programme for women-owned businesses.
Wal-Mart CEO and President Kris Iyer speaking at the Invest Karnataka 2016 - global investors meet, said globally, the company aims to procure $20 billion worth of products for the US market from women owned businesses. For international markets, the aim is to to double the sourcing from women owned businesses.
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| Job & Training Opportunities |
Women Owned Businesses: Stay tuned for the launch of the New WEConnect Academy! There is a new format, new content, and new ways to connect. Invitations for certified businesses will go out next week.
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We are searching for a new market lead in Nigeria to
provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to WEConnect International in Nigeria in accordance with the core values and purpose and in co-operation with WEConnect International.
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2016 WEConnect National Conferences
Locations: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, the UK and more!
Date: Throughout the Year
Whole Brain Leadership: Integrating Heart in Business
Location: Online
Date: February 22, 2016
2nd Annual Women in Procurement 2016
Location: Melbourne Australia
Date: March 21-23, 2016
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MetLife Recognized as Highest Ranking Insurer for Commitment to Supplier Diversity
Walmart Plans to Increase Sourcing from Women-Owned Companies
WEConnect International Is Hiring!
