In today's newsletter:

• Learn these 3 strategies to help you get noticed and grow your business
• Register today for the Go for the Greens 2025 conference Sept. 25-27!
• Special Executive Roundtable offers help for landing larger contracts
• Nedra Dickson is named Interim President and CEO of WBENC
• Remembering Pamela Prince-Eason: Celebration of Life and Legacy
• Thanks again for celebrating 25 Years of Impact with WBEC Florida
• Accelerate Your Pitch with WBENC Pitch Academy session

Want to grow your business?

3 strategies for you to get

in front of the right people

— and stay top of mind

Our WBEC Florida President and CEO Nancy Allen likes to say: "People do business with people they know, they like, and they trust." Building visibility and credibility is essential for you as a woman business owner if you want to expand your company's reach and attract new opportunities.

Here are three effective ways to do just that:

1. Attend conferences. Industry conferences, expos, and summits give you face-to-face access to decision makers. Beyond networking, they allow you to showcase your expertise, learn market trends, and build lasting connections. See below for details about this month's Go for the Greens conference!
2. Stay active on LinkedIn. Share insights, celebrate wins, and engage with others’ posts regularly. A consistent presence keeps you top of mind with your network and positions you as a thought leader.
3. Collaborate with strategic partners. Look for businesses to team up with. Partnerships expand your reach without doubling your marketing spend.

By showing up consistently — in person and online — you build the relationships that lead to trust. And trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship.

Let us know how we can help ... until then, we'll look for you out there!

Meet the Corporations

at Go for the Greens 2025

Register today! Conference is Sept. 25-27

Keynote Speakers

EXTRA EVENT AT GO FOR THE GREENS Insider's Executive Roundtable

Creating a Multiple 6-Figure Differentiator to Land Larger Contracts

When: 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24

Where: Disney's Boardwalk Conference Center

Chala Dincoy will lead a free two-hour executive roundtable of select women business owners whose companies produce $3 million or more in annual revenues and already sell to corporations.

Space is extremely limited! Contact Go for the Greens for an invitation to this free pre-conference event.

WBENC Announces Nedra Dickson

as the Interim President & CEO

We are sharing this message from the WBENC Network:

Recently, we came together in profound sorrow to mourn the sudden loss of our beloved President & CEO, Pamela Prince-Eason. Pam was more than a leader—she was a trailblazer, mentor, and tireless advocate for women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Her vision, dedication, and leadership elevated WBENC to new heights and strengthened the broader ecosystem of women-led enterprises. Her legacy continues to guide and inspire us.

As we honor Pam’s extraordinary contributions, the WBENC Executive Committee has appointed Nedra Dickson as Interim President & CEO.

Nedra has been serving as the WBENC Board Chair since January 2023, working closely with Pam and WBENC leadership throughout that time. She also recently retired from her longtime leadership role with Accenture and has been involved with WBENC and our partner organizations for many years.

Read more here on the WBENC site

Remembering

Pamela Prince-Eason

Celebration of Life and Legacy

Planned for October 9 in DC

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20016

The family of Pamela Prince-Eason and WBENC have planned a special Celebration of Life and Legacy in honor of WBENC President and CEO Pamela Prince-Eason, who passed away June 30.

All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to a woman whose legacy will continue to empower and uplift.

Questions: Send to WBENCCares@wbenc.org

Thanks Again for Celebrating with Us!

We're still buzzing from a week ago, when so many of you joined us for our celebration of 25 Years of Impact with WBEC Florida. We've been a regional partner organization of WBENC now for a quarter-century, and we're still going strong! Watch this space for more info about how you can participate as a member.

Accelerate Your Pitch – Get in the Hot Seat

Date: Friday Sept. 19, 2025

Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern

Location: Zoom

Whether you've participated in the WBEC Florida Annual Pitch Competition or not, you'll learn so much about how to present your business in this program presented by the WBENC Pitch Academy.

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to “get in the hot seat” and practice their 60-second pitch in front of a live audience.

Following their pitch, business owners will receive live feedback from WBENC pitch coaches and facilitators.

This exercise will provide participants with hands-on experience, training, and coaching to further hone and refine their business elevator pitch.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

WBEC Florida and WBENC Anti-Discrimination Policy

As a community of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development thought leaders, WBENC and the WBEC Florida Regional Partner Organization are committed to the elimination of discrimination in all areas of business and the provision of equal opportunity when accessing capital, contracts, and contacts. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of our policies, procedures, or practices. This anti-discrimination policy covers admission and access to, and treatment, in all programs and activities.