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In today's newsletter:
- Display at WBENC's 2026 National Conference in Salt Lake City
- Register for the Conference and Get Your Hotel Room Today
- Support Sister WBEs through Women Owned in the Wild
- 'Ghosted' By Prospects? Join Our Winning Strategies Seminar
- Nominate Women Veteran Entrepreneurs for NaVOBA Award
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Is Your Business Ready for the Spotlight?
Apply to Display at WBENC Conference
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If you’re WBENC Certified, there are several ways you can showcase your products and services at the WBENC Annual Conference, which takes place June 15-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah:
Exhibit Hall
Put your brand front and center with thousands of decision-makers actively seeking suppliers by purchasing a space in the Exhibit Hall at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Hurry, early bird rates expire April 1!
Demo Stations
Sign up to be considered for a one-hour demo in a special section of the exhibit hall for Women Owned products. During these one-hour demos, you can demonstrate, sample, and sell your items on the bustling expo floor.
Pop Up Shops
During the evening receptions, you’ll have a two-hour window to show off and sell your products in a fun, high-energy space. Each evening event has its own theme:
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Monday, June 15 – 6 to 8 p.m. – Trailblazers Market, an outdoor-inspired opportunity for active-lifestyle brands and nature-loving makers.
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Tuesday, June 16 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – The Bee State Bazaar, an eclectic marketplace packed with crowd pleasers and sweet surprises.
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Wednesday, June 17 – 6 to 8 p.m. – The Book Nook Marketplace, a library-themed experience filled with smart, stylish, and story-inspired finds.
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Meet Us in Salt Lake City June 15-18
The WBENC National Conference is your moment to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant WBENC Network. Each year offers different experiences and opportunities.
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Spot Women-Owned.
Support Women-Owned.
Sell Women-Owned.
Have you joined Women Owned in the Wild yet? This exciting initiative invites you to spot and share women-owned products wherever you shop — online or in stores — helping amplify visibility for certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs). Simply look for the Women Owned or WBENC logo, snap a photo, and share it on social media to celebrate women entrepreneurs.
How to Buy Women-Owned:
Make your purchasing power count. The Women Owned Directory is your go-to resource for discovering products from certified women-owned businesses across categories like Beauty and Spa, Clothing and Accessories, Food and Beverage, Home and Office, and more. Whether you’re shopping for clients, colleagues, or yourself, choosing women-owned means you’re directly supporting your fellow WBEs and strengthening our network.
How to Sell Women-Owned:
If you offer consumer products, increase your visibility by getting listed in the Women Owned Directory and using the Women Owned logo in your marketing. Participate in campaigns like Women Owned in the Wild to showcase your products in real life and online. Not yet listed? Apply to be included and put your brand in front of conscious consumers looking to buy with purpose.
Every purchase and every post helps build a stronger, more inclusive economy. Let’s keep the momentum going!
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Stop Getting 'Ghosted' By Prospects
Help Us Kick Off Our New WBEC FL Winning Strategies Series
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Session Title: The Re-Engagement Blueprint
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Complementary for members and nonmembers
Register Today!
You had a great call! They were engaged. Interested. Even excited ... then … nothing.
Corporate and government buyers aren’t ignoring you. They’re overwhelmed, distracted, and prioritizing differently. If you don’t know how to re-enter the conversation, you could miss out.
Join our guest speaker Kelly Lopez, founder and CEO of KLo Edge, to kick off our WBEC Florida Winning Strategies with a WBE series, which features our members bringing their expertise directly to you!
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Nominations Open for 2026 Award
for Women Veteran Business Owners
Nomination deadline: April 14
Presented by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) in partnership with WBENC, this national honor recognizes women veteran business owners delivering excellence as supplier partners to corporations. Recipients will be recognized at the 2026 WBENC National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and receive complmentary conference registration.
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NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
What's Your Company's Economic Impact Story?
WBENC is featuring powerful Economic Impact Stories in its newsletter, social media, programs and more!
EVERY business owner has a valuable impact story to tell, whether it's about new products or services, market expansion, community giving, job development or other factors.
Submit your story today!
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Visit the Resources section of our website for:
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An article about tips for your recertification documentation
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A 2-page recertification checklist
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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.
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