In today's newsletter:

• Apply to speak in our Winning Strategies with a WBE series
• Attend G100 Women's Summit in Portugal — without traveling
• Mark your calendar for these January and February events
• National business-building opportunities you don't want to miss

We're Looking for Speakers Like You for 2026 Webinars

Get on the WBEC FL Calendar:

Share Your Expertise in Our 'Winning Strategies with a WBE'

WBEC Florida is excited to bring back "Winning Strategies with a WBE," and we’re inviting you to be part of it. This monthly webinar series is designed to spotlight the incredible knowledge, insight, and lived experience within our WBE community — and you have something valuable to contribute.

Why to be a presenter:

• Share your expertise with others who can become or refer clients.
• Showcase your business at a live virtual event at no cost to you.
• Get an inside look at how we plan our live WBEC Florida events.
• Receive free marketing for your company before and after the event.
• Receive a recording of your session, also posted to WBEC FL website.
• Help other businesses grow, making your network even stronger.

How it works:

• One-hour session featuring a different presenter every month.
• Starts with a warm, conversational Q&A with WBEC Florida President & CEO Nancy Allen so attendees can get to know your story, your passion, and what drives your business.
• A focused presentation by you on your chosen topic.
• End with an open Q&A from the audience.
• Designed to be relaxed a professional to create genuine connection.

Your story could be the winning strategy another WBE is waiting for!

Apply today, and we’ll reach out to learn more about your expertise and availability.

Have a great week!

Your WBEC Florida team

WBEC FL is proud to participate

in G100 Global Women’s Summit

When: Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11-12

Time: All day 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern

Where: Virtual from Lisbon, Portugal

Cost: Complimentary

We're excited to share that the upcoming G100 Global Women’s Summit, a virtual international conference hosted out of Portugal, will feature WBEC Florida President and CEO Nancy G. Allen delivering a keynote speech on "Making Allies and Believers: The Heart of Authenic Leadership."

Nancy will also moderate a panel titled "Leading Through Advocacy: Strengthening Women's Voices in the Global Economy" and featuring these powerhouse women leaders:

• Angela Dingle of Washington, DC, CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).
• Valeria Rodríguez-Codina Felgueras of Madrid, Spain, representing Women Presidents Organization, WEConnect International, and El Encuentro.
• Steph McFee of St. Augustine, FL, Director of Membership & Community at the global ChIPs Network for women in technology and intellectual property law.

Additionally, Nancy will lead a creativity session on "Weaving the Self: A Meditative Art Experience for Women Leaders," a hands-on virtual art project.

The G100 Summit brings together women leaders and changemakers from around the globe for conversations centered on empowerment, innovation, and advancing women’s leadership worldwide. We are honored to contribute to this global dialogue.

The event is now free of charge thanks to generous sponsorships.

Register Today! Here's What's Coming

in January and February 2026

Starting Strong: Courage. Clarity. Consistency.

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Manifest Your Mantra for 2026

11 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Coffee with a Corporate

10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Powering Growth: Advancing Small Businesses

and Unlocking Opportunities with Goldman Sachs

When: 2 to 3 p.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 10

Where: Online

Cost: Complimentary

Join Selina McCole, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Global Head of Sustainable Operations, in collaboration with WBENC LIFT, for a dynamic session designed to help you understand what it takes to become a competitive supplier to large corporations.

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.