October 17, 2025

In today's newsletter:

  • 5 reasons you should attend our Finishing Strong workshop
  • Submit your WBENC Economic Impact Story
  • Watch 5 of our members in the WBENC Pitch Semifinals
  • Check out these national and regional opportunities

Finishing Strong Workshop Oct. 29:

5 Reasons You Should Attend

Finishing Strong:

Reset. Refocus. Reignite.


Date: Wednesday, October 29

Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Where: Online

Price: Complimentary


As we approach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause and ask ourselves: What went right? What can we refine? And how can we launch into 2026 stronger than ever?

 

Whether you’re celebrating major wins, pushing toward your last few goals, or seeking fresh energy for the year ahead, Finishing Strong is your opportunity to reflect, reset, and reignite your path to success … with a community of women business owners and corporate champions cheering you on.

 

Here are 5 reasons you don’t want to miss it:

 

1. Reflect, reset, and realign. Take a guided look at what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised you in 2025. You’ll gain clarity and confidence to refine your focus.


2. Gain practical tools you can use right away. Walk away with a blueprint and simple exercises to keep your goals measurable, manageable, and meaningful.


3. Connect with our powerful community. You are part of a network of ambitious women business owners and corporate partners who believe in collaboration over competition. Take advantage of this time to connect!


4. Invest in your growth and your legacy. Finishing Strong isn’t just about this year’s checklist. It’s about building habits of reflection, resilience, and leadership that will shape your long-term impact.


5. Reignite your passion and confidence. No matter your starting point, you’ll leave this session re-energized, ready to finish 2025 strong and enter 2026 with clarity and excitement.


Let’s finish 2025 strong — and start 2026 even stronger.


A Zoom link will be provided after registration.

Submit Your WBENC Economic Impact Story


Every business owner has a valuable impact story to tell, whether that be new products or services, market expansion, community giving, job development, or other ways of demonstrating impact.


Read some of the Economic Impact Stories of WBENC members


Submit Your Story

Save the Date: WBENCPitch Semifinals

Date: Oct. 27-28, 2025

Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Location: Online


Five contestants from our WBEC Florida region are competing on a national level in the WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Semi-Finals:


Globowl

Merritt Business Solutions

Private Label Staff

Wise Owls Education

Yuj Soft Baked Granola

Opportunities


Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21

Time: 3:30 to 5 p,m. ET

Location: Online



Hosts: WBENC Women of Color and WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY


Open to all:

Fueling Growth Through

Cash Flow and Capital


As a CEO, you know that strong financials are the engine that drives expansion and fuels your growth. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to maximize cash flow and unlock capital to grow and scale your business.

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY


WBENC Women & Pride and Allies Community Social Hour


Grab your favorite beverage or snack and join WBENC Women & Pride [And Allies] to make new connections, strengthen existing connections, and engage in authentic, small-group conversations with inclusive business owners and workforce professionals.

Date: Friday, Oct. 24

Time: 2 to 3 p,m. ET

Location: Online


NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY


From our partners at Women Presidents Organization:


What: Ascent 2025

Date: Oct. 30-31, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET'

Cost: $497 early bird price

Hosts: WPO and Pinnacle Global Network

In this live global event designed for women business owners, you'll walk away with clarity, strategy, and a plan to build a business that thrives ... without you in the weeds.


For the first time ever, Pinnacle Global Network and WPO join forces, bringing elite mentors and high-level female CEOs together for two transformative days of bold strategy, visionary leadership, and exponential scale.

REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY

From our partners at Orange County Business Development:


Date: Thursday, Oct. 30

Time: 10 a.m. to noon


Scale Faster, Stress Less


Location: National Entrepreneur Center, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL

Speakers: Ashleigh Guerra, CEO of Birdhaus Brand Studio; and Kimberly Dupper, CEO of KJ Transactions

Cost: Complimentary

REGIONAL PARTNER OPPORTUNITY


Our regional partner Moffitt Cancer Center is expanding, and you might be able to help. Find out about RFPs and other supplier opportunities available there.


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NATIONAL PARTNER OPPORTUNITY

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