In This Edition
• WBEC-East Annual Meeting
• Doing Business with 84 Lumber
• Galentine's Day Product Catalog
• WBEC-East Webinars & Events
• Welcome Newly Certified WBEs
• SBA Update & Events
• Philly VIP Business Law Webinar
• SCORE Event: Selling in Amazon Stores: Growth Opportunities
• WBENC Events & Opportunities
WBEC-East Annual Meeting
Join us for the WBEC-East 2024 Annual Meeting! WBENC and WBEC-East leaders will share our 2023 accomplishments, our continued vision, and the plans to help make 2024 your most successful year!

The WBEC-East Annual Meeting is a must-attend event to learn about our committees, initiatives, and business growth & networking opportunities in 2024. We look forward to you joining us!

This event is virtual and free to attend. Registration is required.
Doing Business with 84 Lumber
Tuesday, December 5th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Are you interested in doing business with 84 Lumber? Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about 84 Lumber's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. 

Register today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for 84 Lumber!
WBEC-East Galentine's Day Product Catalog
Sign Up by December 31st for your chance to be included!

We want to recognize your business and help expand your market within our WBEC-East network! We are excited to cordially invite you to be a part of our Galentine’s Day Catalog!
 
This is a FREE virtual Catalog that is open to products and services in our network! Show others how they can buy from you to treat themself or someone special in their life.
WBEC-East Webinars & Events
December 1 & 2, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Last chance to register for two free, in-person events held at the WBEC-East Philadelphia Headquarters.

These 3-hour interactive workshops are part of the WBEC-East EncorePreneur Lab.
December 7, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

If you’re just starting out on your business journey or have always dreamed of owning your own business, this free workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
December 15, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

We'll show you how to gain the prestigious Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certificate and use it to build your business!
December 20, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Whether you’re newly certified or have been for years, we'll show you how to make the best of your certification and grow your business.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Liz Walsh via email at ewalsh@wbeceast.com to make arrangements.
Welcome Newly Certified WBES!
Certified October 2023
• Atlas CMCI LLC
• CBP Architects PC
• Curatio Scientia, LLC
• D'Jack Consulting LLC
• East Coast Erectors, Inc.
• EK Multiservice LLC
• FloorGuy Supply LLC
• GDMP Services LLC
• Gillis Hanna Group LLC
• Halsen Solutions LLC
• Hygieia Consulting, LLC
• Illuminated Hearts LLC
• Innovech Software LLC
• Leveraging Legacies LLC
• Living Fully, LLC
• Mambo Partners LLC
• McAlister Welding & Fabricating, Incorporated
• Multi-Level Mom, LLC
• Noralco Corporation
• Uncharted Coffee Supply Inc
SBA Update
Money Smart Webinar Wednesdays to Get Financially Fit - Selling Your Business & Succession Planning Module

Are you Money Smart? Get financially fit in six weeks when you join the SBA's virtual business training program for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs on the financial basics of starting and growing a business. All classes are offered Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET with time allocated for a live Q&A. The sessions are not recorded. 

Selling Your Business & Succession Planning - Wednesday, December 13: This module provides an overview of selling a small business and succession planning and is designed to help participants to understand how selling a business can benefit their business. Register separately for the additional modules.
Partner Opportunities
Philly VIP Free Webinar - Confidentiality and Service Agreements
December 13th, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Virtual

Join Philadelphia VIP and DLA Piper for a free business law webinar on how contracts can protect your business, particularly confidentiality and service agreements.
 
The event is free and open to Philly-area entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders. The webinar will be held via Zoom and will last approximately one hour, with time for a brief Q&A at the end.
Selling in Amazon Stores: Growth Opportunities
December 12th, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Virtual

Join SCORE Greater Chesapeake & Potomac for this free webinar where you'll learn about the programs Amazon sellers can leverage to grow their business in stores.
WBENC Events & Opportunities
Save the Date: 2024 WBENC National Conference!
March 19-22nd, 2024 | Denver, CO

Get ready to join us in Denver, CO, from March 19-22, 2024, at the stunning Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center for the 2024 WBENC National Conference!

The WBENC National Conference is not just an event; it’s a catalyst for growth, empowerment, and innovation for women-owned businesses. It’s a place where dreams are fostered, connections are forged, and opportunities are AMPLIFIED! Attendees leave with new knowledge, valuable connections, and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to take their businesses to new heights.

Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Liz Walsh at 215-936-9392 or ewalsh@wbeceast.com