January 17, 2025

How to Use Your Certification

to Get More Corporate Contracts

Onboarding with WBEC Florida

Learn About the WBENC Family

(or Join Us for a Needed Refresher!)


Next Session: Virtual

2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025


Now that you're certified, let us introduce you to the world of WBENC from a regional perspective. Learn how and where to use the branding to let others know about your new credentials. Understand how the WBEC Florida region supports you and your business through events, communications and other activities. Learn about our corporate partners and helpful resources.


Did you skip this step when you became certified? Or do you need a refresher? Feel free to sign up for this session, usually on the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. but held this month at this special time. WBEC Florida Certification Director Lisa Roblejo will be your guide.

 

The session is free of charge. Contact us today to reserve your spot!

Sign Up Today! 

Cracking the Code for Corporate Contracts

Join WBEC FL Special Event January 21 in Orlando

When: 1 to 3 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025


Where: National Entrepreneur Center (NEC), 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, at Fashion Square Mall


Cost: The event and parking are complimentary. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.


Did you know that 86% of B2B buyers don’t see any difference between vendors? Did you also know that it takes only seven seconds to make a first impression? Fortunately, there is a formula to impress buyers and leave a lasting impression during those networking events and sales meetings.


Our guest speaker, who is joining us from Toronto, Canada, should know ... she has spent 20 years buying services for giants like Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay, Diageo, Playtex and BIC. Now she teaches small business owners how to sell to corporations.

 

In this hands-on dynamic session, you’ll:

  • Learn the top three mistakes business owners make in their pitches.
  • Find out how to choose a differentiator that will have the buyer's attention at “hello.”
  • Rewrite your pitch and try it out on the group in the session.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER



Chala Dincoy, CEO and founder of The Repositioning Expert, is a marketing strategist who helps B2B professional service companies change their messaging to attract more corporate decision-makers.


In her former life, Chala was an award-winning marketer at several major corporations for 20 years.


Now she's a marketing consultant, the author of Gentle Marketing: A Gentle Way To Attract Loads Of Clients, an expert featured on major television networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, and a speaker at international industry conferences.

EXTRA EVENT


Insider's Executive 

Roundtable: 


'Creating a Multiple 6-Figure Differentiator to Land Larger Contracts'

  

While she's in Florida, Chala Dincoy (above) will lead a free two-hour executive roundtable of select women business owners whose companies produce $1 million or more in annual revenues and already sell to corporations.


She will share her experience on both sides of purchasing negotiations to help participants get to the decision-makers faster. Then participants will share their stories about what worked and didn't work for them in procurement negotiations.


The event is from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the NEC.


Space is extremely limited! Contact us to see whether we have a seat available.

Register to Attend this In-Person Workshop

Opportunities

Nominate Your Company for Recognition

as One of the 50 Fastest-Growing This Year


Deadline to apply: February 17, 2025

Honors presented: May 7-9, 2025


The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking are seeking nominees for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ ranking. First launched in 2007, the annual 50 Fastest list celebrates the size and growth of women-owned or -led companies worldwide, recognizing their contributions to innovation, economic development and job creation across industries.


This year's 50 Fastest honorees will be recognized at the WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum on May 7-9, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. 


To be eligible, companies must be:

  • Privately owned 
  • Woman-owned/led
  • The business must have generated at least $500,000 USD in revenue in 2020 and every subsequent year
  • Revenues must be converted to USD


All applicants will be ranked according to revenue growth from 2020 to 2024.

There is no fee to apply. Applicants and previous honorees may re-apply each year and are not required to be WPO members. 


Read the press release

Apply for the award


Doing Business With Orange County Public Schools


Monthly Webinar

9 to 11 AM Friday, Jan. 24


These monthly sessions are targeted to new vendors and are intended to increase the number of vendors registered and participating in the district's procurement processes.


The webinar is scheduled for two hours and includes information from Purchasing and Contracts, Facilities & Construction Contracting, and the Office of Business Opportunity. Vendors will learn general information about the district; how the district procures goods and services; and how to learn about upcoming opportunities.

Register with OCPS

WBENC Open House 2025: ACCELERATE Your Growth


Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 2 to 3:30 PM ET


The WBENC Open House is returning January 29 to inspire the WBENC network to gear up for a successful 2025! WBENC will share details and key dates for new and returning opportunities including:



All are welcome to attend and hear directly what WBENC has in store for WBENC-certified WBEs, small business owners, and WBENC corporate and government members!

Register for the WBENC Open House 2025

Save the Date

Join Us for the National Conference!


Mark your calendar for June 23-26, 2025, for a trip to New Orleans for the biggest WBENC event of the year! You and sister WBEC Florida members will meet more than 5,000 other attendees and get exposure to corporate representatives who are looking for potential suppliers like you.


The hotel room block hasn't opened yet, but when it does open next month, be sure to reserve a room in the host hotel because they go fast!

June 23-26, 2025

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