WBEC-East Virtual Meet & Greets

Join WBEC-East as we virtually bring together certified WBEs with supplier diversity executives from our Corporate Partners to create meaningful procurement conversations.

This is an excellent opportunity to get that initial “handshake” with potential corporate clients, while meeting other WBEs at the same time!

Last Chance to Participate!

On Monday, July 1st, WBEC-East will close its application for the second annual WBEC-East & Capital One Pitch Competition! Interested business have until 11:59pm on Monday to submit their 90-second recorded pitch to be considered for the second round of the pitch competition. First place winner receives $8,000!

Need help preparing your pitch? Please enjoy this helpful video on "How to Pitch a Business Idea" presented in partnership with Melanie McLeod, WBEC-East Consultant & Training Instructor.

2024 Business Financial Literacy Series

Begins Tuesday, July 9th

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Virtual

Our Business Financial Literacy Series is a FREE 4-week workshop that helps entrepreneurs and prospective business owners to understand the fundamentals of finance.

This series—hosted in partnership with Truist Bank—will prepare you for access to capital and business financial success. 

Certified May 2024

SBA Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding for New Women’s Business Centers

Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced four funding opportunities for Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) totaling $30 million. This includes funding to support further expansion of the WBC network, the opening of a WBC in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and first-time specialized funding for WBCs that specialize in federal contracting and child care businesses.

Technology Essentials for Small Businesses

July 9, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Virtual



Technology is one of the most critical and also most often overlooked areas for small businesses. This webinar covers technology essentials and the most common tools and applications you should have in place for your small business. Hosted by SCORE Northeast NJ.

Teaming: Constructing Successful Partnerships

August 22, 2024 | 8:30 – 11:00 AM | Camden, NJ



An expert panel of primes and subs from both Professional Services and Construction will offer insight to teaming relationships and answer your questions. Hear first-hand about how their partnerships came together, lessons learned, and details of the DRPA projects they have successfully teamed on.

CCBA Women Changing the City

October 17, 2024 | 8:00 - 10:00 AM | Philadelphia, PA

Join Center City Business Association members and friends for a moderated discussion as we learn from our dynamic panel how their experience, knowledge and drive have enabled productivity and success - how they as leaders create and inspire change in people, projects, business and our city.

WBENC Pitch Academy: Amplify Your Message

July 18, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET | Virtual

Uncover the secrets to a compelling pitch in the “WBENCPitch Academy: Amplify Your Message” session. This hands-on session empowers participants to delve into the core of their business. Understand your unique problem, articulate a strong value proposition, and strategically communicate your competitive advantage.