In This Edition
• Women's History Month Event
• Kauffman FastTrac New Dates
• WBENC National Conference!!!
• WBEC-East Webinars & Events
• Welcome Newly Certified WBEs
• SBA Updates & Opportunities
• UDel Supplier Diversity Conference
• NJEDA Resources Event
• CCBA Women Changing the City
• Women in Politics Public Lecture Event at Chatham University
• WBENC Events & Opportunities
WBEC-East Women's History Month Event
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We're less than two weeks away from our annual Women's History Month Luncheon + Meet & Greets event! This signature in-person event links women business owners, supplier diversity leaders, purchasing professionals, and community leaders to gain access to opportunities and to build social and power networks.
 
During the lunch portion, be inspired by established women in business who exemplify this year’s National Women’s History Month theme—Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
 
After lunch get ready to make some powerful connections during our most popular form of facilitated networking—Meet & Greets!
FastTrac Spring Series—NEW DATES!
Thursday Evenings from April 11th – June 20th, 2024

Have you or someone you know recently launched and are seeking a plan for establishing a business? Take the next step with FastTrac!

The Kauffman FastTrac® series is an educational program, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, which is designed to help students evaluate and perfect their business concept, as well as complete a comprehensive business plan. Whether you’re starting a food truck or a factory, a construction company or a consulting firm, this 10-week series can help. 

Our Spring 2024 FastTrac classes will be IN-PERSON at our WBEC-East Philadelphia headquarters. You will study with a group of entrepreneurs, experienced facilitators, and people with start-up business experience who understand the challenges of starting a new enterprise.
Applications are due 11:59 PM Friday, March 29, 2024. Limited financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Apply for either within the FastTrac application.
WBENC National Conference
WBENC Conference is right around the corner! There's still time to be a part of the LARGEST CONFERENCE EVER for women-owned businesses. Connect, learn, and grow as you join thousands of inspiring members from our vibrant network, coming together for an unforgettable event! AMPLIFY is a rallying cry to magnify and elevate the voices, influence, and impact of entrepreneurial women in business. Register online by March 13th!
Still have questions? Attend the upcoming Virtual Orientation for WBEs on March 6th at 3:00 PM EST. Ensure you are in the know about everything happening in Denver! This session is best for our amazing WBEs and anyone from your businesses that are attending the Conference or helping you to prepare!
WBEC-East Webinars & Events
March 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Learn the importance of researching the market so you can develop a strong business that will succeed.
March 12, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Learn how to analyze sources of revenue, project sales, and determine start-up costs.
March 19, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! Learn all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. 
March 19, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Sound business planning is an essential ingredient for success. We'll show you how to start writing yours.
March 26, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

In this interactive webinar, we'll learn about Erie Insurance's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. 
March 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Our panel of experts will help you understand the tricky legal, insurance and licensing aspects so you can launch your business with confidence.
March 26, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

We're partnering with ASSETS for this very special webinar on how to get certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).
March 28, 2:00 - 3:00 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 January 2024
• AGES Energy Field Services, LLC
• ASAP Creative Management LLC
• Best Healthcare Planning, LLC
• Blue Mango LLC
• BVA Bear's Virtual Assistants LLC
• Cabrera Contracting LLC, DBA Cabrera Energy
• Data Check-in, LLC
• Data Ideology, LLC
• Franklin Interiors, Inc., DBA Franklin Integrated Interiors
• Kiyamel LLC
• LeadHer International, LLC
• Mik-Lill Enterprise, LLC
• PG Instrumentation LLC
• Silvercare Management LLC
• The Rise Journey LLC
SBA Update
SBA Announces Funding for Women Veterans Training 

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for grants of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. The application period began February 20th and continues through March 21, 2024. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to operate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training (SB-OVWV-24-001) with grants from the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development.
Partner Opportunities
UDel Supplier Diversity Conference 2024
March 5-6, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daily | Newark, DE

Join supplier diversity leaders on March 5-6 for a transformative experience at one of the East Coast's premier Supplier Diversity Conferences. This is your opportunity to connect with hundreds of industry leaders, government officials, and fellow entrepreneurs in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
NJEDA Show Me the Resources Event
March 12, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | West Windsor, NJ

Meet the staff from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Small Business Development Center (SDBC)! Gain valuable information on resources for small businesses, the economic benefits of local film production, clean energy, and much more.
CCBA Women Changing the City
March 13, 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. Events include time for Q&A and plenty of networking.
Women in Politics Public Lecture
March 14, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Pittsburgh, PA

As host of the weekly political magazine show Matter of Fact, Soledad O’Brien expands the conversation around the day’s most important issues by engaging in a more inclusive dialogue with decision makers who are shaping the new American political landscape. In this public lecture, Soledad will share her commitment to introducing the under-voiced into the national conversation and offer powerful insights on the impact of highlighting these perspectives on individuals across the country.
WBENC Events & Opportunities
Unleashing the Power of the WBENC Network at Conference
March 1, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Virtual

Join WBENC NextGen for this exclusive opportunity to delve into the valuable experiences shared by past attendees of the WBENC National Conference. Leave with invaluable insight to optimize your preparation for an impactful National Conference journey. This event promises to enhance the overall experience, ensuring a more informed, strategic, and successful conference participation.

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