In This Edition

• Women's History Month Luncheon

• Self-Care through the Seasons

• FastTrac Spring 2025

• WBEC-East Webinars & Events

• Welcome Newly Certified WBEs

• DOE Women-Owned Small Business Opportunity Day

• NJDBAC Gubernatorial Discussion on Small & Diverse Businesses

NFL Source Program Information Session 2026 Pittsburgh Draft

• WBENC News and Updates

• Google Review

Register for our Women's History Month Luncheon

Thursday March 20th | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Parx Casino, Bensalem, PA

$80 (Includes Lunch)

WBEC-East's signature event is back  this year’s theme is Moving Forward Together! Our annual Women's History Month Luncheon links women business owners, responsible sourcing leaders, purchasing professionals, and community leaders to gain access to opportunities and to build social and power networks.

WBEC-East is working in partnership with 

A Woman's Place to host a supplies drive/donation opportunity. A Woman's Place is Bucks County's ONLY Domestic Violence response organization, and provides a full range of programs and services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, their children, and the community. 

Donations can be made here.

Register Here

Self-Care Through the Seasons: Planting Seeds

March 26th | 12:00 to 1:00 PM

Free Virtual Webinar


We all know what self care is, but how do we practice it as entrepreneurs? Join our panel of seasoned business owners and mental health advocates on self care through the seasons.

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Apply for FastTrac® Spring 2025

10 Weeks, March 27 to May 29 | Thursday Evenings | 6:00 – 9:00 PM

In-person, WBEC-East Office

$300

The Kauffman FastTrac® series is an educational program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. FastTrac® is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept and complete a comprehensive business plan. Whether you’re starting a food truck or a factory, a construction company or a consulting firm, you need a plan. When you finish the program, you will know if your idea has profit potential and will have an actionable plan you can use as a roadmap or take to investors. Apply today!

Apply Here
WBEC-East Webinars & Events

March 4th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM


Join us for an informative webinar to learn about Constellation’s supplier sourcing and procurement initiatives.



Register

March 5th, 11:00 - 12:00 PM


Starting your own restaurant? Join WBEC-East and PRLA to hear all you need to know about opening your own food-based business. 

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March 6th - 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM


These workshops will bring you the tools used to help build social media strategies for businesses across industries.





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March 12th, 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! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.

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March 18th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM


We'll show you how to gain the prestigious Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certificate and use it to build your business!



Register

March 28th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM


Whether you’re newly certified or have been wondering how to make the most of your certification, this webinar will show you the best ways to network and grow your business.

Register
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 2025

Believe Learning

BKP Architects PC

Bristol Industrial Corporation

Brooks Construction Co

Campos

Compaction Grouting Services

DB Acquisition Company

Dickerson and Associates Education Services

Docuscript

Equipment Engineers

Findon & Associates

Galante Talent Strategies

Indian Valley Bulk Carriers

Industry Defense Systems

Larimar Design Services

Marie Conley Consulting

Matchless IT

New Level Wellness

NWON Opportunities

ProPeople Policies

R&R Plaster and Drywall Company

Simplified Marketing

Skyline Construction Supply

TOTAL ENV SPECIALISTS

Williams + Wyatt

Winx Health

Partner Opportunities

Department of Energy Women-Owned Small Business Opportunity Day with ORNL and Jefferson Lab

March 13th from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Hybrid


Learn more about WOSB regulation updates and business opportunities from across the DOE Complex, including the DOE Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

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NJDBAC Gubernatorial Discussion on Small & Diverse Businesses

March 19th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Newark, NJ


The NJ Diverse Business Advisory Council invites you to listen to New Jersey's candidates as they discuss the disparity study and the way forward for small and diverse businesses in New Jersey.

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NFL Source Program Information Sessions

2026 Pittsburgh Draft

March 21st at 9:00 AM | Pittsburgh, PA


The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh! The program will engage event-ready local and diverse businesses within the 10-county Pittsburgh region in competing for contracts related to the 2026 NFL Draft.

Register Here

WBENC Events & Opportunities

Register now for the 2025 WBENC National Conference

Registration and Hotel Booking are now Open!


WBENC is excited to bring the 2025 WBENC National Conference to New Orleans, Louisiana! The National Conference will take place at the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Conference Center. Register today!

Register Here

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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