In This Edition
• WBEC-East Desserts & More Recap
• Doing Business with Aramark
• WBEC-East EncorePreneur Events
• WBEC-East Webinars & Events
• Welcome Newly Certified WBEs
• SBA Update & Events
• #EmpowerHer AICC Event Nov. 3rd
• My Way to Repay Student Loan Workshop by Savi + Ascendium
• WBENC Events & Opportunities
WBEC-East Dessert & More Recap
Desserts & More may be over, but the celebration never ends!

We continue to celebrate and advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs today and every day. If you were able to attend Desserts & More on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, thank you! We are happy you were able to join us to celebrate 28 years of sweet success in assisting women entrepreneurs. 

Thank you to our sponsors, scholarship donors, speakers, raffle basket and dessert buffet donors, all of the event staff, our Awards committee and Desserts & More committee, and to all of the WBEs who offered their services and helped make this event possible. Check out photos and additional shoutouts on our event recap page below. Until next year!
Doing Business with Aramark
Tuesday, November 7th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

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

Register today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for Aramark!
WBEC-East EncorePreneur Workshops
Join Us for Two Upcoming In-Person Events
Friday, December 1st, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In this free, 3-hour interactive workshop of the WBEC-East EncorePreneur Lab, you will learn how to use the Hourglass Approach, a modern marketing strategy that covers the entire customer journey. Learn how to create marketing offers that will attract, retain, and delight your customers!
Saturday, December 2nd, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In this free, 3-hour interactive workshop of the WBEC-East EncorePreneur Lab, we will introduce you to two important tools that will help get inside your customers’ heads and think more deeply about how your business can serve them. Discover what your customers REALLY want and optimize your business to deliver it!
WBEC-East Webinars & Events
December 5, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Learn about 84 Lumber's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.

84 Lumber wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities.
November 14, 12:00 - 1:30 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.
November 17, 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.
November 20, 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!
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 September 2023
• Admiral Integration, Inc.
• BBP Solutions LLC
• EPI Excellence LLC
• gigU, Inc.
• HSE Staffing Agency
• Mercer Spring and Wire, LLC
• Momentum, Inc.
• Partners In Grime Cleaning Services LLC
• Trinity Property Advisors
• Twins language services
• Vision Board Media Limited Liability Company
SBA Update
SBA Celebrates Anniversary of Women’s Business Ownership Act, Announces FY23 Lending to Women-Owned Businesses

The Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 helped change the way women do business in America – most importantly by empowering them to start up on their own. The rise in SBA lending to women-owned businesses reflects the leading role of women entrepreneurs in small business growth: women-owned firms now employ more than 10 million workers and add more than $2 trillion to America’s GDP each year, and women-owned employer firms are growing at more than three times the rate of their male counterparts.

Since FY20, SBA loans to majority women-owned small businesses have seen a 70 percent increase. Total loan dollars in FY23 amounted to $5.1 billion, growing by more than 60 percent under this administration. Majority women-owned businesses now make up more than one-fifth of the SBA’s lending portfolio, compared to 15.6 percent in FY20.  
Partner Opportunities
AICC #EmpowerHER
November 3rd, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Edison, NJ

#EmpowerHER is an exciting event happening at the APA Hotel Woodbridge in Edison, NJ. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, motivation, and empowerment! This in-person event is designed to uplift and empower women from all walks of life. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals, attend empowering workshops, and hear from incredible speakers. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, build meaningful connections, and leave feeling empowered to conquer your goals.
My Way to Repay Student Loan Workshop
November 8th, 2023 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

The National Borrower Education Campaign, brought to you by Savi and Ascendium, helps you navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the resumption of student loan payments.

Join this workshop to learn how to lower your student loan payments, work toward forgiveness, and prepare for payments to resume. 
WBENC Events & Opportunities
Leveraging Technology Trends and Tools for Innovation
November 14th, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The aim of this session is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary technological advancements and empower them with the knowledge of cutting-edge tools for fostering innovation within their businesses.  

This workshop will serve as a guiding compass, illuminating the diverse array of tech-driven resources and trends available, enabling businesses to strategically expand and thrive in today's dynamic market landscape. 

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