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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 Thursday, October 10th, 2024, thank you! We are happy you were able to join us to celebrate 29 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 Highmark Health

Tuesday, November 5th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Fee: $15.00

In this interactive webinar, you'll learn about the Highmark Health's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. Highmark Health wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Register today to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for Highmark Health!

Highmark Health is "working to improve the health and well-being of those we serve by giving back to, reinvesting in, and strengthening the communities where our customers and employees live, work and play."

Orientation & Business Assessment

Wednesday, November 13th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Free Virtual Webinar

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.

Certified September 2024

SBA Opens Nominations for 2025 National Small Business Week Awards

All nominations must be submitted electronically by 4 p.m. ET on Dec. 5, 2024. National awards will be presented during the NSBW awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on May 4- 5, 2025. The SBA’s signature award during NSBW is the Small Business Person of the Year. A business owner from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam are selected for individual State SBPOTY winner awards and the state award winners will compete for the 2025 National Small Business Person of the Year title.

Philadelphia VIP Webinar: Small Business Structure and Taxes

November 6, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Virtual

Join Philadelphia VIP in partnership with Blank Rome for a webinar on business structure. Attendees will learn about different types of business entities and the various tax obligations associated with each one. 

AACCGP 12th Annual Awards Banquet

November 13, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Philadelphia, PA

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia invites you to celebrate 12th Annual Awards Ceremony, honoring outstanding CEO, business, non-profit, rising star and Impact Award recipients.

Brandywine and Bucks-Mont Chapter Legislator Roundtable

November 21, 2024 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Somerset, NJ

Here's your opportunity to voice your concerns to your legislators for issues in the industry. Stay for some casual conversation with your state reps at the Social Hour following the meeting.

WBENC Forum Insight Series | Register Now for the Last Session of 2024!

November 20, 2024 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST

Join us for the last session of the WBENC 2024 Forum Insight Series with the Government Team presenting on Tier 2 Contracting! The Women’s Enterprise National Forum is an opportunity for WBENC-Certified WBEs to engage with WBENC Forum members at the national level.