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Last Chance to Get Your Desserts & More Ticket!

Wednesday, October 10th from 5:30 - 9:00 pm

Vie by Cescaphe, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Desserts & More is a great opportunity to mix, mingle and build relationships in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. We will proudly showcase WBEC-East’s successful business owners, honor our annual awardees, and raise funds to ensure we continue our mission to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers in the marketplace. Join us in celebrating this year's award winners by registering now for Desserts & More! Tickets are selling out, so hurry and register today!

Finding Your Funding Free Webinar

Thursday, October 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Free Virtual Webinar

This two-hour workshop will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow. This is appropriate for existing business owners seeking growth funding or those within six months of launch looking for start up funds. Our panel of expert guest speakers includes lenders from both national and local financial institutions to present the information you need to understand in order to secure funding for your business.

Supplier Diversity Certifications: Why and How to Get Your Business Certified

Tuesday, October 8th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Free Virtual Webinar

Come learn all about the who, what, why, and how of certification! Supplier diversity certificates can be an important tool to gain access to procurement departments at corporations and government agencies looking to work with businesses owned by women, ethnic minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBT+ community.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at (215) 790-9232 to arrange.

La Feria de Recursos del Emprendedor (The Entrepreneur's Resource Fair)

Si tienes una discapacidad y necesitas información sobre accesibilidad o requieres adaptaciones, por favor envía un correo electrónico a amullins@wbeceast.com.

Certified August 2024

SBA, WIPP, AMEX to Cohost ChallengeHER Government Contracting Education Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs in Arizona and Maryland

The SBA will cohost ChallengeHER events in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 24, alongside partners from Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express (AMEX). 

ChallengeHER is a government contracting education initiative that helps women-owned small businesses gain access to federal contracts by encouraging participation in the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program and providing an avenue for government agencies to meet qualified women-owned small business contractors – all in service of bringing more women-owned firms into the federal government’s supply chain. 

MEDWeek Event hosted by Constellation and Chase: Your Next Win…Starts Here and Now!

October 9, 2024 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Philadelphia, PA

Join Constellation and Chase on Wednesday, October 9th for their Capital, Contracts, and Connections Workshop. Participants will connect with Constellation’s supply chain professionals, business (supplier) diversity team and decisionmakers; Chase’s Senior Business Consultants and Community Manager; and other businesses.

Meet and Greet with ANSB

October 16, 2024 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Plymouth Meeting, PA

Join us for conversation and sharing with ANSB board members, advisory team members, entrepreneurs, alumni and friends of the program. Learn how we can help position your business for increased growth and improved profitability.

26th Annual NJBPU - Supplier Diversity Development Council Conference

October 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Somerset, NJ

Welcome to the Supplier Diversity Development Council’s (SDDC) 2024 Annual Conference! Your attendance today as a supplier, prime, or New Jersey-regulated utility representative creates opportunities to grow networks and initiate communications to do business.

WBENC | WOC UNIDAS: Learning More About the Google Workspace

October 15, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST

Learn about the intelligence of machine and software to integrate for optimal efficiency.

Developed as an inclusive and empowering initiative, this program aims to support established Hispanic and Latina entrepreneurs in scaling their enterprises, enhancing their networks, and accessing the resources necessary to achieve long-term success in today's business landscape.