Encore Entrepreneur - Launching a Home-Based Business workshop
January 25th
January 25th, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

The “Encore Entrepreneur” workshop is an opportunity for SBA and the WBEC-East to introduce existing and future entrepreneurs to resources available to help them in starting and growing a business. Jumpstart your entrepreneurial dream by starting a home-based business that creates, delivers, or improves on a product or service. In this introductory and interactive course, we will discuss:

  • Learning to read and interpret business financial statements
  • Generating the idea
  • Applying the rules
  • Creating the plan
  • Evaluating the financing
  • Accessing mentoring and training resources
Women Owned Wonderland
The Classically Curated Holiday Gift Box
On sale now!
  • 100% Women-Owned Products.
  • 11 or more curated products, including baking mixes, home goods, and more!
  • Retail value over $100
  • Free Shipping
  • Only $89.99
Holiday Gift Guide
Featuring Women of Color Businesses
This holiday season, it is important to support small businesses more than ever. It's the season of giving, whether it's to your loved ones, your coworkers, your employees or yourself! These Women of Color Owned Businesses have got you covered! All of the businesses listed are the personal recommendations of the members of our Women of Color Committee.
This holiday season use Amazon Smile to support WBEC-East!

When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to WBEC-East!

Look for the Amazon Smile logo (instead of the standard Amazon logo) so you know a percentage of your purchase will be donated to WBEC-East!

Every click of support helps us continue in our mission and helps cover our costs.

We are deeply appreciative of all assistance we receive from our amazing network!
Galantine's Day 2022 Registration is now open!
Tune into this QVC-style event, where we will introduce you to a variety of women-owned products that would make lovely gifts.

Plus win prizes! Purchase one or more raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift from one of our featured businesses. Drawings will be done live.

We will celebrate Galantines Day 2022 on February 4th at 3:00 PM EST!
Statement by Administrator Guzman on SBA-Proposed Reforms to Increase Equity in Federal Buying
Major changes adopted by OMB will help boost access to $560 billion in contracting opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement applauding major reforms being made by the Biden-Harris Administration to level the playing field for all contracting entrepreneurs through a more equitable federal procurement system and buying strategy.

Among the key policy modifications recommended and advocated for by the SBA are changes to the government’s approach to encourage and score 24 federal agencies to bundle contracts. Over the last five years, this system, called Category Management, has favored major corporations and made far too many contracts out of reach for small businesses, which has a far-reaching impact on the U.S. economy. Today’s changes will help increase contracting opportunities for over 30,000 underserved small businesses and give America’s 32.5 million small businesses a seat at the table by making the SBA a voting member of the Category Management Leadership Council, the interagency governing body that oversees contract bundling activities.
WBEC-East Webinars & Events
Jan. 11, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Join us to learn the basics of what you need to know about filing taxes for your business!
Jan. 19, 2:00 PM -3:30 PM

If you've always dreamed of owning your own business, or if you'd like to understand how WBEC-East can help your business grow, our free Orientation and Business Assessment workshop is for you!
Jan. 19, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Join us to learn the basics of creating a search-friendly website!

Jan. 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Evaluate your business idea and learn how to take the next steps towards becoming a business owner.

Fee: $35 per workshop, $155 for series
Jan. 21, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

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


Jan. 27, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

What would happen if you suddenly had to be out of the office, completely disconnected for two weeks? Lets make a plan.
Jan. 25, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

In this interactive webinar, we'll learn about the Duquesne Light Company's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. 

Fee: $15 per person
Jan. 27, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Learn the importance of researching the market so you can develop a strong business that will succeed.

Fee: $35 per workshop, $155 for series
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Celeste McNair via email at cmcnair-scott@wbeceast.com to make arrangements.
Welcome Newly Certified WBES!
Certified November 2021
  • Abundance Productions LLC
  • Allison Ong Shreffler, Architecture + Design LLC
  • BLACKTOWER GROUP INC
  • Bocian Enterprises Inc. DBA Rodgers Enterprises & Distributors Inc.
  • Castlebar Services Inc.
  • Courtney Elfand Interiors LLC
  • DANU LLC
  • Espresso Solutions, Inc
  • Family Investigative Services, LLC DBA FIS
  • Fine Garden Creations, LLC
  • Iron Star Roasting Company
  • MARTINS FEED MILL, INC.
  • MJ Crane Works, LLC
  • ModKaf
  • Montague Design, LLC
  • Nottingham Building Group, LLC
  • Olivieri & Associates, Inc.
  • Penn State Express LLC
  • Rafka Foods Incorporated
  • Ric and Kym, L.L.C. DBA The Willow School
  • Sueep LLC
  • The Business Liaisons, LLC DBA LCrudup Coaching
  • Troy Mechanical, Inc.
  • Weber Steel Service & Associates, LLC
  • Wilson500, Inc.
  • WMG HISTORIC RESTORATION, LLC
In the News
CBS3 is looking for our next small winner! 

CBS3 knows it’s hard to run a small business. That's why we are looking to make a major investment in local small businesses owned by or serving women and minority communities. It’s been a difficult two years for all businesses, but we know it’s been especially tough on small businesses. So, we’ve decided to do our part and help these businesses when they need it most. We are giving away $300,000 in cash and advertising to four worthy small businesses. We will highlight four lucky winners on TV with a $25,000 advertising campaign and give them a $50,000 cash grant. So, tune in to CBS3 and see who the lucky winners are. Or tell a small business you love to apply at cbsphilly.com/smallwins.
Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration