The Complete Online Store Course, 6-Week Program
WBEC-East is excited to offer the The Complete Online Store Course to small business owners interested in building their business through e-commerce. This course will teach you how to build a profitable e-Commerce store in 6 weeks. This course walks you step-by-step through everything you need to build a profitable e-Commerce store, regardless of your tech experience.
 Using a combination of class discussion, worksheets, free tools and in-class work sessions you’ll have a live e-Commerce store at the end of the 6-week session.
6 weeks, June 23 - July 28
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
No Fee
Good Times with WBEC-East
In lieu of not being able to meet in person in New Orleans at the WBENC National Conference & Business Fair, WBEC-East invites you to a Mardi Gras themed virtual dinner party!

Wednesday, June 23 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
WBE Spotlight - Anar Gourmet
Intimidated to cook Indian Food?
Cook along with Priya & make delicious Chicken Tikka Masala easily!
In this class, you will learn how to:
  • Make delicious Indian food easily
  • Tips for delicious Indian food
  • Best pairing with entrées
  • Make a yummy family sized dinner
Cost of class $15, includes 1 seasoning kit and shipping. Once payment is received, you will get a seasoning kit and list of additional ingredients needed to make your yummy dish! An email with link to join class will be sent by June 15th.
Deadline to sign up: June 9th, 2021
Wednesday, June 16th
5:15- 6:15pm, EST
COST: $15/person
Since 1969, the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has been instrumental in fostering the growth and global competitiveness of the Nation’s minority-owned businesses. From an estimated 300,000 minority-owned firms in 1969 to more than nine million today, MBDA has led the way in gaining public recognition of the achievements and economic contributions of minority-owned firms. 

The MBDA National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards are the highest level of national recognition that a U.S. minority-owned firm can receive by the U.S. Department of Commerce. These prestigious awards, bestowed during National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week), celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs, as well as the individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing minority business enterprises. SUBMISSION DEADLINE 06/15/2021.
JPMorgan Chase opened its request for proposals for their annual Advancing Cities Challenge, which aims to help solve the complex issues at the root of economic inequality. This year, they're evolving the AdvancingCities Challenge to advance economic progress for Black and Latina women by tackling the key drivers of the racial and gender wealth gaps. Black and Latina women are the backbone of many of America's cities – as consumers, homeowners, entrepreneurs, business owners, and essential workers in critical sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is an urgent need for bold, structural change to secure and catalyze recovery and long-term economic success of Black and Latina women and their families. The request for proposals is now open and closes on Monday, June 28, 2021.
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WBEC-East Webinars
Sip to Success: Local Virtual Happy Hour
June 10, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Looking to grow your business connections in Pittsburgh? Feeling a little lonely in south Jersey? Meet other women entrepreneurs local to you! In this fun, informal meet-up, we'll break out into smaller zoom rooms so you can meet people in your area.
Doing Business With Day & Zimmermann
June 8, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Are you interested in doing business with Day & Zimmermann?

Please join us for an informative webinar to learn about Day & Zimmermann's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. 
Telling Your Company's Story:
Strategies for Controlling Media Interviews
June 17, 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Handling an interview correctly means wonderful publicity for your company. This tactical workshop focuses on sharing good news & managing crisis communications.
Partner Events
In this virtual conference, we're bringing women business owners in NJ, NY & PA together to network, share business challenges, and learn strategies to THRIVE and survive, even during the COVID pandemic.

Attendees will have the chance to communicate with government officials & attend virtual workshops.

Topics:
  • Marketing
  • Funding
  • Government Contracting
  • Empowering Diversity

Confirmed Speakers:
  • U.S. Senator Cory Booker
  • U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand