Nominations for the 2021 WBEC-East Annual
Awards Program Are Open!
Acknowledge the deserving corporations, government agencies and the women business enterprises that are making a difference by opening the doors of opportunity to women business owners by giving the gift of praise!

You may honor your clients, suppliers, or your own company by nominating them for one or more categories.

Making a nomination is super easy - simplified instructions are below:
*Please note, Once you start the application, you can't go back. Please plan accordingly.

All winners will be honored at the virtual Annual Awards Celebration being held on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Submission deadline for all applications is Friday, July 30th, 2021.
WBEC-East Amazon Smile
When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to WBEC-East!

Please check each time… Look for the Amazon Smile logo (instead of the standard Amazon logo) so you know a % of your purchase will be donated to WBEC-East!

Every click of support helps us continue in our mission an helps covers our costs.

We are deeply appreciative of all assistance we receive from our amazing network!
Looking to gain more visibility? WE USA Women's Enterprise magazine is offering complimentary sign-ups for its 2021 Diverse Supplier Directory! Reach corporate representative and diverse suppliers alike in this excellent resource. Learn more and sign up at the link.
WBE Spotlight
"Central Penn Business Journal has selected JEANNETTE MAGARO, PRESIDENT, STORYTELLING MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS as a 2021 Women of Influence honoree.

Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. These women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement, leadership, and sustained commitment to mentoring.

The honorees were selected by Central Penn Business Journal editors.

'This year's Women of Influence are extremely accomplished. They make a difference and inspire change throughout Central Pennsylvania," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, senior group publisher of Central Penn Business Journal. "They are active members of their communities and also mentor the next generation of women leaders. Central Penn Business Journal is pleased to honor them.'

Honorees will be profiled in a magazine that will be inserted into the June 25 issue of Central Penn Business Journal and will be available online at CPBJ.com."

Congratulations Jeanette!
WBEC-East Webinars
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.
June 24, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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.
June 30, 12:00 - 1:15 PM

Leadership X Factor: How Questions, Insights and Trust create Business Opportunities.

This interactive session will kick off by inviting participants to share stories and compare notes on how they have developed relationships that have resulted in business opportunities.

Active listening and inquiry techniques will then be presented and the power of disruptive conversation starters will be discussed.
Partner Events
WBENC
Applications Due June 29

WBENC and Dell Technologies are joining forces for the 2021 Dell Women in Technology (WiT) Program. The Women in Technology (WiT) program is presented by Dell Technologies and designed for women entrepreneurs in technology. This 4-week program will accelerate the growth of participating women-owned technology businesses.

The Dell team is bringing together industry leaders dedicated to help WBEs grow their business in the 3rd annual Dell Women in Technology Program.
Final Round of WBENCPitch Sustainability
WBENC
June 30, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm

WBENCPitch: Sustainability is a multi-round virtual pitch competition brought to you in partnership with FedEx and True Green Enterprises. This sustainability-focused pitch competition is designed to highlight the most innovative business solutions around sustainability across the WBENC network.

In this Final Round of WBENCPitch: Sustainability, ten participants will deliver a four-minute pitch and participate in a Q&A with the judges. The WBE with the BEST sustainability pitch will receive $20K to invest in her business. The runner up will receive a $10K grant.
Welcome Newly Certified WBEs!
Certified May 2021
82 Rents, Inc.
Amoore Health Systems, Inc.
Asarum LandDesign Group
Athena Solutions LLC
Barson Business Solutions
BIC Insulation Services, LLC
CareSphere LLC
Chaney Inc
Cross Keys Consulting Group Ltd.
DeLoJe, LLC
Desk Ready, LLC
Eating for the Ecosystem
Fleet Rents
Flying Scooter Productions LLC
Folsom Engineering, LLC
HSE Staffing Agency
JESSICA L ZEIGLER-CIHLAR
KAM Sheetmetal & FAB LLC
Keystone Complex LLC
Kitchen Witch LLC

Krager Hawk Industries LLC
Kusler Masonry, Inc.
LARUE, LLC
Lauren Thomsen Design Architecture + Planning LLC
Lighting & Electrical Distributors, LLC
Mezzimatic LLC
Nabors Coaching Group LLC
NAVIENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Pandolfi Counseling Associates, Inc.
PENN TECH DEPLOYMENTS, INC.
PENN TESTING, INC
Robin L. Holland Peralta
RocaBella LLC
Silberman Consulting
Simplified Merchant Processing LLC
Sterling Utilities LLC
Thermocat, LLC
Ward Law, LLC
You Body Care LLC