ATTENTION WEOP MEMBERS-The Next BLOC Class: July 22, 2026

Topic: Community Impact & Economic Development

The conversation continues through the BLOC class series, where we explore real estate, economic development, community impact, and much more. Check WEOP's Membership dashboard for registration information:

July 30, 2026

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Topic: Power Up Your Mind: Mindset Strategies for Women in Business

Join us for a powerful conversation on developing a success mindset and discovering how to unlock new ideas, overcome challenges, and help you move your business forward with greater clarity, creativity, and purpose. Speaker: Dr. Pollyanna Chavez READ MORE

HCV is WEOP’s online media and information-sharing platform designed to elevate stories, share valuable insights, and connect our community. This platform features stories and perspectives that inform, inspire, and spotlight the voices shaping business, leadership, and economic progress.

Meet Andrea Bryant is a BIPOC, women’s, individual, pregnancy, and postpartum therapist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Through her work, Andrea believes therapy should be a space where your voice matters, your pace is honored, and your story is met with compassion.

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Meet Dawn Swiney, MPA, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, co-owner, and managing partner of Cura for Couples. Her work focuses on helping individuals and couples better understand the emotional patterns that shape their relationships and healing journeys.

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Share your feedback and receive WEOP’s “Rethink & Reposition Your Business Guide” delivered directly to your email. This practical guide is designed to help you pause, reflect, and think strategically about your next move during this time of uncertainty.

Join the WEOP Community — Your Next Level Starts Here!



WEOP is more than a membership — it is a growing community of 1,100+ women, WEOP gives you access to online resources, business tools, networking opportunities. Now is the perfect time to get connected, stay informed, and position yourself for new opportunities. The action starts on weopwomen.com.

WEOP extends a special thank you to our June speakers for leading dynamic and informative discussions.

We appreciate Attorney Michelle Kantor of McDonald Hopkins for providing an insightful overview of “Navigating Federal Contracting Changes: DEI Updates, Certification Challenges, and Appeal Readiness.” CLICK HERE

A thank you to Joy Andrews, Global Real Estate Advisor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby International for sharing her real estate and investment strategies to BLOC participants. ABOUT JOY

WEOP’s members-only Leadership Roundtable was a great success. A special thank you to our featured speaker, Teece Kyles-Bryant for leading the session and for sharing fundraising strategies. A Special thank you to Lesa Adeboye, CEO, Alliance Group & WEOP Board Member for coordinating the session in partnership with The Saunders Firm, PPC & Georgia Banking Company.

Make Your Voice Heard: Before July 13
SBA Proposed Changes to the 8(a) Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a proposed rule that could change how individually owned businesses qualify for the 8(a) Business Development Program. The proposed change would remove the automatic presumption of social disadvantage for certain racial and ethnic groups. CLICK HERE

Women’s Small Business Month

October 1, 2026

Event @ City of Atlanta

March is Women’s Small Business Month, and WEOP is excited to spearhead a special event in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Marci Collier Overstreet: State of the City Support: Accelerating Business Growth & Economic Opportunity. 

Please save the date. More details are coming soon!