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Don't miss out! 🎉 This September, WBENC Women of Color is hosting our dynamic Community Resource Group Sessions, and you’re invited! Allies, advocates, and everyone in between – this is your chance to connect, learn, and make an impact. WOC UNIDAS | Building Your Business with Employees & Contractors Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXva_9H4 WOC TAPESTRY | Building an Effective HR System Register now: https://lnkd.in/efHgkDtj WOC LEGACY | Leadership Development: Strategies for Growth & Development Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDmyHGF5

Ready to grow? Let’s empower you in your cash flow management! Join WBENC LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, on Monday, September 23rd from 9:30 AM - 12 PM ET for a FREE in-person, pre-GLWBC conference education and networking event in Detroit, MI. There is no cost to attend, and ALL are welcome! The “LIFT in the Community | Ready to Grow – Cash is Queen” event will support local women-owned and small businesses gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of cash flow management and why it matters for your business. The event will feature guest speaker Shaniece Bennett, founder of Accutrak Services, a Michigan-based consulting and accounting firm, capital connection opportunities with Fifth Third Bank and Momentous Capital, and networking opportunities with women-owned and small businesses, corporations, and partners. Register today! https://lnkd.in/ew4zjwVt Then join us later in the day for the 2024 Great Lakes Women’s Business Council Conference and opening festivities! (separate registration required)https://lnkd.in/e7VC5ZwH @WBENC #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBE #GLWBC #fifththirdbank

Understand the behavior, preferences, and needs of your customers so you can make more strategic decisions that can help drive growth for your business. Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a small group coaching session. You’ll learn (with up to two other business owners) how to attract and retain customers to drive sales. Register today! chase.com/coaching

Register to attend the Entergy Open for Business broadcast highlighting supplier opportunities at one of the largest utilities in the U.S.! September 19, 2024, 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m. CT Join Entergy for Open for Business, an important online event that will highlight opportunities for quality suppliers interested in supporting Entergy’s business growth. Entergy has a unique and robust growth opportunity built around onshoring, clean energy, electrification and technology. It requires support from dependable suppliers committed to quality, innovation, safety and cost-effectiveness. This live event, presented in partnership with the National Utilities Diversity Council, is for the full spectrum of suppliers, including diverse and local companies. If you provide services that can help Entergy on our journey to becoming the premier utility, we want to know you, and we encourage you to join this special broadcast. FEATURED SPEAKERS: Senior leaders from Entergy, including Chief Supply Chain Officer Jim Niemiec Special guest Laurie Dowling, executive director for the National Utilities Diversity Council REGISTRATION LINK: https://lnkd.in/eadKB-d4 Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is excited to invite you to their upcoming virtual workshop titled, "Safety and Risk Management- Protecting Your Business and People.” This event is part of our EDGE S.T.A.R. Training Series and is scheduled for September 10, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The workshop is tailored to lead you through the process of understanding the key elements required to support our Contractor Safety Requirements Standard. This workshop is designed for both experienced and budding entrepreneurs. The workshop will provide a breakdown of the elements needed in order to understand what Contractor Safety is and why it is important for your business, understand the requirements and responsibilities of Contractor Safety, and to develop the strategies needed for effective Incident Management in order to comply with the criteria set forth by SCE. Register today! https://bit.ly/3Mv8aOy

Join Women Owned in Retail for the Macy's, Inc.* Fashion Bootcamp Series! WBENC-Certified WBEs who attend ALL 3 Macy's sessions will be eligible for one of four 2025 WeTHRIVE program scholarships provided by Macy's. Sept. 18: Macy’s, Inc. Fashion Bootcamp: Hear insights on doing business with a large Fashion Retailer! Oct. 2: Macy's Presents "It Starts with Her" Oct. 30: Access to Capital Deep Dive with Macy's Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways https://lnkd.in/drW6P3k

Don't miss out! Applications are CLOSING SOON for WBENC Executive Education programs: WeTHRIVE Digital and WeAMPLIFY! Are you considering which of these amazing, game-changing programs are best for you? WeTHRIVE Digital, brought to you by Google, is a virtual program designed to elevate WBEs understanding of the importance of innovation in business, with a specific focus on digital transformations and building a strong digital presence through effective online marketing strategies. WeAMPLIFY, facilitated by Diverse & Engaged, will help to address the unique business challenges faced by women solopreneurs, particularly those working and collaborating with other women business owners. WBENC Executive Education Programs are for WBENC-Certified WBEs only, part of the many resources and opportunities WBEs have access to through the WBENC network. Apply today! WeTHRIVE Digital: Applications close Sept. 4th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/dgQjJZbb WeAMPLIFY: Applications close Sept. 5th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/eumtZQTP

Applications are NOW OPEN for WBENC Executive Education programs: WeTHRIVE Digital and WeAMPLIFY! As you considering which of these amazing, game-changing programs are best for you? WeTHRIVE Digital, brought to you by Google, is a virtual program designed to elevate WBEs understanding of the importance of innovation in business, with a specific focus on digital transformations and building a strong digital presence through effective online marketing strategies. WeAMPLIFY, facilitated by Diverse & Engaged, will help to address the unique business challenges faced by women solopreneurs, particularly those working and collaborating with other women business owners. While both of these powerful Executive Education Programs may ultimately be part of your CEO development journey, please know that you can only participate in one cohort at a time. WBENC Executive Education Programs are for WBENC-Certified WBEs only, part of the many resources and opportunities WBEs have access to through the WBENC network. Apply today! WeTHRIVE Digital: Applications close Sept. 4th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/dgQjJZbb WeAMPLIFY: Applications close Sept. 5th, 2024 https://lnkd.in/eumtZQTP

WBENC, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), NaVOBA and the bp Supplier Diversity team at the bp Supplier Diversity Signature event at the bp Headquarters in Houston, TX today. Photo: bp Supplier Diversity Team and leaders from each NGO partner following a panel discussion “Keeping diverse businesses diverse - a discussion on succession panel.” bp is committed to positive partnering and supplier diversity - aiming to increase their annual diverse spend to $650M in 2025. Interested in becoming a bp supplier? Learn more today! https://bp.supplierone.co/

Join WBENC Women of Color on September 3rd 3:30-5:00 PM EST for Human Resources 101! Participants will get practical tips on the fundamentals of building a dream team for their business. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewBhgvx3