WBEC Metro NY

🚨 Exciting News for WBEs 🚨 WBEC NY DMV is proud to announce the launch of our new program, Expert Connect, geared towards strengthening support and networks between WBEs and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Expert Connect is a great way for WBEs to share their organizational needs and objects with SMEs who can offer subject area expertise and resource to support the success of WBEs. This exclusively virtual coaching program will enable WBE's to create meaningful connections with SMEs through 30-minute One-on-One sessions. While mentees gain a growing network and support for their CSR goals, mentors will be able to enhance their: ● 👩🏫 Masterful mentorship ● 💼 Professional Growth ●📄 And Company Profile Ready to get started? Our Expert Connect program is currently seeking passionate SME's who are interested in being mentors. Apply to be an Expert Connect Mentor here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yk3zLB Interested in being a mentee? Those interested can sign up for our Expert Connect Mentee Waitlist here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yvDQQm

🥁✨Introducing the top 10 WBEs of the Metro NY region! 🥁✨ In no particular order: Luminoustudios (Sania Jhankar)  87th Street Creative (Sherene Strausberg) SWAIR (Carrie Sporer) Levelle (Linda Alvarez MD, MBA) Panic Panties (Maria-Nicole Marino) iWomanTV (Cathleen Trigg-Jones) Wet Cement (Jennifer (Tishman) Willey) Dam Good™ English Muffins (Olivia Weale) WEST X EAST (Tania Kottoor) Fria (Sheilisa McNeal ) These amazing WBEs will now present their businesses to corporate members in a virtual live setting for a chance to compete in the WBENC semi-finals. Join us on August 14th to watch the inspiring pitches, network, and find out the winners! Find out more! 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3XTIvWI Register here! 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/45QGxIA

When women in business get together, magical things happen. That's why we can't wait for this year's Supplier Diversity Summit, hosted by our friends at Capital One! Get ready to: 🧠 Learn about procurement and diversity trends as well as Capital One category strategies and gain a greater understanding of where opportunities exist to do business with Capital One. 🤝 Connect with other diverse business owners, Capital One leaders, corporate and community partners, and non-diverse business owners to network. 💬 Engage in discussions designed to drive forward our common purpose of increasing economic growth for diverse-owned businesses. Will we see you there? 🗓 Deadline to apply: August 30th Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV8qRngH

“If I had not been curious about my other gifts and made a conscious choice to explore, I would not be where I am today: speaking to global organizations, hosting workshops, and operating a business.” Meet Bofta Yimam: broadcaster, keynote speaker, and fellow WBE as Founder of StoryLede. As the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and with no inside connections, Bofta has found great success in the broadcasting world and as an entrepreneur through resilience and inner confidence. Want to learn more? Read our latest Q&A! 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3zpiqEN #WomenInBroadcasting #WomenInJournalism #WomenInBusiness 

We're thrilled to share an inspiring story about OAK THEORY, a certified WBE specializing in UI/UX design that has shattered the glass ceiling in the tech industry via Forbes. Co-founded by Hannah Ryu and Veronica Shelton in 2020, Oak Theory has leveraged supplier diversity programs and strong peer support to incredibly already break the $1 million revenue mark. Their clients include start-ups and well-established companies launching new products in healthcare, fintech, and consumer spaces. Their journey highlights the #PowerOfMany: how a collaborative ecosystem, where diversity is celebrated and personal lives are respected, helps to drive innovation and success. Read here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3Xp3ws6 #WomenOwned

What an inspiring day! On May 16th, we were delighted to attend Women Presidents Organization's award ceremony for 2023's 50 Fastest Women-Owned/Led Companies, sponsored by JPMorganChase. We are thrilled to share that ✨NINE✨ WBEC NY-DMV members made the list, demonstrating remarkable commitment and prowess. A huge congratulations to: 🏆Diedre Windsor, Windsor Group LLC 🏆Avis Yates Rivers, Technology Concepts Group International/BigVar (TCGi) 🏆Brittney Killen, Forge Group, LLC 🏆Rebecca Cenni-Leventhal, Atrium 🏆Tracy Gregorio, G2 Ops, Inc. 🏆Rachel Landau, GREY MATTER CONCEPTS Apparel Group 🏆Elisabete Miranda (she/her), CQ fluency 🏆Maryann Pagano, BlackHawk Data LLC 🏆Helen Stefan Moreau, The Midtown Group In 2023, the businesses recognized on the 50 Fastest list generated a combined $7 billion in revenue and collectively employed more than 18,000 people!

When women in business get together, magical things happen. That's why we can't wait for this year's Supplier Diversity Summit, hosted by our friends at Capital One! Get ready to: 🧠 Learn about procurement and diversity trends as well as Capital One category strategies and gain a greater understanding of where opportunities exist to do business with Capital One. 🤝 Connect with other diverse business owners, Capital One leaders, corporate and community partners, and non-diverse business owners to network. 💬 Engage in discussions designed to drive forward our common purpose of increasing economic growth for diverse-owned businesses. Will we see you there? 🗓 Deadline to apply: August 30th Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eV8qRngH

The TCGi Foundation Does it Again! The WBEC NY DMV was proud to serve as a sponsor for the 3rd Annual John Fitzpatrick Golf Classic and fundraiser. Four outstanding Black women emerging tech leaders were each endowed with $10,000 scholarships. Also recognized was last year’s recipient Ciara Horne, Ph.D. for achieving her Ph. D in systems engineering this year. Avis Yates Rivers and the foundation are transforming this industry one life at a time. In just 3 short years, the foundation has endowed over $100,000.00 in scholarships. We invite you to join their mission to create the next generation of Black Women Leaders in IT and Engineering. Aquila Leon-Soon Nancy Geenen MEd, JD, SHRM-SCP Dee C. Marshall Leandra Joseph #GolfForGood #BlackWomenInTech

WeGROW is an all-virtual WBENC Executive Education Program designed to equip business owners with the tools and strategies needed to propel their businesses to the next stage of growth. Participate to: 🧠Establish a confident leadership mindset 📈Develop best practices that foster profitable growth 🫴🏼Attract & retain the best talent 🎉Deliver measureable success to the bottom line 🧱Build sustainable processes that support speed & scale 9 sessions and 3 bonus sessions will be held virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 9 - August 15. WBEs in all phases of business who have completed WeTHRIVE, WeIGNITE or Tuck I and want to position their business to grow in the near future are encouraged to apply. Apply by June 27! 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/45BFkov

"You're at work, at the gym, and on your period, and suddenly you need a pair of panties in a pinch." That's where WBENC #Pitch second-place winner Panic Panties comes in... Now available nationwide in 5000 CVS Pharmacy stores (🎉🎉🙌) in the hair & fashion accessories aisle, Panic Panties are premium, ready-to-wear undies for when you need a fresh, quality pair in a pinch. Founders Maria-Nicole Marino, Alexandra Tartell, and Katherine Anne Koury created individually wrapped, pre-washed, certified nontoxic panties you can grab on the go or stash on you in case of an emergency just like you would a tampon. Better still, each purchase helps provide new panties to other women in need via The Undies Project. Learn more about this unique #WomenOwned business in our network: https://bit.ly/3VIuppR