Deadline Extended for the 2024 WBEC-East Award Nominations! 🏆 🏆 🏆 Didn't get your award nomination completed? No worries! We extended the nomination deadline until 📅 Wednesday, August 14th. We still need your support in nominating deserving companies, suppliers, clients, government agencies, and women owned businesses! 🌟 🔗 Submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/etp-JUy #WBECEast #NominationsOpen #DeadlineExtended #CelebrateAchievement #RecognizeExcellence
Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, PA 4,496 followers
We empower women in PA, DE, and sNJ through entrepreneurial training and Women-Owned certification.
About us
Opening the doors of Opportunity The Women’s Business Enterprise Council East (WBEC East) is a purchasing council for certified women’s business enterprises (WBEs). The Council provides WBENC women business enterprise certification as well as educational, networking, procurement-related, and informational programs and services that foster growth and business opportunities between WBEs and purchasing entities, including major corporations and government agencies. WBEC East also is the third-party certifier of women-owned businesses for the City of Philadelphia, the State of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Program. Twitter: @WBECEast Facebook: Facebook.com/WBECEast Instagram: @wbeceast
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https://wbeceast.com/
External link for Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
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Primary
123 S. Broad St, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19109, US
Employees at Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
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Cynthia Funaro Towers
President and CEO | JURISolutions
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Elizabeth Walsh
President, WBEC-East
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Colleen Fitzgerald LaCoss
Director of Certification and Business Development at Women's Business Enterprise Center-East
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Alpana Chhibber-Zuniga
Programs Manager, Asian American Community Resource Group
Updates
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Congratulations to our 2024 WBE Star ⭐Cate Heaman⭐ CEO of Prelude Solutions! Cate is an avid supporter of WBEC-East and brings her brilliant energy to every event, committee, workshop, conference, celebration, and more. She is a compassionate leader in her local business community and an inspiration to women business owners across the country. We're so excited to celebrate Cate as this year's WBE Star! Get inspired by Cate, read more here: https://lnkd.in/d73DezfV #WBENCnetwork #WBEStar #WomenOwned #CEO
Get inspired to meet one of our 2024 WBE Stars, Cate Heaman, Founder and CEO of Prelude Solutions, with the Women’s Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East) Regional Partner Organization. With over 25 years of valuable technology experience, Cate’s leadership style is defined by purpose, courage, humility, humor, and unwavering character. Under her guidance, Prelude Solutions has achieved remarkable growth, tripling in size and revenue since 2020. Access full article: https://lnkd.in/d73DezfV
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🏆Final Call for Award Nominations!🏆 Do you know someone whose dedication and achievements deserve to be celebrated? Nominate them for the 2024 WBEC-East Awards and help us recognize their hard work! All winners will be honored at the combined Desserts & More Annual Fundraiser & Awards Celebration held on Thursday, October 10, 2024. 📅 Nomination Period Ends at Midnight on August 2, 2024 Award Categories: 🏆 Advocate of the Year Award 🏆 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award 🏆 WBE/Council Done Deals Award 🏆 Resiliency Award 🏆 Trusted Advisor Award 🏆 WBE Leadership Award 🔗 Submit Your Nomination Here: https://lnkd.in/erKTGQXn Nominate your heroes and help us celebrate those making a difference. Let’s recognize the exceptional contributions and hard work that make our community thrive. 🌟 #WBECEast #NominationsOpen #CelebrateAchievement #RecognizeExcellence
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NOW ACCEPTING PITCH VIDEOS!!! WBENCPitch is a series of pitch competitions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain exposure, and win prizes up to $25k! It is comprised of three rounds focusing on different elements of this year’s theme: AMPLIFY! WBEC-East Round One opens TODAY, August 1st, 2024. Pitch videos must be no more than 60-seconds in length and must submitted by August 30th. Submit Your Pitch Video Here: https://lnkd.in/eY5-BTER Rules & Eligibility: https://lnkd.in/eqAFzcJF #WBENCPitch #RegionalRound #WBENCNetwork #BusinessPitch #ProductBased #ServiceBased #GrandPrizes #WomenOwned #SubmitYourPitchToday WBENC
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Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? Curious how WBEC-East can help your business grow? Our free Orientation & Business Assessment is perfect for you! Join us ✨IN PERSON✨ at our Philadelphia office on Wednesday, August 7th from 2-3pm. You can expect an overview of the following topics: 📝 Organize & Clarify: Complete a self-assessment to clarify your ideas and/or current business needs. 🔐 Gain Access: Learn about WBEC-East programs, resources, and partner organizations. ⚖ Evaluate: Determine which WBEC-East resources best fit your current needs. 💡 Network: Gain support and identify prospective clients and additional resources. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eezyaUM6 #BusinessAssessment #BusinessResources #StartUp #SmallBusinessOwner #FreeTraining #RegisterNow
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Only 4 days left to submit nominations for the 2024 WBEC-East Awards!!! Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Is there an outstanding team or individual whose achievements deserve to be recognized? Now is your chance to shine a spotlight on them! 🌟 📅 Nomination Period Ends August 2, 2024 Award Categories: 🏆 Advocate of the Year Award 🏆 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award 🏆 WBE/Council Done Deals Award 🏆 Resiliency Award 🏆 Trusted Advisor Award 🏆 WBE Leadership Award 🔗 Submit Your Nomination Here: https://lnkd.in/erKTGQXn Nominate your heroes and help us celebrate those making a difference. Let’s recognize the exceptional contributions and hard work that make our community thrive. 🌟 #WBECEast #NominationsOpen #CelebrateAchievement #RecognizeExcellence
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Last Chance to Register for Doing Business with PGW!!! Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00pm to learn about Philadelphia Gas Works' supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. PGW wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. Come learn how you can join in! Register by noon tomorrow to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for PGW! Register Here: https://cvent.me/Bb0K71 #DoingBusinessWith #WBENCNetwork #SupplierDiversity #ProcurementOpportunities #VirtualEvent
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Are you or someone you know interested in starting a business…but don’t know where to start? Have a business idea, but aren’t sure if it’s worth pursuing? JumpStart is for you! Our JumpStart series is a low cost, flexible five-week workshop series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. 2024 Fall Cohort Details: 📌 Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET 📌 August 22nd – September 19th 📌 In-Person at our Philly office! Register for the whole series or just pick the courses that are right for you: https://lnkd.in/e5hAtD-Q Hear what past attendees had to say! You'll learn all you need to start your small business today. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at (215) 790-9232 to arrange. #JumpStart #StartUp #WomanOwned #BusinessPlanning #WomensBusinessCenter
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Are you interested in doing business with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)? Please join us for an informative webinar on Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00pm to learn about PGW's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives. PGW wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. "PGW's Diverse Business Development Program (DBDP) fosters diverse enterprises and promotes economic expansion. This educational approach helps diverse and local suppliers prepare for and navigate the procurement process and potential contracting opportunities in the natural gas industry." Come learn how you can join in! Register by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 30th to learn the business requirements to be a supplier for PGW! Register Here: https://cvent.me/Bb0K71 #DoingBusinessWith #WBENCNetwork #SupplierDiversity #ProcurementOpportunities #VirtualEvent