Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)

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 Monday, September 30th from 4-5:30 pm. 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/e4VN_Hy6 #BusinessAssessment #BusinessResources #StartUp #SmallBusinessOwner #FreeTraining #RegisterNow

Come honor our Award Winners at Desserts & More, and hear the Partner of the Year Award announced live on stage for the first time ever! Tickets are selling fast, so register today! Also, come taste over a dozen different desserts from women-owned businesses, or take a chance on winning a raffle basket of goodies! Don't miss this opportunity to mix, mingle and build relationships in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. 🍰 Register for Desserts & More Here: https://lnkd.in/e4P_bn7N 🏆 See the Award Winners Here: https://conta.cc/3XpbBvm #WBECEast #DessertsandMore2024 #WomanOwnedBusiness #WBE #SmallBusiness #NetworkingOpportunities

Looking to fund your business? Then join this two-hour workshop that will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow. This is appropriate for existing business owners seeking growth funding or those within six months of launch looking for start-up funds. Finding Your Funding will help you to: 💵Understand what lenders look for when evaluating a loan package. 💵Learn what documents are required for a loan request. 💵Make valuable contacts with lenders. 💵Learn about financing options. 💵Learn how to apply for a small business loan. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gNrs6iEj 10440014&nocache=y #WBECEast #SBA #FindingYourFunding #SmallBusines #WomenOwned #RegisterToday

Please join us in congratulating one of two WBEC-East Advocates of the Year, Marcia Wallace!!! This honor is awarded to an employee of a WBEC-East corporate or government partner in good standing who has done the most to promote business opportunities for WBENC-certified WBEs. As the Supplier Diversity Program Manager at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Marcia is responsible for leading and supporting all aspects of supplier diversity across the CHOP Enterprise (inclusive of the CHOP Philadelphia Campus, King of Prussia Campus, and 70+ Ambulatory Sites) in support of organizational strategic goals. Marcia closely partners with various departments within CHOP, including Supply Chain, the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, the Office of Community Engagement, clinical and support service departments, and other leaders, and she partners and works closely with external organizations and vendors. In just three years, the program has increased the diverse spend percentage from 4% of all CHOP spend to over 18%! We thank you, Marcia, for your advocacy of women-business owners, and we look forward to celebrating with you and our other award winners at Desserts & More on October 10th!!! Join us! Get your tickets here: https://cvent.me/ZB3GZ3 #WBECEast #AnnualAwards #AdvocateoftheYear #SupplierDiversity #WomenOwnedAdvocate #Celebrate #ReceivetheGiftofPraise #DessertsAndMore

Certified WBEs are invited to meet and connect with procurement representatives from 3 different WBENC certified businesses. Procurement isn’t just for government agencies and large corporations! Attend this session to: 💡 Learn procurement information and opportunities from 3 WBEs: JURISolutions, M. Davis & Sons, and Prelude Solutions 💡 Hear success stories from WBEs who have contracted with other WBEs 💡 Pitch directly to our procurement representatives in breakout Meet & Greet rooms This is a unique opportunity to learn how other WBEs could potentially be your clients too! Register Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eF-Y6PbX #WBECEast #WBENCCertified #SmallBusiness #DoingBusinessWith #ProcurementOpportunities

Are you a high-growth early-stage business looking to raise equity capital? Are you a later-stage mid-market company ready to expand through growth capital? Are you exploring a merger or acquisition in the next 6 months to a year? If you answered yes to any of these questions or this is part of your growth journey, then this session is for you! Join us for the next MassMutual Getting Ready session “Growth Capital at All Stages of Business” on Thursday, September 26th from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Speakers include Jason Allen, from MassMutual Impact Investing, who will discuss how best to position your business for venture capital, and Anna Halloran Jacob, from American Discovery Capital, who will discuss when it makes sense for later-stage growth capital as well as share key considerations when preparing for a merger or acquisition. By joining this session, you will receive insights on how be ready for growth capital at all stages of business and you will receive FIRST ACCESS to the NEWEST WBENC eLearning course, LIFT 302 – Preparing to Use Growth Capital and Key M&A Considerations to Scale Your Business, brought to you by MassMutual. You will also have an exclusive opportunity to sign up for a Complimentary 1:1 Session (30 Mins) with our course instructor Anna Halloran Jacob, an experienced Investment Banker who has advised CEOs and boards on over $5 billion in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and private and public equity and debt offerings. Register today! https://bit.ly/3Xmztzs @WBENC #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBE #financialservices #insurance #massmutual #AmericanDiscoveryCapital

Are you looking for funding 💵 to grow your business? 📈 7(a) loans, part of SBA's flagship and largest business financing program, can be used for purchasing or improving real estate, short- and long-term working capital, and more! Learn how to apply: https://www.sba.gov/7a

The 2024 WBEC-East Award Winners have been announced! Please join us in congratulating one of two WBEC-East Advocates of the Year, Sundari Pai Luts!!! This honor is awarded to an employee of a WBEC-East corporate or government partner in good standing who has done the most to promote business opportunities for WBENC-certified WBEs. As the Senior Manager at Global Supplier Diversity at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), Sundari supports the development and execution of global supplier diversity strategies, ensuring alignment with BMS’s Inclusion and Diversity goals. With over 17 years of experience in supplier diversity and strategic communications across commercial and government sectors, Sundari actively engages with various Minority Business Councils, State Offices, and Chambers of Commerce. She holds several advisory positions and is also a strong advocate for STEAM education, collaborating with organizations to impact individuals from elementary school to adulthood. She also mentors and coaches small and diverse businesses, playing a strategic role in their growth. We thank you, Sundari, for your advocacy of women-business owners, and we look forward to celebrating with you and our other award winners at Desserts & More on October 10th!!! Join us! Get your tickets here: https://cvent.me/ZB3GZ3 #WBECEast #AnnualAwards #AdvocateoftheYear #SupplierDiversity #WomenOwnedAdvocate #Celebrate #ReceivetheGiftofPraise #DessertsAndMore

If you're interested in doing business with Henkels & McCoy, then join us for an informative webinar to learn about their supplier diversity and procurement initiatives! There are several business opportunities available and Henkels & McCoy wants to engage with WBEs like you to discuss potential procurement opportunities. "As a top-10 ranked specialty contractor by Engineering News Record, [Henkels & McCoy has] successfully designed and constructed millions of miles of safe, reliable, and world-class infrastructure for our utility, commercial and government customers – and [they] look forward to partnering with you soon." Register Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/endnZSU6 #WBECEast #DoingBusinessWith #SmallBusiness #NetworkingOpportunities #WomenOwned #WBE

🗓Mark your calendars 🗓 Unlocking the Potential of Your LLC will be held on Monday, September 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00pm! The workshop will cover: 💵The definition and benefits of registering as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). 💵Common missteps and misconceptions about having an LLC. 💵What business owners can do for themselves and when to bring in an attorney. 💵Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification & System for Award Management (SAM) Registration for government contracts. 💵The process and benefits of Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification. Featuring a panel of experts representing the legal field, WBENC certification, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this workshop will provide insight on how to get your LLC off the ground and off to a good start! Register for Free Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8uY-cBR #GetYourLLC #WomensBusinessCenter #SmallBusiness #StartUp #RegisterToday