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Educating & Developing

Calendar Women Entrepreneurs

To fuel success for women-owned businesses, WBENC offers multiple programs and opportunities designed
WINTER 2021/22 to support business development and growth, from pitch competitions to executive education programs.

Please note that events may be canceled or rescheduled due to novel coronavirus.
VISIT WBENC.ORG/PROGRAMS FOR LATEST OPPORTUNITIES AND
RESOURCES FROM WBENC TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW AND THRIVE.

JANUARY 19 MARCH 25
WBENC Open House* Out Women in Business EDUCA TION & DEVEL OP MENT

wbenc .org Conference
Location TBD WBENC provides a robust suite of executive education, networking, engagement, pitch, and
JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 2 New York, NY procurement opportunities as well as scholarships and grants to support women entrepreneurs.
National 8(a) Small Business outwomeninbusiness .com
Conference Executive Education
MARCH 29-31
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Parkway USHCC Legislative Summit
Kissimmee, FL 34746 The Capital Hilton
WBENC Energy
national8aassociation .org 1001 16th St NW Executive Program WBENC Executive Education Industry Spotlight Series
Washington, DC 20036 Program, Sponsored by Wells Fargo
JANUARY 31 ushcclegislative .com
NAWBO Leadership Academy APRIL 5-7 WBENC LIFT Financial
The Westin Tempe Center of Excellence WeTHRIVE in partnership with IBM Women in Technology
11 E . Seventh Street Forum on Workplace
Tempe, Arizona 85281 Inclusion* Network & Engagement (Open to all)
nawbo.org/events/ forumworkplaceinclusion .org
NEW
FEBRUARY 5 APRIL 12-13
Equality Illinois Gala CAMSC Diversity Procurement
Hilton Chicago Fair NextGen Program Women & Pride Women of Color Development Women Owned in Retail
& Outreach Program
720 S. Michigan Ave 105 Princes’ Blvd
Chicago, IL 60605 Toronto, ON, Canada Pitch Opportunities Procurement Opportunities
equalityillinois.us/2022-gala camsc.ca/events
1:1 Industry Industry WBE
MARCH 22 MAY 2-7 Matchmakers Meet & Greet Showcase
The Diversity Conference Derby Diversity Summit WBENCPitch Program

Location TBD Location TBD NEW Scholarships & Grants
London, England Louisville, KY
thediversityconference .com derbydiversity .com WBENC Collegiate Accelerator Dorothy B. Brothers Scholarship

Learn more about benefits of WBENC Certification, eligibility and next steps to get certified at
www.wbenc.org/certification

*Online/Virtual Event

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest certifier of JOIN FORCES .
women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for female entrepreneurs. SUC CEED T OGETHER .
Join our network of inspiring entrepreneurs and champions of diversity.
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