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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

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

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2024 WBENC Energy Executive Program! The WBENC Energy Executive Program is a highly interactive and immersive executive education experience focused on driving development of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) leaders within the Energy Industry. • Gain a deeper understanding of all segments of the Energy Industry. • Engage with Top Corporate members in the Energy Industry. • Build relationships with other WBEs in Energy. • Explore the Energy Transition and how business is changing as a result. • Learn how to impact Energy Corporations’ customers. Apply by August 23! https://lnkd.in/egsXAhDC

Indirect suppliers will not want to miss this session! Join Target August 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET for the “Introduction to Indirect Categories” session where WBEs will gain knowledge of working with retailers and Target beyond the products on shelf. Plus, gain insights on the categories that help Target run their stores, headquarters, distribution centers and everything in between. Hear from key Target players and get a peek behind the curtain. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eVGjcTJb Women Owned in Retail is an education and outreach program designed to help women-owned businesses with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space. This program is open to ALL women-owned businesses with consumer products. You do not need to be certified by WBENC to attend Women Owned in Retail events.

Recap alert! Dive into the key takeaways from our dynamic LIFT WBE Financial Readiness Series this past June 2024. Partners like Wells Fargo, State Farm, and Bridge provided three insightful and engaging sessions on valuable financial readiness topics for hundreds of passionate WBEs. Read the full recap article today! https://lnkd.in/d4_BzCYZ

Elevate your pitch from good to unforgettable with the “WBENCPitch Academy: Amplify Your Delivery” session. This session focuses on the art of presentation, helping individuals infuse their pitches with captivating elements. Join WBENC on Monday, July 29th, 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET to explore techniques to enhance body language, tone, and pacing. Receive personalized feedback to refine your delivery style, ensuring your pitch not only resonates but leaves a lasting imprint on your audience. This Academy session is open to ALL WBENC-Certifired WBEs that want to improve their business pitch. Register today! https://lnkd.in/dkTpCqk7

Don’t miss these opportunities to learn how to navigate the financial challenges of entrepreneurship! Join Women of Color in partnership with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence on August 6th for Strategic Cash Flow Management with expert Shaniece Bennett, MBA, CPA. Shaniece is the founder of Accutrack Services, a Michigan-based consulting and certified public accounting (CPA) firm. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eMKJgiyq On August 20th, hear from a panel of successful CEOs as they share their expert cash flow strategies. In this engaging and informative session, you’ll gain valuable insights into how these trailblazing entrepreneurs navigated the complexities of cash flow management to sustain and grow their businesses. This panel discussion will provide you with practical tips and real-world examples of how to maintain a steady cash flow, manage financial risks, and position your business for long-term success. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eNrnKZvN

Attention WBEs with product-based businesses - check out this amazing opportunity with Great Lakes Women's Business Council! #buywomenowned #wbencnetwork

Join us for the next session of the Forum Insight series on July 25th from 3:00-4:30PM ET! The Engagement Team will discuss to topic of "Presenting for Contracts." When you are pursuing a contract, the presentation is a way to share your team and your story and put your best foot forward. Learn about how to best share your capabilities, prepare for questions, and what to expect in the process. Hear about what corporations are looking for when presenting, and how other WBEs prepare so they are set up for success. Gain valuable insights for your business from WBENC Forum Leaders! Register today! https://lnkd.in/eVnC3Uxm

Join Macy’s Inc. and Momentus Capital on Tuesday, July 23 from 1-2pm ET for an education and funding session to learn more about Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways, a capital access program to help propel your business growth. The capital solutions offered by S.P.U.R. Pathways range from small business loans to term loans for working capital and commercial real estate to non-dilutive growth capital. We invite you to join us to learn about how to access these capital resources and key considerations when applying. This session will help answer your company-specific questions including how to frame your capital strategy, and how to evaluate your capital needs. WBENC-Certified WBE session attendees will also have an exclusive opportunity to sign up for 1:1 (30 min) capital consultation sessions with Byron Whitmore, Principal of the Supplier Opportunity Fund at Macy’s Inc., following the July 23rd session. Register today and join WBENC and Macy’s Inc. S.P.U.R. Pathways to propel your business growth. https://lnkd.in/eygCp9cP