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Happy Summer!
The CWE-WBENC team has been quite busy with traveling last month. We are glad to be back and enjoying
this perfect New England Summer. We had such a blast with our regional WBEs and the WBENC National team
in Baltimore for the National Conference & Business Fair. We had over 50 WBEs attend and 40 Corporate
Member reps from our region with four of our WBEs who competed in the WBENCPitch Competition and one
who advanced to round two!
We have also been celebrating Susan Rittscher’s leadership for over 13 years with CWE & WBENC. She has
been an incredible advocate for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders. We
congratulate her as the recipient of the WBENC Applause award. Check out our photos below.
As always, please reach out to us- we are here to help.
Melinda Leon, Program Manager – WBENC New England
Samara Jones, Program Coordinator – WBENC New England
CWE SUMMER HOURS: From Memorial Day until Labor Day, CWE offices will be open 9:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00am – 1:00pm on Fridays.
EVENTS
Northeastern University & OSD’s Supplier Diversity Networking Event August 21, 10:00am – 2:00pm
REGISTER NOW
CWE Women Business Leaders Conference October 4, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sheraton Hotel, Framingham, MA
CWE's annual Women Business Leaders Conference is the premier event for women in business. Each year this event brings together women business leaders and owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, supplier diversity teams and purchasing professionals. The conference will feature:
Exclusive networking & procurement opportunities between WBENC-certified businesses and Corporate Supplier Diversity and procurement professionals
Workshops, roundtable and panel discussions led by knowledgeable experts; topics will revolve around building and scaling your business, personal journey, and best practices in supplier diversity
Ample opportunities to network and connect
An Awards Luncheon where business leaders and community leaders will be recognized
REGISTER NOW Early Bird Deadline: September 8
WBEs must register by the Early Bird deadline to participate in the CWE-WBENC Corporate Speed Fair
OPPORTUNITIES
CWE Power Forward Class: Strategic Plan for Growth September 12 – December 19
Hybrid online and in-person course with the CWE Central MA Office
If you are an ambitious entrepreneur ready to lead your business to the next phase, this accelerator program is for you! This 13-week program will cover:
Building a Strategic Business Plan with a Roadmap to expand
How to implement proper infrastructure for growth
How to Leverage WBENC Certification to attain your goals
And much more!
FREE, Program typically costs $750; certification application fee cost $350-$1,250. This opportunity is made
possible by a grant from Staples, Inc. and Boston Scientific Corporation.
*fee has been updated
Application deadline is 8/22, but will be treated as first-come-first-serve for qualified applicants until filled.
*OPPORTUNITY FOR FREE WBENC CERTIFICATION*
This program is by application only, and seats are limited. For eligibility information or to apply, contact Michelle Miller at [email protected]
MA State Small Business Initiative Survey
The MA State Treasury Department are working to build a repository of resources for business owners. Fill out their survey seeking to learn more about the needs of the MA business community. NOTE: this survey is not through WBENC or CWE, it is up to your discretion to share this information
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE
FURTHER READING
Bank of America White Paper: Women’s Entrepreneurial Journeys
Profiles of leadership in an era of new opportunities
Based on interviews with eight (8) women at different stages of their personal and professional lives and running a diverse set of companies. This paper aims to uncover the journey to leadership of successful women business owners, their impact on society, and the factors contributing to their success in creating wealth and growing their businesses.
READ THE PAPER HERE
NEWS
WBEs working together! KNF&T has partnered with She Geeks Out
SAVE THE DATES
12/11/19-12/12/19 MA Conference for Women
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
WANT EVEN MORE WBENC EVENTS? There are events happening across the US all the time
Check out the Calendar of Events: www.wbenc.org/calendar-all
CWE Central MA
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P: 508-363-2300
CWE Eastern MA
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CWE New Hampshire
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CWE Rhode Island
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CWE Vermont
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P: 802-391-4870
VBOC of New England
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P: 844-404-2171
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