BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WBEC South - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WBEC South X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WBEC South REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T193000 DTSTAMP:20211018T165306Z CREATED:20211013T190601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T165306Z UID:10000214-1634754600-1634758200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Roadmap to Business Financing with Hope Credit Union DESCRIPTION:During this session\, HOPE Credit Union will inform early stage entrepreneurs of what they need to get ready to obtain financing.\n\n\nBusinesses need capital to be successful. Financial institutions have capital that need to be deployed. This session is targeted towards individuals who are in the early stages of entrepreneurship. HOPE’s mission is to strengthen communities\, build assets and improve lives in economically distressed areas of the Deep South by providing access to high quality financial products and related services. Join the HOPE team as they share with entrepreneurs a roadmap to prepare your business to apply for capital. \nSession Topics: \nOverview of HOPE Credit Union– products\, services and the Deep South Mobility collaborative \nRelationship building – We will discuss the importance of building a relationship NOW before you need capital. “Relationship matters” \nTax Ready vs Lender Ready – are you lender ready? We will discuss the CPA/Tax Prepare responsibilities and the lender responsibilities and obligations to the institution \nQ&A URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/roadmap-to-business-financing-with-hope-credit-union-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/36c6887167e6f8f0917115f5c38539f4-3yKisG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T110000 DTSTAMP:20211018T165306Z CREATED:20211013T190600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T165306Z UID:10000088-1634637600-1634641200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South Thriving Member Marketplace | Informational Webinar DESCRIPTION:Introducing the newest member benefit: the WBEC South Thriving Member Marketplace!\n\n\nWe have recently partnered with Associated Benefits Consulting\, a certified WBE\, to bring exclusive insurance and non-insurance benefits to ALL of our WBEs. By leveraging existing and emerging relationships\, & technologies\, ABC has created a user friendly Marketplace exclusively for WBEC South – think Amazon for benefits! \nThe Member Marketplace will offer a wide range of insurance products like Women’s Primary Healthcare Subscriptions\, Telemedicine\, Limited Medical MEC plans\, Dental\, Vision and Disability from many of the nation’s leading carriers as well as other types of supplemental non-insurance products\, like Cyber-ID Protection\, Air Ambulance\, Pet Benefits and many discount plans to meet your needs. This is one of America’s most unique benefit shopping experiences\, allowing you the ability to choose INDIVIDUAL benefits objectively and transparently that also fit your budget with premiums that you can afford. \nWe know that insurance coverages can be confusing\, so we are here to empower women through education and guidance. Our goal is to remove the difficulty and confusion and make this simple by offering our WBEs additional assistance. \nRegister for the virtual webinar to learn more about all of the products offered and speak directly with the Associated Benefits Consulting team! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-thriving-member-marketplace-informational-webinar-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/9339aa6a76ad0be4895ae2467060cd89-YU7CyU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T123000 DTSTAMP:20211018T165306Z CREATED:20211013T190600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T165306Z UID:10000086-1634556600-1634560200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Meet Accion Opportunity Fund: An Access to Capital Resource DESCRIPTION:An introduction to Accion Opportunity Fund – capital resources available for women business owners.\n\n\nAccion Opportunity Fund is a financial support system for small businesses that advances racial\, gender\, and economic justice for all. They work closely with small business owners to provide them with fairly priced loans\, educational resources\, coaching\, and support networks in English and Spanish. \nLearn about the multitude of resources available to entrepreneurs and engage in conversation\, with Q & A to follow. \n \nMeet Your Speakers URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/meet-accion-opportunity-fund-an-access-to-capital-resource-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6a9aec9a96eb5c085de699b59189945d-rKMFJm.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T140000 DTSTAMP:20210913T185139Z CREATED:20210414T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T185139Z UID:10000190-1633525200-1633528800@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners\, WBE2WBE business\, access to scholarships\, participation in pitch events\, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! \nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification Webinar reviews the next steps to utilizing your WBENC and/or WOSB certification. By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team to gain a better understanding of the WBE resources available including: \n– Understanding Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives and how to engage\n– Identifying and accessing business and partnership opportunities\n– Utilizing training tools and resources\, from business coaching\, increasing financial knowledge\, electronic commerce\, automation\, and benefits management\n– Discovering enhancements to the WB Collective as beautiful\, unique co-working spaces (New Orleans and Nashville) available to women business owners and executives\n– Building and perfecting your digital capability statement through WBMarketplace.com including tips to showcase your company as a resource with improved searchability \nThis webinar is open to any of your team members. Please feel free to invite them to join! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/maximizing-your-wbenc-certification-6/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Eventbrite-Headers-35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T140000 DTSTAMP:20210913T185139Z CREATED:20210414T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T185139Z UID:10000189-1632920400-1632924000@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Understanding WBENC Certification | Utilizing WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? Led by the WBEC South team\, take 30 minutes to learn the steps and requirements for certification\, discuss the application process\, and review the multitude of benefits that come with being a certified woman business enterprise. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. \nSponsored by: Fidelity BANK Power Place\nPresented by: WBEC South URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/understanding-wbenc-certification/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Eventbrite-Headers-34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T140000 DTSTAMP:20210814T211933Z CREATED:20210414T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T211933Z UID:10000188-1630501200-1630504800@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners\, WBE2WBE business\, access to scholarships\, participation in pitch events\, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! \nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification Webinar reviews the next steps to utilizing your WBENC and/or WOSB certification. By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team to gain a better understanding of the WBE resources available including: \n– Understanding Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives and how to engage\n– Identifying and accessing business and partnership opportunities\n– Utilizing training tools and resources\, from business coaching\, increasing financial knowledge\, electronic commerce\, automation\, and benefits management\n– Discovering enhancements to the WB Collective as beautiful\, unique co-working spaces (New Orleans and Nashville) available to women business owners and executives\n– Building and perfecting your digital capability statement through WBMarketplace.com including tips to showcase your company as a resource with improved searchability \nThis webinar is open to any of your team members. Please feel free to invite them to join! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/maximizing-your-wbenc-certification-5/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T140000 DTSTAMP:20210814T211933Z CREATED:20210414T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T211933Z UID:10000187-1629896400-1629900000@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Understanding WBENC Certification | Utilizing WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? \nTake 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/understanding-wbenc-certification-utilizing-wbec-south-resources-8/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T190000 DTSTAMP:20210814T211933Z CREATED:20210814T211933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210814T211933Z UID:10000204-1629388800-1629399600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Nashville's Rising Star - Showcasing the WB Collective! DESCRIPTION:Nashville’s Rising Star – Showcasing the WB Collective!\n\n\nJoin the WBEC South team on Thursday\, August 19\, 2021 at 4:00pm to celebrate the WB Collective Nashville! Experience the beautiful coworking space designed for Women Business Executives\, CEOs\, and entrepreneurs in the heart of downtown. Network in person with fellow WBEs\, the WBEC South staff\, and corporate members\, plus enjoy bites and beverages\, women-owned pop up shops\, takeaways and more! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/nashvilles-rising-star-showcasing-the-wb-collective-2/ LOCATION:WB Collective Nashville\, 613 Ewing Ave.\, Second Floor\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cdff46d3763a10085b2af2a3f07cbbcb-Moq85q.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T140000 DTSTAMP:20210715T205050Z CREATED:20210414T043604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T205050Z UID:10000184-1628082000-1628085600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners\, WBE2WBE business\, access to scholarships\, participation in pitch events\, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! \nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification Webinar reviews the next steps to utilizing your WBENC and/or WOSB certification. By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team to gain a better understanding of the WBE resources available including: \n– Understanding Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives and how to engage\n– Identifying and accessing business and partnership opportunities\n– Utilizing training tools and resources\, from business coaching\, increasing financial knowledge\, electronic commerce\, automation\, and benefits management\n– Discovering enhancements to the WB Collective as beautiful\, unique co-working spaces (New Orleans and Nashville) available to women business owners and executives\n– Building and perfecting your digital capability statement through WBMarketplace.com including tips to showcase your company as a resource with improved searchability \nThis webinar is open to any of your team members. Please feel free to invite them to join! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/maximizing-your-wbenc-certification-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T140000 DTSTAMP:20210715T205049Z CREATED:20210414T043603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T205049Z UID:10000182-1627477200-1627480800@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Understanding WBENC Certification | Utilizing WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? \nTake 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/understanding-wbenc-certification-utilizing-wbec-south-resources-7/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T130000 DTSTAMP:20210715T205049Z CREATED:20210628T160220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T205049Z UID:10000198-1627039800-1627045200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Let's Get Financially Fit - Getting Your Ducks In A Row DESCRIPTION:Important Questions to Ask Your CPA\, Financial Advisor & Estate Attorney\n\n\nFriday\, July 23\, 2021 from 11:30am – 1:00pm (CST). \nPowered by WBEC South and Enterprising Women of Color Program. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/lets-get-financially-fit-getting-your-ducks-in-a-row/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/34747d8000844a93b70d513c3b4c53e3-xa84M7.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T163000 DTSTAMP:20210715T205049Z CREATED:20210630T110338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T205049Z UID:10000199-1626955200-1626971400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Summer Series | Doing Business With Ampirical DESCRIPTION:Join Ampirical buyers\, in-person\, during this mini matchmaking event\, at the WB Collective New Orleans! LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. \nAll attendees will meet & network in the event space first and have the opportunity to hear from the Ampirical team during the dedicated program ‘Doing Business With Ampirical.’ Then\, invite only matchmaking attendees will get down to business in the conference rooms right after. \nSchedule At A Glance: \nRegistration – 12:00pm | Networking – 1:00pm | Doing Business With Ampirical – 2:00pm \nBY AMPIRICAL INVITE ONLY: \nMatchmaking – 3:00pm – 4:30pm \n\nPowered by: Ampirical Solutions\, WBEC South Corporate Sponsors\, and fellow WBE Vinformatix URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/doing-business-with-ampirical-summer-series/ LOCATION:WB COLLECTIVE NEW ORLEANS\, 401 St. Joseph Street\, Suite 2A\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Corporate,Regional,WB Collective ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Doing-Business-With-Ampirical-7.22.21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T140000 DTSTAMP:20210630T111041Z CREATED:20210414T043603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T111041Z UID:10000180-1625662800-1625666400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners\, WBE2WBE business\, access to scholarships\, participation in pitch events\, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! \nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification Webinar reviews the next steps to utilizing your WBENC and/or WOSB certification. By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team to gain a better understanding of the WBE resources available including: \n– Understanding Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives and how to engage\n– Identifying and accessing business and partnership opportunities\n– Utilizing training tools and resources\, from business coaching\, increasing financial knowledge\, electronic commerce\, automation\, and benefits management\n– Discovering enhancements to the WB Collective as beautiful\, unique co-working spaces (New Orleans and Nashville) available to women business owners and executives\n– Building and perfecting your digital capability statement through WBMarketplace.com including tips to showcase your company as a resource with improved searchability \nThis webinar is open to any of your team members. Please feel free to invite them to join! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/maximizing-your-wbenc-certification-3/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210706T103000 DTSTAMP:20210630T111041Z CREATED:20210414T043603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T111041Z UID:10000179-1625565600-1625567400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Enterprising Women of Color Introductory Q&A DESCRIPTION:First Tuesday of every month | 10:00AM – 10:30AM (You can choose to attend one or more sessions). Registration below under “Website.” \nEnterprising Women of Color\, powered by Minority Business Development Agency\, focuses on targeted outreach to women-owned businesses\, supplier diversity opportunities\, education on certification\, and exponential business growth. Open to ALL women-owned companies of color from startups to longstanding successful businesses. \nEmbracing and encouraging women from all walks of life who have embarked on the entrepreneurial journey. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/enterprising-women-of-color-introductory-qa-3/ CATEGORIES:EWOC,WBE,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Overview-of-Programs-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T140000 DTSTAMP:20210630T111041Z CREATED:20210414T043603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T111041Z UID:10000178-1625058000-1625061600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Understanding WBENC Certification | Utilizing WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? \nTake 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/understanding-wbenc-certification-utilizing-wbec-south-resources-6/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T103000 DTSTAMP:20210525T150226Z CREATED:20210414T043602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T150226Z UID:10000177-1622541600-1622543400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Enterprising Women of Color Introductory Q&A DESCRIPTION:First Tuesday of every month | 10:00AM – 10:30AM (You can choose to attend one or more sessions). Registration below under “Website.” \nEnterprising Women of Color\, powered by Minority Business Development Agency\, focuses on targeted outreach to women-owned businesses\, supplier diversity opportunities\, education on certification\, and exponential business growth. Open to ALL women-owned companies of color from startups to longstanding successful businesses. \nEmbracing and encouraging women from all walks of life who have embarked on the entrepreneurial journey. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/enterprising-women-of-color-introductory-qa-2/ CATEGORIES:EWOC,WBE,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Overview-of-Programs-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T140000 DTSTAMP:20210525T150225Z CREATED:20210414T043602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T150225Z UID:10000176-1622034000-1622037600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Understanding WBENC Certification | Utilizing WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? \nTake 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/understanding-wbenc-certification-utilizing-wbec-south-resources/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T130000 DTSTAMP:20210514T190725Z CREATED:20210514T190725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T190725Z UID:10000196-1621510200-1621515600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Doing Business With LSU DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet LSU Supplier Diversity Team Members and learn ways to access upcoming bid opportunities in the LSU system.\n\n\n\nMeet LSU Supplier Diversity Committee\nRegister as a vendor for future procurement opportunities\nLearn about upcoming bid opportunities with LSU\n\nPresented by Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) South and the Enterprising Women of Color Program. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/doing-business-with-lsu-2/ LOCATION:WB COLLECTIVE NEW ORLEANS\, 401 St. Joseph Street\, Suite 2A\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/f8276bb651ff1b4148188f37609dbc71-vKt2y8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T140000 DTSTAMP:20210430T155602Z CREATED:20210414T043602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T155602Z UID:10000175-1620219600-1620223200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Your WBENC Certification DESCRIPTION:Leveraging WBE/WOSB certification in the current sales and client management environment has opened up opportunities for WBEs with corporate partners\, WBE2WBE business\, access to scholarships\, participation in pitch events\, doing business with other WBEs and so much more! \nMaximizing Your WBENC Certification Webinar reviews the next steps to utilizing your WBENC and/or WOSB certification. By attending the session you will have the ability to connect directly with the WBEC South team to gain a better understanding of the WBE resources available including: \n– Understanding Corporate Supplier Diversity initiatives and how to engage\n– Identifying and accessing business and partnership opportunities\n– Utilizing training tools and resources\, from business coaching\, increasing financial knowledge\, electronic commerce\, automation\, and benefits management\n– Discovering enhancements to the WB Collective as beautiful\, unique co-working spaces (New Orleans and Nashville) available to women business owners and executives\n– Building and perfecting your digital capability statement through WBMarketplace.com including tips to showcase your company as a resource with improved searchability \nThis webinar is open to any of your team members. Please feel free to invite them to join! URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/maximizing-your-wbenc-certification/ CATEGORIES:Certification,WBENC,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T103000 DTSTAMP:20210430T155158Z CREATED:20210414T043602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T155158Z UID:10000174-1620122400-1620124200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Enterprising Women of Color Introductory Q&A DESCRIPTION:First Tuesday of every month | 10:00AM – 10:30AM (You can choose to attend one or more sessions). Registration below under “Website.” \nEnterprising Women of Color\, powered by Minority Business Development Agency\, focuses on targeted outreach to women-owned businesses\, supplier diversity opportunities\, education on certification\, and exponential business growth. Open to ALL women-owned companies of color from startups to longstanding successful businesses. \nEmbracing and encouraging women from all walks of life who have embarked on the entrepreneurial journey. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/enterprising-women-of-color-introductory-qa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Overview-of-Programs-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T140000 DTSTAMP:20210428T180605Z CREATED:20210414T043601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T180605Z UID:10000173-1619614800-1619618400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Tips to WBENC Certification & WBEC South Resources DESCRIPTION:Take 30 minutes to learn the steps\, requirements\, and application process for certification\, led by the WBEC South team.\n\n\nThinking about getting your Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and/or the SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification? \nTake 30 minutes to learn steps and requirements for certification. The session is led by the WBEC South team and will discuss the application process and certification benefits. \nWBEC South is a regional partner organization of WBENC and provides WBENC and WOSB certifications in Alabama\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Tennessee & the Florida Panhandle. \nThe certification is an online application with the option to pay through an online payment portal. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/tips-to-wbenc-certification-wbec-south-resources-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2955f9cd3d4bb958797d3e0cae10fd76-k7X9HS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210212T180000 DTSTAMP:20210211T050414Z CREATED:20210211T050414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T050414Z UID:10000046-1613149200-1613152800@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:Happy Galentine's Day DESCRIPTION:Happy Galentine’s Day! Join WBEC South on Friday\, bring your favorite beverage\, and let’s end the week with a toast together.\n\n\nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/6635725186?pwd=eU5uZktKVzNhQWJwaUxDSVh6eWlLUT09 \nMeeting ID: 663 572 5186 \nPasscode: 853991 URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/happy-galentines-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3838eb82b83a8abc359ff59d0c23fa0c-2QmqaZ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T150000 DTSTAMP:20201113T045041Z CREATED:20201022T142739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T045041Z UID:10000044-1605189600-1605193200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South presents Hospitality & Tourism Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South presents Hospitality & Tourism Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-presents-hospitality-tourism-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/399381588659dea6eec49d51681cbaee-tY2Whs.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T150000 DTSTAMP:20201113T045039Z CREATED:20201022T142738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T045039Z UID:10000040-1605189600-1605193200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South presents Retail Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South presents Retail Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-presents-retail-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2f3630ce5b46e5db29a24230d23c0b02-xc9ALd.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T150000 DTSTAMP:20201113T045040Z CREATED:20201022T142738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T045040Z UID:10000042-1605189600-1605193200@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South presents Professional Services Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South presents Professional Services Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-presents-professional-services-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/0617449d364d4c0e7a88d2d4522743bc-rDwd45.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T150000 DTSTAMP:20201111T044952Z CREATED:20201022T142737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T044952Z UID:10000037-1605016800-1605020400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South presents Marketing & Advertising Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South Marketing & Advertising Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-presents-marketing-advertising-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/77ad8353ca41b6de3a30064b0f5a6287-C6F2lx.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T150000 DTSTAMP:20201111T044952Z CREATED:20201022T142737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T044952Z UID:10000039-1605016800-1605020400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South - Tech & Telecommunications Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South presented Tech & Telecommunications Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-tech-telecommunications-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/a9a5c90c72de2ae7cb09d6e2cdf5768e-sfOav0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201110T150000 DTSTAMP:20201111T045012Z CREATED:20201022T142736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T045012Z UID:10000035-1605016800-1605020400@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WBEC South presents Construction Mastermind Industry Roundtables DESCRIPTION:Bringing WBEs together from specific industries to discuss current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and reimagine.\n\n\n\nWBEC South Construction Mastermind Industry Roundtables \nThe impact on business the past few months has been incredibly harsh with some industries at a stand still while others are booming causing capacity issues. Join our industry round table to discuss the current business needs to help WBEC South CEOs continue to thrive and if needed reimagine! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by WBEC South WBE leaders and staff to ensure every voice is heard. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wbec-south-presents-construction-mastermind-industry-roundtables/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/7d02f37704f5eb998e62be747141b3b1-aJO3EK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T150000 DTSTAMP:20201030T034352Z CREATED:20201022T142736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T034352Z UID:10000169-1603976400-1603983600@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WB Collective Open House DESCRIPTION:WBEC South is excited to announce the opening of the Nashville WB Collective! Please join us for an open house to tour the space. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wb-collective-open-house-6/ LOCATION:WB Collective\, 613 Ewing Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/f9f458f7563aac9bbd2c7165b480521c-V7OIou.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T120000 DTSTAMP:20201029T234425Z CREATED:20201022T142735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T234425Z UID:10000168-1603965600-1603972800@www.wbecsouth.org SUMMARY:WB Collective Open House DESCRIPTION:WBEC South is excited to announce the opening of the Nashville WB Collective! Please join us for an open house to tour the space. URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/wb-collective-open-house-5/ LOCATION:WB Collective\, 613 Ewing Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wbecsouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/f9f458f7563aac9bbd2c7165b480521c-V7OIou.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR