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Start-Up Stage
How to start your own business — women, men, all ages and ideas welcome!
Scale Stage
How to grow and move your business into its next successful stage.
Sustain Stage
How to remain competitive and keep your business economically healthy.
Sunset Stage
How to take a short term leave or plan for succession.
Signature Events
Great networking opportunities with women business owners!
Council Member Specific
WBEC-East Council Members
Partner Organization Events
See what our supplier diversity partner organizations have to offer.
December 16, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
In-Person
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
January 9, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Online Webinar
If you've always dreamed of owning your own business, or if you'd like to understand how WBEC-East can help your business grow, our free Orientation and Business Assessment workshop is for you!
No Fee
January 14, 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us to learn the basics of what you need to know about filing taxes for your business!
No fee
January 15, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online Webinar
This session, provides actionable insights to help you confidently begin drafting your marketing plan.
No Fee
January 16, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online Webinar
Whether you're just starting out or refining your strategies, this session offers valuable insights to elevate your marketing efforts.
No Fee
3 Sessions, January 16 to January 30
Thursday Evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Online, WBEC-East Virtual Classroom
A workshop series that helps understand the fundamentals of business finance.
No Fee
January 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In this first week, we will help you understand the basics of managing your business cashflow, building and expanding your business finances, and financially protecting your business.
No Fee
January 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
No Fee
January 23, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
What is the link between & separation of business & personal finances? How do you pay yourself? In this week’s workshop we outline different business structures and how they impact organizing your finances.
No Fee
January 30, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This week’s workshop will focus on where to find funding for your business, what lenders look for, what the borrowing process entails, and how to create your business borrowing profile.
No Fee
February 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Evaluate your business idea and learn how to take the next steps towards becoming a business owner.
Fee: $35 per workshop
February 11 - March 11
Virtual Series
Interested in taking the whole 5-week series? Register here for a discount!
Fee: $35 per workshop, $155 for entire series
February 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about Erie Insurance’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
Fee: $15
February 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Learn the importance of researching the market so you can develop a strong business that will succeed.
Fee: $35 per workshop
February 19, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
In-Person
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
February 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Learn how to analyze sources of revenue, project sales, and determine start-up costs.
Fee: $35 per workshop
March 4, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about Constellation’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
Fee: $15
March 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Sound business planning is an essential ingredient for success. We'll show you how to start writing yours.
Fee: $35 per workshop
March 6 - March 20
Virtual Series
These workshops will bring you the tools used to help build social media strategies for businesses across industries.
No Fee
March 6, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Online Webinar
Develop a clear understanding of your target audience and foundation for creating a powerful social media strategy.
No Fee
March 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Our panel of experts will help you understand the tricky legal, insurance and licensing aspects so you can launch your business with confidence.
Fee: $35 per workshop
March 12, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Online Webinar
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
March 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Master content creation techniques and tools for effective social media management.
No Fee
March 20, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Online Webinar
Learn how to track performance, analyze results, and use AI tools to enhance strategy.
No Fee
10 Weeks, March 27 to May 29
Thursday Evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
In-person, WBEC-East
The ultimate entrepreneurial prep course for women with a strong business concept.
Fee: $300, full scholarships available as well as need-based financial aid
April 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about SJI’s supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
Fee: $15
April 14, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
April 16 - May 14
Virtual Series
Have you ever wondered how to do business with the U.S. government? In this interactive webinar, we'll learn about GSA's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
No Fee
April 16, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Webinar
Join us for the first workshop of Doing Business with GSA to learn about subcontracting with the federal government, and more!
No Fee
April 22, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about the Pennsylvania Convention Center's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
Fee: $15
April 30, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Webinar
Join us for our second workshop of the Federal Contracting Series to learn more about what the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) offer!
No Fee
May 6, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online Webinar
Join us for an informative webinar to learn about Pfizer's supplier diversity and procurement initiatives.
Fee: $15
May 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Webinar
Join GSA and learn how to develop effective responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
No Fee
May 19, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Online Webinar
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
May 20, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Online Webinar
This two-hour workshop will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow.
No Fee
June 20, 11:00 – 12:30 PM
In-person, WBEC-East
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
3 Sessions, July 8 to July 22
Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Online, WBEC-East Virtual Classroom
A workshop series that helps understand the fundamentals of business finance.
No Fee
July 8, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In this first week, we will help you understand the basics of managing your business cashflow, building and expanding your business finances, and financially protecting your business.
No Fee
July 15, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What is the link between & separation of business & personal finances? How do you pay yourself? In this week’s workshop we outline different business structures and how they impact organizing your finances.
No Fee
July 17, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Online Webinar
If you’re just starting your business journey or always dreamt of owning your own business, this workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to all WBEC-East has to offer to help you on the entrepreneurial journey.
No Fee
July 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This week’s workshop will focus on where to find funding for your business, what lenders look for, what the borrowing process entails, and how to create your business borrowing profile.
No Fee
