Opportunities

It is incredibly valuable to share stories from the WBENC network about the immense economic and community impact that women's business enterprises bring. If you would like to share your story and economic impacts, please submit the form below.

We want to reintroduce one of our most important partners, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and share a new WBENC Certification benefit: a discounted annual Membership rate with WIPP for WBENC-Certified WBEs.

The Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities is reaching out to remind you to check out the listing of upcoming DGS solicitations for goods & services, and construction projects

AWBC is seeking proposals from qualified event coordinators to assist in the planning and execution of the 2025 AWBC Leadership Conference which takes place September 22-24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Construction contractors interested in performing construction contracts with the department must first complete the Vendor Registration process.

The Construction Management Certificate Series is a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors.

Learn about WBC + SBA's programs for entrepreneurs, including free business counseling and technical assistance, business resources, training programs and membership. Light refreshments provided.

This webinar will explore proven strategies for developing a strong referral network and leveraging relationships to drive consistent business growth.

This webinar educates currently certified small business owners on continuing eligibility and maintaining compliance.

Apply for the 2026 EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) program. EAN is a business accelerator supporting entrepreneurs, with the goal of creating sustainable, scalable business enterprises.

This workshop is designed for veterans and their families who are exploring business ownership or self-employment opportunities. The course introduces how to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.

This webinar will include an overview of MySBA certification benefits, basic eligibility criteria, steps to prepare for the application, and live demo of the application.

A Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, at 1:00 PM, if any of your members are interested in bidding either of these projects.

A Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, at 1:00 PM, if any of your members are interested in bidding either of these projects.

Do you want to grow your intellectual property (IP) knowledge and gain access to IP and business experts, accomplished innovators, and inspiring entrepreneurs? Join USPTO for the free flagship conference for inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs.

This webinar will provide education on the regulatory requirements for MySBA certification programs, review the respective governing documents and common disqualifiers.

PMC Essentials for Success is a no-cost event designed to introduce businesses to the ways in which UPMC does business and provide the tools necessary to do business with large organizations like UPMC.

A Leadership Retreat with a full day of workshops, team building activities, and networking. Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Come and mingle with the speakers and expand your network! Gain your confidence with a positive approach to your business stability.

Meet certified disabled veteran owned businesses in one location. To help you meet your New Jersey mandated DVOB goals.

An annual learning experience that empowers high school students, encouraging them to explore career options and inspiring them to think big, through a transformative learning and networking experience.

Join Center City Business Association members and friends for a moderated discussion as we learn from our dynamic panel how their experience, knowledge and drive have enabled productivity and success.

A Syrian company, operating out of Dubai, is involved in rebuilding and opening hospitals in Syria, in conjunction with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). The company expects SAMS to rebuild or renovate around 10-15 hospitals; other NGOs will also do projects so they want to be prepared for future requirements.

The HerRise Micro-Grant provides financial assistance, with the help of our corporate sponsors and donors, to women of color creating innovative solutions that impact their community and that are often unable to secure funding for their small business. Apply for the HerRise MicroGrant by sharing your business pitch and plan in the application. Applications close on the last day of the month, and the winners will be announced at the HerSuiteSpot First Friday Mixer in the following month.

Register for the monthly business workshops such as Doing Business in the City and the Business Development Series.

Philly VIP has a number of free events and opportunities for small business owners in Philadelphia this March and April, Click the link below to find out more.

The grant will provide early-stage funding to entrepreneurs with limited financing options. Investment grants of $10,000 will be made to each business approved, along with advisory services from The Enterprise Center. Diverse Business Banking Advocates receive special training to enable them to support the growth and success of diverse business owners.

The NJ Cool program is a $15 million pilot program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide financial assistance to commercial building owners and tenants undertaking retrofit construction projects that reduce operating greenhouse gas emissions from existing commercial buildings in Newark, Edison, and Atlantic City. The NJEDA will provide grant awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million to reimburse applicants for eligible hard construction costs from projects that upgrade building heating and cooling systems to less polluting alternatives, as well as implement other energy efficiency measures or on-site renewables.

Rebuild projects need architects, landscape architects, general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and partners to carry out community engagement and more. This is a great opportunity for small businesses in the construction, architecture, landscape and urban planning industries.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania welcomes all small business entities that meet Department of General Services (DGS) criteria to consider this upcoming new opportunity in construction management. Participation is not restricted to businesses incorporated or residing in Pennsylvania. Specifically, DGS Capital Programs has issued a Small Business Reserve Invitation to Qualify solicitation to pre-qualify for the future procurement of “Construction Management Services”.