Conferences & Events
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all events being shared at this moment are webinars*
Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond
Women’s Global Trade
Various Dates
Connect with other women in a free, six-part virtual Women’s Global Trade Empowerment Forum where you will learn how you can benefit from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) while also building a winning export strategy and developing valuable business connections.
In addition to the six-part series, we are offering an opportunity to enhance your virtual experience with industry-focused activities for women business owners in the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Education, Design & Construction, Healthcare, IT or Energy sectors that wish to dive deeper into each session for a reduced fee of only $50.
• Sept. 22 – Protecting the Most Important Asset – Your IP
Post-Pandemic Advertising & Communications with ChatterBlast Media
Independence Business Alliance
Sept. 21, 12-1 PM
Over the last 6 months, large and small businesses and nonprofits have faced unprecedented worldwide changes and challenges. How we connect and inform our community, clients and consumers is more important than ever, and the way we do it has to pivot to meet the new reality. This presentation and Q&A will cover all of the new trends, technology and techniques to keep your advertising and marketing efficient and exemplary. This interactive session is presented by ChatterBlast Media‘s Evan Urbania and Matthew Ray.
This event is free for all.
2020 Ride the Wave Regional Conference
Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley
Sept. 21-24, 2020
The Catch the Wave Regional Conference brings female entrepreneurs together to network, learn, and gain inspiration from each other. The Catch the Wave Regional Conference provides networking, training, and access to both women business owners and corporate members from across our region of Ohio, Kentucky & West Virginia. This year`s conference is expected to draw over 500 attendees, including over 50 corporate members’ buyers and supplier diversity teams.
Join the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley (WBEC ORV) for the 11th Annual Catch the Wave Conference and leave this conference with inspiration and new tools that will make a difference in your personal and business growth. We look forward to seeing you in Sandusky for yet again an even bigger and better 2020 Catch the Wave Regional Conference!
WIPP Virtual Symposium on Cyber Resiliency
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Our two half-day programs are tailored for women business owners, featuring technology experts and speakers from government agencies and corporate partners who specialize in cybersecurity. These experts will provide real-time prevention information to better position us to defend our companies against cyber attacks in our ever-changing world. Attendees will walk away with the education, connections, and advocacy actions needed to build a cyber resiliency plan.
Early Bird Pricing *until September 17
- WIPP Member: $99
- Non-Member: $150
Our final day of the symposium is dedicated to matchmaker meetings and networking with government agencies, primes, and corporate partners. Purchase your event registration and apply for matchmaking by September 17 to be eligible.
Entrepreneur Access Network Call
Ernst & Young
DEADLINE: Sept 30
Are you a Black- or Latinx-owned company ready to break through barriers and transcend your business ambitions?
If so, we encourage you to apply or nominate an outstanding founder/CEO for the 2020 Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) program.
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) recognizes that a lack of access to capital and connections hinders many Black and Latinx businesses from achieving their full potential, and the pandemic has amplified these barriers. As an expansion of our current entrepreneurial ecosystem (34 years Entrepreneur Of The Year®; Entrepreneurial Winning Women™), EY created the Entrepreneurs Access Network to help bridge the gaps for these companies to thrive.
EAN is a business accelerator program and evergreen community providing Black and Latinx companies access to resources, connections and capital to scale their business.
EAN offers two program paths:
• Curated*: Emerging and established enterprises in business for more than two years, 51% minority ownership, and a scalable enterprise
• OnDemand: An online learning module open to entrepreneurs at all revenue, ownership and operational maturity levels
Participants will:
• Join an elite network of the country’s best entrepreneurs
• Be part of a community of Black and Latinx high-growth company leaders
• Experience a curriculum designed for today’s busy executive
• Access to connections and capital to rise through disruption
Online applications are accepted through September 30, 2020. If you have questions, please contact us at entrepreneursaccessnetwork@ey.com.
Women Owned in Retail
WBENC
Oct. 15, 12:30 – 4:30 pm EST
Women-owned businesses are behind some of the most innovative, game-changing consumer products on the market, driving industry trends and reinventing product categories. But the path from product development to retail success can be a daunting one, particularly for women entrepreneurs who are much less likely to receive start-up capital to fund their business.
WBENC and Target have teamed up to demystify the process with Women Owned in Retail, a new program designed to help women-owned business with consumer goods scale and thrive in the retail space.
You’ll gain a better understanding of what big retailers like Target are looking for in suppliers. Go deep into how to best prepare to pitch and do business with major retailers. Hear directly from the experts on the ins-and-outs of a vendor relationship – and how to ensure long term success.
How to do Business with the
Allegheny County Airport Authority Webinar
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Oct. 16, 11 AM – 12 PM
Join the Allegheny County Airport Authority staff and consultants for an overview of the process of doing business with the airport. This
workshop will include information about the Terminal Modernization Project as well as a preview of upcoming Projects at the Airport.
If your organization is interested in submitting a bid to the
Allegheny County Airport Authority, you will not want to miss this workshop.
There is no charge for this event but you must RSVP by October 2, 2020
Contact 412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com. They will send you the webinar link once you have sent them your RSVP.
Grants & Scholarships
Stay tuned!
Business Opportunities & RFPs
Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) New Online Bid System for Procurement Opportunities is Now Live.
Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) Brand New, Online Bid System PGW is now posting RFP’s (Professional Services) and RFQ’s (Non-professional Services) to one centralized location for all vendors to visit, register, and gain access to our procurement opportunities.
Contracting Opportunities with the City of Philadelphia
Several opportunities are available with the City of Philadelphia. Notable opportunities include Construction Management services for the renovation of the 15th Police District, consulting for the Sanitation Division’s Northeast Incinerator Building Rehabilitation Project and procurement and reproduction support for the Law Department. All opportunities within the city’s eContract system are available here.
Posting Guidelines
- Posts are accepted for procurement opportunities from Supplier Diversity Corporate/Council Members in good standing.
- Posts are accepted for procurement opportunities for WBE-to-WBE spend by WBEs in good standing.
- The description and link will be added within four business days of receipt.