Conferences & Events

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day StorySlam 2019

November 19, 5:30-8:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is November 19, 2019. Join Slice Communications as we host a StorySlam celebrating the triumphs and tragedies that are all part of being a woman and an entrepreneur. The “open mic” format will provide all in attendance the ability to share their experiences in the format of short, 5-minute stories about what it is like to be in our shoes. Speakers can sign up in advance or participate if the moment moves them. Our community will support and inspire each other as we continue to develop as business owners.

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Working Moms: Real talk on pregnancy and parenting as a professional

November 20, 6:00-8:30 PM
Philadelphia, PA

How do parents with different careers and family situations make their lives work? What do they wish they’d known before they had kids? And what policies should all of us be advocating for at our companies and in our country? Join us for a panel discussion where we hear from three moms with three very different stories.

Whether you have kids, want kids, or just want to create a world where workplaces are inclusive and working moms aren’t penalized, this event is for you.

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WCU Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference: Navigating the Journey

November 19, 8:30am-1pm
West Chester, PA

Panelists will share with you information on the resources available to assist you with your journey. From funding to community support you’ll gain valuable advice and information.

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Tech Up for Women Conference

November 19, 8:30am-12pm
NYC

Tech Up for Women is a year-round collaborative hub created for the advancement of women through knowledge of technology trends in education, resourcing, networking and the 2019 Conference to be held on November 19th in NYC. Join us to stay current on innovative new technology, and advance your career through our tools, resources and powerful community.

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Business 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

Our business is to get you business – the right supplier for our Corporate Partners, access to bids and RFPs for our WBEs. 

We welcome Procurement Opportunity postings on this page in accordance with the following 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.
• A brief three-line description of the opportunity; a link to the opportunity posted on line; an identified point-of-contact with name, e-mail and phone number; and dates of opportunity may be e-mailed to Colleen LaCoss, Education & Outreach Manager, clacoss@wbeceast.com
• The description and link will be added within four business days of receipt.
• Please note:  This is a public website and public page.  WBEC-East cannot guarantee that respondents are WBENC-certified WBEs.