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Events Just for You! 

Watch this space for events from WBEC Florida, WBENC, and our partners. These are designed to help you and your business thrive! Scroll down and you'll find:

Feb. 11, 2026 - Coffee with a Corporate, featuring VyStar Credit Union (virtual)

Feb. 12, 2026 - Certification 101 (virtual) 

Feb. 19, 2026 - WBEC FL Onboarding (virtual)

March 11, 2026 - Coffee with a Corporate, featuring Affinity Inc. Magazine (virtual)

March 12, 2026 - Certification 101 (virtual) 

March 19, 2026 - WBEC FL Onboarding (virtual)

 

 

Coffee with a Corporate: Meet. Sip. Connect. Repeat. 

Join us for a monthly virtual conversation with supplier development and procurement professionals who open doors for suppliers like you.

Date: Feb. 11, 2026

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Registration: Free 

Guests: VyStar Credit Union - Willie Johnson, Vice President Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Economic Development; and Keith McDuffie, Procurement Manager

Coffee with a Corporate is your opportunity to sit down — virtually — with supplier development and procurement professionals from leading corporations and government agencies.

Each month, we’ll host featured guests who share insights about how their organizations work with suppliers, information on what they look for in new partners, and practical tips to help your business get noticed.

30 minutes of conversation, 30 minutes of Q&A and networking, and one powerful hour of connection.

 

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Certification 101

WBEC Florida Certification Director Lisa Roblejo walks you through the process of applying for certification and helps guide you on the next steps of using your credentials.

When: 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 

Upcoming session: Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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WBEC FL Onboarding

Now that you're certified, let us introduce you to the world of WBENC from a regional perspective. Learn how and where to use the branding, including the Women Owned logo, to let others know about your new credentials. Understand how the WBEC Florida region supports you and your business through events, communications and other activities. Learn about our corporate partners and helpful resources. WBEC Florida Certification Director Lisa Roblejo will be your guide.

When: 2 to 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month 

Upcoming session: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

Learn More and Register

 

Coffee with a Corporate: Meet. Sip. Connect. Repeat. 

Join us for a monthly virtual conversation with supplier development and procurement professionals who open doors for suppliers like you.

Date: March 11, 2026

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Registration: Free 

Guest: Brian Auden, Publisher of Affinity Inc. magazine and Founder of Affinity Marketplace

Coffee with a Corporate is your opportunity to sit down — virtually — with supplier development and procurement professionals from leading corporations and government agencies.

Each month, we’ll host featured guests who share insights about how their organizations work with suppliers, information on what they look for in new partners, and practical tips to help your business get noticed.

30 minutes of conversation, 30 minutes of Q&A and networking, and one powerful hour of connection.

Learn More and Register

Certification 101

WBEC Florida Certification Director Lisa Roblejo walks you through the process of applying for certification and helps guide you on the next steps of using your credentials.

When: 2 to 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month 

Upcoming session: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

Learn More and Register

WBEC FL Onboarding

Now that you're certified, let us introduce you to the world of WBENC from a regional perspective. Learn how and where to use the branding, including the Women Owned logo, to let others know about your new credentials. Understand how the WBEC Florida region supports you and your business through events, communications and other activities. Learn about our corporate partners and helpful resources. WBEC Florida Certification Director Lisa Roblejo will be your guide.

When: 2 to 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month 

Upcoming session: Thursday, March 19, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

Learn More and Register

Coffee with a Corporate: Meet. Sip. Connect. Repeat. 

Join us for a monthly virtual conversation with supplier development and procurement professionals who open doors for suppliers like you.

Coffee with a Corporate is your opportunity to sit down — virtually — with supplier development and procurement professionals from leading corporations and government agencies.

Each month, we’ll host featured guests who share insights about how their organizations work with suppliers, information on what they look for in new partners, and practical tips to help your business get noticed.

30 minutes of conversation, 30 minutes of Q&A and networking, and one powerful hour of connection.

Upcoming dates:

  • Apr 8, 2026
  • May 13, 2026

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Registration: Free