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2026 WBENC National Conference

Registration is now open for the biggest event of the year for Women Owned businesses! Join us June 15-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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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: 

**June 15-18** - WBENC Annual Conference (in person in Salt Lake City)

April 8, 2026 - Coffee with a Corporate, featuring Desiree Hanson, Moffitt Cancer Center

April 9, 2026 - Certification 101

April 16, 2026 - WBENC Onboarding

April 28, 2026 - Winning Strategies with a WBE, featuring Jacqueline Whitmore

April 30, 2026 - University of Florida Opportunity Fair 

 

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: April 8, 2026

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Registration: Free 

Guest: Moffitt Cancer Center - Desiree Hanson, MCA, Associate Director, Supplier Engagement & Development, Enterprise Engagement & Impact 

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, April 9, 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, April 16, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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Winning Strategies with a WBE

Mastering Your Mingle-Ability: 5 Ways to Turn Contacts into Contracts

In today’s hybrid work environment, effective networking is more crucial than ever. This session empowers you to build meaningful connections, both in-person and virtually.

Participants will learn to:

  • Navigate conferences, trade shows, and a variety of social events with confidence.
  • Engage in impactful conversations.
  • Leave lasting impressions that foster professional growth.

Register today! And bring your sales and marketing leaders, too.

Join our guest speaker Jacqueline Whitmore, founder and CEO of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, for this installment of our WBEC Florida Winning Strategies with a WBE series, which features our members bringing their expertise directly to you!

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. *NEW TIME*

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Complementary for members and nonmembers

A Zoom link will be provided after registration.

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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, May 14, 2026

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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, May 21, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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:

  • May 13, 2026
  • June 10, 2026
  • July 8, 2026
  • August 12, 2026

Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET

Registration: Free