Events to foster connections that build business
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
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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, May 21, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free
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Spark Your Strategy:
Preconference Prep Session
Date: Wednesday, May 20 | Time: 2 to 3 p.m. ET | Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
Learn how to show up with intention, communicate value with impact, and navigate conference spaces with the confidence of someone who knows how to spark opportunity. Whether you're new to WBENC or looking to sharpen your approach, this series equips you with the tools to make every interaction count.
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Procurement Opportunities: Key Trends and Takeaways
Date: Thursday, May 21 | Time: 3 to 4 p.m. ET
Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
Learn how to better understand emerging sourcing opportunities. This session, part of the WBENC Forum Insight Series, will examine some of the economic, technological, and operational trends influencing procurement and impacts on small businesses across industries.
Drawing on current market data and cross-industry trends, speaker Liz Whitehead will look at how larger organizations are identifying and evaluating women-owned and small businesses today, along with what they expect from potential partners.
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National WBENC Conference:
Pre-Event Orientation Session
Date: Wednesday, May 27 | Time: 1 p.m. ET | Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
\WBENC is offering 3 virtual orientations to ensure you know about everything happening at the conference in Salt Lake City.
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National WBENC Conference:
Pre-Event Orientation Session
Date: Tuesday, June 2 | Time: 3 p.m. ET | Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
\WBENC is offering 3 virtual orientations to ensure you know about everything happening at the conference in Salt Lake City.
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National WBENC Conference:
Pre-Event Orientation Session
Date: Wednesday, June 10 | Time: 3 p.m. ET | Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
\WBENC is offering 3 virtual orientations to ensure you know about everything happening at the conference in Salt Lake City.
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Winning Strategies with a WBE
Readiness Before Reaction: Leading Through Change Without Breaking Trust
Leaders today are expected to move fast, through AI adoption, restructures, and constant change, often without time to pause.
This session explores why resilience breaks down when organizations react faster than people can process, and how leaders can create the clarity, shared expectations, and human space needed to navigate change without eroding trust.
Participants will walk away with a simple, repeatable framework for leading change in a way that stabilizes people and sustains performance.
Register today! And bring your sales and marketing leaders, too.
Join our guest speaker Lisa Rigoli of Element of Change, 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, June 30, 2026 **NEW DATE**
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Complementary for members and nonmembers
A Zoom link will be provided after registration.
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Spark Your Strategy:
Post-Conference Session
Date: Monday, July 1 | Time: 2 to 3 p.m. ET | Price: Complimentary | Location: Online
After the conference, learn how to make the most of the contacts you made.
Whether you're new to WBENC or looking to sharpen your approach, this series equips you with the tools to make every interaction count.
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