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We partner with some of the top companies.

Our events are offered in partnership with companies that are committed to growing business. We focus on our 6 key areas that are proven to be the drivers of business success. 

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Meet the Corporations at Go for the Greens 2025

When: Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 25-27, 2025

Where: Boardwalk Resort, Walt Disney World

Special offer: WBEC Florida members get a $100 discount with the code vipromo25

Concierge Connections: Meet-and-greet roundtables let you get in front of corporate and government sourcing leaders looking for suppliers like you!

New! EPCOT Scavenger Hunt: Explore the theme park and solve clues with your randomly assigned group. Meet for fireworks and dessert at a private party in EPCOT's Paris!

Register at www.goforthegreens.org

Meet These Corporate and Government Participants:
  • AbbVie Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon
  • Central Florida Expressway Authority
  • CHEP
  • City of Orlando
  • Duke Energy
  • Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
  • Logitech
  • Merck
  • Moffitt Cancer Center
  • NASA / Kennedy Space Center 
  • Orange County FL Government
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Raytheon
  • Thales
  • Travel + Leisure
  • University of Florida
  • UPS
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • VyStar Credit Union
  • Walt Disney Company
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Watch Our Regional Competitors

at the Virtual WBENC Pitch Event

Four business owners from our region have been selected by a panel of judges to move forward into the semifinals of the national WBENC Pitch Competition. You can watch them compete because the event is virtual!

Date: Oct. 27-28

Time: To be announced

Registration: Stay tuned! Watch this space and this WBENC link for details 

Our contestants are pictured at right, counterclockwise from top left:

  • Erica Bethe Levin, Globowl
  • Massiel Villanueva, Yuj Soft Baked Granola
  • Dr. Irene Arshad, Wise Owls Education LLC
  • Amanda Mihnovich, Private Label Staff

Good luck, ladies!

 

Hone Your Business Pitch with last WBENCPitch Academy Session

Looking to hone your business pitch and maximize pitching opportunities? Gain actionable resources for successful pitching across all mediums, access expertise and insights from coaches, and receive feedback from fellow business owners through the WBENCPitch Academy sessions, brought to you by The ODP Corporation! There is one more session left in the series.

When: 1 to 3 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 19: Accelerate Your Pitch - Get in the Hot Seat 

Location: Zoom 

Cost: Free

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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 

Where: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free

Upcoming sessions: Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 8

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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 

Where: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free

Upcoming sessions: Sept. 18, Oct. 15, Nov. 20, Dec. 18

Learn More and Register