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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: 

July 16, 2026 - WBEC Florida Onboarding 

July 30, 2026 - **New date** The Business Growth Shift - LIVE: Orlando Half-Day Conference presented by WBEC Florida / WBDC of Florida (coming soon)

August 12, 2026 - Coffee with a Corporate: Special Government Edition - U.S. Export-Import Bank

August 20, 2026WBEC Florida Certification 101 Training

August 25, 2026 - Winning Strategies with a WBE, featuring Maria Lucia Parra 

August 27, 2026 - WBEC Florida hosts EXIM Bank half-day training in person in South Florida (coming soon)

August 27, 2026 - WBEC Florida Onboarding

September 30 - October 3, 2026 - Go for the Greens 19th annual business development conference 

October 27, 2026 - Winning Strategies with a WBE, featuring Pamala McCoy (coming soon)

November 3, 2026 - Broward Health Annual Small Business & Health Expo


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, July 16, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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The Business Growth Shift 

LIVE: Orlando

A Half-Day Conference hosted by WBEC Florida *** New date

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Location: National Entrepreneur Center, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite a20, Orlando, FL 32803 | Price: $40, which includes registration, free parking, light breakfast and beverages

WBEC Florida invites you to a powerful, high-impact experience designed to help you build the connections and insights that move your business forward. 

Participate in roundtable meet-and-greets with: CHEP, VyStar Credit Union, University of Florida, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orange County Government, U.S. Small Business Administration and others! Watch this space for our growing list.

Join us for:

  • A panel of corporate leaders on how to do business with their organizations
  • Roundtable sessions with corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders
  • A panel of experts on how to start or expand trade beyond U.S. borders
  • A first look at our Global Growth Shift initiative and international trade missions
  • Practical strategies to turn conversations into real opportunities
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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, August 20, 2026

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Time: 10 to 11 a.m. ET | Location: Virtual on Zoom | Registration: Free 

WBEC Florida CEO Nancy Allen will interview our featured guest, Toya Woods, a business development specialist with EXIM Bank. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.

You'll learn:

  • How EXIM Bank helps small businesses enter and expand into international markets.
  • Financing and insurance solutions that can support your export growth.
  • Common barriers to exporting — and how to overcome them.
  • Resources available specifically for small businesses and women-owned companies.
  • Practical first steps for businesses interested in selling internationally.

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

 

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Winning Strategies with a WBE

Understanding People to Improve Team Performance

This presentation introduces a comprehensive approach for diagnosing and improving team performance. Participants will learn why qualitative research — grounded in psychology and informed by Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team framework — is essential for uncovering the hidden patterns that prevent teams from achieving their best.

By blending deep listening with principles of organizational psychology, the session demonstrates how organizations can transform surface-level feedback into meaningful insights that drive lasting results.

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

Join our guest speaker Maria Lucia Parra of Ingenium Research 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, August 25, 2026

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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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, August 27, 2026 

Where: Online via Zoom

Registration: Free

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Go for the Greens 2026: Cultivating Connections

19th Annual Business Development Conference

 Date: Wednesday, September 30, through Saturday, October 3, 2026 

Location: Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Broward Health

Annual Small Business & Health Expo 

 Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Location: Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL

Cost: Free

Learn More and Register