Events to foster connections that build business
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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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, July 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, 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
