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, October 15, 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, October 22, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free
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Winning Strategies with a WBE
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Complementary for members and nonmembers
A Zoom link will be provided after registration.
Self-esteem is the foundation that influences how we see ourselves, make decisions, overcome challenges, pursue opportunities and "show up in the world." This presentation explores the connection between self-worth and success, highlighting how a healthy sense of self impacts both personal and professional growth, leadership, confidence, communication and resilience.
Learn how self-esteem shapes your ability to take risks, embrace challenges, build meaningful relationships, advocate for yourself, and create lasting impact. The discussion addresses common barriers such as self-doubt, fear of failure, comparison, and imposter feelings while providing practical strategies to strengthen confidence and cultivate a growth mindset.
You'll leave with a renewed understanding that investing in yourself is essential to achieving your goals, unlocking your potential, and creating positive change in yourself, which will lead to positive change around you, including in your family and your community.
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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
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Finishing Strong:
Reset. Refocus. Reignite.
Didn't hit all your 2026 goals? Join us to explore how to finish this year strong and create an action plan for 2027 that works!
When: 12:30 to 2 p.m. EDT Thursday, November 5, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Join WBEC Florida for a special virtual event designed to help you reflect on your 2026 goals, reset your mindset, and refocus your strategy for 2027. WBEC Florida President and CEO Nancy Allen will lead us through a workshop that starts with letting go of guilt and ends with a blueprint for making next year your best ever!
Why attend:
- Learn how to reset when goals don’t go as planned.
- Get inspired by real stories from some of your peers.
- Leave with a quarterly tracking tool to help you stay on course in 2027.
Let’s finish 2026 strong and set ourselves up to thrive in 2027!
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, November 12, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free
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The Business Growth Shift LIVE: Tampa Bay
A Half-Day Conference hosted by WBEC Florida
Come celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day with us!
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Location: Carollwood Country Club | Price: $40, which includes registration, free parking, light breakfast and beverages
Schedule coming soon!
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 corporate and government supplier development and procurement leaders. 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 look at our Global Growth Shift initiative and international trade missions
- Practical strategies to turn conversations into real opportunities
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, November 19, 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free
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