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The LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, road tour continued with a great event in Tampa, FL at Embarc Collective this morning! The WBENC LIFT Team together with WBEC Florida, WBEs, small businesses, capital providers, and procurement partners connected and gained insights on their capital journey. A big thank you to Fifth Third and our amazing panelists for an engaging and insightful financial readiness event! WBENC-Certified Women Owned Businesses: - Michele Adams, Levy Recognition, 2024 WBENC WBE Star - Misha Kuryla, Mishas cupcakes Capital Providers: - Krys Patterson, Fifth Third Bank - Rohit Mathur, Bridge - Felipe McAlister, Artura Capital #wbenc #WBE #finance #accesstocapital #business #financialreadiness

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Happening tomorrow on Tuesday, 10/29 in Tampa, FL from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm ET! Join LIFT in the Community, brought to you by Fifth Third Bank, for an exclusive in-person networking opportunity to elevate your business! Discover valuable insights into the WBE Capital Journey and learn how Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) have successfully accessed capital to fuel their success, manage cash flow, and support their business growth. Hear insights into the capital journey from two WBENC-Certified WBEs, 2024 WBENC WBE Star, Michele Adams, CEO and President of Levy Recognition, and Misha Kuryla, Founder and Owner of Misha's Cupcakes. Other speakers include capital providers Krys Patterson, North Florida Business Banking Market Manager of Fifth Third Bank, Rohit Matur, CEO of Bridge, and Felipe McAlister, Vice President of Altura Capital. Register now for this dynamic in-person educational networking event and learn about valuable strategies to fuel your capital success! Register today! https://lnkd.in/eZwQq7x6 @WBENC #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBE #fifththirdbank #bridge #accesstocapital

Ernst & Young LLC, collaborating with CWE, WBENC and WIPP, has released their Exponential Impact Report, detailing important insights about women entrepreneurs. Featuring both an inspiring article with key takeaways for women entrepreneurs and a comprehensive study, this report sheds light to the impact of women-led businesses in our economy and society. The article details seven critical learnings about women entrepreneurs, with key business takeaways for women-owned businesses. Read the Exponential Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/gFzwNf3j

We are just a weekend away from the WBENCPitch AMPLIFY National Pitch Competition Semi-Finals! EVERYONE is invited to attend this live virtual style event on October 28 and 29 from 2:00pm-4:30pm ET. This is a great opportunity to learn more about some of the many inspiring WBEs within the WBENC network! Learn more and register to attend by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/da6Rksz

Nominate yourself or a peer for the 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Award with Enterprising Women! Nominees must be the majority owner or partner in their company and have been in business a minimum of three years. Judges look for financially increasing revenues over the past three years, leadership in your community at the local, state, national or international level, and mentorship or support for other women or girls informally or through established mentoring programs. Winners and champions (finalists) should be available to attend the 23rd Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference, March 27-29, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. The awards gala is on the evening of March 29, 2025. All honorees will also be featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Enterprising Women magazine. Learn more and nominate a great leader here: https://lnkd.in/gDZRxgMq

Meet Ashwini Vasudeva, Co-Founder of Astute, with the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Pacific (WBEC Pacific) Regional Partner Organization. She is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and diverse industries, demonstrating both financial acumen and operational prowess. At Astute, a value-add Certified Accounting and Business Advisory firm, Ashwini leverages her expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes, enabling companies to achieve compliance, maximize revenue recovery, and optimize profitability, thereby fueling long-term success. In her role as Finance Leader for clients, she navigates transitions with agility, instilling financial stability and guiding strategic initiatives for enduring growth. Learn more about Ashwini today by following this link: https://lnkd.in/e7UmW-Wm

Join Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs at chase.com/coaching for a complimentary, small-group coaching session focused on building your brand strategy. In this session, you’ll learn (with up to three other business owners) how to define the visual and verbal significance of your brand, articulate your value proposition, and develop a differentiated strategy to win the hearts and minds of your customers. Register today! chase.com/coaching

Join Women Owned in Retail for the final Macy's Inc. Fashion Bootcamp Series session! Hear about S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach - a multiyear, multifaceted funding program to advance entrepreneurial growth, close wealth gaps, and shatter systemic barriers faced by underrepresented/underserved businesses. Hear from Momentus Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and our partner in creating this innovative program. This joint effort advances a long-standing Macy's, Inc. commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dbQWyf4d

Celebrating Women-Owned Success at Sip & Shop! As part of National Women's Small Business Month, we’re highlighting the incredible stories behind women-owned businesses in our community. At our recent Great Lakes Women's Business Conference, the Sip & Shop event showcased the creativity, resilience, and passion of these entrepreneurs. Swipe through to see some of the amazing businesses that participated! From handcrafted products to innovative services, each one represents the power and potential of women in business. These stories are more than just sales—they’re about dreams turning into reality and building a brighter future together. Let’s continue to support, uplift, and celebrate the achievements of these incredible entrepreneurs beyond the event! Tag a vendor you loved or share your favorite moment from Sip & Shop! #EmpoweredByGLWBC #NationalWomensSmallBusinessMonth #SipAndShopGLWBC #WomenInBusiness #SupportWomenOwned #WomenBusinessOwners #BuildingFuturesGLWBC #BridgingTheGap #WomenEntrepreneurs #ShopSmall