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15th Anniversary of WBEC ORV's annual Catch The Wave is coming to Cincinnati, OH, August 26-28. Hands down the largest gathering of certified WBE's (1,100) in OH, KY and WV. Almost 100 Corporations are Corporate Members of WBEC ORV including Billion Dollar Roundtable members: Kroger, P&G, Honda, Toyota, JPMORGAN Chase and Duke Energy. Thinking about WBE certification or training your Corporate procurement buyers on how to buy from mature diverse owned WBE's, this conference is for you. Corporations with Women Employee Resource Groups (ERG's)...this conference is for you. Especially if your corporation is located in greater Cincinnati! Questions on the value of attending the regions largest conference from a Corporate perspective, in box me.

#SCOREInTheNews📰 The Santa Fe New Mexican covered the SCORE Women in Business conference, interviewing chapter chair Cheryl Ancell about the event. Cheryl emphasized the organizers' goal of bringing women together to exchange ideas and network. Check out Chery's interview below! #WomensSmallBusinessMonth

Introducing She Means Business KC! ✨🌟 Founded by three incredible women, Allison, Destiny, and Megan, She Means Business KC emerged from a shared vision of creating a pressure-free networking space exclusively for women. Their journeys crossed through professional connections, led by discussions about reshaping the networking landscape for female professionals. 👩💼💼 What is She Means Business KC? She Means Business KC (SMBKC) is more than just a networking group. It’s a community where women come together in a fun, inviting atmosphere. It's a space for like-minded women to connect, collaborate, and lift each other up. We believe in a simple yet powerful idea: to foster an environment where women empower women, free from the constraints of conventional networking. 🌈🎉 Why Should I Join? Joining SMBKC means you are part of a supportive network of female professionals eager to share, grow, and succeed together. Whether you're looking to make new friends in the industry, share insights, or find collaborative opportunities, this group offers a unique platform to do so without any stringent requirements. 🚀🌟 Our Journey So Far Since its inception, SMBKC has unfolded as a beautiful journey of connection, growth, and empowerment. Our belief that nothing like this existed spurred us to give this idea a shot, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive! 💌 How to Get Involved Are you ready to be part of a community where women mean business? Whether you're soaring high in your career, just starting out, or looking to make a change, She Means Business KC welcomes you. Check out the Facebook Group She Means Business KC: Women’s Networking for more information. It's time to create and celebrate our successes together because when one of us wins, we all win! 💬 "Let's lift ourselves up in this space designed by us, for us." Allison Mott is the owner of AM CPA Destiny Bounds is the owner of Bounds Law LLC Megan Brenner is the co-founder of Craft & Sage

"🚀 The countdown is ON! The Conference for Women in Business will be empowering women like YOU to reach new heights in your business journey. 💼✨ Join us for a day of inspiration, Learning, networking, and growth. You won’t want to miss this! Grab your ticket today before early bird pricing ends!👉 https://lnkd.in/gHvBSKy5 #WomenInBusiness #EmpoweredWomen #BusinessGrowth #ResilientWomen #Networking"

Female business owners who provide a service - free networking session on 27th March! 💃 We always get great feedback from these sessions. 🙌😊 To book on see Elaine Atherton ‘s post below. #networking #womeninbusiness #startups

#Smallbusiness owners, be sure to check out this post from SCORE Mentors. A few highlights from the article: ...“Building Bridges: Bringing Together Women In Business.” The intent of the theme, chapter chair Cheryl Ancell said, was to increase awareness of the opportunities, collaboration, friendships, partnerships and insights that can come from meeting new people. ...Serquis of Cafecito agreed, adding that one of her biggest takeaways from the conference was to be optimistic and to uphold the potential of vulnerability and community. #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #Motivation #Inspiration  #success #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #strategy

If you're planning something for International Women's Day, please consider the following: - Make sure you feed people. I've been to too many (paid for) IWD breakfasts and been given nothing more than a snack. Women, too, like to eat. In fact, some of us even start the day that way! We're way too far beyond the 90s where our delicate social graces required us to "order the salad". Say it with me: PROTEIN! [or don't make us pay $60+ for a 'breakfast' that we'll just have to supplement by buying (second) breakfast for afterwards] - It's a real bummer spending the event just being told all the issues that we're already aware of. We KNOW, we're women, we live it. The solution here is probably a little more detailed, but the extent of all the issues women face in the workplace etc could better be saved for events with more men in the audience [though thank you to those men who do turn up to these events to celebrate women too]. For women-focused events, what about: More celebration of women who are doing the damn things, so then you're highlighting the issue but FOCUSING on the 'YAY' part? Honestly, just those two things. We want to feel acknowledged, recognised and, yes, maybe even a little celebrated for our achievements and contributions. Not bummed out and hangry 🙃

Today is also known as ‘No-one can believe its May already’ If you're anything like me, you're probably thinking, "Where did the last few months go?" So when I tell you have a BIG event in October, you’re probably thinking that’s ages away! But it will be here before you know it! 👩💼 and let me tell you there are so many reasons to get your ticket now and not put it off… Reason #1: Secure your spot! By getting your ticket early, you can block out the day and ensure nothing else sneaks into your diary. This guarantees your presence in the room with incredible women, allowing for amazing networking opportunities and an abundance of inspiration for your future. Reason #2: Spread the cost! There's no extra charge for paying monthly for your ticket up until October. This means you can effectively manage your budget without feeling the pinch all at once. Reason #3: Be the first to book workshops! Early bird ticket holders have the privilege of booking workshops ahead of time, ensuring you don’t miss out on the sessions you're keen on. Reason #4: Leverage pre-event networking opportunities! Begin connecting with other women in business prior to the event and start building those relationships early. By snagging your ticket now, you're making a choice your future self will thank you for! secure your place today and look forward to a day of empowerment, growth, and connection like no other! 💼💫 Book your tickets here https://lnkd.in/ewnmZD2K P.S want to exhibit and show case your fabulous business on the day in front of an audience of women? Let’s chat https://lnkd.in/esMvis-J

We are excited to announce that Margaret van Steenderen, our founder and lead development coach, will be speaking at the Women in Business event, “Fueling Your Future: Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals,” on Wednesday, June 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Skokie. Margaret will share valuable tips on setting and achieving goals to help women succeed in their careers. Tip 1: Match Your Goals to Your Values - Set goals that reflect what truly matters to you. When your goals fit with your values, it's easier to stay motivated and committed. Tip 2: Use Accountability - Tell a colleague, mentor, or friend about your goals. Regular check-ins with someone you trust can help you stay on track and give you useful feedback.

Save the date 📅 I can't wait to chat branding vs. marketing vs. advertising and why you need them all. Comment below any questions that come to mind and I'll be sure to touch on it.