Women Business Enterprises (WBE) Services provides certified WBEs with the tools and resources to maximize their certification via webinars, forums, educational series, and engagement opportunities.
Certified, Now What?
Now that you are certified, attend the training webinars to discover the opportunities, and learn how to leverage your WBENC WBE certification. Webinars are for WBE owners and business development team members.
WBE Onboarding Webinar
The WBE Onboarding is an introductory webinar and overview of how WBENC and Great Lakes WBC is here to support your business growth.
Live WBE Onboarding Dates:
January 9, 2024 | 9am to 10am ET
February 6, 2024 | 9am to 10am ET
March 13, 2024 | 9am to 10am ET
April 2, 2024 | 9am to 10am ET
Don’t want to wait. View our prerecorded webinar.
WBE Toolkit 2.0 Training Webinar
The WBE Toolkit training will outfit you with the strategies and tools to maximize your new certification. This webinar will strengthen and grow your WBENC network and opportunities.
Live WBE Toolkit 2.0 Training
January 16, 2024 | 9am to 10:15am ET
April 23, 2024 | 9am to 10:15am ET
August 6, 2024 | 9am to 10:15am ET
October 15, 202 | 9am to 10:15am ET
Don’t want to wait. View our prerecorded webinar.
WE Succeed
WE Succeed is the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s transformational education and development program equipping certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBEs) with the tools and knowledge to maximize growth opportunities and grow sustainable businesses.
Who Should Participate?
Women Entrepreneurs in business for two or more years looking to:
- Scale their businesses
- Succeed despite obstacles
- Cultivate strong relationships with WBEs
WE Succeed Executive Library
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council created the WE Succeed Executive Library for those that attended the modules. This library contains resources, recordings, and highlights from each module and is password protected.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s 40th Anniversary
As we reflect on our 40 remarkable years, we extend an invitation to join us on the evening of Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6 pm. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary success and profound economic impact achieved by the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council. Your presence will make this celebration even more meaningful. We look forward to welcoming you.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference
Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference will help your business expand through workshops, one-on-one matches with Corporates and fellow WBEs for procurement opportunities*, the Great Pitch competition and more | September 24-25, 2024
*Business and WBEs summit their procurement needs and companies are matched to their needs. You will only be able to attend the one-on-one if you have met the criteria.
WBE Forums
WBE Forums offer Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) opportunities to build relationships and increase capacity. Quarterly sessions are held at various locations within Michigan, Indiana, or virtually. WBE Forums include a corporate presentation by one of our corporate members and an opportunity to network with other WBEs.
Check out the next WBE Forum in Events
Events and Engagements
Check the events schedule for the entire region and partners.
