A Women Business Enterprise (WBE) is an independent business concern that is legally controlled by and at least 51% owned and operated by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or Legal Resident Aliens. The business formation and principal place of business must be in the U.S. or its territories.
WBE Certified, Now What?
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. Now that you are certified, please join us at our events and/or 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.
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Conference
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council’s Conference will help your business expand through workshops, one-on-one matches with Corporations and fellow WBEs for procurement opportunities*, the WE Pitch competition, and more | September 23-24, 2025.
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.
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
August 6, 2024 | 9am to 10:15am ET
October 15, 2024 | 9am to 10:15am ET
Don’t want to wait. View our prerecorded webinar.
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 and Indiana or virtually. They 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
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
Events and Engagements
Check the events schedule for the entire region and partners.
