Michelle Richards, Great Lakes WBC, founder is a leading authority on women-owned and small businesses. She has successfully advocated for economic opportunities, provided much-needed resources, and built the credibility of community-based, women-owned and small businesses for nearly four decades.
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, and society. This March, WE honor the courageous Woman Trailblazers and Pioneers that forged the path to empower women.
Overview:
• Citizens Bank Black History Month Challenge & Scholarship Opportunity
• execWE: The Power of WE - Registration Open
• Your Heart is Your Business - Don't Skip a Beat
Cummins and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female business owners.
Sweet Thoughts was founded by Award-Winning Chocolatier Lesa Walker. She is known for her visually striking hand painted chocolate art pieces.. Lesa combines her background In Fine Arts and Baking with her love for chocolate and passion to execute beautiful edible art. Help us support this WBE.
Overview:
• #MIWomen: Your Heart is Your Business - Don't Skip a Beat
• Comcast Offering 100 Grants
• Black History Month Challenge
• Michelle Richards: Why Get Certified Women-Owned?
• Courageous Conversations is on February 23
• execWE: The Power of WE
WBEs will engage in virtual breakout sessions to provide them with tools, resources, and direction as business leaders to further develop a positive cultural environment and further engage in courageous conversations surrounding inclusion, equity, and social justice.
Overview
• Meijer to Host Local Supplier Event
• Rise and Resilience Summit 2021
• WBE Forum Now Open - Updated Registration LinkWomen-Owned Goals Roundup
