Minneapolis | WBDC Stronger Together: 40 Years and Forward Celebration and Connection
September 15 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
For 40 years, the WBDC has been providing tools, connections and strategic guidance to build and grow successful companies.
Join us on September 15th for Stronger Together: WBDC 40th & Forward Celebration. Connect with fellow business owners, discover new resources and sourcing opportunities, get inspired by business leaders in our community and shine a spotlight on your business.
Join us for a shared evening of celebration and connection – we are stronger together!
Tickets – 50% off for certified WBEs and Corporate Partners
Certified WBE Recognition Submission – Spotlight YOUR business!
What to Expect:
3:00 – 3:30
Registration Opens – Business Spotlight Reel
Hors d’oeuvre buffet, signature mocktails, cash bar
3:30 – 4:30
Meet & Greet Tables hosted by Corporate and Community Partners – See full list below
4:45 – 6:15
Welcome – WBDC Celebrates 40 Years
Keynote – “How We Lead Matters” by Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Beth Kieffer Leonard Community Impact Award
Inspiring WBE Stories Highlighting WBDC Impact
6:15 – 7:00
Closing Remarks and Networking
Meet & Greet Table Hosts
- Allina
- Andersen Corporation
- Apex Accelerator
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Cargill
- Ecolab
- EisnerAmper
- EO Minnesota
- Medtronic
- MEDA
- Minnesota Black, Chamber of Commerce
- NAWBO
- NaturallyMN
- The BWC
- University of Minnesota
- U.S. Bank
- WPO – Women’s President Organization
- WomenVenture
- Women’s Foundation of MN
- Xcel Energy
Reserve your spot and join us in celebrating 40 Years!
