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2026 WBENC National Conference IMPACT

Expand Your IMPACT at the WBENC National Conference June 15-18, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah! The WBENC National Conference isn’t just another business event. It is a powerful gathering point for business-building connections, collaboration, and growth that drive impact and innovation. Every year, WBENC raises the bar with fresh, dynamic approaches that spark connections...

Essentials of Leveraging Your WBENC WBE Certification – Session 2

This interactive 2-part series is designed for WBENC WBEs who want to make sure they are using their WBE Certification to the fullest. Session 2 will focus on your Capability Statement - a one page profile of your firm’s unique value proposition, showcasing your competencies, achievements, and differentiators.

Smart Marketing: Leveraging AI for Small Business Marketing

In this 1.5-hour workshop, small business owners will explore how to leverage AI—especially tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot—to boost marketing effectiveness and productivity. You’ll start by understanding what AI is (and what it isn’t) and how the platforms we hear about fit into the broader picture of artificial intelligence. The session will unpack how...

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Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp

ELEVATE YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING JOURNEY June 2-23, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Join the Government Contracting Beginner’s Bootcamp hosted by the Illinois Apex Accelerator at WBDC Tuesdays at 11:00 am; for four dynamic sessions, each packed with invaluable insights and strategies to help you navigate the world of government contracting with confidence. Here’s a peek...