https://wboconnection.org/programs WBOC: Women Business Opportunities Connection upcoming events WBOC: Women Business Opportunities Connection Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:31:25 GMT Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:31:25 GMT Wed, 06 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 30px;"><strong><img src="https://wboconnection.org/resources/Program%20Template%20(6).png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></strong></font></p> <p align="left"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 30px;"><strong>Underst<font face="Montserrat, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0">anding MWBE Certification for Your Business</font></strong></span></p> <p align="left" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curious about Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and this is exactly the conversation you’ve been needing.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 18px;"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Join us on Wednesday, May 6 for a practical breakdown of what MWBE certification actually is, who qualifies, and whether it makes sense for your business. Our guest presenter, Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling, will walk you through the process step by step so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions.</font></font></p> <p style="line-height: 18px;"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We’ll also talk about what happens after you’re certified, including the real opportunities, resources, and support available to help you land contracts with government agencies and larger corporations.</font></font></p> <p style="line-height: 18px;"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Me’Shae brings a wealth of knowledge in both certification and entrepreneurship, so you’ll leave with clarity, direction, and next steps you can actually use.</font></font></p> <p style="line-height: 18px;"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whether you’re just exploring or ready to move forward, this session will give you the insight and confidence to navigate the process and use certification as a tool for growth.</font></font></p> <p style="line-height: 18px;"><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 30px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bring your questions and come ready to learn how other local business owners are leveraging certification to open new doors.</font></font></p> https://wboconnection.org/event-6605214 https://wboconnection.org/event-6605214 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT <div align="center" style=""></div> <p style="background-color: transparent;"><img src="https://wboconnection.org/resources/Member%20Showcase%20Newsletter%20Graphic.png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> <p data-start="148" data-end="203"><strong data-start="148" data-end="203">Mark your calendars for our annual member showcase!</strong></p> <p data-start="205" data-end="389">Every June, we shine a light on the incredible women within the WBOC community—and this year’s showcase is all about real stories, bold pivots, and the lessons learned along the way.</p> <p data-start="391" data-end="675">Join us for an evening of connection and inspiration as five of our members take the stage to share how they’ve navigated change, grown through challenges, and embraced new opportunities, especially with the help of the women of WBOC. You'll walk away with fresh insights, relatable stories, and a renewed sense of what's possible.</p> <p data-start="677" data-end="702">This year’s speakers are:</p> <p data-start="704" data-end="809"><strong>TBA</strong></p> <p data-start="704" data-end="809"><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXZUy7lYMbUFo6_xHSUL67Qwra2XFZqWiaUY0xQ9PJ4B9LqQ/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank">Apply here to be one of our speakers.</a></strong></p> https://wboconnection.org/event-6605216 https://wboconnection.org/event-6605216