Below is a list of events, workshops, and programs presented or sponsored by WBEC Pacific. BOLDED events are available to the general public for a fee. WBEC Pacific members and regional WBEC affiliate members register for events via The WBEC Pacific Community Platform.
Upcoming Signature Events
IDEATION
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Location TBD
Empow[HER]
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Location TBD
November 2024
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, November 4th @ 4:00pm PT
A WBEC Pacific program focused on strengthening the economic resiliency of Black Women Entrepreneurs. The program's focus is on providing resources to Black-owned businesses. WE-Xcel is a partnership with corporate advocates to prepare companies led by Black women founders to increase their earning capacity.
Washington State DES Workshop
Thursday, November 7th @ 10:00am PT
Washington State Department of Enterprise Services and WBEC Pacific are collaborating on a recurring workshop to help WBEs, minority, and veteran-owned businesses succeed with establishing contracting relationships with the public sector.
REGISTER HERE
Meet & Greet: Coffee Mingle - Andytown Coffee Roasters, San Francisco
Friday, November 8th @ 9:00am PT
Mingle with fellow WBEs at a certified women-owned business, Andytown Coffee Roasters, and hear from owner Lauren Crabbe, her amazing journey in building a business. Meet at 181 Fremont St, 7th floor, downtown San Francisco.
REGISTER HERE
WBENCPitch AMPLIFY: Finals
November 12th & 13th
WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC program featuring a series of pitch competitions and educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain meaningful exposure, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business.
Industry Day - Technology
Wednesday, November 13th @ 1:00pm PT
These virtual events are geared to a specific industry each month. An overview of the industry and what’s on the horizon, the latest/greatest in that industry, followed by a 1:1 opportunity for WBEs to introduce their company to the Corporate Partners.
REGISTER HERE
BOLD Success 2024 - Seattle, WA
Tuesday, November 19th
WBEC Pacific's Annual Signature Event. BOLD Success provides incredible insights on future-proofing business, networking, funding options, corporate sales strategy, and deepening relationships with the WBEC Pacific network.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, November 22nd @ 11:00am PT
An informal opportunity to meet our forum members and learn from their diverse industries, professional journeys, business recommendations, and more.
Why Certify?
Monday, November 25th @ 12:00pm PT
Thinking about certifying? Learn about the benefits of WBENC Certification and more through WBEC Pacific.
REGISTER HERE
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, November 25th @ 1:00pm PT
A workshop for Certified WBEs to learn how to make the most out of their WBENC Certification through WBEC Pacific.
WBEC Pacific members and regional WBEC affiliate members register for events via The WBEC Pacific Community Platform.
December 2024
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, November 9th @ 4:00pm PT
A WBEC Pacific program focused on strengthening the economic resiliency of Black Women Entrepreneurs. The program's focus is on providing resources to Black-owned businesses. WE-Xcel is a partnership with corporate advocates to prepare companies led by Black women founders to increase their earning capacity.
Why Certify?
Monday, December 23th @ 12:00pm PT
Thinking about certifying? Learn about the benefits of WBENC Certification and more through WBEC Pacific.
REGISTER HERE
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, December 23th @ 1:00pm PT
A workshop for Certified WBEs to learn how to make the most out of their WBENC Certification through WBEC Pacific.
WBEC Pacific members and regional WBEC affiliate members register for events via The WBEC Pacific Community Platform.
Past Events
February 2024
Capability Statement Feedback
Thursday, February 1st @ 1:00pm PT
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Friday, February 2nd @ 9:00am PT
Capability Statement Feedback
Thursday, February 15th @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Industry Day – Manufacturing, Fabrication, Logistics, and MRO
Wednesday, February 21st @ 1:00 pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, February 26th @ 1:00pm PT
Doing Business with Corporate Partner Workshop – Robert Half
Wednesday, February 28th @ 1:00pm PT
March 2024
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, March 4th @ 4:00pm PT
Let's Get AMPLIFIED!!!
Thursday, March 7th @ 1:00pm PT
2024 WBENC National Conference – Denver, CO
Tuesday, March 19th - Friday, March 22nd
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, March 25th @ 1:00pm PT
Doing Business with Corporate Partners - Washington State DES
Wednesday, March 27th @ 1:00pm PT
April 2024
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, April 1st @ 4:00pm PT
Corporate Connections
Wednesday April 3rd @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Industry Day – Professional Services
Wednesday, April 10th @ 1:00pm PT
Doing Business with Corporate Partners - McKinstry
Tuesday, April 16th @ 1:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, April 22nd @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, April 26th @ 11:00am PT
WBEC Pacific Industry Day – Human Resources
Tuesday, April 30th @ 1:00 pm PT
May 2024
Empower U – AMPLIFY Your Intro with Andrea Heuston
Monday, June 3rd @ 4:00pm PT
Meet & Greet: Blackie’s Pasture - Tiburon, CA
Monday, May 3rd @ 8:45am PT
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, May 6th @ 4:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Industry Day – Healthcare
Wednesday, May 8th @ 1:00pm PT
The Academy
Wednesday, May 15th @ 9:00am PT
Doing Business with Kaiser Permanente
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 1:00pm PT
Why Certify?
Monday, May 20th @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, May 20th @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, May 24th @ 11:00am PT
June 2024
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, June 3rd @ 4:00pm PT
Empower U – Women & Wealth with Sandra James
Wednesday, June 5th @ 1:00pm PT
Why Certify?
Monday, June 24th @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, June 24th @ 1:00pm PT
IDEATION 2024 - Berkeley, CA
Tuesday, June 25th @ 9:00am PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, June 28th @ 11:00am PT
July 2024
Why Certify?
Monday, July 22nd @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, July 22nd @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, July 26th @ 11:00am PT
August 2024
Washington State DES Workshop
Thursday, August 1st @ 10:00am PT
Meet & Greet - Seattle Views Cruise - Pier 54, Seattle, WA
Thursday, August 1st @ 5:30pm PT
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, August 5th @ 4:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Industry Day - Energy & Utilities
Wednesday, August 14th @ 1:00pm PT
WBENCPitch - AMPLIFY: RPO Regional Round
Wednesday, August 21st @ 1:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, August 23rd @ 11:00am PT
Why Certify?
Monday, August 26th @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, August 26th @ 1:00pm PT
Doing Business with Siemens
Wednesday, August 28th @ 1:00pm PT
September 2024
Washington State DES Workshop
Thursday, September 5th @ 10:00am PT
Industry Day - Construction
Wednesday, September 11th @ 1:00pm PT
Doing Business with Corporate Partners - Skanska
Wednesday, September 18th @ 1:00pm PT
Why Certify?
Monday, September 23rd @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, September 23rd @ 1:00pm PT
JP Morgan Chase Presents: 2024 Empow[HER] Financial Summit - San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, September 24th
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, September 27th @ 11:00am PT
October 2024
Washington State DES Workshop
Thursday, October 3rd @ 10:00am PT
WE-Xcel Alumni Forum
Monday, October 7th @ 4:00pm PT
WBEC Pacific Friday Forum
Friday, October 25th @ 11:00am PT
Why Certify?
Monday, October 28th @ 12:00pm PT
Leveraging Your Certification
Monday, October 28th @ 1:00pm PT
WBENCPitch AMPLIFY: Semi-Finals
October 28th & 29th
Doing Business with Corporate Partners - Vistra
Wednesday, October 30th @ 1:00pm PT