Upcoming Signature Events

Event Calendar

Upcoming Signature Events

Event Calendar

Events in October 2025

Catalyst25: A Business-First Evening & Awards Gala

Catalyst25: A Business-First Evening & Awards Gala

WBEC-Pacific Event Calendar

November 14th, 2025

Wente Vineyards, Livermore, California

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17 12:00 pm: Virtual Portland Metro Meetup: Women-Owned Meetup 12:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 Portland Metro Area WBEs: Join us on October 17th from 12 – 1pm PT for another exciting virtual meetup! These virtual Women-Owned Meetups are informal gatherings providing a unique opportunity to connect with other women entrepreneurs in the region to build valuable relationships, discuss challenges, explore potential partnerships, and have fun! Inclusive to all. Register online at the link below. Learn More and Register

24 11:00 am: WBEC-Pacific Friday Forum 11:00 am Friday, October 24, 2025 Learn about and ask our WBEC-Pacific leadership forum members in a casual setting about their diverse industries, professional journeys, business recommendations, and more! Inclusive to all. Register for this free event by clicking the link below. Learn More and Register

27 12:00 pm: Why Certify? 12:00 pm Monday, October 27, 2025 Thinking about certifying with WBEC-Pacific? Why Certify is a monthly webinar for women-owned businesses looking to learn about WBENC Certification and is a great time to ask questions about the application process, criteria, benefits, and more. Inclusive to all. Register for this free event by clicking the link below. Learn More and Register, 1:00 pm: Leveraging Your Certification 1:00 pm Monday, October 27, 2025 Leveraging Your Certification is for newly WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) owners to help you grow your business as a diverse vendor, supplier, or contractor. Take-aways: • How to access and navigate WBENC certification benefits, • Familiarity with the conduct of business in our network, • Upcoming events and opportunities to look out for, and • Getting acquainted with Corporate Members and other WBEs. Leveraging Your Certification is part of a series of online workshops aimed at developing business capacity, empowering women business owners, advancing diversity, and building community. Workshops are held every 4th Monday of the month, from 1 – 2pm. A valid WBENC Certification and advance registration are required to attend. Open to all WBENC-Certified WBEs. Register for this free event by clicking the link below. Learn More and Register

28 11:00 am: 2025 WBENCPitch Competition Semi-Finals 11:00 am Tuesday, October 28, 2025 In an unforgettable Regional Round, a dozen powerhouse women entrepreneurs from the WBEC-Pacific community brought their boldest ideas and game-changing innovations to the virtual stage. Now, the spotlight is on the four WBEC-Pacific businesswomen advancing to the national Semi-Finals — and you can cheer them on in front of a judging panel made up of national corporate representatives. Register for the two-day showcase on October 27th & 28th and represent WBEC-Pacific on the national stage! Register for this virtual event at the link below. Learn More and Register

29 11:00 am: 2025 WBENCPitch Competition Semi-Finals 11:00 am Tuesday, October 28, 2025 In an unforgettable Regional Round, a dozen powerhouse women entrepreneurs from the WBEC-Pacific community brought their boldest ideas and game-changing innovations to the virtual stage. Now, the spotlight is on the four WBEC-Pacific businesswomen advancing to the national Semi-Finals — and you can cheer them on in front of a judging panel made up of national corporate representatives. Register for the two-day showcase on October 27th & 28th and represent WBEC-Pacific on the national stage! Register for this virtual event at the link below. Learn More and Register