A curated list of articles, news stories, and perspectives from entrepreneurs we think you might find interesting from around the WBENC network.
WBEs Making News
- ALOM CEO Hannah Kain Receives Women Leaders in Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
- Read an excerpt from our podcast episode with Michelle Marciniak, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SHEEX® Inc., on how she applies basketball strategy to build her successful business.
- Read our Q&A with Maureen Mulvihill on how she pivoted her company, Actuated Medical, Inc. (AMI), so quickly, what she has learned about her leadership style, and what’s next for Actuated Medical.
- 13 Trendsetting Women-Owned Businesses Making an Impact in the Food & Beverage and Agriculture Industry
- Read an excerpt from our Women Who Own It podcast episode with Psyche Terry, Founder of Urban Hydration, to hear insights about how to use authenticity to create a global brand.
- Hear from Lilah Raynor, Founder and CEO of Logica Research, on why “Back to School” is widening the financial and emotional gender gap and how women can recover.
- Read an excerpt from our Women Who Own It podcast episode with Miko Branch, founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s, to hear how she built a multi-million dollar business starting off with ZERO startup money, loans or investors.
Corporate Members In the News
- Lowe’s Virtual Search Initiative Promotes Supplier Diversity
- Office Depot is bringing you virtual pitch training! WBENC’s Elevate Your Pitch sessions are being offered twice — on October 2 and October 9.
- The WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female Founders is a new funding initiative to invest in the next generation of the fastest growing segment of women-owned businesses – Black female founders. Applications open Oct 7.
- Learn how Southern California Edison is creating a best-in-class safety culture.
Media Partner News
- WEUSA: Read the latest issue.
- Enterprising Women: Read the latest issue.
- BEQ Pride: Read the latest issue.
- MBE Magazine: Read the latest issues.
- Diversity Professional: Read the latest issue.
- Professional WOMEN’s Magazine: Read the latest issue.
Other News
- Join the #BuyWomenOwned fall campaign to raise our voices and open our wallets to support women-owned businesses.
- Our partners at WIPP are hosting a Virtual Symposium on Cyber Resiliency from September 29 to October 1., featuring technology experts and speakers from agencies and corporate partners who specialize in cybersecurity.
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