BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Women's Business Centers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://awbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Women's Business Centers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20210318T182202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T001011Z UID:10000130-1631714400-1631721600@awbc.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2021 DESCRIPTION:Register (FREE)\n \n \n Nominate 2021 Advisor of the Year (Deadline 8/31/2021)\n \n \n Vote for the 2021-2022 Slate of Incoming Board Members\n \n \n View the Slate of Incoming Board Members\n \n Annual meeting is all about our members!  Your participation is important and helps shape the future of AWBC.  We’ll vote on the slate of candidates for AWBC’s board\, hear key program updates\, including an advocacy update\, honor the Business Advisor of The Year\, and learn from five WBC leaders from across the United States as part of a panel discussion on working with women and communities of color to help rebuild MainStreet- it’s a discussion\, and a meeting you won’t want to miss!  We’ll see you there! \n2021 Annual Meeting \n2:00-4:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT \nSeptember 15\, 2021 \nAgenda \n\n2:00 Welcome \n2:15  Advocacy Update: Prism Group\n2:30 Procedural Business\n\nCall To Order\nReport AWBC Officers for 2021-2022 term\n\nAcknowledge Past Chair Amy Bunton\n\n\nPresent the slate of new Board of Directors and the vote\nAdjourn\n\n\n2:45 Announce 2022 Leadership Conference Date and Location\n2:55 Panel Discussion-  The New Main Street:  Women and Communities of Color \n\nModerator- Vonesha Mitchell\, Executive Director\, Women’s Business Center South\, Memphis\, TN\nChristy Dauer\, Program Director\, North Dakota Women’s Business Center- Fargo\, ND\nRon Fong\, Executive Director\, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program- Los Angeles\, CA\nKamaljit Jackson\, Vice President\, Programs and Operations\, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC)- Milwaukee\, WI\nFrances Mickelson\, Director of Business Pathways\, Mi Casa Resource Center- Denver\, CO\n\n\n\n\n3:55 Announce Advisor of the Year Award \n4:00 Adjourn  URL:https://awbc.org/event/annual-meeting-2021/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Copy-of-2021-Annual-Membership-Meeting-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20210629T165642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T205758Z UID:10000133-1632405600-1632405600@awbc.org SUMMARY:Financial Foundations: Managing the Complex Business of Your Core Grant DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW Financial compliance is critical to the success of our centers and our network.It’s also one of the most complex management challenges for Women’s Business Centers leaders. \nThis series is appropriate for all knowledge levels\, from novice to expert.  Content will be especially beneficial to any Host Organization and/or WBC staff or contract support responsible for financial management and reporting\, including: \n\nDirectors\nCompliance Officers\nCFOs or other financial professionals\nContract accounting/bookkeeping support\n\n\nModule 2: Maintaining Sufficient Financial RecordsAugust 25\, 20212 PM-4PM ET \nIn this live webinar\, participants will gain a greater understanding of the practical impacts of the SBA OIG report including anticipated new policies and procedures related to substantiating financial records. This module will focus on procurement\, program income\, and matching contributions and participants will review and receive model policies they can use to help guide their record keeping processes. \n\n\n\n\n\nModel Procurement Policies & Procedures\nModel Conflicts of Interest Policy & Procedures\nModel Policy for Program Income Earned\nModel Policy for Matching Contributions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 3:  Financial Management and Reporting & The Appropriate Use of Grant FundsSeptember 23\, 20212 PM-4PM ET \nIn this live webinar\, participants will gain a greater understanding of the practical impacts of the SBA OIG report including anticipated new policies and procedures related to financial reports. Participants will learn best practices to determine the appropriate use of grant funds- including permissible expenditures and budget transfers as well as best practices for financial accounting systems. \n\n\n\n\n\nModel Policy determining allowable\, allocable\, and reasonable expenses\nModel Policy for proper budget transfers.\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER NOW URL:https://awbc.org/event/financial-foundations-managing-the-complex-business-of-your-core-grant/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Copy-of-Final-CC-1-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20210318T183330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T163815Z UID:10000131-1635897600-1636156799@awbc.org SUMMARY:2021 Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:View Agenda URL:https://awbc.org/event/2021-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2021-AWBC-Conference-Logo-Final-V2-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20211021T173944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T212335Z UID:10000136-1636552800-1636556400@awbc.org SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps DESCRIPTION:Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter \nwhich device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n• Create or claim your Business Profile on Google\n• Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps\n• Use Google My Business to connect with  potential customers\n \n Register (FREE) URL:https://awbc.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1920x1080_GYBO-Ad.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221215 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20211018T130216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T172656Z UID:10000135-1670803200-1671062399@awbc.org SUMMARY:2022 Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:2022 AWBC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE San Juan\, Puerto Rico\n12/12/22 – 12/14/22 \nHotel Details\nBook your hotel for the next AWBC Leadership Conference! The deadline to reserve your room is November 8th\, 2022. Click the link below to make your room reservation in San Juan\, PR. \n Reserve Your Room Click for COVID Protocol Information URL:https://awbc.org/event/2022-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, Convention Blvd\, San Juan\, 00907\, Puerto Rico CATEGORIES:Leadership Conference ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231002T195059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180958Z UID:10000169-1697029200-1697032800@awbc.org SUMMARY:How to Start Selling on Amazon DESCRIPTION:Join Amazon and the Hope2Women team for a one-hour training webinar on October 11 on ‘How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store.’\n\nAbby Malchow\, Manager of Small Business Partnerships at Amazon\, will explain the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when\, how to list and deliver your products\, and how to grow and scale your brand online. She will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to enable seller and small business success. \n\n1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT\n\n\nClick here to register.\n\n*This session is open to all entrepreneurs and small businesses and a great opportunity for you to share with your WBC Clients. URL:https://awbc.org/event/how-to-start-selling-on-amazon/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Amazon-seller-university.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231006T174401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180951Z UID:10000172-1697812200-1697815800@awbc.org SUMMARY:National WBCs of Excellence Milestone 4 (Make-up session) DESCRIPTION:National WBC of Excellence Milestone 4 (Make-up session). Attendees will hear from peer-groups\, Milestone 3 assignment will also be reviewed\, and Milestone 4 assignment will be assigned. \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/national-wbcs-of-excellence-milestone-4-make-up-session/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231006T173757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180942Z UID:10000171-1698242400-1698246000@awbc.org SUMMARY:WBC Connect DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meet-Up for WBC Directors & Staff\nTheme: Best Practices on Hosting a Signature WBC Event \nJoin us for the rebranded ‘Gather and Grow’ monthly meet-up with your WBC peers for a one-hour discussion focused on Best Practices for Hosting a Signature WBC Event. Signature events are a great way to fundraise for your center and to recognize your client’s success while creating an environment for information sharing and networking. \nThese casual monthly meet-ups serve as an open space to exchange resources and develop tangible solutions for your WBC. Bring your burning questions and share your own challenges and tips with your peers! \n  \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbc-connect/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WBC-Connect.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231003T204957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180938Z UID:10000170-1698325200-1698332400@awbc.org SUMMARY:Making Advice Work: Empowering Clients to Take Ownership and Action DESCRIPTION:AWBC invites you to participate in a Live Encore Session with GrowthWheel! This session was the top-rated breakout session from the 2023 AWBC Leadership Conference\, and is back by popular demand! \nAs small business advisors we all want to see our work create results by clients taking action to grow their companies. One challenge is that even if we give excellent advice\, the client may not go forward with it. During this two-hour training\, David Madié\, Founder & CEO of GrowthWheel International will educate on the following topics:  \n\nHow to be a facilitator of your client’s decision-making process.\nHow to ask questions which empower the clients.\nHow to present clients with alternative options with infographics.\nHow to give clients the final ownership of the decisions.\nHow to make a bridge from decisions to actions.\n\nCompletion of this course will count towards one third of your Business Advisor Certificate (BAC).   \n  \nDate: Thursday\, October 26 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/making-advice-work-empowering-clients-to-take-ownership-and-action/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GrowthWheel-Encore-2023-events-header-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231010T155725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180931Z UID:10000173-1698847200-1698850800@awbc.org SUMMARY:Rural Coalition Kick-off Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join AWBC for the Rural Coalition kick-off meeting co-hosted with Laiken Aune\, Advocacy Director with North Dakota Women’s Business Center and Kelly Gordon\, Director of the Women’s Business Center of Central Appalachia at Shawnee State University. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, November 1 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/rural-coalition-kick-off-meeting/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Rural-Coalition-kick-off-11.1.23-_-1920-x-750-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231010T161604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180923Z UID:10000098-1698935400-1698939000@awbc.org SUMMARY:National WBC of Excellence: Milestone 5 DESCRIPTION:National WBC of Excellence Milestone 5 cohort meeting. \nAttendees will hear from peer-groups\, Milestone 4 Assignment (WBC Improvement Plan/ WBC of Excellence Promise) will be reviewed. \n  \nDate: November 2\, 2023 \nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/national-wbc-of-excellence-milestone-5/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231010T162029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180916Z UID:10000099-1699459200-1699462800@awbc.org SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps DESCRIPTION:HOPE2Women invites you to attend a virtual training session in partnership with Grow With Google on Wednesday\, November 8\, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET. \nDo you want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? \nIf so\, then join us to learn about verifying and managing your Google Business Profile\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. We will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively. \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile on Google\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with  potential customers\nTips\, tricks\, and what’s new!\n\n*This session is open to all entrepreneurs and small businesses and a great opportunity for you to share with your WBC Clients. This training session will be recorded and shared with those who attend. \nDate: November 8\, 2023 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps-2/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Grow-With-Google.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231023T200544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180901Z UID:10000102-1699966800-1699970400@awbc.org SUMMARY:Overwhelmed\, Overstretched\, and Over it! DESCRIPTION:HOPE2Women invites you to attend a virtual training session on the topic Overwhelmed\, Overstretched\, and Over It!  \nWith the holidays around the corner\, are you feeling more stressed than usual? Are you busier than ever\, yet at 5pm left wondering\, “What did I get done today?” \nThis workshop will be taught by expert Productivity Coach & Trainer\, Mridu Parikh who understands the daily demands of your time in a world full of increased distractions\, limited resources\, and simply too much to do. \nJoin this motivational talk that will leave you inspired to use tools\, strategies\, and insights to: \n\nAvoid distractions and beat procrastination\nFocus on revenue-generating activities\nReach and surpass your goals\n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. \n$15 Investment URL:https://awbc.org/event/overwhelmed-overstretched-and-over-it/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Overwhelmed-workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231010T162144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180855Z UID:10000100-1700056800-1700060400@awbc.org SUMMARY:Cyber Security Training for Small Businesses & Solopreneurs DESCRIPTION:Join Mastercard and the HOPE2Women team for a one-hour training webinar on November 15\, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET on “Cyber Security Training for Small Businesses & Solopreneurs .” \nIn this live workshop\, you will learn best practices and the importance of protecting your business enterprise through cyber security. Those who join may choose to be visible on camera and unmute to ask questions to the facilitator. \n  \nDate: November 15\, 2023 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/cyber-security-training-for-small-businesses-solopreneurs/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mastercard-Cybersecurity-webinar-11.15.23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231115T130008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180848Z UID:10000108-1701093600-1701097200@awbc.org SUMMARY:Office Hours: AWBC Membership Survey DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team for an open forum and office hours to discuss the 2023 AWBC Membership Survey. \nAsk questions about how to submit your survey and learn about how to win a free 2024 Leadership Conference Ticket! \n  \nDate: Monday\, November 27 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/office-hours-awbc-membership-survey/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AWBC-membership-survey-1920-x-750-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231023T180917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180842Z UID:10000101-1701266400-1701270000@awbc.org SUMMARY:WBC Connect DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meet-Up for WBC Directors & Staff\nTheme: Submitting National Small Business Week (NSBW) Award Nomination for your WBC and/or Clients \nJoin us for the rebranded ‘Gather and Grow’ monthly meet-up with your WBC peers for a one-hour discussion focused on How to Submit Your National Small Business Week (NSBW) Award Nomination for your WBC and/or Clients. You’ll also hear from the National WBC of Excellence Winner San Diego & Imperial Women’s Business Center\, Katty Ibarra! \nThese casual monthly meet-ups serve as an open space to exchange resources and develop tangible solutions for your WBC. Bring your burning questions and share your own challenges and tips with your peers! \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, November 29\, 2023 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbc-connect-2/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WBC-Connect.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231026T184701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180836Z UID:10000103-1701871200-1701874800@awbc.org SUMMARY:AWBC Members: Quarterly Member Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team and your peer WBCs on December 6 for our upcoming AWBC Quarterly Member Orientation! \nLearn about how your center can benefit from AWBC resources\, and share what YOU would like to see from us this year. We will share advocacy updates\, discuss upcoming partnership opportunities\, and provide a full refresher on all the perks of being a member of the AWBC – including the unveiling of new benefits added to the AWBC member guide. \nThis event is open to both new and experienced WBC staff members \nDate: Wednesday\, December 6\, 2023\nTime: 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick Here to Register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/awbc-members-quarterly-member-orientation-2/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Quarterly-Member-Orientation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231121T162019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180829Z UID:10000109-1701954000-1701957600@awbc.org SUMMARY:Office Hours: AWBC Membership Survey DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team for an open forum and office hours to discuss the 2023 AWBC Membership Survey. \nAsk questions about how to submit your survey and learn about how to win a free 2024 Leadership Conference Ticket! \n  \nDate: Thursday\, December 7\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/office-hours-awbc-membership-survey-2/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AWBC-membership-survey-1920-x-750-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231113T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180823Z UID:10000106-1702648800-1702652400@awbc.org SUMMARY:National WBC of Excellence Graduation & Closing Ceremony DESCRIPTION:AWBC is proud to celebrate the recognition of the inaugural cohort with the National WBC of Excellence ceremony!\n\nParticipants are able to invite a funder\, advisory board member and/or a member of the leadership team to witness what benefit pursuing the WBC of Excellence designation has brought and will bring to your organization. There will also be opportunity to share something you have seen positive in your peer(s) and an opportunity for funders/advisory board and leadership team to share comments.\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, December 15\, 2023 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/national-wbc-of-excellence-graduation-closing-ceremony/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WBC-of-Excellence-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231214T210726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180816Z UID:10000176-1704376800-1704380400@awbc.org SUMMARY:Overview: GDEI Trade Mission to Panama\, Costa Rica and Colombia DESCRIPTION:The United States Department of Commerce\, International Trade Administration\, is organizing a Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Panama\, Costa Rica\, and Colombia from March 10-15\, 2024\, that will include the Opportunities for Woman-Owned Businesses in the Americas Conference in Panama City\, Panama on March 10-11\, 2024. \n  \nAre you looking to learn more about how to provide resources to your small business clients and new opportunities for them to grow in exporting? Join Corinne Goble\, CEO for AWBC as she helps present an overview of what the Trade Mission will entail in March 10. This is one of the most affordable opportunities to attend and engage at Global Trade Mission and an experience you won’t want to miss. Expert speakers\, match making sessions and information on how to do business in Panama\, Costa Rica\, and Columbia will be shared. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, January 4\, 2024 \nTime: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT / 2 – 3 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. \n  \n*Please note: Recruitment and consideration will be extended to all export-ready U.S. companies\, including small businesses\, trade associations and other exporting organizations that meet the established criteria for participation in the mission. ITA is seeking to improve outreach and representation of businesses with owners and/or leaders from underserved communities\, including through the GDEI. This webinar will provide an overview of the Trade Mission and Business Conference. URL:https://awbc.org/event/overview-gdei-trade-mission-to-panama-costa-rica-and-colombia/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Trade-Mission-1920x750-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231113T185323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180809Z UID:10000104-1704895200-1704898800@awbc.org SUMMARY:Rural Coalition Bi-Monthly Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team for the Rural Coalition bi-monthly meeting designed to focus on the unique opportunities and challenges of serving rural communities.\n\n\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, January 10\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/rural-coalition-bi-monthly-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rural-Coalition_-1920-x-750-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231121T183901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T180802Z UID:10000174-1706104800-1706108400@awbc.org SUMMARY:WBC Connect DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meet-Up for WBC Directors & Staff\nTheme: How to Maximize a WBC Membership Program \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the WBC Connect monthly meet-up with your WBC peers for a one-hour discussion focused on How to Maximize a WBC Membership Program. Learn best practices about how to use the Membership Program for fundraising and capacity building. \nThese casual monthly meet-ups serve as an open space to exchange resources and develop tangible solutions for your WBC. Bring your burning questions and share your own challenges and tips with your peers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024\n\n\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbc-connect-3/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WBC-Connect.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240104T145748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T145748Z UID:10000177-1708606800-1708610400@awbc.org SUMMARY:AWBC Members: Quarterly Member Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team and your peer WBCs on February 22 for our upcoming AWBC Quarterly Member Orientation! \nLearn about how your center can benefit from AWBC resources\, and share what YOU would like to see from us this year. We will share advocacy updates\, discuss upcoming partnership opportunities\, and provide a full refresher on all the perks of being a member of the AWBC – including the unveiling of new benefits added to the AWBC member guide. \nThis event is open to both new and experienced WBC staff members \nDate: Thursday\, February 22\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET \nClick Here to Register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/awbc-members-quarterly-member-orientation-3/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Quarterly-Member-Orientation-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20231211T141731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T141731Z UID:10000175-1709128800-1709132400@awbc.org SUMMARY:WBC Connect DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meet-Up for WBC Directors & Staff\nTheme: How to build an impact one page for your center \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the WBC Connect monthly meet-up with your WBC peers for a one-hour discussion focused on How to build an impact one page for your center. Learn how to use your impact data to represent your WBC. Bring this with you for advocacy and share with your Advisory Board so they can easily talk about the success your WBC has accomplished. \nThese casual monthly meet-ups serve as an open space to exchange resources and develop tangible solutions for your WBC. Bring your burning questions and share your own challenges and tips with your peers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\n\n\nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbc-connect-4/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WBC-Connect.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240123T205540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T205540Z UID:10000179-1710939600-1710943200@awbc.org SUMMARY:Annual Leadership Conference: Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team for an information session to learn about what to expect at the 2024 Annual Leadership Conference in Kansas City. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/annual-leadership-conference-info-session/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/leadership-conference-info-session.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240314T132356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T162623Z UID:10000187-1711443600-1711472400@awbc.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Women's Business Summit DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Third Annual Women’s Business Summit on March 26th to empower and inspire women entrepreneurs from all walks of life! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Women’s Business Summit\, where innovation meets opportunity and women entrepreneurs take center stage to maximize their resources and opportunities and maximize the resources and opportunities for all women entrepreneurs — an empowering gathering where trailblazing women come together with government leaders to celebrate achievements\, foster collaboration\, and inspire the next generation of female leaders. \nJoin us in our live-streamed event of thought-provoking discussions\, engaging workshops\, and impactful keynote sessions led by influential women who have carved their paths in various industries. Discover a wealth of resources\, guidance\, and networking opportunities tailored to fuel your business growth. With seasoned experts\, industry leaders\, and fellow entrepreneurs\, we will collectively navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes unique to women in business. \nWhether you’re a startup founder\, a seasoned business owner\, or someone with an entrepreneurial spirit\, the SBA Women’s Business Summit is your gateway to valuable insights\, strategic connections\, and the tools needed to propel your business forward. \nStay tuned for the list of headline speakers and expert panelists! \n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register for the FREE event. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbs2024/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3rd-Annual-Womens-Business-Summit-169.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240104T150241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T184546Z UID:10000178-1711548000-1711551600@awbc.org SUMMARY:Rural Coalition Bi-Monthly Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Join the AWBC team for the Rural Coalition bi-monthly meeting. This group is designed to focus on the unique opportunities and challenges of serving rural communities.\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \n  \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/rural-coalition-bi-monthly-meet-up-2/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rural-Coalition_-1920-x-750-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T153000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240408T131349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T131349Z UID:10000190-1712757600-1712763000@awbc.org SUMMARY:Digital & Financial Empowerment Taught by Mastercard DESCRIPTION:Hope2Women invites you to attend a LIVE virtual training session in partnership with Mastercard on April 10 in recognition of Financial Literacy Month. \nJoin Mercedes Garcias and Jimmy Chow from Mastercard’s Community Relations team\, as they review personal finance best practices for business owners\, the importance of digital presence and accepting digital payments\, tips on how to choose a digital payments processor\, and more about how to grow and protect your business. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, April 10\, 2024\nTime: 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register for the FREE event. URL:https://awbc.org/event/digital-financial-empowerment-taught-by-mastercard/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mastercard-Socials-Presentation-169-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240207T190317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T191321Z UID:10000184-1713358800-1713362400@awbc.org SUMMARY:WBC Connect DESCRIPTION:Monthly Meet-Up for WBC Directors & Staff\nTheme: Building effective coaching and training programs for stage 2 entrepreneurs \nFeatured WBC Speaker: Klassi Duncan\, Vice President\, Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Urban League Of Louisiana \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the WBC Connect monthly meet-up with your WBC peers for a one-hour discussion. These casual monthly meet-ups serve as an open space to exchange resources and develop tangible solutions for your WBC. Bring your burning questions and share your own challenges and tips with your peers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024\n\n\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/wbc-connect-5/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WBC-Connect.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T133835 CREATED:20240408T130846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T130846Z UID:10000189-1714050000-1714053600@awbc.org SUMMARY:Spring Briefing from Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:AWBC invites you to a briefing on key topics from Washington\, D.C. including WBC policy updates\, national childcare priorities and US Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).  \nYou will learn about potential funding opportunities for the WBC and your clients’ businesses. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\nTime: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET \n  \nClick here to register. URL:https://awbc.org/event/spring-briefing-from-washington-d-c/ LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Washington-D.C.-Updates-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Womens Business Centers":MAILTO:info@awbc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR