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SUMMARY:Women’s Business Centers & the FY2025 Budget: Preparing for What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Join Corinne Goble and Ericka Johnson\, Partner\, Nelson Mullins\, for a timely Lunch and Learn focused on Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) and the evolving federal funding landscape. The House of Representatives has proposed $27 million for WBCs in its FY2025 budget\, with individual centers potentially receiving up to $150\,000. However\, delays in the budget resolution process in both the House and Senate—and a likely delay by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in issuing a timely Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)\, in alignment with the Trump administration’s proposed budget—have raised significant operational and legal concerns for many WBCs. \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore practical strategies to navigate these uncertainties\, discuss key legal and compliance considerations\, and provide an update on the status of the budget resolution. We’ll also highlight the advocacy efforts of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) and how we are working to ensure continued support for WBCs nationwide. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis session is for WBCs only. \n\nGuest Speaker Ericka Johnson \nEricka Johnson is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough\, based in Washington\, D.C. She advises nonprofit organizations—including Women’s Business Centers\, Small Business Development Centers\, and veteran-serving entities—on federal grants compliance and strategic funding use. Ericka previously served as federal grants compliance counsel for the State of New Jersey\, where she oversaw the compliant deployment of $430 million in CARES Act funds. Her practice includes advising companies on leveraging federal grants to support school district contracts\, and representing nonprofits during Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations and congressional inquiries. In addition to her legal work\, Ericka serves as a Marine Corps Reservist\, where she acts as a Preliminary Hearing Officer presiding over cases referred to general court-martial.
URL:https://awbc.org/event/beyond-the-grant-strategic-and-legal-perspectives-for-womens-business-centers/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Xero Subgrant Info Session
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to introduce a new funding opportunity for Women’s Business Center staff! Join us for the Xero Subgrant Info Session\, where we’ll introduce you to the Xero platform — a valuable tool that can help your clients and small business owners manage finances\, track grants\, and streamline operations. We’ll also go over the expectations for the subgrant so you’re fully prepared to take advantage of this opportunity. \nThis session is open to all WBC staff and is perfect for anyone looking to support their clients with new resources and funding tools. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://awbc.org/event/xerosession/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hotel Details\n	\n	Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\n400 New Jersey Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20001\nRoom rates start at $245 per night \n			\n							RESERVE YOUR ROOM\n					\n				\n	Must reserve by August 22\, 2025 using provided link to receive negotiated rate. \n	Registration Fee Per Individual Attendee. \n$100 Discount for purchasing 4 or more tickets. Discount only valid when purchasing 4+ tickets in one transaction. \nRegistrations received after the hotel booking deadline of August 22\, 2025 will be subject to a $100 late fee. \nWelcome Reception included with Conference registration. Only purchase if you are not attending the full conference. \nDue to constraints of the food and beverage and other logistics\, the refund policy is as follows: \n60 Day before event: Full Refund \n30 Days before event: 50% Refund \nLess than 30 Days: Non-Refundable
URL:https://awbc.org/event/2025-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, 400 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Conference
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SUMMARY:ENCORE SESSION: Women’s Business Centers & the FY2025 Budget: Preparing for What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Join Corinne Goble and Ericka Johnson\, Partner\, Nelson Mullins\, for a timely workshop focused on Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) and the evolving federal funding landscape. The House of Representatives has proposed $27 million for WBCs in its FY2025 budget\, with individual centers potentially receiving up to $150\,000. However\, delays in the budget resolution process in both the House and Senate—and a likely delay by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in issuing a timely Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)\, in alignment with the Trump administration’s proposed budget—have raised significant operational and legal concerns for many WBCs. \nDuring this session\, we’ll explore practical strategies to navigate these uncertainties\, discuss key legal and compliance considerations\, and provide an update on the status of the budget resolution. We’ll also highlight the advocacy efforts of the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) and how we are working to ensure continued support for WBCs nationwide. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis session is for WBCs only. \n\nGuest Speaker Ericka Johnson \nEricka Johnson is a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough\, based in Washington\, D.C. She advises nonprofit organizations—including Women’s Business Centers\, Small Business Development Centers\, and veteran-serving entities—on federal grants compliance and strategic funding use. Ericka previously served as federal grants compliance counsel for the State of New Jersey\, where she oversaw the compliant deployment of $430 million in CARES Act funds. Her practice includes advising companies on leveraging federal grants to support school district contracts\, and representing nonprofits during Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations and congressional inquiries. In addition to her legal work\, Ericka serves as a Marine Corps Reservist\, where she acts as a Preliminary Hearing Officer presiding over cases referred to general court-martial.
URL:https://awbc.org/event/encore-session-womens-business-centers-the-fy2025-budget-preparing-for-whats-next/
LOCATION:Online\, DC\, United States
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