🧭 Thinking about selling your business, passing it on, or winding things down? Don’t navigate this major transition alone. Join us for our FREE 5-part Succession Planning Series — designed to help you prepare with clarity, confidence, and expert guidance. The next session is Tuesday, October 28th! From valuing your business to legal due diligence, we’ve got you covered. Live attendees qualify for exclusive 1-on-1 coaching from top financial and legal experts! #SuccessionPlanning #WomenOwned #BusinessExit #WBEC2025 #LegacyBuilding #EntrepreneurLife #FreeSeries #WBE #WBENCNetwork #WBECEast #ValuingYourBusiness
Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, PA 5,144 followers
We empower women in PA, DE, and sNJ through entrepreneurial training and Women-Owned certification.
About us
Opening the doors of Opportunity The Women’s Business Enterprise Council East (WBEC East) is a purchasing council for certified women’s business enterprises (WBEs). The Council provides WBENC women business enterprise certification as well as educational, networking, procurement-related, and informational programs and services that foster growth and business opportunities between WBEs and purchasing entities, including major corporations and government agencies. WBEC East also is the third-party certifier of women-owned businesses for the City of Philadelphia, the State of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Program. Twitter: @WBECEast Facebook: Facebook.com/WBECEast Instagram: @wbeceast
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https://wbeceast.com/
External link for Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
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Primary
123 S. Broad St, Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19109, US
Employees at Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East)
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Cynthia Funaro Towers
President and CEO | JURISolutions
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Elizabeth Walsh
President @ Women's Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East) | Mobile 215-936-9392, ewalsh@wbeceast.com
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Colleen Fitzgerald LaCoss
Director of Certification and Business Development at Women's Business Enterprise Center-East
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Steve Damweber
Economic Development | Outreach & Engagement | Event Management
Updates
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RISE South Jersey & Philadelphia are hosting new November events! Find a RISE event near you to build lasting connections and to network with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn more and register at our events page🔗https://lnkd.in/efGMWRV #WBECEast #RISENetwork #PhillyNetworking #SouthJerseyNetworking #WBE #WBENCNetwork #CorporateMembers #FreeNetworkingOpportunity #GrowYourBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport
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Unlock the Capital Your Business Needs; Join Us for Finding Your Funding! If you're interested in funding your business growth or securing startup capital, then this workshop is for you! Join us for a two-hour session, where you'll learn how to access capital through loans, micro-loans, lines of credit, leasing, and alternative financing. Whether you're launching soon or ready to scale, our expert panel of lenders from national and local institutions will break down the options and guide you toward the right path. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Location: Virtual | Zoom No Cost! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiB9zhab #BusinessFunding #StartupSupport #SmallBusinessGrowth #AccessToCapital #Entrepreneurship #WBEworkshop #WBECEast #FindingYourFunding #Credit #MicroLoans #WBENCNetwork #BusinessNeeds #FreeWorkshop #SBA
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Please join us in congratulating the 2025 WBEC-East's He's for She's Winner: George Ehrgott! This award recognizes a WBE ally who has gone above and beyond to advocate for, support, and elevate women Business owners, helping to create opportunities and advance gender equity in business! We look forward to honoring your contributions at Desserts & More on October 16th! #AnnualAwardCeremony #DessertsandMore #WomenBusinessEnterprise #30thAnniversary #WBECEast
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WBEC-East will be closed Monday, October 13th, as we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay! We acknowledge the people who first called this land home, remember the struggles they endured, and honor their contributions to America's story and to small businesses everywhere. How are you celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day? #IPD2025 #CelebrateNativePower #wbencnetwork
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Final Call for Desserts & More Tickets, so Register Today!!! Join us for a formal evening of networking, celebration, and sweet treats, bringing together entrepreneurs, corporate sponsors, and community partners. We'll honor our award winners, showcase successful business owners, and raise funds to support WBEC-East’s mission to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs. All are welcome! 🗓️ When: Thursday, October 16th ⏰ Time: 5:15 - 9:00 PM 📍 Where: Vie by Cescaphe, 600 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA RSVP Here: https://cvent.me/yNqngP #WBECEast #AnnualAwardCeremony #NetworkingOpportunity #30thAnniversary #AwardWinners #DessertsAndMore #DessertShowcase #WomenOwned #SmallBusinessSupport
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🔓Unlock your business potential by getting involved with the WBENC network and WBEC-East! Connect with a nationwide network of innovators, expand your reach, build strategic partnerships, and access essential tools and resources. Your certification isn’t just a credential—it’s your gateway to new possibilities. Learn more 🔗https://wbeceast.com/ #WBENCNetwork #ProcurementOpportunities #Certification #GetCertified #WomenOwned #WBECEast #GrowYourBusiness
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Unlock the Capital Your Business Needs; Join Us for Finding Your Funding! If you're interested in funding your business growth or securing startup capital, then this workshop is for you! Join us for a two-hour session, where you'll learn how to access capital through loans, micro-loans, lines of credit, leasing, and alternative financing. Whether you're launching soon or ready to scale, our expert panel of lenders from national and local institutions will break down the options and guide you toward the right path. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Location: Virtual | Zoom No Cost! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiB9zhab #BusinessFunding #StartupSupport #SmallBusinessGrowth #AccessToCapital #Entrepreneurship #WBEworkshop #WBECEast #FindingYourFunding #Credit #MicroLoans #WBENCNetwork #BusinessNeeds #FreeWorkshop #SBA
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🎉 We’re counting down to Desserts & More — and the raffle baskets this year are next-level! Raffle ticket holders can hand-pick which of the 11 incredible baskets they want to take a chance on — from signed Eagles gear, to tech for work & play, to our iconic “When in Philly” baskets and more! 🎟️ Raffle tickets can be purchased during online registration or in-person at the event. ✨ Get ready for a night of sweet success, community connection, and a little friendly competition with your WBEC-East family. 🚨 Only 20 tickets remain for Desserts & More, so register TODAY and don’t miss your shot at these unforgettable prizes! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKyBzAcz #DessertsAndMore #WBEC2025 #RaffleReady #WomenOwned #PhillyEvents #SweetSuccess #WBECeast #SupportSmallBusiness #WBENCNetwork #WBE #NetworkingOpportunity
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Melanie McLeod, CEC, PCC — our incredible Consultant & Training Instructor — who was honored at the MED Week 2025 Kickoff Breakfast and Awards with the prestigious WBEC-East MED Week Champion Award! 🏆 Your dedication, leadership, and impact continue to inspire us all. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you! ✨ #MEDWeek2025 #ChampionAward #LeadershipMatters #TeamSpotlight #ChampionAward
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