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WBENC Women of Color, in collaboration with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, invites you to join us for Fueling Growth Through Cash Flow and Capital. As a CEO, you know that strong financials are the engine that drives expansion and fuels your growth. This session, led by Kellé E. Thorpe, CEO & CFO of Kommas with Kellé, and featuring a panel of top financial and banking professionals, will equip you with the tools and knowledge to maximize cash flow and unlock capital to grow and scale your business. In this session, you’ll: - Gain a clear understanding of your critical role in managing and controlling cash flow to drive long-term profitability. - Discover effective and accessible ways to strategically increase cash flow, build financial resilience, and position your business for growth. - Learn the key financial metrics that lenders prioritize, empowering you to build confidence and secure the capital you need. - Explore diverse capital options to accelerate your business’s growth. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/ec7zZqnD Added Benefit: Attendees will have access to our WBENC eLearning Course LIFT 102 – Operating Your Business: Understanding Your Cash Flows and Ensuring Liquidity.

The WBENC Women & Pride [And Allies] Community Social Hour is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ business owners and those who support them to connect and network in an informal, small group setting. Grab your favorite beverage or snack and join WBENC Women & Pride [And Allies] to make new connections, strengthen existing connections, and engage in authentic, small-group conversations with inclusive business owners and workforce professionals. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/eBb8AM89 This session is open to all; we encourage all business owners and corporate professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ or an Ally to attend this Community Social Hour. Women & Pride is an outreach program designed to support and strengthen the community of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and corporate professionals within the WBENC network and beyond.

Congratulations to the WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Semi-Finalists! All are welcome and encouraged to attend the live virtual Semi-Finals and hear their standout business pitches! During the Semi-Final Round, each participant will focus on ACCELERATING IMPACT, discussing their business's impact beyond their capabilities and solutions. To meet the Semi-Finalists and register to watch the Semi-Finals October 27-28, 2:00 - 5:00 PM ET, visit wbenc.org/pitch 🔗

Join WBENC Women Owned in Retail and Macy's, Inc. for the final session of their Retail Series, "Powering your Path to Capital" WBENC-Certified WBEs who attend 2 out of 3 Macy's, Inc. sessions will be eligible for one of four 2026 WeTHRIVE program sponsorships provided by Macy's, Inc. Explore funding opportunities and capital-readiness strategies to grow your business. Get expert insights on S.P.U.R. Pathways, Momentus Capital, and practical steps to secure and manage capital effectively. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eb6ySuBa

WBENC Women of Color, in collaboration with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, invites you to join us for Fueling Growth Through Cash Flow and Capital. As a CEO, you know that strong financials are the engine that drives expansion and fuels your growth. This session, led by Kellé E. Thorpe, CEO & CFO of Kommas with Kellé, and featuring a panel of top financial and banking professionals, will equip you with the tools and knowledge to maximize cash flow and unlock capital to grow and scale your business. In this session, you’ll: - Gain a clear understanding of your critical role in managing and controlling cash flow to drive long-term profitability. - Discover effective and accessible ways to strategically increase cash flow, build financial resilience, and position your business for growth. - Learn the key financial metrics that lenders prioritize, empowering you to build confidence and secure the capital you need. - Explore diverse capital options to accelerate your business’s growth. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/ec7zZqnD Added Benefit: Attendees will have access to our WBENC eLearning Course LIFT 102 – Operating Your Business: Understanding Your Cash Flows and Ensuring Liquidity.

Accelerate your financial literacy, unlock access to capital, and build powerful connections to fuel your business growth! Join us for an inspiring afternoon in Nashville designed to uplift and empower entrepreneurs while strengthening the local small business ecosystem. Presented by WBENC LIFT in the Community in collaboration with WBEC South and supported by Fifth Third Bank this event brings together entrepreneurs, capital providers, and corporate and community leaders to foster growth, resilience, and meaningful connections. What You’ll Experience: - Fireside Chat: Insights on leadership, resilience, and building a thriving business from Lindsay All, President & CEO of WBEC South, and Cindy Brewer, CEO of LEO Events. - Funding Your Future Panel: Learn actionable strategies from entrepreneurs and financial experts on securing capital and growing your business. - Networking: Connect with women-owned businesses, capital providers, financial experts, and resource partners in a vibrant networking setting. Who Should Attend: - Entrepreneurs seeking access to capital, community support, and corporate connections to grow. - Capital providers and corporate leaders looking to engage with and support Nashville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Featured Speakers: Cindy Brewer - LEO Events  Rita Dancey - Maryland Electric Company  Teri Doochin - Interstate Packaging  Laurel Orley - Daily Crunch Snacks  Aleta Young - Fifth Third Bank Lindsey All - WBEC South  Andrew Gaeckle - WBENC  Open to All / In-Person in Nashville, TN / No cost to attend Learn More and Register: https://lnkd.in/eNKPWdYF #WBENC #WBENCnetwork #WBENCLIFT #LIFTintheCommunity #WBE #FifthThirdBank #AccessToCapital

Welcome Fredrica Piphus Singletary, MBA, EdD as the new WBEC ORV President & CEO! We can't wait to work even more closely with you on all of the great work done throughout WBEC ORV. #wbencnetwork #regionalpartner

Are you a business owner looking to strengthen your financial strategy? Register now for the next WBENC LIFT Getting Ready session, brought to you by MassMutual, "The CEO Financial Mindset: Driving Business Growth & Building Personal Wealth" on October 16th from 1-2pm ET (virtual). Hear from financial experts, Ashwini Vasudeva | ASTUTE, and Reva Zhao Azeez, CFBS | ROA² Partners, as they share practical strategies to: - Build financial confidence as a CEO - Leverage financial tools to manage and scale growth - Align business performance with personal wealth-building goals Plus! Attendees will receive exclusive FIRST ACCESS to the NEWEST WBENC eLearning course, LIFT 301 – Financial & Wealth Management as a CEO, brought to you by MassMutual. Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/eBYycMeM

Congratulations to the WBENCPitch ACCELERATE Semi-Finalists! All are welcome and encouraged to attend the live virtual Semi-Finals and hear their standout business pitches! During the Semi-Final Round, each participant will focus on ACCELERATING IMPACT, discussing their business's impact beyond their capabilities and solutions. To meet the Semi-Finalists and register to watch the Semi-Finals October 27-28, 2:00 - 5:00 PM ET, visit wbenc.org/pitch 🔗

WBENC Women of Color, in collaboration with the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence, invites you to join us for Fueling Growth Through Cash Flow and Capital. As a CEO, you know that strong financials are the engine that drives expansion and fuels your growth. This session, led by Kellé E. Thorpe, CEO & CFO of Kommas with Kellé, and featuring a panel of top financial and banking professionals, will equip you with the tools and knowledge to maximize cash flow and unlock capital to grow and scale your business. In this session, you’ll: - Gain a clear understanding of your critical role in managing and controlling cash flow to drive long-term profitability. - Discover effective and accessible ways to strategically increase cash flow, build financial resilience, and position your business for growth. - Learn the key financial metrics that lenders prioritize, empowering you to build confidence and secure the capital you need. - Explore diverse capital options to accelerate your business’s growth. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/ec7zZqnD Added Benefit: Attendees will have access to our WBENC eLearning Course LIFT 102 – Operating Your Business: Understanding Your Cash Flows and Ensuring Liquidity.