Join MBDA for the Enterprising Women of Color Spring Forum on April 21st.
Learn how to leverage resources, tools, and identify strategic partners in your community to scale your business. Get to know key organizations, certifications, programs, grants, and access to funding available to help you take your business to the next level of growth and success! Wednesday, April 21, 11 AM – 2 PM Pacific (2-5 PM Eastern)
Welcome and Opening Remarks 2:00 – 2:20 PM ET
Jetheda Hernandez, EWOC Program Manager, MBDA Edith McCloud, Acting National Director, MBDA The Coca-Cola Company – Remarks
Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Acquisitions & Mergers 2:20-2:55 PM ET
Moderated by Laura Sims, Financial Wellbeing Coach, Credit & Money Management and Small Business, Operation HOPE (Will run concurrently with Going Global)
Going Global: Demystifying Global Business for Women Minority Business Enterprises 2:20-2:55 PM ET
Moderated by Joann Hill, Acting National Field Director, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration (Will run concurrently with JV, Partnerships, Acquisition & Mergers)
Women of Color Policy Update Presented by Candace Waterman 2:55-3:10 PM ET
National President, WIPP Women Impacting Public Policy
Contracting and Procurement for Women Minority Business Enterprises 3:10-3:45 PM ET
Moderated by Phala Mire, CEO, WBEC-South & Operator, Enterprising Women of Color Business Center
Keynote Speaker 3:45-4:30 PM ET
Virtual Meetup with Enterprising Women of Color Business Centers 4:30-5:00 PM ET