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MatchMaker Meetings = Opportunity!
As part of the 2012 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair, on Thursday, June 21, WBENC will host MatchMaker meetings, an opportunity for WBENC-Certified WBEs to meet with buyers from our WBENC Corporate and Government member organizations to discuss possible opportunities in various service and product areas.
All WBENC-Certified WBE suppliers registered for the full conference by May 11, are eligible to participate (i.e., WBE sponsors, WBE exhibitors and full conference WBE attendees). Any WBENC Corporate or Government Member buyers interested in participating in MatchMaker Meetings should email
matchmakers@wbenc.org.
Meetings are based on the current or near-future sourcing opportunities of Corporate and Government Members. Therefore, one-on-one meetings will be limited to the opportunities that exist.
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Better than ever, and built around the Conference theme, "Celebrating 15 Years: Vision, Opportunities and Success!" this year's workshops will help you make the most of your WBENC involvement at the 2012 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair. |
| Sessions will prepare you to maximize the benefits of WBENC and the Conference, while providing you with the tools you need to strengthen your business and create lasting partnerships. |
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The Government Contracts Track will help participants learn how to leverage WBENC WOSB certification and networking contacts to realize growth through government business. If you've been looking at government as the next market for your services, this workshop track is for you! |
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Author of The WOW Factor to Keynote Thursday Conference Luncheon
 Frances Cole Jones
Author, The WOW Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today's Business World
Frances Cole Jones will keynote the Thursday Conference Luncheon on June 21 beginning at 12:00 p.m. in the Peabody Grand Ballroom at the Peabody Orlando Hotel. She is the author of How to Wow: Proven Strategies for Selling Your (Brilliant) Self in any Situation and The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today's Business World (Ballantine Books/Random House). She also has an app for the iPhone and iPad called "Interview Wow".
Time Magazine said, "Jones' shrewd book will give the nervously employed that requisite competitive edge." Her blog www.francescolejones.com/blog was voted one of the top 100 websites for women by Forbes.com. Frances appears frequently on ABC and Fox News, is a body language expert for The Insider, and is the business etiquette expert for Demand Media's eHow video series.
Frances speaks frequently around the country on topics such as "10 Things You Can Do Today to Wow Tomorrow", "Catch Your Customer's Attention-Keep Their Trust" and "The Art of Sales".
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Call for Auction Items
|  The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WBE Auction Chair, Lynn Griffith of Welcome Events, are pleased to announce the 2012 Silent Auction call for donations.
The Silent Auction will be held on June 19, 2012, at the Peabody Orlando during the National Conference and Business Fair.
You are invited to help WBENC achieve its 2012 Auction goal of $150,000 and make this very special event a success. Donations that generate excitement, great interest, and great bids are being sought. Donations could include the following:
- Arts: Theater tickets, Painting/Photo, Books
- Electronics: Computers, Cameras, IPods
- Entertainment: Restaurant certificates, Cinema tickets/passes, Family fun/games
- Health/Beauty: Spa-related, Jewelry/Handbags, "All things girly"
- Gift Cards: Any retailer, any denomination
- Power Meetings: Breakfast, lunch or dinner with 'C' level executive
- Sports Related: Game tickets or skybox memorabilia
- Travel: Hotel/timeshare, getaways, airline/transportation, tickets
Click here to download and review instructions to submit your donation.
Your donation guarantees you national exposure reaching thousands of businesses and may be tax deductible. In addition, your early and generous commitment helps WBENC build excitement for the Auction, and offers another outstanding reason to attend the 2012 National Conference and Business Fair. Proceeds from this event support the programs and services that are provided by WBENC and its 14 regional partner organizations.
With your support, WBENC is confident that we can achieve or exceed this goal for an organization important to us all. Together, we can make this year's auction the best yet!
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Online Registration Closes Friday, June 5.
There are only EIGHT weeks left until the start of the 13th annual WBENC National Conference & Business Fair. Don't forget to register you and your team by Friday, June 5. Visit
www.wbenc.org/wbencconf today.
The National Conference & Business Fair, the largest event of its kind in the nation for Women's Business Enterprises, will be held June 19 to 21 at the Orange County Convention Center and the Peabody Orlando Hotel. The schedule of events is packed with informative workshops, general sessions, WBENC's Business Fair, MatchMaker meetings, networking events, speaker insights and more!
Online registration ends on June 5 so register today by clicking here and prepare to be 'WOW'd' in Orlando this June!
Note: Click attendee registration and/or exhibitor registration for pricing details. |
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Take Control of your Show Experience by Mapping YOUR Show
Using the interactive business fair floor plan can enhance your experience by staying up to date on who's exhibiting and where they are located. The floor plan also offers an opportunity for Co-Chairs, Sponsors and Exhibitors to showcase their brand. When selecting an exhibitor, click on their booth to see more details about their company.
Once you create a strategy for yourself, you are able to Map YOUR Show by creating a personalized experience. Map out your daily agenda by combining the features available in 'My Show Planner' and 'Session Search'. These features allow you to organize sessions and appointments using your own calendar.
Click here to start Mapping YOUR Show. |
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Are you a WBE in the Retail Industry? Join the WBENC Marketplace and Sell Your Merchandise on the Business Fair Floor June 20
The WBENC National Conference & Business Fair Marketplace will be an opportunity for WBENC-Certified WBEs to sell their products on the Business Fair floor. The Marketplace is available to all WBENC-Certified WBE exhibitors. If you are interested in being a part of the WBENC Marketplace, click here to learn more.
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