WBEC South

🎉 Flip through the latest edition of our magazine and get inspired! In 2025, we’re releasing a special 30th-anniversary edition—distributed to 3,000+ corporations and WBEs across industries. Want to spotlight your brand or share a congratulatory message? 🎯 Email our communications manager at amerritt@wbecsouth.org by Friday for ad details and pricing. Don’t wait—prime spots go fast! 📩✨ #WBEC30Years #AdvertiseWithUs #WESouthMagazine

Join us TODAY at 10 AM to start 2025 on the right foot! For our first Power Hour of the year, we will be joined by Nancy Allen from WBEC Florida, who will help us set the tone for our personal and professional goals and make 2025 a more intentional year. There is still time to get the Zoom link! Register: https://lnkd.in/gcJPkB-B

🎉 Celebrate 30 Years with WBEC South! 🎉 We’re gearing up for a special 30th-anniversary edition of our magazine, WE South, coming in 2025! This milestone issue will be distributed to over 3,000 corporations and WBEs in industries such as automotive, retail, construction, tech, and more. 📢 Don’t miss your chance to: ✅ Advertise your brand ✅ Share a congratulatory message ✅ Secure premium ad placements (first come, first served!) Reserve your spot today! Contact Amanda Merritt at amerritt@wbecsouth.org to learn more. #WESouth #30YearsOfSuccess #AdvertisingOpportunity #WBEC30

💼✨ We’re back and ready to kick off 2025 with an exciting new lineup of Power Hours! Don’t miss January’s upcoming sessions—designed to inspire, educate, and empower. Check them out now and secure your spot today! www.wbecsouth.org/events 🙌 #PowerHour #ProfessionalGrowth #NewYearNewGoals

🚀 Ready to make AI your marketing superpower? Discover how to elevate your social media and digital strategies while staying true to your brand voice. 🧠✨ Gain insights, avoid pitfalls, and explore tools that drive real growth for your business in our next Power Hour. Join Digital Innovation Media Group and don’t let AI leave you behind—reserve your spot now at https://lnkd.in/gsYACmpp #AIMarketing #DigitalGrowth #BrandStrategy

Ready to shape the future of your business beyond your leadership? 💼 Join Becky Gustafson, founder of Eternal Wealth Partners, for a powerful session on crafting a strategic exit plan that secures your financial goals and ensures your business thrives. From maximizing value to creating a seamless transition, this is your chance to take control of your legacy. Don’t miss it! Register at https://lnkd.in/gZ7Gq9Z7 #BusinessLegacy #ExitPlanning #Leadership

Join us in the New Year with Nancy Allen from WBEC Florida for a transformative session on intention-setting for 2025! Our first Power Hour of the Year is set to help you discover the power of words to shape your reality, develop a personal mantra for 2025, and align your actions with your goals. Elevate your mindset and start your journey to success. Don’t miss this hour of inspiration and actionable insights! Register now at https://lnkd.in/g7YV_6a5 and we'll see you there!

Happy Holidays from everyone at WBEC South! 🎁 We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support and collaboration throughout this year. Thanks to you, 2024 has been a truly memorable year filled with achievements and growth. As we look ahead, we’re excited to welcome 2025, which we hope will bring even more opportunities and success for us all. Wishing you and your loved ones joy, warmth, and prosperity this holiday season! 💕    #WomenOwned #WBECSouth #MerryChristmas

A HUGE thank you to our 2024 Champion Circle Sponsors! Your unwavering support means everything to us, not just during the WE Summit but all year long. From your invaluable presence at our Meet Her in the Marketplace matchmaker to the resources and opportunities you provide, you are the backbone of our success. The relationships and friendships you’ve formed with our WBEs are at the heart of what makes the WBEC South network so special. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community for women-owned businesses. We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being an essential part of WBEC South! #ChampionCircle #WESummit2024 #JoinForcesSucceedTogether #StrongerTogether #WomenInBusiness #SupplierDiversity

Last week, we celebrated WBEC South’s 30th Anniversary in style at the 2024 WE Summit with over 400 attendees! From insightful panels and industry immersion rooms to vibrant networking and our unforgettable WE Awards and Scholarship Gala, it was a milestone event packed with inspiration and celebration. A special thanks to our incredible Champion Circle Sponsors, event sponsors, vendors, RPO leaders, WBENC representatives, panelists, speakers, and Phala Mire, whose legacy we honored as we bid her a heartfelt farewell. A huge congratulations to all of our 2024 award winners and raffle winners! -Innovation Award: 1st: Faye Pryor, Potty Cap 2nd: Natalie Boyatt, Bevee 3rd: Diana Vega, Sanchez-Vega Communications -Enterprising Women of Color, CEO of the Year: Luz Lobos, Synergy Design Group -Outstanding Service Award: Alta Baker, Safe Haven -Supplier of the Year Class I: We Optimize Work, Dominique Townsend -Supplier of the Year Class II: VAST Industries, Yvette Archuleta -Supplier of the Year Class III: Brewster Procurement Group, Janet Brewster -Supplier of the Year Class IV: Power & Tel, Jennifer Sims -Regional Advocate of the Year: Courtney Ballard, Ampirical -National Advocate of the Year: Scott Vowels, Apple -2024 WBE Star: Sue Cole Watkins, Telecom Transport Services -Outstanding Leadership Award: Pamela Prince Eason, WBENC -Partner Organization of the Year: Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council Raffle Item: Louis Vuttion Neverfull (donated by Personalized Payroll Services): Allison Froeba of Specialized Engineering, LLC Raffle Item: WBENC 2025 Conference Registration (donated by WBENC): Misty Williams of IEP Resource Group And a big shoutout to everyone who helped make our silent auction the most successful yet, raising over $25,000 for WBEs thanks to the support of our WBEs, corporates, and friends. Here’s to 30 more years of empowering women in business! More event photos will be shared in the coming weeks—stay tuned! #WESummit #Cheersto30Years #WBECSouth #wbecsouthturns30