MINORITY BIZ EVENTS CALENDAR |
Event |
Date |
Location |
Description |
Type |
SMWVBO Business Conference
|
TBD
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San Antonio, TX
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The business
conference is a forum for Small, Minority, Women
and Veteran business owners (SMWVBO) to develop
relationships, acquire knowledge, and access
opportunities that exist with public and private
sector entities for the procurement of goods and
services. A forum to further enhance the
knowledge of procurement staff of the
availability and ability of local firms with the
desire to do business.
|
Women |
Latin Food & Wine Festival |
TBD |
Orlando, FL |
This event is a great opportunity for Hispanic
Entrepreneurs in the food & beverage industry to
showcase their small businesses and gain new
customers. |
Hispanic |
NAWBO National Women's Business Conference 2019 |
Oct 13, 2019 |
Jacksonville, FL |
Participate in workshops, breakout sessions,
exhibits, networking, etc. |
Women |
2019 National Women's Business Conference -
Hosted by NAWBO |
Oct 13-15, 2019 |
Jacksonville, FL |
An opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs to
network, learn and showcase their smallbiz. |
Women |
Women of Color Empowerment Conference |
Sep 13-15, 2019 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
The conference will focus on educating and
motivating dynamic Women of Color to lead more
effectively. |
Women |
eWomenNetwork Entrepreneur Conference & Business
Expo |
Aug 1-3, 2019 |
Dallas, TX |
An opportunity for women entrepreneurs to learn,
seek opportunities, collaborate and connect.
Entrepreneurs in all phases of business are
welcome to attend. |
Women |
Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Summit |
TBD |
Houston, TX |
An opportunity for minority entrepreneurs to
network and gain new exposure for their
businesses. |
All minorities
|
CelebrAsian 2019 Procurement Opportunity
Conference |
Jun 5-7, 2019 |
Houston, TX |
CelebrAsian, the largest annual national Asian
American business conference in the United
States, brings together some of the best and
brightest Asian American entrepreneurs in
business all under one roof, to network with
procurement and marketing professionals from
major corporations and governments. |
Asian |
NASA SDVOSB Industry Day |
TBD |
Marshall Space Flight Center |
This event is geared towards raising the
participation of Women-Owned small business
companies in government contracting
participation. |
All minorities |
WINSUMMIT |
May 8 2019 |
New York, NY |
Join some of the world's most influential
entrepreneurs at the Inc. Women's Summit, whe4re
you'll connect with other business owners, hear
inspirational stories, and learn valuable
tactics you can use in your own company. |
Women |
PBWC-30th annual conference Expo Marketplace |
Apr 23, 2019 |
San Francisco, CA |
The Expo Marketplace is the conference’s central
activity hub featuring exhibits, food,
entertainment, a bookstore, lounges and
interactive areas. It serves as the main
gathering place for conference attendees to
network, meet the speakers, and gain resources
and educational tools. Cost: $75.00-$2,100.00. |
Women |
29th Annual Government Procurement
Conference |
Apr 18, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
The Government Procurement Conference is a
national conference fostering business
partnerships between the Federal Government, its
prime contractors, and small, minority,
service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned,
HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. Cost:
$750.00-$1,495.00. |
All minorities |
Sistahs in Business Expo 2019 |
Apr 13, 2019 |
Newark, NJ |
The year's expo will feature over 100 diverse
vendors displaying both products and services;
dynamic speakers and panelists, our signature
Super Power panel; organic networking
opportunities; giveaways, door prizes, and so
much more |
|
Black Women's Expo |
Apr 12-14, 2019 |
Chicago, IL |
The Black Women's Expo is an opportunity for
businesses & women entrepreneurs to showcase
their products and services to african american
consumers. |
Women |
SFMSDC - 34th Annual Business Expo |
Apr 11-12, 2019 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
This is the largest minority business event in
southeast Florida. This event consists of a
trade fair, workshops and a luncheon that
provides a forum to network and showcase your
company's products and services. |
All minorities |
Minority & Women-Owned Construction Business
Matchmaking Event - PGCPS |
Apr 5, 2019 |
Hyattsville, MD |
Find out about PGCPS Public School Construction
Summer Bid Opportunities. Learn how to obtain:
Bonding; Financing; Insurance and MBE
Certification. |
All minorities |
NAWBO Chapter Leadership Development Training |
Apr 5, 2019 |
Memphis, TN |
Come share ideas, success stories and have some
fun too...Don't miss this semi-annual leadership
training. Two leadership tracks will be offered
in Vegas. Track 1: Chapter Leadership Tools and
Resources Track 2: Professional and Personal
Leadership Development. |
Women |
Instagram Strategy and Graphic Design for Women
Entrepreneurs |
Mar 30, 2019 |
Tysons, VA |
Instagram Strategy and Graphic Design for Women
Entrepreneurs...learn how to design graphics,
publish posts straight to Instagram, use
Instagram stories, strategically use hashtags,
caption your posts, design your Instagram grid,
etc. |
|
Sixth Annual Women Supporting Women Conference |
Mar 29, 2019 |
San Marcos, TX |
Sixth Annual Women Supporting Women
Conference...keynote Speakers, two business
development topics, a robust networking
opportunity and inspiring success stories! for
Women Entrepreneurs. |
|
Scaling Your Business for Profit |
Mar 29, 2019 |
Vienna, VA |
Scaling Your Business for Profit...hear key
concepts that will keep you and your #smallbiz
running efficiently and effectively. |
|
FedCon Optimization Program Orientation |
Mar 27-28, 2019 |
Washington, DC |
This session provides you with an overview of
our comprehensive FedCon Optimization Program to
ensure your business is prepared to do business
with the Federal Government. |
All |
RES New Mexico |
Mar 25-28, 2019 |
Las Vegas, NV |
The RES events provide unparalleled access to
respected tribal leaders, members of congress,
federal agency representatives, state and local
elected officials and top CEO’s on both a
regional and national platform. |
Native American |
Women Making Moves:A Gathering of Women in
Business |
Mar 22, 2019 |
Atlanta, GA |
Listen 6 dynamic speakers , affirmations , and
great networking. |
|
ASTRA: Alaska Best Practices Supplier Diversity
Summit |
TBD |
Anchorage, AK |
Join us for interactive discussions with
supplier diversity professionals who represent
large corporations, federal and state agencies
and non-profit organizations supporting women
and minority businesses. |
All |
WBENC Summit & Salute |
Mar 11-13, 2019
|
Houston, TX |
The Summit consists of industry-focused workshop
sessions, procurement connection opportunities,
inspiring keynote speakers, networking
receptions and more.
|
Women |
Small Business Exchange |
Mar 9, 2019 |
Atlanta, GA |
Design to help millennial #WomenEntrepreneurs of
color in the 1st 6-12 months of business develop
strong marketing, funding, and technology
principles. |
|
2nd Annual Southside Women in Business Expo |
Mar 6, 2019 |
Hampton, GA |
WomenEntrepreneurs get to network, participate
in seminars and showcase their #smallbiz. |
|
National 8(a) Association 2019 Small Business
Conference |
Feb 11, 2019 |
Nashville, TN |
The Conference offers educational sessions and
resources for small, minority, current 8(a), and
graduated 8(a) businesses including supplier
diversity matchmaking with federal agencies,
large business primes, and commercial companies
and multiple networking opportunities to meet
federal agencies, buyers, and prospective
teaming partners. |
All |
2019 Tri-Cities Women in Business Conference
|
Jan 30, 2019
|
Kennewick, WA
|
The Tri-Cities Women
in Business Conference is a one-day, educational
event that brings over 300 corporate executives,
leading business women & entrepreneurs together
with women of varied business experience and
career levels. Come experience Eastern
Washington's largest career and professional
development event for women!
|
Women |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 30, 2019 |
Webinar |
Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for an
overview of the Women-Owned Small Business
Federal Contracting Program. |
Women |
WeBOS -
Instagram: How to make it Work for You |
TBD |
Boston, MA |
You will learn how to determine which posts get
the most likes, comments and share which time of
day delivers the most eyeballs, or the
demographics of your followers and how long they
spend on Instagram in a day how to set up
Instagram business accounts, etc. |
Women |
2019 Lincoln Women's Expo |
Jan 26-27, 2019 |
Lincoln, NE |
Welcome to Nebraska's Largest Women's Event! In
our brief 8 year history, the Lincoln Women's
Expo has quickly become the cities
"Don't-Miss-It" event of the year for area
women! A time to relax, shop and enjoy the
company of girlfriends is what the Lincoln
Women's Expo is all about! |
Women |
Funding Fridays |
TBD |
Delray Beach, CA |
The last Friday of each month has been
designated as Funding Friday. There are 5 (30
minute) time slots available for clients to
pitch directly to funders (banks, alternative
lenders, credit unions, microlenders,
crowdfunders etc.). Each client must have
completed a business plan, a 1 page application,
and have a 10 minute or less electronic
presentation prepared and rehearsed. |
Women |
NAWBO Chapter Leadership Development Training |
Jan 25, 2019 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
Come share ideas, success stories and have some
fun too...Don't miss this semi-annual leadership
training. Two leadership tracks will be offered
in Vegas. Track 1: Chapter Leadership Tools and
Resources Track 2: Professional and Personal
Leadership Development. |
Women |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 16, 2019 |
Webinar |
Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for an
overview of the Women-Owned Small Business
Federal Contracting Program. |
Women |
Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Meet-up
|
TBD
|
Beltsville, MD
|
Minority Christian
Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN) meets every
third Wednesday of each month. We invite you to
come network, share and collaborate with
like-minded Christian women entrepreneurs. Come
be a part of a community where faith and
business intersect. We look forward to seeing
you!
|
Women |
WCC - Business Before Business Networking
Breakfast |
TBD |
Miami, FL |
Armed with the latest networking tips, you will
mingle with other great professionals while
building meaningful relationships and exploring
potential professional and business synergies.
You will get a chance to introduce yourself and
your company to the WCC community over a light
breakfast. Cost: $15.00-$20.00. 8-9am. |
Women |
5th Annual #WomensWealth B.O.S.S. Brunch 2019 -
WASHINGTON DC
|
Jan 12, 2019
|
Washington, DC
|
Join the unique group
of Wonder Women to Connect, Collaborate, Educate
& Elevate one another at the 4th Annual
#WomensWealth B.O.S.S. Brunch in Washington, DC!
Learn how to prepare yourself to make the most
Revenue in 2018 by Renewing You!
|
Women |
WOSB/EDWOSB Overview and Certification Process |
Jan 3, 2019 |
Webinar |
Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for an
overview of the Women-Owned Small Business
Federal Contracting Program. |
Women |
A Conference for Amazon Women Sellers |
TBD |
Atlanta, GA |
To connect women, expand networks, and create
meaningful business relationships and
friendships. |
Women |