ABOUT US CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS EVENTS SUPPORT NEWS & RESOURCES About WBENC Women’s Enterprise Forum Why Participate How to Join Meet the Forum Contact Information The WBE Voice within the WBENC Network The Women’s Enterprise Forum (the Forum) is a select group of WBENC-certified WBEs that are nominated by their Regional Partner Organization (RPO) and appointed by WBENC. Forum members serve on business-focused Teams where they share their expertise and knowledge with each other. Forum members are recognized as the voice of the WBEs within the WBENC network.  All WBEs are invited to attend Forum sessions at our national events. Why Participate BENEFITS OF SERVING ON THE FORUM Serving on the Forum has several benefits, including: Network-building with highly successful women business leaders Opportunities for leadership within the WBENC network Increased access to WBENC Corporate Members “Forum First” insights into upcoming WBENC events, programs and opportunities Ability to share and trade business knowledge and expertise across the WBENC network How to Join FORUM APPOINTEE CRITERIA WBEs who are nominated by their RPO Leader (every other year) for appointment are among the most successful, most engaged women business leaders in the WBENC network, and those who have demonstrated their commitment to helping WBENC further the efforts of women in business. In selecting WBEs for appointments, these factors are considered: Number of years in business Number of years WBENC-certified Level of business expertise and industry knowledge Participation in regional and national events Participation in regional and national programs Demonstrated commitment of time and resources regionally and nationally Recognized as a leader in their industry or by other organizations HOW TO GET INVOLVED It starts with regional engagement: Get involved with your Regional Partner Organization. Sign up for regional newsletters, attend regional events or volunteer. It includes national engagement: To learn more about this group, all WBENC-certified WBEs are welcome to attend the open Women’s Enterprise Forum events that precede WBENC national events. FORUM EVENTS & MEETINGS The Forum meets regularly throughout the year. Each quarter, the Forum hosts meetings for the membership and each Forum Team hosts meetings for their members. Forum programming includes Team discussions and planning, keynote speakers, Corporate guests, and specialized Team activities and events. Contact us for more details on how you can get involved with the Women’s Enterprise Forum. Contact Us LEADERSHIP OF THE FORUM Patti Massey Chair, Women’s Enterprise Forum MYCA Cincinnati, OH Industry: Training & Development RPO: ORV-WBC Peggy Del Fabbro First Vice Chair, Women’s Enterprise Forum M. Davis & Sons, Inc. Wilmington, DE Industry: Construction RPO: WBEC – East Hannah Kain Second Vice Chair, Women’s Enterprise Forum ALOM Fremont, CA Industry: Supply chain, technology, logistics RPO: WBEC-Pacific FORUM TEAMS The Forum is comprised of five Forum Teams each with their own Team Focus: Domestic Team Team Focus: Leverage the Network Domestically Engagement Team Team Focus: Engagement as a Growth Strategy Global Team Team Focus: A Catalyst for Global Growth through Education, Support, and Resources Government Team Team Focus: More Federal Business for More WBEs Marketing Team Team Focus: Raise the Profile of the Forum and Its Members Team representatives share their expertise and knowledge with each other for the purpose of supporting business growth. Teams use this accumulated knowledge to share with the broader WBENC network via activities, events, and information. FORUM LEADERSHIP TEAM Joan LaGrasse Domestic Programs Team – Chair Imagen, LLC Nashville, TN Industry: Exhibits and Branded Spaces RPO: WBEC South Lilian Radke Domestic Programs Team – 1st Vice Chair Unic Pro Inc. Shrewsbury, MA Industry: Janitorial Services RPO: CWE Molly Zraik Domestic Programs Team – 2nd Vice Chair The BAZ Group Toledo, OH Industry: IT & Telecom RPO: WBEC ORV Caren Schweitzer Marketing Team – Chair Creative Resources Agency Hopkins, MN Industry: Advertising, Promotional, Experiential RPO: WBDC-Midwest Biddie Webb Marketing Team – 1st Vice Chair Limb Design Houston, TX Industry: Marketing RPO: WBEA Kimberly Meek Marketing Team – 2nd Vice Chair Hacha Products Corp. Wheaton, IL Industry: Distribution RPO: WBDC-Midwest Imelda Alejandrino Global Programs Team – Chair AP42 San Ramon, CA Industry: Marketing and Technology RPO: WBEC-Pacific Kelly Kolar Global Programs Team – 1st Vice Chair Kolar Design, Inc. Cincinnati, OH Industry: Graphic Design RPO: ORV-WBC Rashmi Chaturvedi Global Programs Team – 2nd Vice Chair Kaygen Irvine, CA Industry: Technology RPO: WBEC-West Lianne Lami WBE Engagement Team – Chair Bocci Engineering, LLC Houston, TX Industry: Engineering & Construction RPO: WBEA Michele Adams WBE Engagement Team – 1st Vice Chair Levy Marketing + Awards Tampa, FL Industry: Recognition RPO: WBDC of Florida Dee Marshall WBE Engagement Team – 2nd Vice Chair Diverse & Engaged Newark, NJ Industry: Professional Services RPO: WPEO – NY Barbara Wichmann Government Programs Team – Chair Artemia Communications, Inc. San Francisco, CA Industry: Advertising, PR and Marketing RPO: WBEC-Pacific Janice Migliore Government Programs Team – 1st Vice Chair PALCO Huntsville, AL Industry: Technology/ Reverse Logistics RPO: WBEC South Doreen Blades Government Programs Team – 2nd Vice Chair US Eco Products Corporation Haverhill, MA Industry: Wholesale Supplier RPO: CWE DOWNLOAD THE FORUM DIRECTORY Click the button below to access and download the 2021 Forum Directory. DOWNLOAD NOW CONTACT INFORMATION Please contact wbeforum@wbenc.org for more information on the Women’s Enterprise Forum. RELATED NEWS & RESOURCES Article The WBENC Network: A 360 View from Peggy Del Fabbro JUL 7, 2021 News In the News: WBE Dee C. 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