Name: Certified Up: Unlock New Opportunities with WBEC Greater DMV
Start: 2026-01-21T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-21T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 1200 U St NW

Certified Up: Unlock New Opportunities with WBEC Greater DMV

Learn how WBEC Greater DMV certifications can unlock contracts, growth, and visibility for women entrepreneurs in this 1-hour workshop.
About this Event

Unlock New Opportunities with WBEC Greater DMV: Get Certified and Grow Your Business!

WACIF’s Certified Up is hosting an engaging workshop at the True Reformer Building on U St with our partners from the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Greater DMV designed to help women entrepreneurs understand, access, and leverage business certifications that open doors to contracts, partnerships, and growth.

Meet the expert team from the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) Greater DMV, and gain insider knowledge on how certification can accelerate your business growth and visibility.

In this dynamic 1-hour session, you’ll:

Understand the landscape of certifications available to women-owned businesses.
Learn the key differences between Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications.
Discover step-by-step guidance on how to qualify and apply.
Explore real-world success stories of women who have leveraged certification for growth.
Connect directly with WBEC Greater DMV representatives and ask your most pressing questions.

Whether you’re certification-curious or ready to apply, this workshop will equip you with the clarity and confidence to move forward.

Seats are limited—reserve your spot today and take the next step in growing your certified business!

As Director of WBE Services and Engagement, Deena Parker leads strategic efforts to foster the growth, retention, and active participation of women business enterprises (WBEs) across the region. She collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure engagement strategies align with organizational goals, while also managing outreach activities, local forums, and high-impact engagement programs such as marketplaces, matchmakers, and Lunch with the Experts. Her role includes overseeing WBE-facing communications, amplifying success stories, and cultivating relationships with mission-aligned affiliate organizations to expand opportunities and visibility for WBEs.