Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Wacif's internal department managers, where we dive into key industry insights that can benefit.
About this Event

Join us for Episode 5 of "Talk It Out Tuesday: Creating and Cultivating your Business Ecosystem" on December 17, 2024, at 12:30 PM ET! This session will focus on how to build a resilient ecosystem that supports the growth and sustainability of your business through strategic partnerships, access to capital, and community engagement.

Our special guest, Marisela Rodela, is the Program Director for the Enterprising Women of Color DMV Business Center at Wacif. Marisela has over a decade of experience as a business owner and community specialist, with a strong background in public health, the food and beverage industry, and local small business development. Her leadership roles at DC Brau Brewing and the District of Columbia’s Brewers Guild have contributed significantly to the economic and community growth of Washington, D.C.

During this session, you'll learn:

How to build and sustain your business ecosystem
The power of strategic partnerships
The importance of cross-promotion

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About Kimberly:

Kimberly’s background and extensively diverse experience, both as a corporate leader and entrepreneur, helped pave the way for her to land here with us at Wacif. Having worked cross markets specializing in Business Development, Sourcing, and Logistics cross markets within Corporate, Association, to Government and Tourism. Her career spans work on high-profile events, such as Presidential Inaugurations, City-wide Conferences, and managing vendor services for global corporations. She has created and executed out of the box strategies that have helped businesses generate revenue and build long-term partnerships. She credits her time working as a Business Consultant at Bell Atlantic and time spent working under leadership team at Management College’s Advancement office with teaching her some of the most useful strategies in Business Development and Government contracting that have helped her throughout her 30 years in business.

Passionate about community service, Kimberly volunteers in education, mentors aspiring professionals, and serves on inclusion-focused committees. She also enjoys traveling with her son, introducing him to volunteerism and diverse cultural experiences.