Author Archives: Ritima Sood

We are collecting gently used bras that will be shipped to women in Africa and Central America. The bras will serve as inventory to help them establish and maintain their own business selling bras in the second-hand market.

Americorps has several positions open that they need to fill by  late August.  These are paid positions and come with several benefits. Currently, they have 3 construction positions open and 2 office staff positions. Download the pamphlet and share with ...

At April’s meeting, Sue Glenn from Diverse Marketing & Web Design shared valuable information on how to make the most of exhibit booths. To optimize your investment, be sure to do pre-event planning that will wow the attendees who stop ...

Did you know that SCWBEC was established in 1990 as a Suffolk County affiliation that would help promote women in construction and other trade businesses? Almost 20 years later, we were fortunate to have an informative Procurement presentation from Ree Wackett ...

It doesn’t take a lot of work to gain insight into how strong your business is and how to keep it on a growth trajectory. The organizational issues behind your numbers is what should drive your business strategy. By keeping ...

In case you missed the first SCWBEC meeting of 2019, here are a few timely tips from Stephanie DeNozzi’s presentation that will get you on track for a prosperous year!

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Melville Marriott, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville NY, 11747

Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:00am Sign In & Breakfast 9:00am– 2:00pm Brookhaven Town Hall: One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 Advanced registration required! First 75 to Register Will Receive a FREE Copy of Regina Calcaterra’s Book: Etched in Sand

Venue: 507 Larkfield Road, East Northport Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. $12 per person ~ $10 seniors ~ Includes Lunch

It is with profound sadness that the SCWBEC Board announces the passing of Lorraine Kimmey. Lorraine was a longtime member of the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition and served on the Board of Directors in various capacities, most recently ...

Register for MWBE Certification Workshop DATE: Thursday, April 5th, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: Neighborhood Trust, 530 West 166th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10032

SCWBEC was privileged to have Michele Martin on their board for a number of years. Michele was awarded the 2018 Suffolk County Women Distinction Proclamation posthumously at a beautiful ceremony at the County Legislative office.

Learn how to manage your small business finances to prepare for growth and success using the nationally recognized FDIC Money Smart Financial Literacy for Business Curriculum.

Learn from corporate attorney, Arthur Yermash, about the features of various common entity types, the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which makes sense for your business. The program will also address why so many businesses incorporate in ...

Presented by Suffolk County Community College’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development, this free event will explore the importance and impact that women have in a wide range of manufacturing and manufacturing-related sectors and how STEM education can support further ...

Senator Phil Boyle with Division of Minority and Women's Business Development holding Minority & Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Boot Camp.

Join over 60 exhibitors and 500 attendees for the most anticipated networking and learning event of the year!

• Network with government agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses
• Meet with government procurement representatives