WEConnect International

?? Block your calendars! ?? WEConnect International Day 2025 is on June 22 (the Sunday before the WBENC National Conference) in New Orleans! What to Expect: ?? Connect with more than 350 women business owners, member buyers, and partners from around the world ↗ Elevate your business through inspiring sessions, practical learning opportunities, and impactful networking. ?? Gain access to industry leaders, innovative diverse suppliers, and corporate buyers eager to do business with women-owned suppliers. Registration will open early next year. Learn more and sign up for the latest updates here: https://lnkd.in/eNNRr4qS #InternationalDay2025 #WEConnectInternational #WBENC #WBENCconf

Today is Women‘s Entrepreneurship Day. It’s when we recognize women business owners all over the world and the value they bring to their communities and the economy. We hope that today, during this season of giving, you’ll join us in being a source of hope, generosity, and encouragement for these inspiring women. Please consider donating to WEConnect International. Your gift makes a powerful statement and helps further gender equality in the corporate world. Donate: https://lnkd.in/evmp-FM2 #givingtuesday #genderequality?#womenentreprenuers #womensentreprenuershipday

?? ?????????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ??????????-?????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ????????????????, ??????, ?????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?? ? WEConnect International and our 200+ member buyers work together every day?to bring opportunities to women-owned businesses. One key initiative is the establishment of industry groups that focus on the unique dynamics of specific sectors. These groups work to understand supply chain nuances and develop innovative strategies to create more opportunities for women suppliers. ? Today, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the work of the ????????????????, ??????, ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ??????????, which is dedicated to championing and expanding opportunities for women-owned businesses globally within the chemical, oil, and gas industries, and specifically focused on ensuring women entrepreneurs are at the table to shape the industry's sustainable growth and success.? ? Special recognition goes to the group’s dedicated members: - Chair: Genne McDowell, CSCP, SSBB – Dow - Vice Chair: Anna Strachan – Baker Hughes - Christine Engel – BASF - Heidi Paulson – BASF - Jonathan Armstrong – ExxonMobil - Lorena Gil álvarez – Dupont - Letitia Manole – Ecolab - Lynn Buckley – Baker Hughes - Susy Di Stasio – Baker Hughes - Maria Isabel Esguerra – ExxonMobil - Ronald Hakenberg – Shell - Julia Frense Maria – Dupont ?? Get involved! If you’re interested in learning more about our industry groups or exploring ways to get involved, contact us at [email protected]. ? #DiversityInEnergy #WomenOwnedBusinesses #WEConnectInternational #EnergySectorInnovation

For 15 years, we have been helping women business owners thrive, elevating them to the global stage and connecting them with major buyers. As we prepare for the future, our vision remains crystal clear: a world where women have the same opportunities as men, a world where more than 1% of global procurement spend goes toward women-owned businesses, and a world where women are able to create wealth and the sustainable prosperity of their communities. Join us in building pathways for women business owners to thrive. Your support matters now more than ever. Donate today: https://buff.ly/4fqw3Ue #GivingTuesday #SupportWomen #InvestinWomen #WomenOwned #GenderEquality #WEConnectInternational

We are proud to announce the launch of a new program, in collaboration with Disneyland Paris, designed to elevate the market competitiveness of women-owned businesses in France. France is ranked 58th in the world in terms of women's economic participation and opportunity. Yet, the potential for growth is significant — improving gender equality could lead to an increase in EU GDP per capita of 6.1% to 9.6%. That's why investing in women is so important. Through this collaboration, WEConnect International and Disneyland Paris are focusing their efforts on sustainable economic growth by helping these businesses scale and thrive. Read more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/eTm3RVVR ???? France-based women entrepreneurs, follow our WEConnect International Europe page for details on this opportunity and more. #WomenOwned #WEConnectinFrance #InvestinWomen

We have another STELLAR line-up of speakers for a panel discussion tomorrow at the WEConnect International in Latin America Regional Conference. Ana Cecy Mata, Aurora Esquivel and Sonia Diaz will be joining us for ?????????????????? ??????????’?? ????????????????????????????????: ?????????????????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????????????????. This will be a space to discuss the challenges and opportunities of women entrepreneurs and how the collaboration of the public and private sector can unlock opportunities for their growth. Follow along at #WEConnected.

Next week! On Tuesday, November 12, in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of our Latin America Regional Conference, we will hosting a panel discussion: ‘Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges: Women-Owned Businesses and Nearshoring in Mexico.’ This will be a catalyst space for the growth, empowerment, and innovation of women-led businesses throughout Latin America. We're grateful for our stellar line-up of speakers -- thank you Sofia Perez Gasque Muslera, Pablo Gomez, Pablo Gallegos, Emy Godoy, and Susana Orallo! WEConnect International in Latin America #WEConnected #WEConnectInternational #WEConnected #WomenOwned

Our Latin America & Caribbean Regional Conference is right around the corner and we are THRILLED to welcome Alejandro Ramirez and Nazareth Black as our keynote speakers! Alejandro Ramirez is the Senior Director Purchases LA North Market Operations for Procter & Gamble. Nazareth Black is a visionary leader in the automotive and technology industries, dedicated to transforming and enhancing business development in Latin America. She is the founder of Holistika Business, a business group that provides comprehensive solutions in areas such as electromobility, vehicle financing, digital marketing, and business consulting. With over 20 years of experience, Nazareth has driven innovative projects like Car Fast, Zacua, and Car Fast Financial. If you are a woman entrepreneur, join us for two spectacular days of business networking driven by growth, opportunities, and ideas.??We will have a variety of sessions and discussions aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within regional and global value chains. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eunHNQkt #WEConnectInternational WEConnect International in Latin America #WomenOwned #WEConnected

It's no secret — there are major corporate, multilateral, and government buyers looking for more women-owned suppliers to add to their supply chain, right now. And they are coming to WEConnect International to find them. Join our network of 20k+ women business owners from 135+ countries and learn how certification can put you on the radar of major buyers and help your business grow. Start here: https://lnkd.in/geSaPUB #WomenOwned #WomenInBusiness #Certification #WBE

When it comes to innovation and fostering a more prosperous and sustainable future, women-owned businesses are ready to lead the way. That was clear at the FII Institute #FII8 Global Conference in #Riyadh this week, where WEConnect International CEO and Co-Founder Elizabeth Vazquez joined a panel with Mariana Atencio, Nadia Al Saeed, Marie-Claire Daveu, and Sophia Swire to discuss how financial leaders can foster more inclusive development and build a just economy. Let’s keep this momentum going and continue to work toward a future where diverse voices are at the forefront of impact and innovation. ??