SHEforPPE coming to a city near you!
Ingrid Vanderveldt, M. Arch, MBA
Founder and CEO at Empowering a Billion Women and EBW Cares Distributors (Acq. by Shield Mfg)
Hi all!
We at EBW & EBW Cares Distributors, in partnership with the Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce, are so excited to announce that #SHEforPPE is coming to a city near you!
We are pleased to announce the 25 cities for our inaugural nationwide rollout. This business creation opportunity for female leaders is looking to do the most good in the communities that have been hit hardest by COVID-19.
We have been just overwhelmed by the positive response from our initial announcement about this program last month and can’t wait to introduce you to the amazing women who are part of our launch cohort!
What’s SHEforPPE?
The SHEforPPE program launched earlier this summer, as a result of Empowering a Billion Women joining forces with Suzan Johnson “Sujay” Cook, Founder of the Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce and former Ambassador under Presidents Clinton and Obama.
Recognizing that women have been particularly affected by the pandemic, coupled with racial inequities that have been at the forefront of the nation’s attention in recent months, we decided to combine resources to combat these challenges.
After much deliberation, Ambassador Sujay and I have selected 25 communities across the U.S. that are the most afflicted by these issues to found #SHEforPPE consultancies. These opportunities are for women who are bold and entrepreneurial and are eager to have a positive influence. Not only will participants have the mentorship and guidance of EBW and EBW Cares, but importantly they will be part of a strong network of women.
To learn more please see our press release here.
The 25 communities are as follows:
- Washington, D.C.
- Baltimore, MD
- Phoenix, AZ
- New York, NY
- Colombia, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Austin, TX
- Chicago, IL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- New Orleans, LA
- Atlanta, GA
- Nashville, TN
- Savannah, GA
- Burlington, VT
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Houston, TX
- Honolulu, HI
- Miami, FL
- Portland, OR
- Richmond, VA
- Detroit, MI
- Las Vegas, NV
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Orlando, FL
We are honored to be able to offer participants:
- Access to hard-to-get PPE
- Support and on-going training from EBW
- Unique insight into the PPE distribution process that will help them to thrive in this market
- A community of women they can call upon throughout the duration of this program and into the future, in addition to EBW’s extensive international network
- The opportunity to take (guided) ownership of their business and see a direct correlation between thier hard work and your business’s outcome
- A first-hand look into the world of PPE supplies and how they are critical in fighting the battle against COVID
- A key role in reopening businesses in their community
For more information visit: www.ebw2020.com/SHEforPPE.
In these uncertain times, we’re excited to keep finding solutions to support our economy, our businesses, our women, and our local communities. If you are in one of these cities and want to partner let us know!
Don’t see your city? This is just the beginning of our story—let’s work to get your community added. Together we can make a difference and build a sustainable future.
Wishing you the best,
Ingrid “iV” Vanderveldt
CEO and Founder of Empowering a Billion Women
Customer Care Specialist - New Account France at American Express Spain
4 年Congratulations Ingrid, the #SHEforPPE is an amazing program.
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4 年Ingrid Vanderveldt proud to support the manifestation of your vision for #SheforPPE
Pam Pike, LLC
4 年So excited for this program to get up and running!!
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4 年That's AWESOME! Congratulations, Ingrid Vanderveldt! I'm so happy or YOU!!
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4 年Look out USA #SheforPPE coming your way.