Greater Women's Business Council

08/21/2026

Your next big business opportunity probably isn’t going to magically land in your inbox.

GWBC's Power of Partnering (POP) events give small business owners the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and enjoy meet-the-buyer opportunities, expert insights, Perfect Pitch semifinals and conversations that could turn into real business.

Grab your tickets today for :
Georgia POP is scheduled for September 18 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/power-of-partnering-pop-georgia-3

North Carolina POP falls on October 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina at Ally:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/power-of-partnering-pop-north-carolina

Secure your seat today!

08/19/2026

Free money for your business? Now that we have your attention.

Several small business grant opportunities are open, including funding specifically for women entrepreneurs:

Amber Grant: $10K monthly grants — deadline August 31
https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/

Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant: $5K — deadline September 18
https://grant.heragenda.com/

Breva Thrive Grant: $5K — deadline October 31
https://www.breva.ai/thrive-grant

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: $10K grant opportunities
https://www.verizon.com/smallbusinessdigitalready

Don’t leave money on the table!

Take your woman-owned business to the next level with an Amber Grant. $2,000 grants are awarded monthly from WomensNet. Apply today!

08/18/2026

Consider this your sign to stop hiding behind static graphics.

There’s still time to grab your spot for GWBC's Accelerate Series: Ready for Your Close-Up? Video Marketing to Grow Your Business THIS THURSDAY, August 20 from 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Create videos people actually want to watch, build visibility and trust without fancy equipment and stop overthinking what to post. As an added bonus, you'll receive platform-specific tips and a 30-day video action plan.

Last-minute registrations are still open.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/accelerate-series-ready-for-your-close-up-video-marketing-to-grow-your-business

08/17/2026

Big congratulations to Olive Orchard! 🎉

The Thomasville-based coaching and consulting firm recently earned both its Women's Business Enterprise National Council - WBENC certification through GWBC and the Women-Owned Small Business certification through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

For founder Marcy Sizemore and her team, these certifications are an opportunity to make new connections, pursue new business and bring Olive Orchard's expertise to even more corporate teams, agencies and leaders.

THOMASVILLE — Olive Orchard, a boutique coaching and consulting firm, is proud to announce it has earned two national certifications recognizing its standing as a woman-owned business: certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC), a regional certify...

08/12/2026

Your next big client probably isn’t going to find you while you’re sitting behind your laptop.

This September and October, GWBC-Certified small businesses can connect with corporate procurement professionals, learn what major companies need from suppliers and explore opportunities to build relationships that could lead to business.

📅 September 2: Truist Tier2 Supplier Event - By Invite Only
📅 September 15: Dominion Energy Convergence 2026
📅 October 14: Milliken & Company Momentum Supplier Engagement

Explore these partner events and register!
https://gwbc.org/events/?fslc_cat=partner-events

08/11/2026

Stop collecting business cards and start creating business opportunities with GWBC!

Power of Partnering (POP) is coming to Georgia and North Carolina, putting small business owners, women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and procurement professionals in the same room with real conversations and real connections on the agenda.

Register today for expert-led education, small business networking, meet-the-buyer opportunities and the Perfect Pitch Semifinals.

Georgia POP is Thursday, September 17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/power-of-partnering-pop-georgia-3

North Carolina POP is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ally in Charlotte, North Carolina: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/power-of-partnering-pop-north-carolina

08/07/2026

Does the record button turn you into a deer in headlights? It’s time to stop overthinking video and start using it to grow your business.

Join GWBC for Ready for Your Close-Up? Video Marketing to Grow Your Business, an interactive Accelerate Series webinar created to help female founders turn their expertise into content that builds trust, increases visibility and attracts customers.

You’ll learn:
🔸 Simple video strategies people will actually watch
🔸 Platform-specific tips for stronger content
🔸 Practical video ideas you can use immediately
🔸 A 30-day action plan to keep you moving

Learn from Jamie Donaldson, vice president at communications 21, Meg, founder of Megs Mashables and Tyra Burton, Kennesaw State University marketing professor. Moderated by Sharon Goldmacher, president of communications 21.

Register now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/accelerate-series-ready-for-your-close-up-video-marketing-to-grow-your-business

08/06/2026

Certification can open doors, but you still have to know what to do when you walk through them.

Cara-Marie Findlay, founder of Findlay House Global, shares how GWBC programs such as the Accelerate Series and Mentor-Protégé Program have helped her strengthen her skills and learn how to better run her business.

Because the real power of certification is about gaining access to the education, guidance and relationships that can help you become a stronger business owner.

Discover what certification could unlock for your company: https://gwbc.org/certification/

08/05/2026

Certification can open doors but first, you have to get through the application process!

Grab your spot today for GWBC's How to Get Certified August session, a no-fluff information session covering eligibility requirements, the application process and the questions everyone is thinking but may be afraid to ask.

Register today for this virtual session on August 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/how-to-get-certified

08/04/2026

While searching for a lightweight material to strengthen tires, Stephanie Kwolek, a DuPont chemist, created a solution that looked so unusual it could have easily been discarded. Instead, she trusted her instincts and pushed to have it tested.

The result? Kevlar, a fiber five times stronger than steel by weight.

Today, her discovery is used in bullet-resistant vests, helmets, protective gear, cables and countless products that help save lives.

Stephanie Kwolek’s story proves that breakthroughs do not always look impressive at first. Sometimes innovation begins with one person brave enough to say, “Test it anyway.”