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Small steps. Big wins. 💥
Growth doesn’t happen overnight, it happens through consistent, intentional action. When you commit to small daily improvements, they compound into powerful results over time. That’s the magic of the Compound Effect ✨

Swipe through this carousel to see how tiny shifts in mindset, habits, and actions can lead to massive personal and professional growth. Because progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence.

What’s one small step you’re taking this week?

Coffee with a Corporate: Real Talk. Real Access. Real Opportunity.

Last week, WBEC Florida hosted another powerful Coffee with a Corporate, and this one delivered exactly what women-owned businesses are asking for: honest insight into how procurement really works.

WBEC Florida President & CEO Nancy Allen sat down with leaders from one of our valued partners, VyStar Credit Union — Willie Johnson, VP of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Economic Development, and Keith McDuffie, Procurement Manager for a candid, practical conversation about building supplier relationships and positioning your business for opportunity.
Here’s what came through loud and clear:

✔️ Procurement is relationship-driven, people do business with people they know, like, and trust
✔️ Knowing the difference between supplier diversity teams and procurement teams matters
✔️ Certification still builds credibility and visibility
✔️ Showing up is essential, but being ready is what earns trust
✔️ Second-tier opportunities can be a smart entry point
✔️ A clear capabilities statement and value proposition are non-negotiable

Most importantly, this session reinforced that supplier success isn’t transactional, it’s strategic.
When preparation meets relationships, opportunity follows.

If you missed this one, don’t worry, this is exactly why Coffee with a Corporate exists. These conversations are designed to give our members real access to decision-makers and real clarity on what it takes to grow.

Current members: Stay engaged and keep showing up.
New and prospective members: This is the kind of access waiting for you.

Join us at the next Coffee with a Corporate and get closer to the conversations that move your business forward.

Your potential is limitless when you trust your abilities. With the support, resources, and community at WBEC FL, women-owned businesses don’t just grow, they thrive.

Hello February! 🎉
New month, new connections, new opportunities.

WBEC FL is bringing the heat with tons of virtual events designed just for you and your business. ☕📚🤝
Go ahead, mark those calendars and get ready to learn, connect, and grow.

What’s coming up:
• Feb 11 – Coffee with a Corporate ft. VyStar Credit Union
• Feb 12 – Certification 101
• Feb 19 – WBEC FL Onboarding

And we’re not stopping there… 👀
• March 11 – Coffee with a Corporate ft. Affinity Inc. Magazine
• March 12 – Certification 101
• March 19 – WBEC FL Onboarding