Unlocking the Power of WBENC Certification: Benefits with Corporations, Owners, and the Community!
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location:
J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute
Arizona State University
1475 N Scottsdale Road, Room 1951
Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3504
Event is free for members
About the Event
If you’re searching for women business networking events in Arizona, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Join us for an empowering panel discussion on the benefits of WBENC Certification—a nationally recognized credential that can unlock corporate contracts, build credibility, and expand your network.
Hear firsthand from corporate representatives and women business owners who have leveraged certification to gain access to new opportunities and strengthen their communities.
Featured Panelists
- Jose Yanez – Vice President, Senior Business Consultant, Chase Business Banking
- Angela Garmon – President of ARG CC Group
- Julia E. Villarreal – Analyst II, SRP | Supply Chain | Supplier Diversity
- Isauro “Izzy” Gonzalez – President of IEG Consulting
- Michele Cochran – Owner/Managing Member of Six Twenty Six, LLC
- Rosemary Middleton – Coordinator of Supplier Diversity, Hensel Phelps
Who Should Attend
- Women entrepreneurs exploring WBENC certification
- Business owners seeking to expand corporate partnerships
- Professionals looking for women business networking opportunities in Scottsdale and the Phoenix area
- Supplier diversity advocates
Why Attend?
- Learn the steps and benefits of WBENC certification
- Gain insights from both corporate and certified business perspectives
- Network with women entrepreneurs, community leaders, and supplier diversity champions
- Discover how to leverage certification for visibility and growth
