What is WBENC?

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the nation's leading advocate for women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations and government entities. WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses at least 51 percent owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC works to foster diversity in the world of commerce with programs and policies designed to eliminate barriers and expand opportunities in the marketplace for women business owners. WBENC works with representatives of corporations and government agencies to encourage the utilization and expansion of supplier/vendor diversity programs.

For more information on WBENC, visit www.wbenc.org.

What is the Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises?

The Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises is one of the "do not miss" business events of the year. The Summit & Salute is a single program with two important goals. First, the Summit brings together America's leading corporations, government agencies, women business owners and strategic partner organizations, for a comprehensive two-day program which will focus on business forecasts, market trends, and best practices. The event provides networking environments conducive to business. Second, the Salute honors WBENC's award-winning Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Stars for their achievements and leadership, and also pays tribute to America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises.

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Sponsorship Information

As a Summit & Salute sponsor, you will have a strong presence throughout the two-day program, and at the annual Salute Recognition Dinner. The content of the Summit will focus on business forecasts, market trends, and best practices. The event will also includes select insights from subject matter experts, as well as interactive networking and MatchMaking opportunities. This format promises to provide each attendee and sponsor tangible value for the investment of their time and financial participation.

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Hotel Reservations

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
SOLD OUT

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is currently sold out. However, we have secured a block of rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore at a rate of $189 plus 15.5% tax. Please proceed with your registration to secure a room at the Four Seasons Baltimore Hotel.

700 Aliceanna Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 385-3000 Fax: (410) 895-1900 www.marriott.com/BWH

Located in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood, the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront sits on the water's edge. You'll enjoy spectacular views from this Inner Harbor hotel, as well as easy access to the city's finest shopping and restaurants. Choose from over 50 dining options within a few blocks of the hotel or explore the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and more. You may also appreciate our downtown Baltimore hotel's close proximity to the Baltimore Convention Center and the short drive to BWI airport or Amtrak station.

For Reservations

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
SOLD OUT

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is currently sold out. However, we have secured a block of rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore at a rate of $189 plus 15.5% tax. Please proceed with your registration to secure a room at the Four Seasons Baltimore Hotel.

Questions?

If you have read through the information on this website and still have questions regarding the 2012 Summit & Salute, please contact any of the following:

A-Plus Meetings & Incentives

(Registration and Meeting Planning company for the Summit & Salute)
2600 S. Douglas Road, Suite 913
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Kari Dee Schlapman
Phone: (786) 888-3214
Fax: (305) 445-7545
wbenc@aplusmeetings.com

Women's Business Enterprise National Council

1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036-3902

Paige Adams, Director of Development & Corporate Relations
Phone: (202) 872-5515 ext. 8020
Fax: (202) 872-5505
padams@wbenc.org