Getting the GWBC® Forum off the ground this year has been energizing — and the best part has been getting to know so many of our WBEs. We are vibrant, bold, accomplished women who are reshaping industries and supporting each other in meaningful ways. We are starting to plan our upcoming events and meetings and will keep you updated so you can join us on this journey. If you are interested in being on a state committee, email us at GWBCProgramsEventsTeam@gwbc.org
We launched our first events this past year: the Table of 8 events are held in each state! Led by Anita Davis Praxis Strategic Solutions, Kittie Watson Innolect, Inc and Patti Weber Croixstone Consulting, LLC, these events featured panels of experienced business leaders and experts who generously shared their insights on the subject of Teaming.
The next Table of 8 series is coming to your state — and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We’ll be focused on Cyber Resilience — how to protect your small business in the digital age and be competitive with RFPs from your targeted customers. Join us to gain practical tips, network with other WBEs and build your business’s defense against cyber risks.
WBENC National Pitch Competition Winner
Congratulations again to Jasmine Williams of Carolina Event Sitters for winning the WBENC National Pitch Competition in the Service Industry category! Wow, winning the pitch competition isn’t easy, and Jasmine rose through multiple rounds, competing against hundreds of WBEs nationwide. We’re incredibly proud to have her in our community!
WBE Stars
Thank you to Sheila Jordan, Knowledge Architects, for representing GWBC® as our 2025 WBE Star. Your story of perseverance and growth continues to inspire all of us.
And congratulations to Patti Weber, Croixstone Consulting, LLC our newly named 2026 WBE Star! Patti’s dedication to service and leadership makes her a standout in our network — we look forward to following your journey!
Atlanta’s 20 Largest Women-Owned Firms
A huge congratulations to all our WBEs recognized on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 20 Largest Women-Owned Businesses list! At GWBC®, we are proud to support women business owners at every stage—from start-up to enterprise.
The WBENC National Conference
The WBENC National Conference is happening June 15 – 18 in Salt Lake City. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business, expand your network and experience the energy of women entrepreneurs from across the country. Hotel rooms go fast — book now: WBENC Conference Hotels and conference registration opened February 16.
Thank you to Nazeera Dawood, Vendorship for representing GWBC® at the 2025 WBENC national conference that was held in New Orleans. Talking about national exposure, Nazeera and her team are featured on this year’s conference webpages.
This year’s congratulations goes to Tracey Grace, IBEX IT Business Experts for being GWBC’s representative on WBENC’s 2026 Conference host committee*. We know that you will be great representing our organization on the stage of the conference. This is great national exposure.
Do you have a business milestone, award or success story to share? Tell us about it — or shout out a fellow WBE. The GWBC® Forum is committed to building a strong, supportive community of women leaders and friends. If you haven’t submitted Your Economic Impact Story you are missing an opportunity to market your business across WBENC.
To get involved with the Forum, watch the newsletter and email updates. Be sure to follow GWBC® on social media for the latest news and events. Engage in GWBC and to find dates and register, visit the GWBC® calendar of events.
I look forward to seeing you at our next Table of 8!
Tammy Cohen, InfoMart
GWBC® Forum Chair
*The WBE Host Committee is a sponsorship opportunity for our women businesses to gain national exposure by purchasing this WBENC conference sponsorship.