The Power of Partnering/Perfect Pitch: Half‑Day, Full Impact
The Power of Partnering (POP)/Perfect Pitch is GWBC®’s signature regional engagement program designed to connect WBEs with corporate leaders through intentional networking, education, and opportunity-driven competition.
This high‑energy half‑day experience brings together small businesses, women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and procurement professionals for training, networking and meet & greet opportunities designed to advance business and supplier inclusion goals.
Each event features thought‑leadership sessions led by industry experts, practical educational resources, and dedicated time to showcase your capability statement in meet‑the‑buyer settings.
POP is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships, gain visibility and position your business for new procurement possibilities.
2026 Dates:
June 29 – 30 – POP SC: Milliken
Spartanburg, SC
REGISTER HERE
Sept. 16 – 17 – POP GA: Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta, GA
REGISTER HERE
POP NC – Dates to be determined
The core of the experience is Perfect Pitch - a two-part competition designed to elevate WBEs to the national scale. Taking place in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, each winner will be eligible to participate in the WBENCPitch National Competition taking place later in the year.
Our North Carolina winner, Jasmine Williams of Carolina Event Sitters, was crowned the winner of the 2025 WBENCPitch competition - and walked away with $25,000!
Applications for the GA & SC Perfect Pitch competition are now open!
SC Deadline: May 15th
GA Deadline: July 10th