Celebrate 25 Years of Impact, Growth, and Empowering Entrepreneurs

Join us for the WBCNC MFWP Conference 2026 (Moving Forward with Purpose), our signature event celebrating 25 years of empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening businesses, and creating lasting community impact.

This year's theme, “Building Revenue Resilience”, is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders build stronger, smarter, and more profitable futures. In today’s rapidly evolving economy, resilient revenue isn't optional—it's essential. Through inspiring keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities, you'll gain practical strategies to strengthen your business, adapt to change, and position yourself for long-term success. 

📍 August 28, 2026 | Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel 

What You'll Gain

• Mindset strategies for growth and resilience to strengthen leadership, adaptability, and confidence during times of change
• Real-world insights from successful entrepreneurs on when to pivot, how to scale, and what it takes to build a sustainable business
• Funding and capital access strategies, including grants, lending opportunities, partnerships, pitch competitions,      and alternative financing options
• Wealth-building approaches for and beyond your business, including investing, retirement planning, real      estate, business acquisition, and multiple income streams
• Meaningful networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, business leaders, resource partners, and community champions
• Actionable tools and takeaways you can implement immediately to increase revenue, strengthen sustainability, and accelerate growth

 Whether you're launching, growing, or scaling your business, you'll leave inspired, connected, and equipped with the strategies, resources, and relationships needed to thrive through change.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to expand your impact and visibility? Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth while connecting with a dynamic network of business owners, leaders, and community changemakers. As we celebrate this 25-year milestone, sponsors play an important role in helping create meaningful experiences, valuable connections, and opportunities that strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Whether you attend, sponsor, or both, be part of this milestone celebration and help shape the next chapter of business success and move forward with purpose.  Secure your spot today!