THE WBEC PACIFIC


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FEBRUARY 20TH, 2025    |    5 - 8pm PT    |    Oakland, CA

THE GARDEN ROOM AT THE OVERLOOK


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ABOUT THE WBEC PACIFIC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

This premier event provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate our community's achievements, forge valuable connections, and honor the remarkable accomplishments made over the past year. Join us in recognizing the leaders who continue to shape and strengthen our business community.Featuring a catered dinner and celebratory award show, following by a private networking reception with opportunities for connecting with diverse businesses and professionals.

DATE & LOCATION

The Business Excellence Awards is a dinner event from 5pm - 8pm PT on February 20th inside The Garden Room at The Overlook in Oakland, California.ADDRESS:
The Garden Room at the Overlook
344 20th St, Oakland, CA 94612

EXCLUSIVE HOTEL RATES

Now through February 17th, we're offering exclusive hotel rates at the Moxy Oakland Uptown by Marriott, less than half a mile from the event. Use the link below to book now!

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

We encourage participants to use rideshares or ride public transportation such as BART and AC Transit to help mitigate congestion.

AGENDA

The Business Excellence Awards agenda is subject to revisions leading up to the event.

EVENTSTIME
Registration & Networking5:00 - 5:30pm
Opening Remarks & 1st Course5:30 - 6:00pm
Main Course Dinner6:00 - 6:30pm
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS6:30 - 7:30pm
Evening Reception7:30 - 8:00pm

NOMINEES

Additional nominee information may be announced in the lead-up to the event.

2024 Pinnacle Award

Belle Chou  -  SW Sustainability Solutions
Annalee Hagood-Earl  -  Bash Creative
Pallavi Pande  -  DTOCS LLC
Renee La Londe  -  iTalent
Arlene Inch  -  TransPak
Birgess Angelus  -  B Line Events
Vaneese Johnson  -  On the Move Careers
Katrina Noelle  -  KNow Research

2024 Excellence in Growth

Ami Shah  -  Ami Shah CPA
Pallavi Pande  -  DTOCS LLC
Laura Taylor  -  Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services
Lilly Wyatt  -  SociosPR
Christina Dixon  -  Aecus Law
Annalee Hagood-Earl  -  Bash Creative
Arlene Inch  -  TransPak

2024 Done Deals

Hannah Kain  -  ALOM
Christina Dixon  -  Aecus Law

2024 Advocate

Karen Say-Valadez  -  Saybr Contractors, Inc.
Andrea Heuston  -  Artitudes
Madelyn Mackie  -  Madelyn Mackie & Associates

2024 Volunteer

Barbara Wichmann  -  ARTÉMIA Communications Inc
Colleen Bonniol  -  MODE Studios
Kelly Sparks  -  VMG Studios
Vaneese Johnson  -  On the Move Careers


These awards will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards on February 20th:

2024 C.A.R.E.S.

2024 Cornerstone

2024 Emerging Leader

2024 President's Award

SPEAKERS

JANICE R. GREENE, PHD

PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WBEC PACIFIC

I am an experienced leader with demonstrated ability to successfully design, integrate and align economic development and strategic work placement into enterprise strategic business objectives.


SPONSORS

Learn more about our event sponsorship packages below.
If you are interested in sponsoring WBEC Pacific's Business Excellence Awards, please contact [email protected].


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