Meet the Finalists:

1. Ebony Black
   Connect Staffing Professional, LLC
   Email: ebony@connectstaffingagency.com
   Category: Services
   Connect Staffing Professional, LLC provides strategic staffing solutions tailored to support businesses with high-quality talent and a personalized approach to workforce management.
2. Shannon Kehrer
   Hidey Style
   Email: info@hideystyle.com
   Category: Products
   Hidey Style offers innovative products designed to combine style and functionality, catering to the needs of modern consumers with a focus on practicality and design.
3. Lindsey Cunningham
   RollinGreens
   Email: rollingreensfood@gmail.com
   Category: Products
   RollinGreens is a trailblazer in the healthy food industry, known for delivering delicious, plant-based options that appeal to health-conscious consumers and promote sustainable eating.

The WBENC Pitch program is a high-profile opportunity for certified WBEs to pitch their businesses, gain visibility, and compete for funding and resources to fuel their growth. The competition showcases innovative products and services from women entrepreneurs across the country, and advancing to the finals is a significant accomplishment that highlights the dedication and ingenuity of these WBEC-West members.

“We’re incredibly proud of Ebony Black, Shannon Kehrer, and Lindsey Cunningham for their hard work and success in advancing to the WBENC RPO Pitch Finals,” said Dr. Pamela Williamson, President & CEO of WBEC-West. “Their businesses represent the excellence and potential within our network, and we look forward to cheering them on in the finals.”

The WBENC RPO Pitch Finals will bring together finalists from across the United States, all vying for the opportunity to elevate their businesses and make impactful connections. Learn more about the WBENC Pitch program at WBENC Pitch Program Website.

About Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West (WBEC-West) 

WBEC-West Champions Growth and Empowerment for Women-Owned Businesses in the Western United States

WBEC-West, the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West, is dedicated to fostering growth, equity, and innovation among women-owned businesses throughout the Western United States. Through its certification, education, and advocacy efforts, WBEC-West helps women business owners connect with major corporations, government agencies, and other organizations seeking to diversify their supply chains.

As an official Regional Partner Organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), WBEC-West serves a broad network of women-owned businesses in Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Hawaii, and beyond. Its initiatives aim to break down barriers for women entrepreneurs by offering access to vital resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities. From certification workshops and executive training programs to its upcoming virtual Supplier Center of Excellence, WBEC-West is committed to preparing women-owned enterprises to thrive and scale in an increasingly competitive market.

For more information about WBEC-West and its programs, please visit  www.wbec-west.org