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Leaders of the Treasure Coast
Emily McHugh
WOMEN’S BUSINESS GROUP
As the regional representative of an organization aimed
at helping women succeed in business, Emily McHugh,
working in tandem with her regional counterparts,
mobilized the Women’s Business Enterprise Council of Florida into
immediate action when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
The council created new virtual programs, professional training
and high-level business networking opportunities for the women
it serves. One of the most popular programs is its WBEC Window
on Wednesdays, in which women attend via Zoom to hear
programs presented by corporate partners, women business
owners and to participate in specialized workshops. During
non-pandemic times, WBEC Florida normally would host regional
meet-ups in person. But instead, the meet-ups take place virtually
online and still offer the opportunity to connect and socialize.
WBEC Florida is the regional partner organization for
WBENC, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
headquartered in Washington, D.C. WBENC is the largest thirdparty
certifier of women-owned businesses in the country. The
mission of WBEC Florida is to certify, champion and collaborate
with women in business to create access to opportunities and
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ensure success. Women can register at no cost for WBEC events
at www.WBECFlorida.org
“I believe in personally reaching out to clients and speaking to
them to find out what they need and how I can best assist them
to accomplish their goal,” says McHugh, who lives in Fort Pierce.
“People want to be heard and know that there is someone who is
willing to listen and respond with real solutions.”
McHugh is the author of The Little Girl’s Guide to
Entrepreneurship and has developed business strategy workshops
for WBEC Florida on topics such as negotiations and having
courageous conversations. Outside her work for for the WBEC, she
is an accomplished violinist who has played the National Anthem
for the New York Mets during spring training.
Emily McHugh, Regional Program Coordinator
EmilyMcHugh@WBECFlorida.org
Treasure Coast and Palm Beach
Women’s Business Enterprise Council of Florida
772.460.8978
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