The Women's Business Enterprise National Council will hold its first educational summit in March, in conjunction with its annual Salute to Women's Business Enterprises.

The March 25 summit is free, and will include panels, workshops and industry meetings designed for Women Business Enterprises and WBENC's corporate members. Keynote speaker will be Kevin Campbell, group chief executive of outsourcing for Accenture LLP.

It will precede the black-tie salute dinner and awards program on March 26.

The salute will honor 14 Women's Business Enterprise Stars and recognize America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) for 2008. Click here to view the summit-salute website and to register for the 2009 Summit and Salute to Women's Business Enterprises.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here to view sponsorship opportunities for the 2009 salute.

WBENC advocates for and certifies WBEs as suppliers and vendors to the nation's corporations.