LA WBE Winter Toast

WBE Winter Toast: 2026 Vision & Velocity

Hosted by WBEC-West | California (LA) Forum

Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Location: Silverlake Wine, 2395 Glendale Blvd A, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (In-Person Event)

 *Our LA Events sell out quickly, and this one is limited to 30. If you want to attend, please register right away. After we reach 30, we will have to close registration. 

Event Overview

We want to close out the year with intention, and bring this same intention into 2026. We`d love to have you at WBE Winter Toast: 2026 Vision & Velocity, hosted by the WBEC-West LA Forum. We`re going to keep it intimate, and our goal is to bring together Los Angeles-area WBEs for  strategy and strengthening WBE-to-WBE support.

Silverlake Wine, our woman-owned host venue, has curated a special tasting featuring wines exclusively from woman-owned brands, including selections from T Maro Brands, a certified WBEC-West WBE. This experience is paired with premium charcuterie prepared by a fellow woman-owned catering business, creating a space that fully embodies the power of supporting women entrepreneurs. Oh, that sounds good!

In addition to this  tasty goodenss, attendees will participate in a guided conversation focused on identifying “The One Big Barrier” you plan to break in 2026. This is where the intention comes in. The challenge that, once addressed, will accelerate your momentum and growth.Libation, connections, real talk, and real goals.

Who This Event Is For

• Certified WBEs in the Los Angeles region

• Women business owners seeking peer-driven support and strategic insight

• WBEs focused on growth, hiring, expansion, or scaling in 2026

• Women entrepreneurs who value intimate, high-quality networking experiences

The Challenge This Event Helps Solve

We dont want any of our WBEs or Women owned businesses to  close out the year feeling disconnected and uncertain of where to focus next, how to overcome persistent business barriers, or who they can turn to for peer insight.

Attendees will leave with:

• A sharper vision for business growth in 2026

• New strategies and peer insights to help overcome obstacles

• High-quality WBE connections rooted in collaboration and shared goals

• A renewed sense of momentum and motivation

Event Participants

• Vasanti Kumar, LA Forum

• Silverlake Wine, Host & Featured Woman-Owned Brand

Agenda

6:00 PM | Arrival & Networking
Premium charcuterie, non-alcoholic beverages, and informal introductions

6:30 PM | Welcome & Introductions
Welcome from the LA Forum
Recognition of new Forum members
Overview of the evening’s purpose and vision

7:00 PM | Featured Story: Silverlake Wine
The owner shares her journey, business evolution, and commitment to woman-owned brands

7:15 PM | Woman-Owned Wine Tasting Experience
Guided tasting curated by Silverlake Wine featuring woman-owned wine brands, including a WBEC-West WBE

7:45 PM | Strategic Close & Reflections
Key takeaways, vision-setting insights, and community intentions for 2026

8:00 PM | End

Pricing

All tickets are nonrefundable and include: guided networking & intention setting, premium charcuterie, and a woman-owned wine tasting experience. Non-alcoholic beverages included.

$45 | Certified WBENC WBEs
$65 | Non-Certified WBENC WBEs