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GWBC ® is excited to bring you weekly Announcements and Call to Action initiatives that may be valuable to the growth of your business. As a corporate member or certified WBE, we ask that you share this information with your employees, co-workers and other WBENC certified women business enterprises. Our goal is to continue to build a community and support the mission of our organization. Please visit the GWBC website for a full list of the 2012 archived announcements. |
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GWBC Celebrates Our Longstanding Certified WBEs!
Help us celebrate the 47 women business enterprises below. These businesses have all been WBENC certified for 10 years or more! Their longevity and success is a testament to the power of certification as a tool to grow your business.
10+ Years of WBENC Certification in the GWBC Region
All(N)1 Security Services, Inc.
Anisa International, Inc.
ASAP Solutions Group, LLC
Assessment Plus, Inc.
Avion Systems
Baumgartens
Bennett International Group, LLC
Benefits Law Group, P.K. Keesler, P.C.
CAS Consulting Group
CCCi
Clean Advantage, Inc.
Corporate Environments Of GA., Inc
Corrosion Control Incorporated
Creative Corporate Ideas, Inc.
D&D Services
Datum Software, Inc.
E. Gail Gunnells, P.C.
Exhibit Resources, Inc.
Exhibits South Corporation
Innovative Emergency Management, Inc.
JES Search Firm, Inc.
Leapfrof Services, Inc.
Leapley Construction Group of Atlanta, LLC
Logical Choice Technologies, Inc. | Maristaff Incorporated
Martino-White Printing, Inc.
McNeal Professional Services, Inc.
MKC Enterprises, Inc.
MRPP, Inc.
Peachtree Telecommunications Int'l, LLC
Prosys Information Systems
Ritch Electric Company, Inc.
Robart Transportation, Inc
SMB Solutions
Synergy Network Solutions, Inc.
Technically Write, Inc.
Telephone Tools Of Georgia
Temporary Resources, Inc.
The ABEO Group
The Jones Group
The RL Services Group, LLC
The Training Network
Three Kings Co., Inc.
Trans-Craft, Inc.
Utility Support Systems, Inc.
Weiss Communications, Inc.
WPI of North Carolina, Inc. |
Please click here for more information on the 2012 WBENC Conference & Business Fair. Advanced registration has closed, but you can resister on-site in Orlando.
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Work ON Your Business, Not IN Your Business at POP!
Dates: August 27-28, 2012
Locations: Country Club of Roswell & Marriott Marquis Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2012 POP Marketplace event!
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 | GWBC Executive Director with WBENC President Pamela Prince-Eason at the 2011 POP Marketplace Luncheon.
Photo by Hope Productions Unlimited, Inc.
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| The POP (Power of Partnering) Marketplace is one of GWBC's signature events and is is one of the highlights of the year for women businesses in our region. Spend one or two days with us to maximize your visibility and engagement. The WAVE (Women Adding Value Everyday) Golf & Tennis Scholarship Tournament is on Day One.
Day Two is this year's POP Marketplace, which cannot be missed! We'll start the day with renowned speakers, including Opening Plenary Speaker John Robertson, Vice President and Senior Economist, Research and Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The day will continue with Learning Labs, a Trade Fair, and Match Me Up! sessions.
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Click here to find out more about the event and register today! 2012 POP Marketplace Speakers
(many more to be added!):  | Opening Plenary Speaker
John Robertson
Vice President & Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta |
Thank you to our 2012 POP Marketplace Sponsors!
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On-site Registration is available!
WBENC Annual Conference
Dates: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, FL
The 2012 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair is happening now! Follow GWBC's Facebook page and Twitter feed to find out the latest news. You can also follow the #WBENCconf hashtag on twitter for up to the minute conference-wide updates.
Please click here for more information on the 2012 WBENC Confernece & Business Fair. Advanced registration has closed, but you can resister on-site in Orlando.
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Procurement Opportunities
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TRADE OPPORTUNITIES ALERT
From the Georgia Department of Economic Development
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has developed a detailed list of leads of international companies seeking to purchase, distribute or represent Georgia companies and products. They have done some difficult leg work to showcase these opportunities for Georgia businesses.
The listed products cover a huge variety of industries and services including Chemical Products & Technologies, Furnishings, Fiber Optics, Lighting, Wine Production, and much more!
Please click here for more information.
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Headquartered in South Carolina?
Sign up today for BuySC!
The South Carolina Department of Commerce is committed to helping existing businesses grow and prosper, and the BuySC program is one of the many ways Commerce strives to achieve this.
BuySC is a purchaser-oriented, material and service locator program designed to help South Carolina companies connect with South Carolina suppliers and vendors. The goal is to help companies control costs and delivery times in order to make them more competitive in today's economy.
The Business Services team uses a comprehensive network to match a company's needs with in-state resources.
Let BuySC work for you by helping your company lower freight costs and manage supply chain activities - critical elements to the success of any business!
Click here for more information on this FREE service!
Click here to learn more about the SC Business Network. |
Nomination Deadline: Friday, June 29, 2012
Save the Date for the Event: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Who are the region's most influential women in business? On August 23rd, the Columbia Regional Business Report will answer that question by recognizing local women who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service. Nominations are now being accepted in the follow categories: Business Owner/CEO, Executive, Rising Star, Volunteer and Philanthropist.
Click here for more information and to nominate an influential women in business. |
Volunteer at GWBC Signature Events
Please take a moment and check out the GWBC Events Volunteer Portal. Sign up to volunteer at our signature events: POP Marketplace and Golf & Tennis Tournament, and the LACE Awards Banquet. Help GWBC make these events successful and useful for our certified WBEs and Corporate Members! We cannot do it without your help!
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COMPARE AND SAVE WITH BEST DRUG CARD FROM GWBC!
You, your employees and families can save on prescription costs. Compare on-line savings prior to going to the Pharmacy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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GWBC Announcement - Summer Hours
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The Greater Women's Business Council will implement Summer Hours of Operation effective June 4, 2012 through August 31, 2012.
Summer Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Office Lunch Break: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
We hope you have a great Summer with family and friends.
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Started in 2000, the Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC) is a non-profit organization for certified women business enterprises (WBEs) in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina interested in promoting, developing and maintaining business relationships with major corporations, government agencies and other women business enterprises.
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