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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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Congratulations to Jennifer Maier!
Winner of Ernst & Young's Carolinas Regional Awards
for Entrepreneur of the Year!
GWBC congratulates Jennifer Maier, President & CEO of Women's Distribution Services, Inc. for winning in the Specialty Services category at the Ernst & Young Awards Gala on June 21st. You can find out more on GWBC's Noisemakers page or on the Ernst & Young website. Let's all wish her the best of luck at the National Awards in Palm Springs this November. Great Job, Jennifer!!
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Just ADDED to POP Agenda: Speaker Dinora Gonzalez!
Learn how to "Get Past the Buzzwords in Government Procurement!" Dates: August 27-28, 2012
Locations: Country Club of Roswell & Marriott Marquis Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Registration is OPEN for the 2012 POP Marketplace event! |
 | Just Added! Learning Lab speaker,
Dinora Gonzalez, DG Federal
Procurement Advisors, LLC
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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. More info here.
Day One is the WAVE (Women Adding Value Everyday) Golf & Tennis Scholarship Tournament. Join GWBC, WBEs, and Corporate Partners on the links and on the courts at the beautiful Country Club of Roswell!
Day Two is our POP Marketplace, which includes renowned speakers, Learning Labs, a Trade Fair, and Match Me Up! sessions. Just Added: a Learning Lab with Dinora Gonzalez on 'Getting Past the Buzzwords in Government Procurement.' Join Ms. Gonzalez, formerly of the General Services Administration, and learn how to cut through the buzzwords and get on your way to successful bids for government work.
Find out more on the POP Event Website! |
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 | Learning Lab Speaker
Dinora Gonzalez
DG Federal Procurement Advisors, LLC |
Thank you to our 2012 POP Marketplace Sponsors!
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WBENC Annual Conference - Huge Success!
Dates: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Thursday, June 21, 2012
Location: The Peabody Orlando, Orlando, FL
The 2012 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair was a huge success. More than 250 GWBC staff, Corporate Partners, and WBEs were in attendance at the conference. Below are a few photos of GWBC stakeholders in action:
 |  | Nancy Williams of ASAP Solutions Group addressing the crowd on Wednesday.
| GWBC Executive Director Roz Lewis, speaking with BP America's Debra Jennings-Johnson and Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersey!
|  |  | Livia Wisenhunt of PS Energy, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, speaking at Thursday's Luncheon.
| A great WBENC Learning Lab workshop on successful Federal Government Contracting. |
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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 cost 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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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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