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WELCOME CORPORATE (SUSTAINING) MEMBER | |
Sandia National Laboratories |
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MEMBER ORIENTATION |
Join us for WBCS Council Orientation to learn how your WBCS membership and WBE certification can help your business.
This introduction is a great way to boost the benefits of your WBCS membership right off the bat and learn the answers to the question, "I'm a member, now what?"
Staff and other council members will be there to meet you and share their Council experiences and how membership has benefitted them. You will also have the opportunity to meet other WBCS members that are attending Council Orientation for the first time.
Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!
Register now! |
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SPRINGBOARD MEDIA & TECH 2012 | |
Springboard Enterprises has launched Media & Tech 2012, its search for the next big thing in digital media and technology which will induct a new class of promising women-led companies.
Learn more about the program and application process.
Applications are due by June 5th, early applications get priority review. |
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2012 SAVE THE DATES |
June 5, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
June 13, 2012
Johnson Controls Supplier Diversity Event
June 14, 2012
Mindful Women Panel Discussion
June 19-21, 2012
WBENC National Conference & Business Fair
June 21, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Breakfast
June 25, 2012
Member Orientation
June 26, 2012
Austin Council Connection
June 26, 2012
Alliance Texas
July 10, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
July 17, 2012
July Business Insights
July 23, 2012
Member Orientation
July 31, 2012
Austin Council Connection
August 7, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
August 9, 2012
Mindful Women Panel Discussion
August 27, 2012
Member Orientation
August 28, 2012
Austin Council Connection
September 4, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
September 6, 2012
September 24, 2012
Member Orientation
September 25, 2012
Austin Council Connection
October 2, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
October 16, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Breakfast
October 22, 2012
Member Orientation
October 30, 2012
Austin Council Connection
November 6, 2012
November 13, 2012
November 26, 2012
Member Orientation
November 27, 2012
Austin Council Connection
December 13, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Breakfast |
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WBCS STAFF | Debbie Hurst
President
817-299-0566 ext 208
Debbie Barnard
Austin Program Manager
512-694-2556
Flo Cox
Finance & Operations Manager
817-299-0566 ext 203
Kelly Francis
Certification Program
817-299-0566 ext 210
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WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE | |
The 2012 WBENC Conference is less than a month away! June 19- 21.
Make the best of your conference experience by:
You can use My Show Planner to create a personalized experience by organizing sessions and appointments using your own calendar.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and there is still time to donate items to the Silent Auction.
Online Registration is open. |
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN | |
June Austin Council Connection
Moving from Kansas to Oz - Embracing Risk
Get your ruby slippers ready!
With a big gust of wind, you find yourself in a whole new world where nothing looks the same anymore.
How do you move ahead and create growth in such an unknown environment? In today's world, your well designed business plan may no longer work. To improve your odds for growth, it may be time to consider changes in your risk assumptions and action plan.
Today's companies need to learn to live with a strategic view of risk and find innovative ways to adapt to it.
Join Katie Johnson, President of Upshaw Johnson Company, as she walks you through the upside and downside of risk.
You will learn:
- A few insights from Oz
- Clues to your personal risk appetite
- Five steps for successfully embracing risk
We promise, no flying monkeys!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Seating is limited, be sure to register early.
Austin WBE Receives Award
Patti Winstanley, President of Aztec Promotional Group, was recognized as one of the 100 fastest-growing urban businesses in America, this is the second time Patti has been selected for this the award by Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICC).
Austin Business Journal Nominations
The Austin Business Journal will be honoring the 2012 Profiles in Power & Women of Influence in Central Texas.
Nominations are open for women in Central Texas who have forged their own path and developed their own leadership principles.
These women have something to offer the next generation of women leaders. They have made a difference in their communities, blazed new trails and are leaving a mark on Central Texas business.
Twenty-five finalists will be selected by a panel of Central Texas industry experts and Profiles in Power alumni. Judges will select one Rising Star, which will honor a woman under 30 for her achievements thus far and up to five outstanding candidates will be named the 2012 Profiles in Power.
Nomination deadline is June 15th.
The winners will be recognized at an event on August 2nd at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center.
Registration will be open soon. |
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WBCS ON TWITTER | |
Are you one of the 42,000 WBCS followers on Twitter?
If you're not, here is a look at some of the tweets you've missed.
- The number of WOBs in Arkansas grew 48.2% from 1997-2011. The state now has over 63,000 WOBs!
- In the last four quarters, WBCS Sustaining Members have reported $515 million of spend with WBEs
- In 1934, Lettie Pate Whitehead was the 1st American woman to serve as director of a major corp, the Coca-Cola Company
- I Am Woman. . . See Me Grow My $1 Million Business via EntMagazine
You've also missed out on the fun!
We will be Tweeting live from events, and you just might be a winner of one of the contests just like Virtual Dawn at businessWORKS!
You can increase your chances to win prizes and make great connections!
What are you waiting for? Follow that birdie!
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NTTA VENDOR FORUM | |
WBCS participated in the NTTA "Open for Business" Vendor Forum on May 24th at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center.
There were over 80 attendees who learned about contract opportunities on future projects, how to do business with NTTA and how to become M/WBE and DBE-certified.
Sue Abrams of Sue Abrams Productions was in attendance, it's always so good to see our members!
The next monthly Business Chat Session will be June 13th, NTTA staff will explain the bidding process and talk about upcoming procurement opportunities with various NTTA departments. The Business Chat Sessions are designed to provide an informal setting for vendors to meet with key decision makers at the NTTA and to share information about their respective companies. |
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AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN | |
The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), in partnership with American Express OPEN, the small business division of American Express, released the fifth ranking of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/led companies in North America.
The Top 50 generated a combined $4 billion in 2011 revenues (mean of $80.1 million) and collectively employed 26,883 in 2011 (projected 34,550 employees in 2012).
Among the top 50 are WBCS members:
Keeli Jernigan, President and CEO of Trans -Expedite
Pamela O'Rourke, President and CEO of ICON Information Consultants
Nina Vaca, CEO of Pinnacle Technical Resources.
According to the The American Express OPEN State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, Texas ranks 2nd in the top 10 list of states with the greatest number of women-owned firms. Arkansas reports 63,100 firms, New Mexico 51,800 firms and Oklahoma 91,800, firms. |
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GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE | |
The Women's Business Council-Southwest is proud to be a partner of The Texas Government Procurement Conference in it's 16th year, continues to be the most important and largest procurement conference in North Central Texas.
The main focus for the Conference in 2012 is to provide small businesses an opportunity to meet local, state and federal government buyers and their prime contractors.
Some of the event highlights:
- Over 1000 attendees at last year's conference
- Local, State and Federal Government Buyers
- 60 sponsored registrations for Veteran / Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses*
- Major Prime Contractors and their Sub-Contractors
- Free, Informative, Educational Workshops
- Buyer Networking Opportunities
- Access to Resource and Assistance Agencies
- Drawing for 2 American Airlines tickets
There are still opportunities to be a sponsor and exhibitor.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
8 a.m. - 4 p.m
Arlington Convention Center
1501 Convention Center Dr.
Arlington, Texas 76011
Registration is open. |
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JOHNSON CONTROLS
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EVENT | |
Don't miss this great opportunity to learn the process for doing business with Johnson Controls as a diversity supplier.
Benefits of attending this event:
- Overview of the step-by-step process for growing your business with Johnson Controls, Inc., leveraging Supplier Diversity
- Detailed overview of the subcontractor pre-qualification process
- Participate in matchmaker sessions with Johnson Controls project managers and others to learn about:
-Emerging project opportunities
-Specifics on subcontracting needs for current projects
-Next steps to build your business relationship with Johnson Controls
For more details, view the event flyer or register today.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
1 to 4 p.m.
Dallas/Fort Worth Minority
Supplier Development Council
8828 N. Stemmons Freeway
5th Floor, Suite 550
Dallas, TX 75247 |
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ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING (ACE) LUNCHEON | |
Opportunities to work with the Trinity River Vision Authority Project
The Trinity River Vision is a master plan for 88 miles of the Trinity River and its major tributaries in Fort Worth. More than a decade in the making, the master plan was conceived by volunteers and community leaders, and adopted by city, county and state officials.
The Trinity River Vision Authority has an aggressive diverse business program which strives to provide bid opportunities for all on the Trinity River Vision - Central City project. Close collaboration between the partnering agencies and the TRVA's Fair Contracting Committee has enabled a proactive approach in preparing vendors for work on this project. For all contracts let by the Trinity River Vision Authority, Tarrant Regional Water District, and City of Fort Worth a 25% diverse business participation goal has been established. And with an estimated 600 construction jobs per year for the life of the Central City project alone, local businesses will play an enormous part of this history. The Trinity River Vision project partners are committed to keeping project dollars pumping through the local economy, and massive outreach efforts are targeting North Texas vendors to ensure they have the best shot at winning contracts. Come learn how you can be part of this North Texas history project, and the events and opportunities involved with the TRVA. Presented by Shanna Cates,TRVA Registration is now open. |
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WBENC NEWS | |
The 2012 Tuck-WBENC Executive Program:
One Week Leads to Years of Growth
The annual Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, brought to you by IBM will be held September 30 through October 5, 2012.
New this year, the program will be held at the IBM Learning Center in Armonk, N.Y.
The Tuck-WBENC Executive Program is an intensive, five-day executive development program for WBENC certified Women Business Enterprises (WBEs).
It is an intensive learning experience that focuses primarily on increasing the competitive advantage and robustness of the participant's own business. Up to 50 WBE attendees will form a learning community that will continue to provide a source of support, expertise, opportunities and strategic alliances long after graduation.
The curriculum includes finance, marketing, operations and service while incorporating a collaborative learning
environment.
Applications are due by July 13, 2012.
Check the program Web site for upcoming information about the application process.
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MINDFUL WOMEN | | Mindful Women Discussion Series
Coaching vs. Consulting
How Do You Decide For You and Your Business?
With the growth of the professional/business coaching industry, one of the questions most asked is "What is the difference between coaching and consulting?"
Learn the answers from Linda Swindling, Journey On! and a panel of local academic professionals on how to decide when you need a coach or a counselor, what type of coach do you look for and what type of credentials they may need. Or ... are you better off with a good business consultant?
Panelists:
Judith F. Feld, MCC - ACTP Training Director, Executive and Professional Coaching, University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management
Wayne Huddleston - Director, Tarrant Small Business Development Center
Francesca Spinelli, Ph.D. - SMU MBA Instructor
Paulette Turner, MBA - Integrated Leadership Concepts, Inc. and TCU Coach for Executive MBA Students
Facilitator:
Linda Swindling, Journey On!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
3 - 6 p.m
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240
Thank you to our sponsors.
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DFW TABLE TOPICS | |
Grace After Fire
Helping Women Veterans Return to Civilian
Life and Employment
Through Community and WBE Resources, Colonel Kim Olson, president of Grace After Fire, will discuss women veterans returning to the U.S. and the obstacles of gaining employment and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life when they arrive.
Through this organization's efforts, and by educating the DFW region, they hope to help women veterans gain support and guidance to reach their full potential in their communities, their families and in the workplace.
Our invitation to Kim and her organization was to start dialogues, when appropriate, about helping, hiring and mentoring women veterans. This wish to help our Women Warriors become entrepreneurs and business women can be part of our Community Solution to giving back to those who have "worked for us in a foreign land."
We are inviting 10 women veterans that are associated with Grace After Fire to be guests of WBCS for this luncheon and receive a "small gift of appreciation" for their service.
Please attend this event to meet them!
Register today! |
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TERRITORY NEWS
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Albuquerque
5th Annual EXHIB-IT! B2B Expo
The WBCS will be exhibiting at this premier event. With over 500 in attendance, this includes members of the business community and organizations that contribute to the social and economic progress in Albuquerque and the surrounding metropolitan area. The WBCS is looking forward to meeting women-owned businesses that will benefit from Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification and WBCS membership.
June 7, 2012
5 to 7 p.m.
The Agave del Sol Event Center
7500 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Cost $15
EXHIB-IT! Trade Show Marketing Experts is a certified WBE of the WBCS. DJ Heckes is the
owner and host of this event.
BNSF Sponsored Event - Save the Date
On August 1, BNSF will be sponsoring a WBCS reception in Albuquerque from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Dale Granda, founder and CEO of Bigger, Faster, Smarter Solutions (BFS Solutions) will discuss winning results and the role change plays. He will examine why change is still so difficult, be it a wide scale organizational change or individuals merely looking to improve performance.
Cost $20
Registration will open in June.
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