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GO FOR THE GREENS 2012 | |
The 2012 Go for the Greens Conference will be September 13-15 at The BoardWalk Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
This is a business development conference for women entrepreneurs.
The event offers exclusive access to companies, government agencies, and nonprofits that can help women-owned business secure their largest, most profitable contracts ever.
View the program schedule and register today! |
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USHCC RECEPTION | |
August 9, 2012
5:30 p.m.
American Airlines
C.R. Smith Museum
4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road
Fort Worth, TX 76155
View the invitation for more details and to R.S.V.P. |
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DFW AIRPORT'S NEXTGEN |
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is an industry leader as an active design and implementation site for NextGen.
The Federal Aviation Administration's Next Generation Air Transportation System called NextGen, is an umbrella term for the ongoing transformation of the National Airspace System. It involves long-term transitioning from a ground-based system of air traffic control to a satellite-based system of air traffic management, utilizing a portfolio of policy, procedures and 21st century technology.
Additional information on NextGen can be found on the FAA's website. |
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2012 SAVE THE DATES |
August 14, 2012
Asian American Business EXPO
August 27, 2012
Member Orientation
August 28, 2012
Austin Council Connection
September 4, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
September 6, 2012
Harvesting Partnerships
September 25, 2012
Austin Council Connection
October 2, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
October 16, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) event
October 22, 2012
Member Orientation
October 30, 2012
Austin Council Connection
November 6, 2012
Power to Potential
November 13, 2012
November 27, 2012
Austin Council Connection
December 13, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Event
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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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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS | |
 The Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) is proud to support
Captain Hope's Kids at Harvesting Partnerships.
Captain Hope's Kids was founded in 1989 as The Hope Foundation for the Homeless. Its original mission was to provide emergency grants to shelters for critical operating needs. During the 1990s, a disturbing trend emerged, mothers with babies and children became one of the fastest-growing segments of the homeless population. In addition, more babies were being born into homelessness. In response to this problem, the Hope Foundation's Board of Directors chose to focus its resources toward helping homeless children in North Texas.
How Can you help?
 The Hope-in-a-Box program is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of these children by providing hygiene or summer fun items in personal boxes of hope.
WBCS recommends each member consider bringing a Hope-in-a-Box with them on the day of event so more local children can have something to look forward to.
General Guidelines:
- All items must be placed in a shoebox or plastic container
- Each box needs to be decorated in a way that allows the box to be opened while wrapped
- Each box should be gender and age appropriate for the recipient
- Example: Boy or Girl 2-3 yr, 4-6 yr, 7-10 yr, 11-12 yr, & teens
- Items for the box should total $10.00 or more.
Please do not include "Happy Meal" toys.
See examples of personal items for girls, boys and summer. |
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BUNDLE AND $AVE | |
2013 Sponsorship Bundle Package is Now Available
I know that many of you are beginning to plan your 2013 budgets and WBCS wants you to have everything you need to make decisions about how your company will participate in the many events and programs offered by the Council in 2013.
The 2013 Sustaining Member Bundle Package and the WBE Bundle Package are now available on the WBCS website. You won't want to miss the Parade of Stars Awards Gala at the beautiful downtown Omni Hotel, and check out the new sponsorships and format for our businessWorks! Expo. Complete the bundle package and save up to 100% on your annual membership dues!
For questions or to submit your completed bundle worksheet, fax (817-299-0949) or email Flo Cox.
Start planning now and get the biggest bang for your buck!!
Debbie Hurst
WBCS President |
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MEMBER NEWS | |
Circuit of The Americas has selected Charlie Bravo Aviation as the venue's official helicopter shuttle and private charter broker. Guests may use Charlie Bravo's services for transportation to and from the venue during the 2012 Formula 1 United States GRAND PRIX™.
Read more...
Social Media Delivered was named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal.
This year's list of 56 North Texas-based companies represents businesses large and small, public and private.
Read more... |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
 Sharon Garman
Sharon is an active member in Northwest Arkansas, she works to grow the number of certified women business owners. She serves on the NWA WBENC Territory Committee, and the WBCS Certification Committee.
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WBCS DONE DEALS™ | |
New Done Deals™ have been posted on the WBCS website!
Members - login to your account to submit your own Done Deal stories. If you need assistance logging in, please contact Monica Runion. We want to publicize the fabulous business you're doing with fellow members!
Corporate (Sustaining) Members - Remember your WBE Spend Quarterly Report for Q2 2012 is due on August 13. Please email Dana Luna for information on how to submit your spend via our new online system - the Done Deals™ Dashboard.
The Dashboard is our real time measurement used to track our members' progress in conducting business with our WBEs. |
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WBCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS | |
The Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors is soliciting nominations for the 2013 Women's Business Council - Southwest Board of Directors.
Position Description & Terms: The Board of Directors is comprised of Corporate (Sustaining) and WBE members of the WBCS. As the governing body of the WBCS, board members function within the parameters of the organizational bylaws, fully promote the organization's mission, participate in the development of operational policies and standards, attend bi-monthly board meetings, contribute financially, attend major events, support WBCS programs, and serve on at least one committee of the WBCS. Members are elected to three-year terms.
As a member in good standing of the Women's Business Council - Southwest, you may self-nominate or submit the name of another WBCS Corporate (Sustaining ) or WBE member.
Nominations must be received by Friday, August 10, 2012. All nominees will be considered by the Nominating Committee who will develop the slate to be voted on by the full membership via e-mail ballot in October. The newly elected board members will be announced at the Annual Meeting held during the Power to Potential Business Forum Reception on November 6, 2012.
Please note that the WBCS Board of Directors has 7 expiring corporate seats and 3 expiring WBE seats. The Nominating Committee will consider all nominees including subsequent terms for expiring term members.
WBE Board member application
Corporate (Sustaining ) Board member application
Please email or Fax 817-299-0949 your nomination and application to Debbie Hurst, WBCS President. |
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN | |
The July Austin Council Connection luncheon was a big success, Ruth Verver from Paperclip Promotions shared her knowledge on the differences in marketing and selling, and when selling isn't enough.
In her lively and entertaining presentation she talked about the four "P's" of selling - Passion, Purpose, Paradigms and Permission. She gave some things to think about when considering how to keep your name in front of your customer, what's worked (and not worked) for other companies, and how to determine what works for you.
Also, Matt Pickens, Sr. Project Manager with the Beck Group, talked about their new goals for MWBE participation in their construction projects. We appreciate Matt reaching out to us and will do our part to help him meet his needs in all areas of a project.
August Austin Council Connection
The August 28 Austin Council Connection luncheon will feature Kristin Robertson with Brio Leadership.
Kristin is a long time WBCS member and supporter, and we are excited to hear her discuss "The Inner Game of Highly Effective Leaders." Kristin is an author of two books and many articles for both print and online media. She's an executive coach, organizational change consultant and group facilitator who helps companies reduce operational costs, develop high potential employees, create productive teams and articulate their strategic goals. Her knowledge and experience will offer everyone something to help them become better leaders.
Please join us at Chez Zee 5406 Balcones Dr. in Austin from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We'll have time for networking, lunch and a great presentation.
Register now!
October 24 - Save The Date
The Texas Conference for Women will be held in Austin on October 24, 2012, at the Austin Convention Center.
This year, representatives from the WBCS and Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) will join together to be sure we have the whole state covered as we offer information on national WBENC certification, membership in the Councils, and benefits both Councils can offer women-owned businesses and corporations.
This is a very empowering event for women, and WBCS is happy to be a Supporting Organization.
We encourage you to learn more and register! |
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TERRITORY NEWS
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BNSF Sponsored WBCS Reception Recap
BNSF Railway sponsored a WBCS reception on August 1 at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque. Attendees, made up of New Mexico WBCS WBEs, women business owners and Corporate (Sustaining) Members, enjoyed the event and the evening reception was a great forum for networking. Dale Granda, CEO of BFS Solutions presented on Committing to Change. Challenging the audience to embrace change, he stressed the importance of doing a check up from the neck up. Is the emotional side of your brain taking over for the rational side?
"If you don't have a plan to change, then don't expect success!" - Dale Granda
Leigh Ann Vernon, director of Strategic Sourcing & Supply for BNSF, shared with the audience the importance of major corporations doing business with a diverse supplier base. Sandia National Laboratories, a new Corporate (Sustaining) Member of the WBCS for 2012, was also in attendance.
"The event was outstanding and really pushed the idea of change and taking full advantage of those changes. Thanks to Mr. Dale Granda for presenting and BNSF for supporting the event. It also goes without saying that the WBC-Southwest is really geared to helping women's businesses see the future and do something about it before your competitor does." - Patricia Pantoja, CEO, AbleBelts.
Save the Date!
The 7th Annual Veteran's Business Conference will be held in El Paso on August 15, 2012.
Congressman Silvestre Reyes and the El Paso Small Business Consortium invite you to take part in a free Veteran's Business Conference for Service Disabled
Veterans, Veteran-owned Small Businesses and Veterans seeking to start their own business or employment opportunities.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
August 15, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Wyndham El Paso Airport Hotel
2027 Airway Blvd.
El Paso, TX 79925
Attendance is free but each attendee must pre-register.
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