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WBCS ON TWITTER
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The WBCS Twitter has been very active!
We have reached over 89,000 accounts, providing high exposure to those who follow us.
Don't miss the opportunity to stay up to date on what other WBCS members are doing, learn about our events, business opportunities, and much more.
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WBCS MEMBER NEWS |
The Dallas Business Journal named it's 2012 40 Under 40. Among this year's honorees are WBCS members:
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CITY OF DALLAS LOCAL PREFERENCE
TOWN HALL SERIES
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Join the City of Dallas Business Development and Procurement Services in this business outreach effort, as they share additional information and training that will help you continue to do business with the City of Dallas.
Series dates and registration information.
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ISM TRADE SHOW AND DINNER
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Don't miss this opportunity to network with Supply Management professionals from some of Dallas' top businesses!
Register now, space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
There are Sponsorship and Exhibiting opportunities available.
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2012 SAVE THE DATES
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July 31, 2012
Austin Council Connection
August 7, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
August 14, 2012
Asian American Business EXPO
August 28, 2012
Austin Council Connection
September 4, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
September 6, 2012
September 13-14, 2012
September 25, 2012
Austin Council Connection
October 2, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
October 16, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE)
October 22, 2012
Member Orientation
October 30, 2012
Austin Council Connection
November 6, 2012
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
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WBEs, become a sponsor! It's a great way to get your name in front of Corporate (Sustaining) Members!
The Harvesting Partnerships event on September 6 is the most attended fall event. There are WBE sponsorships available at different levels to fit your budget, while getting the brand recognition your company deserves.
Sponsor by Thursday, August 23, 2012, in order to receive FULL marketing benefits.
Sponsor today!
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS EVENT
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Our volunteers are truly the foundation of the Council and it is what makes our organization a tremendous success.
Take a look the Harvesting Partnerships Volunteer Sign-Up Form and see what area you would be interested in. To volunteer, you must be registered to attend this event.
"One of the best ways to get involved with the Women's Business Council - Southwest is to become a volunteer.
When I first volunteered for the Council, I found out how incredibly valuable serving can be not only for the council, but also for me.
While helping with new certifications, event registrations, and raffle sales, I discovered great opportunities to meet people and make contacts that I might never have had the chance to make. "
Melissa Brock
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LILLIE KNOX INVESTING FOR GROWTH AWARD
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Who couldn't use extra cash to grow your business? By identifying a critical business need and completing the application you could potentially receive up to $5,000 cash!
Email your application to Alma Garcia.
The deadline to submit your application is July 31, 2012.
At the July Business Insights, a panel of past award winners discussed their experience with the application process, and how the award made a difference in their business.
2009 award recipient Keeli Jernigan of Trans-Expedite stated, "This is not a financial need based award, as long as you meet the criteria you are eligible. Your company's revenue is not a determining factor."
One of the 2009 winners, Royalyn Reid of
Consumer and Market Insights shared some insight on the award application, "Treat the application as you would a Proposal, the award is about GROWTH, determine what could make your company grow."
Cathy Dougherty of Dougherty Sprague Environmental, a 2011 award recipient had advise for those who are considering applying, "Don't think you are not deserving, if you have a business need, and the award would help you grow your business and give you an edge over your competition, just do it! Apply!"
You can view the presentation to learn more from these ladies, as well as from members of the award selection committee.
If you are interested in supporting women in business, and making a donation to the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Fund, contact Flo Cox (817-299-0566 ext 203) with your credit card information to make a tax deductible donation, or mail a check payable to: WBCS, 2201 N. Collins St., Ste 158, Arlington, TX 76011. |
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2013 SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S businessWORKS!
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Thanks for your insightful feedback about our Southwest Women's businessWORKS! trade fair.
As a result of your feedback, we are planning new features that will increase the business proposition for you in 2013.
Stay tuned!
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DONE DEALS™
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The Done Deals™ Dashboard is our real time measurement used to track our members' progress in conducting business with our WBEs. For the first quarter of 2012, Texas Instruments reports doing business with the most WBCS WBEs, 43 to be exact! BNSF Railway Company reported the highest spend amount with WBCS WBEs for Q1 2012.
Debbie Waggoner, president of Nodus, Inc. announces a Done Deal resulting from a WBCS Event with fellow WBE, Your Pest Control. Nodus is providing an accountability training program for employees.
"I spoke at the WBCS luncheon on the topic of Creating an Accountability Culture. Dee Norris followed up and asked for more information about the training program and the impact it would have on their company and their employee's performance.
From there, we agreed to schedule the training program."
Debbie Waggoner
If you need assistance logging in to enter a Done Deal™, please contact Monica Runion.
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THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE
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The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) - Dallas Chapter is hosting the 2012 Southwest Regional Transportation Conference on September 13-14, 2012, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas.
The Conference is designed to inform small businesses and minority- and women-owned businesses and professionals about the multi-modal capital transportation projects in the state of Texas, and to meet and engage with decision makers from the transit, aviation, maritime, and highway agencies from across Texas.
Attendees will also learn more about the contract opportunities that are available.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, September 13, 2012
7 a.m. Scholarship Golf Tournament
6 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, September 14, 2012
8:30 a.m. Transit Forum
10:15 a.m. Aviation Forum
2:15 p.m. Maritime Forum
4:00 p.m. Highway Forum
Early Bird registration is open.
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GO FOR THE GREENS 2012
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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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DALLAS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER DEAL DAY
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The Dallas Small Business Development Center would like to invite you to participate in the annual event, Deal Day.
Deal Day will be held August 9, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development.
Deal Day welcomes existing businesses needing to expand or refinance, start ups with a complete business plan, and business owners with credit scores of 680 or higher.
Please call to register 214-860-5859 ext. 5848
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METROCREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN'S BUSINESS FORUM RECAP
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The event, with the topic "Give Something Back - Celebrating Non-Profits" was well attended, it showcased area Non-Profit organizations and offered information on volunteer opportunities.
The night also honored the Metrocrest Businesswoman of the Year, Sheryl Giles of Edward Jones.
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TERRITORY NEWS
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BNSF Sponsored WBCS Reception
The deadline to register for the August 1 BNSF Sponsored WBCS Reception in Albuquerque is this Friday, July 27th.
Don't miss your chance to hear Dale Granda's presentation on Commit to Change, It's No Longer an Option. Mix and mingle with representatives from BNSF and Sandia National Laboratories, along with other WBCS WBEs.
Diamond Sponsor Social Media Delivered.
Register today!
El Paso Dancing Backwards in High Heels Women's Symposium
Become a part of the most exclusive women's business symposium in El Paso!
On August 30th from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Women's Business Border Center of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 8th Annual Symposium. This event brings together female business owners who share best practices and celebrate their successes.
With an estimated crowd of over 200 women from the southwest region, women from diverse backgrounds will participate in interactive sessions on topics such as access to capital, contracting, women & technology and turning your passion into your dream job! There will also be a trade show featuring exhibitors from all over the southwest.
Join other powerful women who want more out of life, register today!
The WBCS is a proud sponsor of Dancing Backwards in High Heels.
Energizing Opportunities
An event that will bring together energy industry leaders, supplier diversity corporate representatives, minority businesses and the El Paso community all in one place, at one time.
September 11 and 12, 2012
Doubletree Hotel, Downtown City Center
600 El Paso St., El Paso, TX 79901
Registration is now open.
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN
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Austin Council Connection luncheon
Ruth Verver, Partner of Paperclip Promotions, speaks to us about selling in today's market.
When Selling Isn't Enough
The dog days are over and in today's changing environment, keeping your competitive advantage is more important than ever. The old school style of selling that we have all learned will only take us so far, and now more than ever, there is much more to it than just prospecting and cold calls. But, it might require you to lose yourself and step out of your comfort zone a little!
We will talk about unique and inexpensive ways to stay in front of your customers and prospects that will get you noticed, right now!
In this session you'll learn how Passion and Purpose can help bring a spark to your daily grind, and how Breaking Paradigms and using Permission Marketing will innovate your business and take your marketing efforts to the next level.
You'll also want to come meet Matt Pickens with the Beck Group, who, along with other Beck representatives, will talk about how to do business with Beck, and their new Supplier Diversity goals for upcoming projects.
July 31, 2012
11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
5406 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX 78731
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.
Speakers confirmed to date include:
- Dr. Brené Brown, Author, renowned speaker and research professor at the University of Houston
- Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home
- Tory Johnson, workplace contributor on ABC's "Good Morning America," founder and CEO of Women for Hire and Spark & Hustle, and bestselling author
- Victoria Pynchon, co-founder of the She Negotiates training workshop for women
- David Bach, personal finance expert and bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich
- Bonnie St. John, Paralympic athlete and the author of six books, including the #1 best seller, How Great Women Lead
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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