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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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RHCA SEMINAR RECAP | |
On August 14 the RHCA held a Minority, SBE, Women & Disadvantaged, Federal, State and Local Certification Seminar. WBCS Certification manager Anita Steele was among the presenters; the audience was made up of over fifty members and guests. The seminar provided information on the benefits of the certifications available to minority and women business owners.
View the slideshow presentation, and be sure to look at the RHCA upcoming events. |
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SBA LOAN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | |
SBA offers a variety of loan programs. Understanding how SBA works is the first step towards receiving assistance. Whether you are just getting started or you are an existing business looking to expand, you will learn about our loan programs and how our resource partners, SCORE, SBDC, and WBC can help.
August 22, 2012
3 to 5 p.m.
8701 South Gessner
12 Floor Conference Room
Houston, TX 77074
To register please contact Sonia Maldonado 713-773-6554 |
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2012 SAVE THE DATES |
August 27, 2012
Member Orientation
August 28, 2012
Austin Council Connection
August 30, 2012
Dancing Backwards in High Heels-El Paso
September 4, 2012
Table Topics Luncheon
September 6, 2012
Harvesting Partnerships
September 11, 2012
El Paso Diversity at the Border
September 13, 2012
Women in the Environment
September 18, 2012
John Peter Smith Health Network Vendor Fair
September 25, 2012
Austin Council Connection
September 25, 2012
Windstream Event
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 | |
For over 15 years, WBCS has been providing its members valuable educational programs at Harvesting Partnerships that inspire their minds and help their personal and professional growth.
As an expert in the Art and Science of Influence, Melinda Marcus of InPSYCHS™ joins Harvesting Partnerships as the keynote speaker to share how subtle changes in the way you present yourself make a huge difference in your desired outcome. Research shows that the differences in how boys and girls are socialized during childhood impacts how they interact in the workplace. Subtle childhood lessons may be punishing your career and business.
During the half-day conference, a total of five workshops will be offered to WBEs and Corporate (Sustaining) members packed with relevant business and personal topics that are sure to equip you throughout 2013.
Can We Talk? Managing Your Edge in Negotiations
Presented by Rebecca A. Hicks, Esq., Hicks Law Group
and Toni Drake, CCE President of The Connection Center(Target audience: WBEs)
On the Move? So Are Your Potential Customers!
Presented by Leslie J. Thompson, Executive Producer, GlobalWebHQ
Uprooted From Kansas to Oz - General Session at 3 p.m.
Presented by Katie Johnson, Upshaw Johnson
(Everyone Attends This Session)
When you register online, you have the choice of selecting two of the four workshops offered; everyone attends the general session at 3 p.m.
Workshop participants can earn Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) that may be applied toward the Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M. recertification and/or A.P.P. reaccreditation program requirements.
Ahead of the Trends
(Target audience: Corporate [Sustaining] Members and WBEs)
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WBCS MEMBER ORIENTATION |
Are you new to the WBCS or have just been too busy to learn what your membership can do for you?
Join us for WBCS Council Orientation to learn how your
membership and WBENC certification can help your business. This introduction is a great way to boost the benefits of your WBCS membership and learn the answers to the question, "I'm a member, now what?"
Monday, August 27, 2012
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Women's Business Council-Southwest
2201 N. Collins Suite 158
Arlington, TX 76011
817-299-0566
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WBCS NEWS | |
After six years with the WBCS as the Meeting and Events Director, Alma Garcia has moved on to new and exciting opportunities. We thank her for her contributions to making our major events successful and wish her the very best!
Open Position
The Women's Business Council - Southwest has a position open for a Director of Member Programs. Please see the job description and refer any potential candidates and additional questions to WBCS president Debbie Hurst.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. |
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WBCS BIDS | |
The Bid Opportunity section of the WBCS website features those opportunities that companies are currently sourcing. Bids can come from any WBCS member and external sources for posting.
Login to post and view bids.
If you need assistance logging in, please contact Monica Runion. |
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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON | |
Burst Out of Your Comfort Zone
Presented by: David Tyson, Jr. - CEO/Present of
Sales Trac Coaching & Management Development, Inc.
How often have you listened as someone rationalized his or her mishandling of a problem by externalizing its source: "I can't meet my projections because . . ." "My territory isn't large enough" or "Our prices are too high"? Closer scrutiny almost always reveals the source of the problem to be internal, stemming from the salesperson's concept of self - specifically, a state of mind that prevents him or her from breaking through his/her "success barrier." This state of mind is their "comfort zone."
Attend the October 2 Table Topics Luncheon and ...
- Look at your comfort zone as a barrier to success
- Burst out of your comfort zone and enjoy the exhilaration of accomplishment
Procrastination is not the enemy, your comfort zone got you there!
September 4, 2012
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, TX 75240
Register now! |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | |
 Janet Stone
Alcatel-Lucent
Janet Stone, senior manager of Supplier Diversity for Alcatel-Lucent, has been a very active member of the WBCS since 2004.
She is a current member of the Certification Committee and has assisted on the steering committees for our major events. She brings a wealth of knowledge as it relates to Supplier Diversity and corporate membership.
Read more about Janet. |
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN | |
Austin Council Connection
The Inner Game of Highly Effective Leaders
Embrace the inner game of leadership and the habits of self-knowledge, self-management, and on-going reflection. Leaders set the tone for the effectiveness or dysfunction of their group. Those who pay attention to their own inner game will create a team environment in which everyone wins. In the context of this presentation, leadership is defined as being exercised by all who wish to make a difference and contribute to the organization's mission not just those who hold a hierarchical title.
You will come away from this session with many practical and surprising techniques to bring out your best, most effective, self in both everyday and crisis situations. You'll become a better leader and your team and those who work with you will reflect the change in you!
August 28, 2012
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chez Zee American Bistro
5601 Balcones Drive
The Gallery
Austin, TX 78731
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.
Be sure to use the enter the WBCS code TXCP98 when you register, to receive the special discount!
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.
The Conference features nationally recognized speakers who share their wisdom and expertise on a wide range of personal and professional development topics, helping you find clarity on your goals and what you need to accomplish them.
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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WOMEN IN THE ENVIRONMENT EVENT
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WBE Certification - Facts, Myths, and a Road Map
Women in the Environment is pleased to host an informative panel discussion to enlighten women in all industries about various perspectives on attaining and reaping benefits from WBE Certification.
Featured Panelists are:
Moderated by: Eugenia C. Robbins - President | R E R Solutions | WE Director
September 13, 2012
3 - 6 p.m.
Spectrum Center Conference Center
5080 Spectrum Drive
Addison, TX 75001
Register now!
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ISM EXPO RECAP | |
ISM Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Expo
The WBCS exhibited at the ISM - Dallas Annual MWBE Expo on August 9th. This expo allowed us to meet ISM members, supply management professionals and MWBEs. The purpose of the expo is to provide a forum in which supply management professionals can meet MWBEs to build relationships and ultimately get contracts.
Over 100 were in attendance, with 20 exhibitors. Our very own Eve Clark, president, MEB Construction, Inc. was the keynote speaker.
Business Interiors and etc group were Silver Sponsors of the event.
About ISM - Dallas
ISM - Dallas is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the purchasing profession and expansion of professional skills and knowledge. The local Affiliate is represented by over 500 members in Dallas, employed in both the public and private sectors. |
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TERRITORY NEWS
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Northwest Arkansas Business Women's Conference
The WBCS will be participating in the Northwest Arkansas Business Women's Conference on September 11, 2012.
The Conference, in its 14th year, features workshops and a vendor fair. Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Amy Grant will be the featured keynote speaker. More than 1300 business women are expected to attend this year.
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