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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
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2012 SAVE THE DATES |
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 Associate
817-299-0566 ext 210
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS
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On September 6, 2012, Harvesting Partnerships registration opens at 11:30 a.m.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Corporate Title Sponsor
Underwriter Sponsors
 
Diamond Sponsor
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| WBCS NEWS | |
Tune in on September 11, at 11:30 a.m. to hear WBCS president Debbie Hurst on the C-Radio Show.
The show is hosted by award-winning business leader Cynthia Nevels. |
| JPS HEALTH NETWORK VENDOR CONFERENCE | |
WBCS will be exhibiting at the JPS Health Network Vendor Conference.
Leveraging Your Vendor Power 2012
September 18, 2012
Noon - 4 p.m.
Resource Connection of Tarrant County
2300 Circle Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76104
To register or to receive information please contact JPS Supplier Diversity.
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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. All 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
WBCS will be exhibiting, we encourage you to attend.
Register now!
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN
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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 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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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON
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Brainworks: Simple Solutions for Staying Sharp
Presented by:
Riley Horlacher, CIMAŽ
Director, Advisor Solutions Group
Janus Labs presents a practical approach to a problem facing millions of Americans ... cognitive decline. Combining the latest in brain science with practical suggestions, this program outlines a training program for staying mentally sharp.
Boost your brain power ...
- Learn the critical components of brain health that provide a foundation for improved cognitive functioning
- Utilize the power of brain training to improve learning in areas that have the most significant impact on performance
- Create a sustainable training program that can help maintain a strong, flexible mind over time
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
11:15 A.M. - 1:00 p.m.
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240
Register now!
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200 BUSINESS WOMEN IN BLACK
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WBCS will be exhibiting at the 200 Business Women in Black event being held by the Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce.
This is a city-wide event, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals will come together to learn more about the benefits of obtaining minority certifications, legislative issues and women's issues.
September 27, 2012
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Midlothian Conference Center
1 Community Circle Drive
Midlothian, TX 76065
Early Bird Registration is still open.
All tickets include breakfast, lunch and two workshops.
We hope to see you there!
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WBCS SOCIAL MEDIA
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Twitter
The WBCS Twitter has been very active!
We have reached over 89,000 accounts, providing high exposure to those who follow us; We now have over 43,000 Followers!
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.
Look for our Live Tweets from all of our events.
Facebook
Have you "Liked" WBCS on Facebook?
You could be reaching not just our current Fans, but their 41,000 friends as well.
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TERRITORY NEWS
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El Paso
Dancing Backwards in High Heels Recap
The WBCS exhibited at the 8th Annual Dancing Backwards in High Heels Women's Business Symposium, held by the Women's Business Border Center of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on August 30.
The Keynote speakers were Ana Recio Harvey, administrator of the Office of Women's Business Ownership of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Belinda Guadarrama, president and chief executive officer of GC Micro Corp.
There were over 200 attendees who took part in the educational workshops, exhibitors included WBCS member Terri Gandara of Pencil Cup Office Products.
Little Rock WBCS Luncheon
The Evolution of the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Certification
The WOSB Federal Certification through the Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 2011 to provide greater access to federal contracting opportunities. The Program allows contracting officers, for the first time, to set aside specific contracts for those women-owned businesses that are WOSB or EDWOSB certified. This Program assists federal agencies achieve the existing goal of five percent of federal contracting dollars being awarded to WOSBs.
So it's mid-year of 2012, how has the WOSB Program evolved?
Linda Nelson, SBA, Arkansas District Director, will share with us the following and much more:
- How many women businesses are WOSB certified?
- What benefits have they achieved with this certification?
- Where do the federal agencies stand relative to their five percent goal?
- Will this certification help my business?
- Where is the Program going in 2013?
We will also have representatives from the Clean Line Energy Project to talk about their Plains & Eastern Clean Line Project in Arkansas and what projects are available to certified women business owners.
September 25, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Copper Grill
300 East 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
Register now!
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