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WELCOME CORPORATE
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Texas A&M University - Commerce |
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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?"
October 22, 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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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 email Flo Cox or call 817-299-0566 ext. 203.
Start planning now and get the biggest bang for your buck!!
Debbie Hurst
WBCS President |
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2012 SAVE THE DATES |
October 22, 2012
November 6, 2012
Power to Potential
November 13, 2012
November 27, 2012
Austin Council Connection
December 13, 2012
Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Breakfast
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WBCS STAFF
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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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GET INVOLVED | |
Getting involved is the best way to get the most value from your membership! A great way to get started is to attend our events, and look into serving on a committee.
For information about on-going committees, their time commitments, and our special events committees, review the council's Volunteer opportunities. |
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WBCS MAJOR EVENT POLL | |
We would love to know which of our major events is your favorite, please take a quick Poll.
Here are the results so far:
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MEMBER NEWS | |
The Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, was held September 30 - October 5. This year, the program was held at the IBM Learning Center in Armonk, NY for the first time.
The program is an intensive, five-day executive development program for WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises.
WBCS was very well represented by Eve Clark of MEB Construction, Cathi Coan of Techway Services, and Carrie Martinez of CM Productions, pictured with Dr. Len Greenhalgh.
WBCS Member Receives Award
WBCS member Tracy DeLeon, president of International Decal Management Corp. (IDMC) was named "Outstanding Woman of the Year" by the League of Railway Industry Women (LRIW), sponsored by Progressive Railroading, the award recognizes an individual's dedication, commitment and contribution to the rail industry.
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Power to Potential is an annual forum for corporations and Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) to share best practices among their peers. We'll start the day by sharing the power of working together through our Done Deals™ Recognition event. Additionally, Debbie Hurst, WBCS president, will share the long term strategic direction of the Council and recap 2012.
The day continues with breakout sessions:
- Track 1 (WBEs only) - WBEs will explore the diverse business opportunities through purchasing and partnering with one another, and opportunities in government contracting
- Track 2 (Corporations only) - Corporations will share frank conversations about successes and challenges in the utilization of WBEs. These conversations will benefit all corporate stakeholders
Wrap up the day together with networking and Linking Power to Potential!
November 6, 2012
12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
CityPlace Conference & Event Center
2711 N. Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204-2911
Register now!
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| LUNA AWARDS | |
WBCS will be exhibiting and attending the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association's 6th Annual Luna Awards and Women's Business Conference.
October 25, 2012
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
1300 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
There are sponsorship opportunities available.
Register now!
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ORIENTATION | |
Government Contracting Orientation
Attend an orientation to government contracting at the federal, state and local level. Trainers help remove the intimidation factor, confusion and complexity, and show you how to succeed in government contracting.
Orientation topics include:
- Government Bid Process
- Determining Right Point of Entry
- Benefits of Minority Certification
Covers all government entities from city to federal.
Individualized follow-up counseling is available to attendees at no charge.
Presented by Chuck Waldrop of the Center for Government Contracting SBDC.
November 16, 2012
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Collin College Courtyard Center
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano TX, 75093
Register now!
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| ALL ABOUT AUSTIN |
October Austin Council Connection
On October 30, the luncheon will feature Gene Vasconi, local author, speaker, and award-winning veteran television producer/director who owns his own video production company. Gene will teach us how to organize, create and disseminate a business web video that reflects your image and also generates interest in your business. He'll use video examples, demonstrations of hardware and software, plus provide a wealth of experience from his long career in commercial television.
Gene is making a special offer to our luncheon attendees! He will be selling his book Say What: Do You Really Know What You Are Communicating? for the super low price of just $10. This is a must have for anyone attempting to succeed in today's business world. This is your guidebook for the complex communication world we live in today. It simply and quickly points you in the right direction and stops you from making costly mistakes.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 30 at Chez Zee on Balcones Drive in Austin. Registration and networking starts at 11:15 a.m. with lunch beginning at noon and Gene's program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
We always have a great group of attendees from the Austin business community, a delicious lunch, and it's all highlighted by informative programs from people interested in helping you succeed in business.
Texas Conference for Women
October 24 is the Texas Conference for Women, hosted by Texas First Lady Anita Perry. This is a full day of cutting-edge keynote presentations, unparalleled networking opportunities, skill-building breakout sessions, seated lunch with keynote speakers, and an on-going exhibit hall featuring a Career Pavilion and Health & Wellness Pavilion. As a Supporting Organization of the Conference, WBCS invites you to take advantage of the special admission price of $125 for the full day of activities.
Register and be sure to use our special code TXCP98 to receive the discount. We'll be there at Booth 627 in the exhibit hall, so come by and visit us along with the WBEA from Houston. Together we'll have the whole state covered, telling everyone about the advantages of certification and membership in the Councils. |
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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON
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Riches in Niches
If you're not unique, you'd better be cheap.
A niche is a void in the marketplace. Niches are profitable with little or no competition. The marketplace no longer values a jack-of-all-trades. Customers want unique products that meet their specific needs.
Tom Pryor, Director of UTA's Small Business Development Center will:
- Explain three methods to identify a profitable niche for your business
- Provide lots of niche examples, pictures and stories
- Give everyone a Niche Mining Guide
November 13, 2012
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, TX 75240
Register Now! |
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TERRITORY NEWS | |
 The WBCS held a luncheon in Northwest Arkansas on October 9 at the Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Campus.
The luncheon was sponsored by Tyson Foods.
Julie Hakman, CEO of AmericanChecked, was the featured speaker. Julie is a WBE and has been certified since 2005. She discussed the changing climate of background checks. Addressing the audiences concerns about what they were experiencing and how best to protect their companies.
Under the direction of Chef Lou Rice, we thank the Culinary Arts for NorthWest Arkansas Community College for a great meal!
Thanks to everyone that attended! |
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