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WBENC SUMMIT AND SALUTE |
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2013 Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises taking place March 13-14, 2013. We are proud that Accenture and Ernst & Young LLP are Presenting Sponsors. Whether you are a new WBE, experienced WBE, Corporate representative or government official, this conference has plenty to offer you!
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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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WBCS STAFF | Debbie Hurst
President
817-299-0566 ext 208
Debbie Barnard
Austin Program Manager
512-694-2556
Jessyca Brown
Director of Member Programs
817-299-0566 ext 207
Flo Cox
Finance & Operations Manager
817-299-0566 ext 203
Kelly Francis
Certification Associate
817-299-0566 ext 210
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THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION | |
WBCS Newsletter Celebra tes Its First Year Anniversary!
We can't believe our biweekly newsletter has been providing WBCS news and information for one entire year. We hope you have found it valuable. We are thrilled that our readership has achieved a 43% increase since our first issue. We thank all of our 1,542 subscribers for enjoying our articles and submitting member news that we are able to share with the masses.
Please let us know how we can improve our newsletter so that next year at this time, we've doubled our subscribers and our newsletter is even more valuable to our members.
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DEBBIE HURST CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
WITH THE WBCS | |
 Fifteen years ago on October 20, Debbie Hurst became the Executive Director of the North Texas Women's Business Development Council, now known as the Women's Business Council - Southwest. Under her leadership, she has grown the organization from 150 Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) to over 1,000. She was instrumental in the development of the following successful programs:
- Architecture, Construction & Engineering (ACE) Industry Group
- Corporate (Sustaining) Member Retention
- Done Deals™
- Specialized recruitment programs for women-owned businesses targeting women of color and large revenue
The WBCS, now entering its 17 year is embarking on its three to five year strategic plan, that will take the organization to the next level of success.
Please join us in congratulating Debbie on this milestone and thanking her for her continued commitment to the WBCS!
Feel free to post congratulatory messages on our Facebook wall or Tweet them! |
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WBCS MAJOR EVENT POLL RESULTS | |
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DONE DEALS™ | |
Several Done Deals™ Awards will be presented at Power to Potentialon November 6. Find out which Sustaining Member has increased their number of WBE vendors the most and the top WBE to WBE done deal story of the year.
This and much more will be revealed! Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the business being done between WBCS members.
Read all about our members' Done Deals™! Newest in...Cathi Coan's deals with fellow WBEs. Login to your account to submit your own Done Deal™ stories. If you need assistance logging in, please contact Monica Runion. |
| 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
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.
Raffe Prizes
Be sure to purchase raffle tickets, we have three great items, a Kindle donated by Marie Diaz of Pursuit of Excellence , a $100 gift certificate to Maggiano's, and a $100 gift certificate to Chili's both provided by Brinker International.
Breakout Sessions
Corporate Conversations Summit
Presented by Jesse Crawford (Verizon), David Robinson (Brinker International), Suzanne Cruz-Sewell (DFW International Airport), Cheryl Stevens (Energy Future Holdings), Larry Caldwell (PepsiCo), Sam Evans (Lockheed Martin
An interactive session allowing all corporate stakeholders to openly discuss the successes and challenges of WBE engagement. After an opening panel discussing the current state of Supplier Diversity, we'll break into
smaller subgroups. Regardless of your role, come prepared to share your experiences and learn from each other.
Targeted Audience: Corporate (Sustaining) Members Only
B2B is the way to BE!
Presented by Cathi Coan (Techway Services), Donna Bender (The Donna Bender Company), Eve Clark (MEB Construction), Sue Abrams (Sue Abrams Productions), and Keeli Jernigan (Trans-Expedite)
With a membership of over 1,000 WBEs in every industry, the opportunities to do business amongst ourselves are limitless. WBE panelists will share their success stories in doing business with each other. If you're not doing it now, come learn how!
Targeted Audience: WBEs
Power through Partnering
Presented by Rebecca Hicks (Hicks Law Group), Darla Beggs (Abba Staffing and Consulting), Sou Lam (Ad-A-Staff), Terri Quinton (ADP-LLC), Billie Bryant Schultz (CESCO), Valerie Freeman (Imprimis Group), and Sherri Yeary (Sherri Elliott-Yeary)
There is more than one way to get a slice of the pie. Learn the benefits of expanding your capabilities through alliances and the value of partnering with primes.
Targeted Audience: WBEs
Slay the Government Goliath!
Presented by Cathy Dougherty (Dougherty Sprague Environmental), Royalyn Reid (CMI), Don Devoti (Sandia National Laboratories), Tanika Pierce (SBA), and Anita Steele (WBCS).
Join representatives from government entities and WBCS WBEs who will discuss how to do business with the government, the benefits and the pitfalls. They will provide information on the various government certifications such as the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Certification and the resources you need to pursue government business.
Targeted Audience: WBEs
We will wrap up the day together with networking and Linking Power to Potential!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Pepsico/Frito-Lay
Corporate Sponsors
Underwriter
Energy Future Holdings
WE - Texas
Power
Alcatel-Lucent
BNSF Railway
Brinker International
City of Dallas
Dell, Inc.
DFW International Airport
Fluor
JCPenney Company, Inc.
Lockheed Martin
Oncor
Sanmina - SCI
Texas Instruments
Verizon
WBE Sponsors
Diamond
AGE Industries, Ltd.
Anderson Asphalt & Concrete Paving, LLC
BIZPHYX, Inc.
CFj Manufacturing
Consumer and Market Insights (CMI)
GSAT, Inc.
Harris Packaging
Imap Global Logistics
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KARLEE Company Inc.
Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc.
Prestige Maintenance USA. Ltd.
Social Media Delivered
Technology Media Group
Emerald
A+ Student Staffing
Abba Staffing and Consulting
Ad-A-Staff
CRC Group, Inc.
Event Source Professionals, Inc.
Marfield Corporate Stationery
MDI Group
PCPC Direct, Ltd.
Peck Training Group, LLC
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.
The TransSynergy Group |
| LUNA AWARDS RECAP | |
WBCS exhibited at the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association's 6th Annual Luna Awards and Women's Business Conference.
Over 530 attended, there were several workshops offered, and the exhibitors offered valuable information to women business owners.
The day also honored the LUNA award winners.
Among the winners are WBCS members Cecilia Gonzales, of Gonzales Labor Systems, Inc. who received the Established Service Firm Award, and Lisa Cruz Alonzo with The City of Dallas who received the Outstanding Professional Award. |
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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 |
November Austin Council Connection
Join us on Tuesday, November 27 for a lively, informative and entertaining session to begin the holiday season.
Holiday Business Etiquette. Sharon Schweitzer, founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide will answer those business etiquette questions that you always wonder about, but never really find a definite answer to, such as "I wonder if I should break into that group", "Should I take my business cards to a home party", "How should I enter this room and what should I say when I get there".
If you have not heard Sharon's advice on business protocol and etiquette, this is your chance to hear her share her knowledge from experience as a Board Certified labor and employment lawyer, international protocol officer training and business consultant, and the fact that she's visited all seven continents.
If you have heard Sharon, you know that you'll want to come hear her again and find out her latest information on how we should all be conducting business in our changing world.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 27, at Chez Zee on Balcones Drive in Austin. Registration and networking starts at 11:15 a.m. with lunch beginning at noon and Sharon's program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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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
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