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MEMBER NEWS | |
Dell is again offering their End of Year Holiday Savings, for WBCS members.
View the flyer for information. |
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WELCOME WBE MEMBERS | |
Best Agents in Texas
Brock Solutions U.S. Inc.
Logipick LLC
Nijia Britt
Oxford & Wells, LLC
Texas Urban Realty
The Zang Group, LLC |
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SAVE THE DATES 2013 |
January 28, 2013
Member Orientation
January 29, 2013
Austin Council Connection
January 31, 2013
Parade of Stars Awards Gala
February 5, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
February 21, 2013
ACE Luncheon
February 26, 2013
Austin Council Connection
March 5, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
March 13-14, 2013
WBENC Summit & Salute
March 25, 2013
Member Orientation
March 26, 2013
Business Insights
March 26, 2013
Austin Council Connection
April 2, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
April 11, 2013
Southwest Women's businessWORKS!
April 30, 2013
Austin Council Connection
May 7, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
May 16, 2013
ACE Luncheon
June 4, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
June 25, 2013
Austin Council Connection
June 25-27, 2013
WBENC National Conference
July 2, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
July 16, 2013
Business Insights
July 22, 2013
Member Orientation
July 30, 2013
Austin Council Connection
August 6, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
August 27, 2013
Austin Council Connection
September 3, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
September 5, 2013
Harvesting Partnerships
September 23, 2013
Member Orientation
September 24, 2013
Austin Council Connection
October 1, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
October 10, 2013
ACE Luncheon
October 29, 2013
Austin Council Connection
November 5, 2013
Power to Potential
November 12, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
November 19, 2013
Austin Council Connection
December 5, 2013
ACE Luncheon |
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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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PARADE OF STARS AWARDS GALA | |
Registration is now open!
Join us for the Parade of Stars Awards Gala celebrating the successes of 2012 by honoring our WBCS members.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
5 - 8 p.m.
The Omni Hotel
555 Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202
There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available that will help promote your company.
Secure your sponsorship by January 24, 2013, to receive the following partial marketing benefits:
- Event signage
- Listing in PowerPoint Presentation
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2013 Nominees!
WBE Rising Star
The WBE Rising Star Award recognizes a newly-certified WBE who has demonstrated the highest degree of support for and involvement with the WBCS in their first year of Council membership. Eligible WBEs must have received initial certification between September 16, 2011 and September 16, 2012.
- BridgeWork Partners
- Cover-Tek
- Ford AV
- Hicks Law Group
- JourneyOn
- Michele R. Wright, PH.D.
- Topp Knotch Personnel
- YES Communications
Corporate Rising Star
The Corporate Rising Star Award recognizes a new Corporate (Sustaining)* Member of the Council who, because of their active participation, have made great strides in utilizing women business enterprises. Eligible Corporate (Sustaining)* Members must have joined the WBCS since January 1, 2011.
- Acuity Training Systems, Inc.
- Amegy Bank
- Ameriprise Financial
- Basden & Ivie, PC
- Dallas Zoo Management, Inc.
- North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)
- NRG Energy, Inc.
- Omni Hotels
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Trinity River Vision Authority
WBE Advocate of the Year
The WBE Advocate of the Year Award recognizes a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) owner or an individual employee of a WBE who demonstrates advocacy of women-owned business development and support of the WBCS through service on committees and leadership roles on projects or activities.
- Darla Beggs (Abba Staffing and Consulting)
- Donna Bender (The Donna Bender Company)
- Carrie Brewer Martinez (CM Productions, Inc.)
- Billie Bryant-Schultz (CESCO, Inc.)
- Cathi Coan (Techway Services, Inc.)
- Tammy L. Coen (Rose International, Inc.)
- Claudette Cunitz (G-TECH Services, Inc.)
- Marie Diaz (Pursuit of Excellence, Inc.)
- Jana Harris (Harris Packaging Corporation)
- Mary Kariotis (Merrimak Capital Company, LLC)
- Lisa Martin (Xllerate Consulting, LLC)
- Lesa Moake (etc group, inc.)
- Royalyn Reid (Consumer and Market Insights [CMI])
- Pamela O'Rourke (ICON Information Consultants, LP)
- Patti Winstanley (Aztec Promotional Group, LP)
Corporate Advocate of the Year
The Corporate Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual employed by a Corporate (Sustaining)* Member who uses innovative, precedent-setting approaches to WBE utilization. This individual contributes significantly to expanding opportunities for WBEs and has demonstrated consistent support for the WBCS.
- Lisa Alonzo (City of Dallas)
- Felix Alvarez (North Texas Tollway Authority)
- Ricardo Barrientos (PepsiCo)
- Suzanne Cruz-Sewell (DFW International Airport)
- Pat Currin (Texas Instruments)
- Donald J. Devoti (Sandia National Laboratories)
- Ron Duncan (DFW International Airport)
- Chris Durant (Texas Instruments)
- Clara Garza (AT&T)
- Pat Hall (Oncor)
- Grace Hastings (Oncor)
- Heather Herndon-Wright (Energy Future Holdings)
- Cyndi Hopkins (Dell)
- Mia Lackey (Texas Instruments)
- Steve Meyer (Texas Instruments)
- Cheryl Stevens (Energy Future Holdings)
- Marilyn Stewart (Alcatel-Lucent)
- Janet Stone (Alcatel-Lucent)
- Lisa Tarmen (AT&T)
- Brandon Walker (Ericsson)
- Sandra Wicker (Army & Air Force Exchange Service)
Buyer of the Year
The Buyer of the Year Award recognizes a buyer employed by a Corporate (Sustaining)* Member who ensures WBEs are included in bid opportunities in their company's procurement process and uses innovative approaches to increase opportunities for WBEs. The Buyer of the Year Award is nominated by WBEs only.
- Jeff Armstrong (Energy Future Holdings)
- Tom Cain (AT&T)
- Russ Damron (PepsiCo)
- Ron Duncan (DFW International Airport)
- Chris Durant (Texas Instruments)
- Pat Hall (Oncor)
- Mia Lackey (Texas Instruments)
- Stephanie Lindsly (AT&T)
- Steve Meyer (Texas Instruments)
- Greg Spoon (DFW International Airport)
- Janet Stone (Alcatel-Lucent)
- Brandon Walker (Ericsson)
WBE of the Year
The WBE of the Year Award recognizes a woman-owned business in each category (>$5M and <$5M) that exemplifies outstanding performance in service, delivery or added value to their clients. They consistently provide high quality products or services and use innovative approaches to overcome obstacles in servicing their clients and growing their business. This WBE also has a commitment to doing business with fellow WBEs. The WBE of the Year Awards are nominated by Corporate (Sustaining)* Members only. All WBEs who are nominated in this category will be divided into two groups.
- Consumer and Market Insights (CMI)
- ICON Information Consultants, LP
- Peak Promotions, Ltd
- Provade, Inc.
- Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc.
- Rose International, Inc.
- The TransSynergy Group
Corporation of the Year
The Corporation of the Year Award recognizes a Corporate (Sustaining)* Member that consistently demonstrates commitment to WBEs through purchasing practices and results. The Corporate (Sustaining)* Member is valued as a leader in utilizing and developing WBEs. The Corporation of the Year Award is nominated by WBEs only. Only pre-qualified Corporate (Sustaining)* Members were nominated.
- Brinker International
- DFW International Airport
- Energy Future Holdings
- North Texas Tollway Authority
- Oncor
- Parkland Health & Hospital System
- Texas Instruments
- Think Energy
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WBENCLINK TRAINING | |
2013 WBENCLink Training for Certified WBEs
Topics include:
- The importance of keeping your content current
- Adding/Deleting Users to your profile
- Searching for certified WBEs and Corporate Members
- Recertification Process
- WOSB Certification
- WBENC Seal/Logo
View the schedule.
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2013 WBENC SUMMIT & SALUTE | |
2013 WBENC Summit & Salute to Women's Business Enterprises! March 13-14, 2013, at the Baltimore Hilton, in the Heart of the Inner Harbor.
The WBENC 2013 Summit & Salute brings together America's leading corporations, government agencies, women business owners and strategic partner organizations. This exciting program engages participants in a two-day program filled with important business growth principles, informal business development opportunities, and one-on-one networking sessions with national Corporate Members.
WBENC's 15th Annual Salute follows the Summit and highlights the significant contributions of women's business enterprises (WBEs) to the United States economy and will pay tribute to the 14 Women's Business Enterprise Stars of 2013. In addition, select corporations that provide WBEs with growth opportunities in today's competitive marketplace will receive top honors at this gala recognition event.
- Register by January 24, 2013, for early-bird registration pricing. Only those registered by January 24, 2013, will qualify for Meet & Greet and Multi-Tier One-on-One networking sessions!
- Participate in the Meet & Greet session for WBEs to meet representatives from over 25 corporations including AT&T, Accenture, and Ernst & Young
- Network with over 1,000 Corporate, certified WBEs, and Government attendees
- Attend Summit educational tracks on Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday, March 14 that will help WBEs grow their business and help Corporate attendees maximize the Return on Investment of their Supplier Diversity Programs
Be sure to view the agenda and register now to mingle with the WBENC Stars! |
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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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