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Want to learn how to do business with Lockheed Martin? Attend this workshop offered by Cross Timbers Procurement Center, SBDC and TMAC on February 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today!
The Collin County Governmental Purchasers forum and DFW National Institute for Governmental Purchasing, invites you to the Collin County Purchasing Professionals Meet & Greet, February 27, 2013.
Calling all Mentors!
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's 2013 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® program is seeking mentors! Please consider sharing your time and talent with these ambitious women from Afghanistan and Rwanda.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting a Bonding Education Program. See the event flyer for information.
The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) will hold the Pillar Awards on March 28, 2013.
Register for the D/FW Minority Supplier Diversity Council and Dallas Independent School District workshop, "Using Cooperative Purchasing to Grow your Business" on February 28. See the event flyer for more information. |
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SAVE THE DATES 2013 |
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
Austin Insights
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 22, 2013
Member Orientation
July 23, 2013
Business Insights
July 30, 2013
Austin Council Connection
August 6, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
August 15, 2013
ACE 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 |
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLL |
Take a quick Poll to tell us what is your favorite Social Media platform. |
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2013 businessWORKS! | |
If You Choose to Attend ONLY One WBCS Event in 2013 ... Make it This One!
What you know matters, but so does who you know! At businessWORKS! meet representatives from corporate and prime contractor procurement offices, learn about their available opportunities, and spotlight your women owned business' capabilities.
businessWORKS! is the southwest's leading business development forum for connecting women business owners with corporations, businesses, government entities, institutions and other organizations. It provides the opportunity to get acquainted with new business partners and to identify new companies that can assist in reaching your business goals.
Here's What is New in 2013!
- Exclusive Exhibitor Meet & Greet for exhibitors and Board Members only prior to the opening of the event!
- Both certified WBEs and Corporate exhibitors will participate in a full-day EXPO from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Back by popular demand...WBCS is offering an Exhibitor Booth Camp seminar (at no cost) to all registered exhibitors on March 6. Learn how to get the best ROI for your business by attending this seminar facilitated by D.J. Heckes of EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts.
- WBCS will offer buyer passes that allow Corporate buyers and primes to attend the event at no charge. Please email Leslie Kazen for more information.
To exhibit, you must be a member of the WBCS, you must be a woman-owned business certified through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) or a corporation/public entity.
Booth space location is based on a first come; first served basis, register today!
- Exhibitor Early Bird Deadline: March 1, 2013
- Exhibitor Deadline with Full Benefits: March 15, 2013
- Exhibitor Deadline Partial Benefits: March 27, 2013
- Last Day to Register Online: April 4, 2013
Past exhibitors/attendees, let us know what benefits you've seen as a result of businessWORKS! email Jessyca Brown.
Don't Miss the Silent Auction!
One of the much-anticipated aspects of the Southwest Women's businessWORKS! event is the extensive Silent Auction that supports programs offered by WBCS to its members.
How can you help? By donating one (or more) items for the Silent Auction! What better audience to get your name, product or service in front of than corporate representatives and women business owners?
We are looking for items in these categories. All donations are due March 21, 2013.
Silent Auction Agreement Form: Please fill out and send with your donated item(s).
Can't decide what to donate? You can make a cash donation to the Silent Auction; we'll do the shopping for you! Simply contact Flo Cox at 817-299-0566 Ext: 203, to provide credit card information. Or send a check to be received by March 21, 2013, payable to:
WBCS
ATTN: Flo Cox
2201 N Collins Street, Suite 158
Arlington, TX 76011
All proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the WBCS for improved programming and member services. |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | |
 Marilyn Stewart, Manager of Supplier Diversity for Alcatel-Lucent, is a long time member of the Education and Certification Committees, she also volunteers at WBCS events. Marilyn always brings enthusiasm and a willingness to go the extra mile.
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Keeli Jernigan is the wbcs "2013 Women's Business Enterprise Star"
To be honored before 1,000 at the WBENC "Salute to Women's Business Enterprises"
Keeli Jernigan, CEO & President, Trans-Expedite Inc.
was selected by the Women's Business Council - Southwest for this national honor. She will receive the nation's premier award for excellence among women's business enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises.The annual event will take place March 14, 2012, before 1,000 corporate and government executives, WBEs and members of WBENC's Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) at the Baltimore Hilton, Baltimore, MD.
Trans-Expedite is a full service logistics company servicing the time sensitive shipments of critical cargo. As a single source solution of warehousing, inventory and distribution Trans-Expedite strives to protect its customers' assets, reduce their operational costs and solve strategic supply chain problems.
"We are proud to receive this recognition. It's an honor to be recognized as a leader among such an amazing group of women and I am truly grateful to the Women's Business Council - Southwest and WBENC." said Keeli Jernigan
Keeli Jernigan will be recognized for her leadership in business, her inspiration to other women, and her active role at the helm of Trans-Expedite. "The WBCS is so proud to have Keeli Jernigan and Trans-Expedite as a WBE Member of our Council! Keeli epitomizes the successful, creative, resourceful business owner that makes our country great. Her company along with her influence has grown over the years as she continues to be a vital shipping and transportation supplier to many major corporations nationally and internationally. She has a strong commitment to mentoring other women business owners and to supporting WBEs through her company's purchasing practices."
"Keeli Jernigan is an outstanding leader whose strategic and innovative approach benefits her clients and her company. She demonstrates the power of women's businesses in driving sustainable economic growth," said Pamela Prince-Eason, WBENC President and CEO.
Under the banner of the organization's 2013 theme "Join Forces. Succeed Together," WBENC's Summit & Salute is a major national event designed to drive business development and collaborative success among WBENC's Corporate and Government Members and WBEs. Sponsored by Accenture and Ernst & Young LLP, the two-day event provides vital access to the thought leaders, business intelligence and senior-level networking opportunities that enable sustainable growth.
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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.
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.
- 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
Welcome the 2013 Summit & Salute Keynote Speaker
Marci Rossell, Ph.D. Former Chief Economist for CNBC will kick off the General Session on Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m. She will speak on a topic that everyone wants to hear about:
"A Roadmap to Economic Recovery"
All financial crises follow a pattern, and the current U.S. experience is no exception. As a Federal Reserve economist, Dr. Marci Rossell followed the Asia Crisis of '97. As chief economist for CNBC, she explained the financial market turmoil sparked by the September 11 terrorism. And now she continues with her groundbreaking explanation of just how we got into this mess and how we'll get out of it.
Read more about Marci...
Be sure to view the Summit & Salute agenda and register now to mingle with the WBENC Stars!
There are Sponsorship opportunities still available. |
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DONE DEALS™ | |
We want to hear about your Done Deals™ Stories! What business are you doing with WBCS members? Your Done Deal could be chosen to be the ONE deal highlighted during the "Done Deal Moment" at the next major Council event!
Read about Done Deals™, then log in to your account to submit your own stories.
If you need assistance logging in, please contact Nancy Readel. |
| TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON | |
Presenting With Impact
Debbie Waggoner, president, Nodus, Inc.
Make the most of networking and marketing opportunities by preparing your message, your delivery, and your follow-up activity. You will learn how you can stand out with poise and professionalism to open doors to new business prospects.
This session will focus on preparing you for selling your business in a face-to-face situation which involves:
- A clear, concise message
- Use of effective questions to understand their business needs
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN | |
The American Express OPEN has launched the 2013 search for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies in North America.
To be eligible, companies must be:
- privately-owned
- women-owned/led
- must have generated $500,000 in annual revenue by year end 2007
- must have reached revenues of $2 million by year-end 2012
Companies will be ranked according to revenue growth from 2008 through 2012. The top 50 fastest growing companies have the opportunity to be published online and in print.
Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2013.
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| ALL ABOUT AUSTIN |
Austin Council Connection
Why Hiring Should be more Like Buying a Used Car
Deborah Kerr, Ph.D. is co-founder and partner at Affintus a job matching company in Austin, and WBCS member.
Most business leaders agree their employees make or break the business, but they also say identifying the right employee is challenging. With nearly 70% of companies in a recent survey saying they made at least one hiring mistake in 2012, Deborah will tell you what really works to find the best employees, and what doesn't.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 26, at Chez Zee on Balcones Drive in Austin. Registration and networking starts at 11:15 a.m. with lunch beginning at noon and Deborah's program from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
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