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POWER OF PARTNERING
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The U.S. Department of Labor Dallas District Office is holding a free workshop on May 14, 2013.
This workshop will provide the "Nuts & Bolts" of the basic tools needed by federal construction contractors to successfully meet EEO obligations.
May 14, 2013
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A. Maceo Smith Federal Building
Dallas, Texas
Register no later than May 10, 2013.
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SAVE THE DATES 2013
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May 7, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
May 8, 2013
Austin Insights
May 16, 2013
ACE Luncheon
May 20, 2013
Member Orientation
June 4, 2013
Table Topics Luncheon
June 11, 2013
Mindful Women
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 18, 2013
Member Orientation
November 19, 2013
Austin Council Connection
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WBCS MEMBER ORIENTATION
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Are you new to the WBCS or have just been too busy to learn what your WBCS membership can do for you?
Join us for WBCS Member Orientation to learn how your WBCS membership and WBE certification can help your business.
This introduction is a great way to boost the benefits of your WBCS membership right off the bat and learn the answers to the question, "I'm a member, now what?"
Staff and other Council members will be there to meet you and share their experiences on how membership has benefited them.
May 20, 2013
WBCS Office
2201 North Collins Street
Suite 158
Arlington, Texas 76011
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2013 WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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The 2013 WBENC National Conference and Business Fair will be held June 25-27, 2013, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Register today!
For those interested in participating in Matchmaker meetings, you must be registered as a full conference attendee by May 15, 2013. Matchmaker meetings will be held June 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Conference attendees will have access to opportunities that connect WBENC-Certified WBEs, WBENC Corporate Members, Regional Partner Organization (RPO) leaders, RPO Corporate Members, government agency representatives and small business owners.
Our members know there is no better time to experience the best of WBENC and make those important business connections!
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ERNST & YOUNG
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Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial
Winning Women 2013 Program
Entrepreneurial Winning Women program is a customized leadership development program with year-round activities, designed to help women entrepreneurs scale big, become market leaders and ultimately compete more effectively for Entrepreneur Of The Year.
Ernst & Young is looking for dynamic women business owners who are the founding CEOs of privately held U.S. companies that are less than 10 years old. Typical applicant annual company revenue ranges from $1 to $20 million.
Learn more about the program, its benefits and the application process. Applications are due June 28, 2013.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Kelly Roberts, president of Ricochet Fuel, has been an active member of the WBCS and a certified WBE since 1998. She has served on the Architecture, Construction & Engineering (ACE) committee and is always willing to lend her industry expertise. Read more about Kelly...
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MEMBER NEWS
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Neeley School of Business
Lunch & Learn
May 8, 2013
Innovation Starts Here
Join Neeley School of Business and the speaker, Mark Houston, for a complimentary luncheon and learn why innovation efforts should begin with a clear understanding of the "job" that the customer is trying to do for which your product or service might be "hired." 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Las Colinas Country Club Irving, Texas
Register today!
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TERRITORY NEWS
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Little Rock, Arkansas
The WBCS is exhibiting today, May 2, 2013, at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Arkansas Procurement Opportunities Conference. WBCS will be joining over 500 small business attendees and close to 50 exhibitors.
This conference connects business owners to selling opportunities with governments and the private industry. It also provides a unique opportunity for businesses to meet with corporate and government purchasing contacts.
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MAY DFW TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON | |
Collaboration Equation:
5 Winning Strategies to Connect & Collaborate for New Results and Purposeful Success
Presented by: LaurieGrace Bouldin, Relationship Strategist
Our relationships are the conduits to every measure of success we desire. Being strategic in "how" we relationship with others wherever we work, live, learn and play is essential to attaining big results. In this program, you'll learn how to become the cause for collaboration in your relationships by connecting efficiently, collaborating effectively and achieving extraordinarily. There's science and soul to this Collaboration Equation that leads to new levels of results. And the tipping point is simple - it all begins with you!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240
Register today!
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2013 AUSTIN INSIGHTS
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Due to scheduling conflicts, the May 8, 2013, Austin Insights event has been moved to October 9, 2013. You will receive additional details via email as they become available.
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