News From Women's Business Council

It is a well-known fact that the majority of women are emotionally and relationship driven, and the majority of men are task driven. How does this affect your business strategy? Do you rise above it, ignore it or try to leverage it to be successful?

Join Marny Lifshen, marketing communications consultant, author and speaker as she guides you through the male/female workplace dynamic.

She will help you:

Understand the different ways men and women build and manage relationships
Adjust communication style for the audience/situation
Recognize common misperceptions and assumptions
Leverage our innate strengths and learn from each other
Build a network of male allies and advocates

Addison Conference Center

15650 Addison Road

Addison, TX 75001

WBES, NEED $5000?

LILLIE KNOX INVESTING FOR GROWTH AWARD

Women business owners, could you use extra cash to grow your business?

By identifying a critical business need and completing the application you could potentially receive up to $5,000 cash through the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award!

Each year at the Harvesting Partnerships Lillie R. Knox Memorial Luncheon, an award of up to $5,000 is given in Lillie's memory. This year's luncheon will be held on September 5, 2013, at the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel.

Why apply? Hear from a past award recipient.

As every woman business owner knows, shrinking profit margins makes purchasing new equipment or software programs seem like an impossibility. Our business was facing the challenge of achieving stronger marketing results, and we determined that purchasing a new software program would benefit our business. But it was difficult to justify the price of the software. Through the Lillie Knox Award, we were able to purchase the program and improve our marketing strategies. Lillie Knox has created a lasting legacy to all women business owners who receive the award named in her honor.

- Sharon Garman, The RoArk Group, Inc.

The recipient(s) needs to be a certified-WBE member(s) of WBCS who has identified a critical need in her business that, if met, will support the growth and development of her business.

The cash award may fully (or partially) fund this need and may include, but is not limited to, equipment purchase, technical development or upgrade, consulting services, strategic planning, website development, planning or education.

Applications are due by July 31, 2013.

If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award, please call Flo Cox (817-299-0566 ext 203) with your credit card information, or mail a check payable to: WBCS, 2201 N. Collins St., Ste 158, Arlington, TX 76011

MINDFUL WOMEN RECAP

This year at the Mindful Women event, held June 11, 2013 at Maggiano's North Park, the topic was Sparking WBE Connections that Matter, and we can tell you first hand, there was a humming buzz in the room!

The traditional panel and discussion series was

re-energized this year by allotting significant time to one-on-one conversations between WBEs. Those in attendance made connections by discussing some of their business needs and several attendees left making more than one impactful contact.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Cindy Tysinger is CEO and founder of GSATi, a global business and technology company. She has been certified since 2009. An active member, she is always willing to lend her expertise to Council activities.

Learn more about Cindy here!

TUCK EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The 2013 Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, brought to you by IBM will be held October 6th to 11th, 2013 at the IBM Dolce Palisades facility in Palisades, NY.

The Tuck-WBENC Executive Exchange Program is an intensive, five-day executive development program for WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs). It is an intensive learning experience that focuses primarily on increasing the competitive advantage and robustness of the participant's own business. Up to 50 WBE attendees will form a learning community that will continue to provide a source of support, expertise, opportunities, and strategic alliances long after graduation.

This general management program is designed to help WBEs that are beyond the startup phase to assess, improve and grow their businesses. To survive and prosper in today's fast-moving, highly volatile business climate, WBEs must ensure they have all the essential components of a highly integrated business, such as:

Clear and focused strategy
Superior value
Optimal core business processes
Motivated and empowered staff
Carefully managed relationships for long-term success

"The Tuck Executive program was transformational on so many levels. The experience challenges you, both personally and professionally, thus prompting you to seek deeper understanding of your business from marketing, sales, financial and socially impactful views. The content and instruction far exceeded my expectations. I know my company will grow exponentially and the friendships and accountability partners I have gained from the class will no doubt be further reason for our forthcoming growth. Your business cannot afford to miss this class."

- Britanie Olvera, Building Team Solutions

Complete the application and email it to tuck@wbenc.org by August 5, 2013.

JULY DFW TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON

Taking Your Business to the Next Level:

The Six Keys to Breaking Through the Ceiling

Presented by: Jeff Whittle, Managing Director, Cogris

Join us on July 2, when Cogris Managing Director Jeff Whittle shares the system and tools that hundreds of businesses around the country - both large and small - use to build healthier, stronger companies that consistently break through ceiling after ceiling. There are no magic bullets, there is no secret sauce. These are just simple, practical tools that you and your leadership team can begin to use right away to get better results.

Online Registration Fee $20
On-Site Registration Fee $25

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240

ALLIANCE TEXAS PROCUREMENT FIAR

On June 25, the WBCS returned to the Alliance Texas Small Business Procurement Fair held at the Texas Rangers Stadium. What a view behind our booth!

A primary challenge for business is to be aware of current regulations and guidelines; education sessions provided current information on emerging new standards and provided tools to bid and contract successfully, gain valuable information and share success stories. Included in a panel discussion were two of our WBEs, Wanda Granier, President, BridgeWorkPartners and Donna Clemons, President, Joy Promotions Inc.

The conference also provided opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states, and large companies to discuss business opportunities.

DOROTHY B. BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP

Dorothy B. Brothers Executive Scholarship Program

Applications due July 5, 2013

Dorothy B. Brothers Executive Scholarship Program is a prestigious scholarship opportunity providing women business owners with up to $11,000 each in tuition to a WBENC approved executive education program and school of her choice.

This scholarship program provides women business owners access to the same high caliber management education that is available to Fortune 500 Companies and a framework to enable WBEs to formulate and implement business strategies and achieve a competitive advantage in the new millennium.

The Scholarship Selection Committee/ administrators award annual scholarships of up to $11,000 in tuition to an approved executive level course.

Learn more about the scholarship program
and application process.

POWER OF PARTNERING

7th Annual PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®

International Women's Economic Summit

July 29th to 30th, 2013

PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® is a business training and mentorship program for women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda. This program is implemented through three major components, In-Country Education, Leadership Development, and Train the Trainer, which combine to create a continuing program to educate women, promote their business and leadership skills, build a strong public policy agenda in the women's business community and to help build stable democracies.

The Peace Through Business program is a real eye-opener. Here in the US, we take so much for granted. As women business owners we have organizations to support us, peer groups to mentor us, and corporations who look to do business with us. That's not true in Afghanistan and Rwanda! I've volunteered with the Peace Through Business program three different years including leading a workshop, working with the women business owners and hosting an Afghan woman in my home. It's been fun to learn about their countries and culture and share my knowledge with them. If you are looking for a way to "pay it forward" volunteer for this program.

- Donna Hegdahl, The TransSynergy Group

Learn more about mentoring!