WELCOME NEW CORPORATE MEMBERS
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SAVE THE DATES 2013
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September 3, 2013
DFW Table Topics Luncheon
September 5, 2013
Harvesting Partnerships
September 12, 2013
El Paso WBCS Panel Discussion
September 23, 2013
Member Orientation
September 24, 2013
Austin Council Connection
October 1, 2013
DFW Table Topics Luncheon
October 9, 2013
Austin Insights
October 10, 2013
ACE Luncheon
October 29, 2013
Austin Council Connection
November 5, 2013
Power to Potential
November 12, 2013
DFW Table Topics Luncheon
November 18, 2013
Member Orientation
November 19, 2013
Austin Council Connection
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS
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WBCS Proudly Supports Local Charity,
My Possibilities
The Women's Business Council- Southwest selected My Possibilities to support this year at Harvesting Partnerships.
My Possibilities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving adults with disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Aspergers, Prader-Willi, head injuries, etc.).
More specifically, the organization is the FIRST full day, full year continuing education program in Collin County for disabled Texans who have "aged out" of secondary education.
Today, My Possibilities is considered a leader in the local community and throughout North Texas providing vocational training, socialization opportunities and independent living skills development for adults with disabilities. My Possibilities' (HIPStore) will be at Harvesting Partnerships. Attendees will be able to peruse the incredible selection of items that are hand-crafted by the My Possibilities' HIPsters (Hugely Important People). Beautiful pieces of jewelry, candles, art and more will be showcased for purchase.
There is still time to register to attend Harvesting Partnerships. And don't forget that there will be a special raffle drawing if a member brings a non-member friend!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hyatt Regency DFW Airport Hotel, Terminal C
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Register for Harvesting Partnerships now!
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ALBUQUERQUE WOMEN
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
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On August 15, over 115 attendees invested their morning to learn how to do business with corporate and government entities, and to learn what resources are available from the organizations within the Albuquerque community.
We appreciate our participating Roundtable corporations and government entities for taking time out of their busy schedules to assist women business owners in learning their engagement process and upcoming contract opportunities:
We'd also like to thank our Community Partners who assisted in marketing the event to their membership and participating in our Resource Area.
- Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
- NAWBO
- Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)
- WESST
We hope our attendees enjoyed turning a time investment into a business investment. It's all about linking power to potential!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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 Kermit Graham, Global Supply Chain & Supplier Diversity Manager for Sanmina- SCI, has been involved in the Council since 2005 when Sanmina-SCI first became a Corporate (Sustaining) Member. He devoted his time to chairing major WBCS events, such as Power to Potential and...
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SPONSORSHIP
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Opportunities are available at a variety of price points and you don't want to miss the chance to see your company's logo at our Educational Symposium.
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MEMBER NEWS
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Your story could be featured here!
Has your company earned an award, or have a particularly interesting story to tell? We are eager to hear from you! Email Lauren Williams if you are interesting in becoming a featured story!
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TRIBUTE
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John P. Kelly The Black Contractors Association mourns the loss of their beloved Executive Director, John Kelly who lost his courageous battle with cancer on August 6, 2013 at 11:45 pm.
John Kelly served as a tireless advocate for the small, minority, and women-owned business enterprise (S/MWBE) community. John's passion for economic development and capacity building allowed him to share countless hours of service, mentorship, business knowledge to the BCA, S/MWBEs, advisory councils, other associations and those he touched on an individual basis.
He leaves a legacy of servant leadership that is not only evident in his fight for justice and equality for small and minority-owned businesses but in his pursuit to better the human condition.
In his cooperative effort, he was on the Board of Directors for the Greater Dallas Planning Commission(GDPC), an active member of the NTTA Advisory Council and partner in the Cooperative Inclusion Plan (CIP). He was also associated with the Omni Diversity Program, North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) , Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council (DFW/MSDC), Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA), Asian American Contractors Association (AACA), Dallas Black Chamber, Fort Worth Black Chamber and the Interagency Council.
He worked with the Women's Business Council- Southwest in a variety of roles for many years. He was always a strong advocate and a colleague who will be missed.
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ACE NEWS
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 The Turner School of Construction Management is partnering with DFW Airport for a series as Turner | Omega | Howard serves as the Airports Construction Manager at Risk. Beginning September 23 and continuing for ten weeks, the classes will be held every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. This Free series will incorporate guidelines for working at DFW International Airport and include topics such as:
- Sales, Marketing & Networking
- Safety, Insurance & Bonding
- Field Operations & Scheduling
- Managing Human Capital
- Contract & Risk Management
- Setting up a Business & Management
- Estimating, Bidding & Procurement
- Accounting Basics & Cash Management
- Technologies & Trends in Construction
For more information, please call Tiffany Summers at 514-520-2700 or email Sharon Backiel.
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POWER OF PARTNERING
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2nd Annual
200 Business Women
In Black Conference
The Women's Business Council- Southwest is attending the 200 Women In Black Conference on Friday, September 27, 2013. If you plan on attending, stop by our booth and say hello! The conference will be held at the DeSoto Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Commissioner of District 4, Dr. Elba Garcia will be the keynote speaker.
Go for the Greens
 Go for the Greens is a WBENC sponsored business development conference for women entrepreneurs. This boutique event offers exclusive access to companies, government agencies and nonprofits that can help women-owned business secure their largest, most profitable contracts ever.
At this September 19-21 event, you will have the opportunity for matchmaking and a meet-n-greet with government agencies and corporations. Also offered will be panel discussions and breakout sessions on timely topics such as success secrets in procurement and contracting.
An optional golf networking event for players at any level, whether you spend every weekend on the links or have never picked up a club!
Learn more about this opportunity and register for this conference today!
Dallas Small Business Development CenterRock Deal Day 2013The Dallas Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the North Texas Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NTAGGL); cordially invite you to Rock the Deal during our annual Deal Day conference. Meet with more than 25 lenders and financial institutions to get your business to the next level. Ask questions, compare rates and find funding for your established or start-up business.This event is FREE and held on August 27 2013.
DFW Women's
Veteran Entrepreneurship
Boot Camp
Seating to this special boot camp on September 26 is limited to 40 participants, so act fast! Sessions will include management, marketing and money for newly established businesses.
The keynote speaker will be Major General Mary Saunders US Air Force (retired) currently Executive Director of the Leadership Institute at Texas Women's University and 2012 Inductee into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN
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Save the Date!! October 9, 2013!  We're thrilled to announce our annual WBCS Austin Insights
This WBCS event in Austin gives you the opportunity to network, make potential procurement contacts and get hot-off-the-press information from our Title Sponsor Dell during their workshop, "Building Community Via Social Media." Following the workshop there is a reception which begins at 6 p.m. in the lobby of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum with plenty of time to network with our members and guests, and enjoy food, beer and wine.
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