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SAVE THE DATES 2013
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September 12, 2013
El Paso WBCS Panel Discussion & Networking Event
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 RECAP
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The Women's Business Council- Southwest held its annual educational symposium, Harvesting Partnerships on September 5, 2013, at the DFW Hyatt Regency. The day was filled with networking, a luncheon, four informative workshops, and re-connecting with contacts.
The luncheon had a very special keynote speaker, Pamela Prince Eason, President of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. In addition to the excitement of our special guest speaker, the Council also announced the 2013 recipients of the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award. To see a list of the 2013 winners, click here.  Thank you to everyone to attended and made this years Harvesting Partnerships event so successful!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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 Perfecta Gallegos, WBCS Board Member and manager for the City of Dallas has been a valuable contributor to the WBCS. Through her involvement in the Board, committees and WBCS events, Perfecta is a perfect example of how to get the most out of WBCS membership! |
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EL PASO WBCS PANEL DISCUSSION
& NETWORKING EVENT
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Expanding Your Business...
Do You Have What It Takes?
Let's face it, business is always changing, and to maximize your business you have to explore new ways to expand your business. Tapping into large corporations and government entities may seem daunting, but there are proven methods to turn those challenges into opportunities!
Join the following panelists from Fortune 500 companies and a successful El Paso woman-owned businesses:
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
5 to 7 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
One Arts Festival Plaza,
El Paso, Texas 79901 RSVP by Monday September 16, 2013.
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ACE NEWS
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 The Turner School of Construction Management is partnering with DFW International 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.
Are you or your spouse a veteran?
 Whether you have an established business and are looking for new ways to grow or need some direction, the Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps wants to help you reach and surpass your goals as a small business owner.
Join a growing community of women business owners who are veterans or spouses of vets. This event is specifically designed for women business owners who are veterans or spouses/domestic partners of veterans.
Register today!
Dallas County
Vendor Fair
The North Texas Tollway Authority invites you to its Vendor Outreach Symposium (VOS) in Dallas County! The NTTA "Open for Business" vendor forum is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1at the University of North Texas at Dallas, Room 138 A&B.
The symposium provides information about contract opportunities on future projects and how to do business with NTTA. Participants will have the opportunity to meet NTTA's stakeholders including project delivery, purchasing, maintenance, information technology, and diversity personnel.
RSVP today!
Ericsson Diversity Matchmaker Event
Learn more about the event here!
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN
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Austin Council Connection
"Top Ten Employment Law Mistakes Made by
Small and Growing Businesses"
With over twenty years experience working with startups and small businesses, Shannon Hutcheson and
Allison Bowers have developed a list of employment-related mistakes they commonly see small and fast growing businesses make.
In their presentation will help you learn:
- how to anticipate potential issues in your workplace
- how to respond appropriately
- potentially saving you and your business time and resources
This is a program for all business owners, small and large, as laws change through the years and you want to keep up with the latest changes.
September 24, 2013
11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chez Zee American Bistro
5406 Balcones Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Register today!
Join the Women's Business Council- Southwest for a wonderful afternoon and evening at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum! We start the event off with a workshop presented by Dell's Social Media experts "Building Community via Social Media". Then it's networking, making procurement contacts, and having a fun evening enjoying food and drinks.
October 9, 2013
4:30 to 8 p.m.
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Register today!
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