News From Women's Business Council

Thursday, January 30, is the LAST day to register online to attend the WBCS annual Parade of Stars Awards Gala. This event is a time to honor our members who aide in making this council so effective. This event is so fun, you don't want to miss it!!

Event highlights:

Red Carpet Moment (cocktail attire)
Cocktail Reception
Custom Jewelry Raffle

Prize: 18 kt white gold pendant with a .46 ct. of white diamonds with a 1 carat black diamond.

Three Course Dinner
Two Hour Open Bar (beer and wine)
Awards Ceremony
Live Auction

Among the many packages: NYC Long Weekend, Trip to Disney, Pamper Yourself Spa Package, Ultimate Sports Package, Napa Valley Getaway, NCAA Final Four Package and many more!

Heads or Tails Game!

Prize: 64 GB iPad

After Party

Friday, February 7, 2014

6:00- 9:30 PM

Hyatt Regency Dallas

300 Reunion Blvd

Dallas, Texas 75207

UPCOMING EVENTS

TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON SERIES

February 11, 2014
MEMBERS ONLY

WBCS is launching a three-part Table Topics event series focused on goal setting and planning to help female business professionals thrive in today's workplace. You will discover who you really want to be, explore ways to maintain financial stability while achieving goals, and maximize your businesses market value. You can register for all three events today by visiting our website.

The first topic, What's Your Plan Be? is presented by Libby Spears from Bravo cc.

In this captivating, fun and potentially game-changing presentation, Libby Spears will challenge your preconceived notions of success for women in our culture, inspire you to start having conversations that dig a little deeper and come face to face with your own limiting behaviors that are keeping you from living out your success plan.

businessWORKS!

April 10, 2014

WBCS is excited to announce that businessWORKS! registration is officially open! During the event, meet representatives from corporate and prime contractor procurement offices, learn about their available opportunities and spotlight your women owned business' capabilities.

This is the southwest's leading expo connecting women business owners with corporations, businesses, government entities, institutions and other organizations.

In addition to the expo, there will also be:

Meet & Greet for Exhibitors
Kick Start Breakfast
Power Up Lunch
Matchmaker Sessions
Silent Auction
Networking Reception

BID OPPORTUNITIES

Are you subscribed to receive bid opportunities submitted to the WBCS website? This is a perk of being a member, so take advantage of it!

You can customize what type of RFPs you're interested in based on your industry and you'll be notified immediately when an opportunity is submitted!

Bids can come from any WBCS member and external sources for posting.

Subscribe today!

ALL ABOUT AUSTIN

Council Connections

Save the date February 25, 2014

Join us on Tuesday, February 25, for a workshop and networking reception at Abel's North Grill and Tap House in Austin.

Jan Triplett, Ph.D. and CEO of Business Success Center asks the question, "Does your business have a successful exit strategy?" Everything that people go into has an exit - planes, trains, buildings, offices, schools, homes. You go into business. Does your business have an exit that you can count on for your safety and well-being? It should: your business is your future. You will identify, analyze and evaluate the best approach and next steps for your business.

Registration coming soon!

REFER A FRIEND

WBCS recently launched a new referral program intended to grow our network and enhance the business opportunities available to our members.

WBE's, you have the opportunity to earn a FREE general admission WBCS event ticket when you refer a woman owned business and she becomes certified.

Refer a Friend today!

POWER OF PARTNERING

WBENC Summit and Salute

Have you registered for the WBENC Summit & Salute in New Orleans, March 18-20?

Network with procurement professionals from Fortune 500 companies and Government entities. Attend workshop sessions focusing on women's business growth, removing barriers to success, and the latest trends in supplier diversity programs. Celebrate the 14 Women's Business Enterprise Stars and the 2013 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises.

The early bird deadline is January 28 - WBENC-Certified WBEs must register by this date to participate in the invaluable Meet & Greet session and our signature MatchMaker one-on-one appointments!!

Ft Bliss Regional Contracting Industry Day

The Ft Bliss Regional Contracting Industry Day will be hosted by the El Paso Community College's Contract Opportunities Center on January 29, 2014. The event will be held at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on East Bliss, Bldg. 11199 in Fort Bliss, Texas.

For more information, contact Joseph Conway (915) 831-7748 or jconway@epcc.edu.

RHCA | Agenda for Building Capacity

This event is targeted at Tarrant County minority, woman and veteran owned businesses wanting to do business with corporate and government entities.

Company representatives will facilitate roundtable discussions of opportunities. Agency representatives will provide information regarding benefits of membership.

WBCS will be there to talk with you!

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, February 27, 2014

8:00- 11:00 AM

Radisson Hotel - Fossil Creek

2540 Meacham Boulevard

Fort Worth, TX 76106

Registration is required before February 17, sign up today!

City of Dallas Construction, Architecture and Engineering Roundtable

Email resourcelinkteam@dallascityhall.com for more information.