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WELCOME NEW SUSTAINING MEMBER
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SAVE THE DATES 2014
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February 25, 2014
Austin Council Connections
March 4, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
March 25, 2014
Business Insights
April 1, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
April 10, 2014
Southwest Women's businessWORKS! Expo
May 6, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
June 3, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
July 1, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
July 15, 2014
Business Insights
August 5, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
September 4, 2014
Harvesting Partnerships
September 9, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
October 7, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
October 10, 2014
Austin Insights
November 4, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
November 13, 2014
Power to Potential
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ALL ABOUT AUSTIN
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Austin Council Connections
February 25, 2014
Tomorrow, Friday, February 21, is the LAST day to register for Austin Council Connections. Reserve your spot and 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.
Topics to be covered:
- Identification of the major ways to exit or cash out of a business and what is required to make each one successful
- Analysis of the current status of your business and how to evaluate your current exit plan
- Evaluation of your goals in relation to your current status and preferred exit strategy
- How to get started and follow through: identification of resources, costs and timeline
Takeaways:
- Understand how to build a successful exit strategy
- Determine the best approach for your business and what's going to be required
- Begin the process needed to create your individual exit strategy with a potential timeline and costs
WBCS Members - $45
Non Members - $55
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WBE NATIONAL CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE
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WBEs, as you may know the WBENC National Conference will be in Austin, Texas in June of 2015! We are excited for the light to shine on our region and particularly our Texas capital city, Austin.
Given that the Host Committee is limited to 12 WBE members, we will prioritize our selection of interested WBEs based on involvement in and contribution to WBCS, as well as diversity of members. Please contact Debbie Hurst dhurst@wbcsouthwest.org or at 817-299-0566, ext 208 if interested in being considered for the Host Committee.
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GALA RECAP
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Parade of Stars Awards Gala and made the night so special. The fun and excitement in the room was palpable; everyone was there to celebrate the accomplishments of our Council members.  Everyone who attended was a star for the night but the nominees and award winners were certainly shining the brightest. The winners included: Awards were given, members were honored and prizes were won; there was even a surprise after party! If you missed the event, or just didn't want the party to end, check out our Facebook pictures and our website pictures to relive the night! The entire WBCS Staff would like to thank event co-chairs, Laura Wilson ( fit to print) and David Robinson ( Brinker International) and the entire Gala Committee. This event was so special thanks to your dedication and work.
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NEWS FROM WBENC
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 WBENC Summit and Salute is just around the corner, held March 18-20, 2014.
Join Forces with your fellow WBEs and Corporate and Government Members from all over the nation in lively New Orleans! Celebrate the successes of Women's Business Enterprise Stars and America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises. What can you expect at Summit and Salute? - Present your company at the Meet & Greet session and connect with corporate participants and WBEs. Discover the opportunities offered at: Accenture and Ernst & Young LLP and many others!
- Network with over 1,000 corporations, government agencies and certified WBEs.
- Learn from educational workshops scheduled on Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20. This year, the workshops will feature executives from our 2013 Top Corporations.
- Pay tribute to the esteemed 14 Women's Business Enterprise Stars at the Salute Gala on Thursday night, March 20.
- Participate in the silent auction - bid on power meetings and other exciting items.
See the full agenda and register today!
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CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY
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WBCS is recruiting volunteers to serve as members of our Certification Review Committee to perform site visits throughout our 4-state region. If you (or a company representative) are interested in volunteering a couple of hours each month to visit local applicants in your area, please let us know. Your time and talent would be greatly appreciated!
The site visit stage of the certification process is critical to the success of the certification program. An initial site visit is required for each new applicant and then every three years for recertification. The primary purpose of the site visit is to observe and verify the female applicant's ownership and involvement in the business, but it also provides an amazing opportunity for our volunteers to meet other business owners in their area.
Online training for new volunteers is available monthly and the next training sessions are scheduled for March 26 and 27. Please fill out the volunteer form and return it to Anita Steele.
Thank you for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon!
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REFER A FRIEND
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WBEs, do you know a woman in business who could benefit from certification? Refer her today and after she receives her certification, you will earn a FREE general admission WBCS event ticket. Submitting a referral is quick and easy, so get started!
Refer a Friend Today!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON SERIES
March 4, 2014 MEMBERS ONLY  for the second and third events today! This months topic, Dream Book: Give Voice to Your Dreams, is presented by Dusti Calander. It's natural to have questions about your financial future even if you've saved and planned for it. In this Dream Book seminar, we'll talk about how to create the life you want while being financially stable and giving voice to your dreams. We will focus on: - How you can build a vision for your future, including retirement.
- Why you need to write down your dreams and goals as well as set priorities.
- What steps you can take to start planning for your dream.
Register today!
businessWORKS!
April 10, 2014 
businessWORKS! is the Southwest's leading expo connecting women business owners with corporations, businesses, government entities, institutions and other organizations. If you want to exhibit and save money, you need to act fast! The last day to register as an exhibitor at the reduced premiere price is March 1.
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
Matchmaker session are back this year! Members, remember to complete you profile to ensure a meaningful match! Register today! ACE LUNCHEON March 6, 2014 ACE MEMBERS ONLY 
WBCS members who work in Architecture, Construction and Engineering, we are kicking off our first ACE luncheon of the year on March 6 at DFW International Airport. The economy is turning around and new business opportunities are developing each day. Find out how to get your piece of the action! What to expect at the luncheon: - Roundtable discussions on the best business development resources today for this industry
- Marketing best practices
- Lead generation
- Websites
- Upcoming projects
- Representatives from local public entities will be in attendance
- Develop, capture and share ideas with all attendees!
- Interact with your peers to share what works and what doesn't
- Where to look for successful prospects
- What sets you apart?
If you are an ACE member and would like to register, please contact Elizabeth Thresher.
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POWER OF PARTNERING
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Hard Hat 2014
RHCA | Agenda for Building Capacity 
This event is specifically targeted for Tarrant County minority, woman and veteran owned businesses wanting to do business with corporate and government entities. Company representatives including, American Airlines, Bell Helicopter, Lockheed Martin, DFW International Airport, City of Fort Worth and Oncor, among others, will facilitate roundtable discussions for growth opportunities. Agency representatives will provide information regarding benefits of memberships. WBCS will be there to talk with you! Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:00-11:00 AM Radisson Hotel - Fossil Creek 2540 Meacham Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76106
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