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SAVE THE DATES 2014
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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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businessWORKS!
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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, you need to act fast! Over 75% of the exhibitor booths have been filled! The last day to register as an exhibitor is March 14, 2014.
In addition to the expo, the event includes:
- Meet & greet for exhibitors
- Kick start breakfast
- Power up lunch
- Matchmaker sessions
- Silent auction
- Networking reception
March 14 is also the deadline to become a businessWORKS! sponsor. Learn more about sponsorship levels here.
Invite your prime suppliers and buyers. WBCS offers buyer passes that allow corporate buyers and primes to attend the event at no charge.
Email Elizabeth Thresher for more information.
Register today!
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REFER A FRIEND AND WEBINAR
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In conjunction with the popular Refer a Friend Program, WBCS is hosting a FREE informational webinar for women business owners to learn more about WBCS benefits, as well as the certification process. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 11am! Register for the webinar today!As a reminder to all WBEs, if you haven't referred a friend yet, do it today! 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
April 1, 2014 MEMBERS ONLY  April's topic is titled Maximizing Your Business Market Value by Mariann Montgomery. Thinking about selling your business or just curious what your business is worth on the market? In this seminar, as an attendee, you will learn the top five things to add value to your business plus key points on how your business will be valued. You will walk away with steps for making your business attractive and sellable to buyers. Attendees will also learn the secret bonus of planning now versus later when they are ready to sell. Register today!
MARCH 2014 BUSINESS INSIGHTS
March 25, 2014
MEMBERS ONLY
Business Insights provides members with an engaging setting in which to network, learn and discover potential procurement opportunities. Take advantage of this platform to make business connections and learn from a brief interactive and educational workshop.
Broaden Your Global Awareness
Is it permissible to use the 'okay' sign to silently signal a co-worker during an intercultural meeting? As a woman, how do you greet a Muslim man - is it appropriate to shake hands? These and other potentially sticky situations will be discussed. Broadening your global awareness in an international marketplace when communicating, negotiating and socializing is crucial today. This interactive introduction to cultural awareness will increase your comfort level in these situations. The highlights will include:
- Global Business Introductions
- International Eye Signals
- Gestures to Avoid
- Professional Handshakes
Bonus for WBEs: Business Insights is well attended by sustaining members. Come prepared to network!
Complimentary appetizers will be served. Beer and wine is available for $3 per glass/bottle. All proceeds go to the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Fund.
Register today!
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WBENC SUMMIT AND SALUTE
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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.
- Participate in the silent auction - bid on power meetings and other exciting items.
 Fourteen exemplary women (pictured above) will receive the nation's premier award for excellence among Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) bestowed by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) at its Salute to Women's Business Enterprises Gala on the last evening of the conference.
 Representing the Women's Business Council - Southwest is Royalyn Reid of Consumer Market Insights, LLC, known for her entrepreneurial spirit and long history of business and philanthropic accomplishments in marketing research, training and conference management. Over the years, she has also attracted a team of committed, enthusiastic professionals whose skills have earned the trust and loyalty of notable clients in both the private and public sectors, including: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, the cities of Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, Texas Instruments and First American Corporation, to name just a few. A popular speaker on "Customer Service: A Company's Best PR" and "Effective Networking for Building Your Business," Royalyn has been a recurring subject matter expert on Fox News Radio and presented to various chambers of commerce, professional organizations, and community groups throughout the country. She also served as a roundtable panelist for the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the D/FW Minority Business Development Council and the Women's Business Council-Southwest, and is a member of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council Forum. Congratulations, Royalyn! Registration for this even is still open, do not miss out!! See the full agenda and register today!
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