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WBCS Newsletter
 
April 3, 2014 - Vol 3, Issue 7
IN THIS ISSUE
businessWORKS!
WBENC Summit and Salute on the Blog!
Upcoming Events
Report Your Spend
Free Event Tickets
WBENC National Conference
Power of Partnering

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  WELCOME NEW WBE
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SAVE THE DATES 2014
 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 

businessWORKS!
businessWORKS!
April 10, 2014
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Today, April 3, is the LAST day to register online for
businessWORKS!


At the businessWORKS! silent auction, you have the chance to walk away with great items. Are you curious what could be yours? Items include an iPad, museum membership, pamper your pet package, Cowboys tickets, Rangers tickets, spa treatments, weekend getaway packages, a family camping membership and SO much more!

 

What is businessWORKS!?

 

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

 

What can you expect at businessWORKS!?

  • "Find Your Match" Game
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Over 90 Exhibitor Booths  
  • Power Up Lunch
  • Matchmaker Sessions
  • Networking Reception   

 

If you can only attend one WBCS Event in 2014 ...  

make it this one!

 

Sustaining (Corporate) Members, invite your prime suppliers and buyers. WBCS offers buyer passes that allow corporate buyers and primes to attend the event for FREE. Contact Elizabeth Thresher for more information on how to secure a buyer pass.  

 

Do you still need convincing? Hear directly from the event co-chairs why 2014 businessWORKS! should not be missed in the WBCS Blog! 

WBENC SUMMIT AND SALUTE ON THE BLOG!
Congrats Royalyn, our WBENC Star!

The highly anticipated WBENC Summit and Salute was held recently in New Orleans. This lively three day event featured a variety of workshops, networking receptions, committee meetings, panel discussions and more! In addition, there were plenty of opportunities for one-on-one meetings between Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Sustaining (Corporate) Members during meet & greet and matchmaking sessions. 

 

Representing the WBCS as the recipient of the award for
excellence among Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs)
was Royalyn Reid, President of of Consumer Market Insights, LLC.

Go to the blog page to read the full story and see a short video of Royalyn Reid receiving her award.
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON SERIES
May 6, 2014
MEMBERS ONLY

 

Join the Women's Business Council - Southwest for the May Table Topics Luncheon. You will have the chance to learn how your brain works and how to make it work better. Hear information published in Dee O'Neill-Warren's book on optimizing brain health titled Brain B.A.S.I.C.S.  

 

Learn a systematic methodology to optimize brain performance and health by applying 6 foundational concepts:    

 

B - Body "Bio" Awareness - Breathing, Exercise, Etc.

A - Affirmative Thoughts

S - Stress Management

I - Intake of Water, Nutrients and Supplements

C - Cognitive Challenge

S  - Self-Mastery

 

In this talk, you will have the opportunity to take a self-measure on your current level of brain fitness, the chance to win a free copy of Brain B.A.S.I.C.S. and the ability to learn how to apply brain health improvements immediately. 


NOTE DIFFERENT LOCATION!!
Alcatel-Lucent
3400 W. Plano Parkway 
REPORT YOUR SPEND
Submit Your 2014 Q1 WBE Spend!



It's that time of year to submit your quarterly spend! Log in to the WBCS website and under the programs tab click "Done Deals" from the drop down. As indicated in the picture, click "SUBMIT QUARTERLY SPEND." It's that simple!

This is a great way to track your success!

If you need log in information or have any questions, please contact Lauren Williams.   
FREE EVENT TICKETS!!


WBEs, do you know of a woman owned business who could benefit from certification? Refer her today and after she receives her certification, you will receive a FREE general admission WBCS event ticket.

Submitting a referral is quick and easy, so get started!
 
 
WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
WBENC National Conference and Business Fair


Join Us in Philadelphia June 23-25 for the 15th Annual WBENC National Conference & Business Fair

 

REGISTER TODAY

 

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS APRIL 11, 2014  

WBENC-CERTIFIED WBEs MUST REGISTER BY THIS DEADLINE WITH A FULL CONFERENCE ADMISSION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MATCHMAKER MEETINGS.

 

This year's conference in historic Philadelphia, with a projected attendance of more than 3,000, will be full of networking opportunities and workshops. This is the LARGEST event of its kind in the nation for women business owners! Over 300 exhibitors will fill the business fair floor showcasing their products and services. For more information about exhibiting visit: www.wbenc.org/wbencconf/why-exhibit.html

 
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RSVP by April 3, 2014

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