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WBCS Newsletter
 
May 1, 2014 - Vol 3, Issue 9
IN THIS ISSUE
Upcoming Events
Austin Council Connection
Free Event Tickets
Free Webinar
WBENC National Conference
Power of Partnering

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SAVE THE DATES 2014
May 6, 2014  

Table Topics Luncheon 

 

June 3, 2014  

Table Topics Luncheon

 

June 10, 2014

Mindful Women 

 

June 10, 2014

Austin Council Connection 

 

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 

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 six 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 
 Plano, TX 75075

Today is the LAST day to register online!

Register for Table Topics Today!


MINDFUL WOMEN
June 10, 2014
WBEs ONLY


Join us at this exclusive WBE-to-WBE event. You will have the opportunity to meet other women business owners, explore the opportunities of doing business with one another, establish strategic alliances, share best practices and spark valuable conversations! Don't miss your chance to capitalize on the opportunities to do business with other women business owners.

 


Come prepared to share your top three business needs during the "How Can I Help You?" game and remember to bring your business cards!


 
Maggiano's Willow Bend
6001 West Park Blvd.,
Plano, TX 75093


Register today!
AUSTIN COUNCIL CONNECTION
SAVE THE DATE!!
June 10, 2014
   
Paula Fracasso, Professional Business & Life Coach with People Biz, Inc. will present on:

Developing Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence (often called EQ) is an often misunderstood and misused concept in both the business world and our culture. Emotional intelligence is the ability to relate to emotions in a healthy empowering way, your emotions and others'.

Most of us do not understand our emotions and fall "victim" to thinking emotion is something to control and fear. This leads to unhealthy suppression or an overreaction to the very natural human experience of emotion. In this unhealthy state we judge our emotional climate as good or bad, right or wrong, which leads to an even greater misunderstanding of emotion.

The good news is that unlike behavior style and intelligence level you can actively grow your emotional intelligence. There is no limit to your capacity to grow emotionally. This leads to a richer more enjoyable life, the ability to be satisfied and the ability to live in peace regardless of your circumstance. 

What you will learn from Paula: 
  • What is emotional intelligence? 
  • E-Motion - what is it? 
  • How do we resist this natural intelligence? 
  • Simple and easy exercises for creating awareness and deliberately growing your EQ 
  • The tangible benefits of deliberately working on your growth in this area
FREE EVENT TICKETS!!


WBEs, do you know of a woman owned business that 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!
 
 
FREE WEBINAR


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 29 at 11am! Register for the webinar today! 
WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
 
Have you registered yet for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair on June 23-25 in Philadelphia, PA?

During WBENC's 15th Annual National Conference & Business Fair, WBENC Corporate and Government Members, WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) and special guests will unite to "Join Forces. Succeed Together."   

This is the perfect event to get to know Women Business Enterprise Members and Sustaining (Corporate) Members from across the country. Also meet up with your home council, WBCS! Make sure you're available on Monday, June 23 at 11 a.m. for the RPO Rendezvous, so we can catch up while in Philadelphia!

  Click here to see a full schedule of events!

Click here to register! 
POWER OF PARTNERING

DISD Contractor Information Sessions

 

 

 

Hear representatives of the District describe

Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) opportunities and contract requirements. 

  

QSCB Opportunities:

  • 21 Bid Packages, 47 Schools, $143M
  • Prevailing Wage Requirements
  • Contractor and Subcontractor Compliance

  

May 10, 2014

9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  

TEXO, 11101 N. Stemmons Freeway

Dallas, TX  75229

  

May 21, 2014  

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak 

Dallas, TX 75204

  

****The same information will be shared at each session.****

RSVP is required. Include your name, company name, phone number, email address, preferred date, and whether you have any experience with prevailing wage requirements.

  

RSVP to apartee@dallasisd.org  or

Click here to RSVP online 

  

DFW Minority Supplier Development Council

ACCESS 2014 Business Expo  


The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is celebrating over 40 years of facilitating connections between our Buying Entity Partners and certified Minority Business Enterprises in North Texas.

ACCESS 2014 Business Expo on May 12-13, 2014, will be held at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas! This business expo links minority owned businesses with corporations, public sector agencies and prime federal suppliers. There is an opportunity for everyone to make connections, build relationships and learn more about the business opportunities upcoming in North Texas.

The Women's Business Council - Southwest will have a booth, so look for our table and say hi!


Possible Missions
 
Save the Dates for a National Matchmaking Event!


Learn more!

North Texas Tollway Authority
"Inaugural 2014 Relationships and Opportunities Advancing Diversity (ROAD) Program - "Mixer "and Networker

Thursday, May 22, 2014

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

Atkins

18383 Preston Rd, Suite 500

Dallas, TX 75252

 

Click here to learn more about the NTTA ROAD Program. 

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