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SAVE THE DATES 2014
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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
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON SERIES
June 3, 2014 MEMBERS ONLY 
WBCS is offering members the chance to take your business to the next level, which is also the theme for the Table Topics summer series on June 3, July 1 and August 5.
Summer Series topics include:
- why management teams fail to execute and what you can do about it
- how to capitalize on the latest marketing trends
- how to become an idea-sparker and enable innovation
Attend all three sessions and continue to build your business on sound decision-making principles, push your brand further and discover how to be a force for fresh ideas within your organization.
June Topic:
Why Management Teams Fail to Execute
And What You Can Do About It
Decisions equal success. In growing your business, there are four key decisions involving people, strategy, execution and cash. This presentation will focus on execution.
By tightening up execution habits, you can dramatically improve gross margins and profitability while reducing the time it takes for everyone to complete their work.
Presented by Tom Meyer, President and Principal of Thomas E Meyer & Associates
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240
On-site Registration Fee: $30
Register today!MINDFUL WOMENJune 10, 2014
WBEs ONLY
 This exclusive WBE-to-WBE event offers members the opportunity to meet fellow 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! Tuesday, June 10, 2014 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Maggiano's Willow Bend
6001 West Park Blvd.,
Plano, TX 75093 Online Registration Fee: $35 On-site Registration Fee: $45 Register today!
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AUSTIN COUNCIL CONNECTION
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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.
Many people do not understand our emotions and fall "victim" to thinking emotions are something to control and fear. This leads to unhealthy suppression or an overreaction to the very natural human experience of emotion.
The good news is that people can actively grow their emotional intelligence. There is no limit to the capacity for growing emotionally. Hopefully, this leads to a richer more enjoyable life, the ability to be satisfied and the ability to live in peace regardless of 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 emotional awareness
Join the Women's Business Council - Southwest for this informative workshop followed by a networking happy hour.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Abel's North Grill and Tap House
4001 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, Texas 78727
Members $35 online/$45 on-site
Nonmembers $45 online/$55 on-site
Register today!
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REFER A FRIEND
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Would you like a free ticket to the next Mindful Women event? If so, refer a friend today. Any WBE Member who refers a new WBE will receive a FREE general admission WBCS event ticket after the certification is approved!
Submitting a referral is quick and easy, so get started!
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FREE WEBINAR
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Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning more about becoming a certified Women's Business Enterprise? 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, May 29 at 11am! Register for the webinar today!
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50 FASTEST GROWING WOMEN OWNED COMPANIES
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The Women Presidents' Organization recently unveiled the 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led companies worldwide. These organizations generated $4.9 billion in combined 2013 revenues and collectively employed 22,000 people. Compared with last year's list, the total combined revenue of the 2014 winning companies grew by a dramatic 53%.
For the first time since its inception, the 2014 50 Fastest was opened to applicants on a global level, resulting in two international businesses in the top ten. Participating companies were ranked according to a sales growth formula that combines percentage and absolute growth. To be qualified for the ranking, businesses are required to be privately held, woman-owned/led companies with annual revenue of at least $500,000 by year end 2008.
All 50 companies were honored at a special event during the 2014 WPO Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA on April 24, 2014.
Four Women's Business Council - Southwest members were among the list:
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Beatriz Manetta
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Argent Associates, Inc.
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Plano, TX
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Pamela Chambers O'Rourke
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ICON Information Consultants, LP
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Houston, TX
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Keeli Jernigan
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Trans-Expedite, Inc.
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El Paso, TX
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Dee Hays
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Excellence Engineering, LLC
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Tulsa, OK
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Congratulations on your success!
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DBJ BEST PLACES TO WORK
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Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work 
On April 22, 2014 the Dallas Business Journal announced its 12th annual Best Places to Work list. Among the 60 North Texas companies who made the final cut, three were our very own WBCS Members.
Congratulations to MDI Group, Social Media Delivered and Brinker International.
Be sure to check out the June 20th issue of the Dallas Business Journal, which will have a special feature on the selected companies.
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WBENC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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Have you registered for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair on June 23-25 in Philadelphia, PA?
This event represents the year's best opportunity for your business to connect with more than 3,000 small business owners, government agencies and Fortune 1,000 enterprises that want to do business. Check out the list of exhibitors and see if any of these companies are on your prospect list! to see a full schedule of events! Click here to register!
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POWER OF PARTNERING
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TRVA 
Upcoming Environmental Remediation For the Trinity River Vision Project
Learn about the upcoming environmental remediation projects that will be going to bid in fall 2014/spring 2015.
Representatives from TRVA and their environmental engineering teams for the upcoming demolition and environmental oversight will be available to answer questions. This is a great networking opportunity between primes and subcontractors. Bring plenty of business cards!
Light hor d'oeuvres, water and coffee will be provided.
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Date:
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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Time:
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5:00 PM - Registration
5:30 to 7:00 PM - Presentation
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Location:
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Trinity River Vision Authority
307 W. 7th Street, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Cost:
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FREE
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Parking:
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On street parking is free after 6:00 PM. Additional parking is available for $2.00 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Building parking garage. Enter garage via Taylor Street or Throckmorton Street.
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Questions:
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Please contact TRVA at 817-698-0700 or email TRVContracting@TrinityRiverVision.org
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Save the Date for a National Matchmaking Event!
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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