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SAVE THE DATES 2014
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July 15, 2014
September 25, 2014
WBCS Tulsa Luncheon
October 7, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
October 14, 2014
WBCS Arkansas Luncheon
October 9, 2014
Austin Insights
October 21, 2014
Albuquerque B-2-B Roundtable
November 4, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
November 13, 2014
Power to Potential
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BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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 MEMBERS ONLYONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY!
Diversity:
Celebrating Who We Are and Where We Are Going!
TODAY is the LAST day to register online for July Business Insights! Don't miss the opportunity to join WBCS for an interactive presentation and discussion focused on organizational diversity.
  Our guest presenter Linda Valdez Thompson, Executive Vice President of Administration and Diversity, DFW International Airport, will provide relevant information on diversity, creating awareness, valuing others and maximizing connections.
Royalyn Reid, CEO of Consumer and Market Insights and WBCS board member, will facilitate a brief discussion on how we as an organization can value and optimize our diversity.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
4 - 6:30 PM
Online Registration Fee: $25
On-Site Registration Fee: $30
Noah's Richardson
2251 N Greenville Ave
Richardson, Texas 75082
Register now!
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Have You Been Doing Business with WBE Members?
It's that time again! How many WBEs has your company done business with in the second quarter of this year? See the direct value of your WBCS membership! 
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS
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Registration is officially open for the WBCS educational event of the year! On September 4, 2014, WBCS partners with national leaders and local WBCS members to provide a half-day conference dedicated to top-tier educational workshops and meaningful networking.
The half-day conference features:
- The Lillie R. Knox Memorial Luncheon
- Keynote Presentation by Cheryl Snead, President and CEO of Banneker Industries
- Lillie Knox Investing for Growth awards presentation
- Your choice of two of the following top-tier educational workshops:
- Building Virtual Relationships
- How to Negotiate Your Breakthrough
- Meet Me in the Parking Lot After School
- RAMP UP Your Leadership Skills
- Networking Reception
WBCS Members:
Online: $55
On-Site: $70
Non-members:
Online: $65
On-Site: $80
Register for Harvesting Partnerships today!
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LILLIE KNOX INVESTING FOR GROWTH AWARD
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Want Cash for Your Business?
WBCS invites WBEs to apply for the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award for the chance to receive up to $5,000 to help grow your business! This award is available to all WBEs who are eligible, regardless of company or revenue size. Hear from one of your peers, Sharon Garman of the RoArk Group, on the value of the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award.
 "As every woman business owner knows, shrinking profit margins make purchasing new equipment or software programs seem like an impossibility. Our business was facing the challenge of achieving stronger marketing results, and we determined that purchasing a new software program would benefit our business. But it was difficult to justify the price of the software. Through the Lillie Knox Award, we were able to purchase the program and improve our marketing strategies. Lillie Knox has created a lasting legacy to all women business owners who receive the award named in her honor."
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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON SUMMER SERIES
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It's time to register for the last installment of the three-part Table Topics summer series themed Take Your Business to the Next Level.
August Topic:
How to Become an Idea-Sparker
and Enable Innovation
Presented by Victoria Lowe, Victoria Lowe Enterprises
The mission of this training is to challenge you to be a force of fresh new ideas within your organization.
You will learn:
- About SPARKERS and what makes them innovators
- 5 things innovators do
- What you can do to enable innovation and create the capacity to act on it
- How to look at things with a different eye
- How to work with staff that is resisting innovative changes
- How to coach your staff toward an innovative thought process
- What strategies to implement when innovation fails
- What is the future of innovation through the Millennial era
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Online Registration Fee: $25
On-Site Registration Fee: $30
Brinker International
6700 LBJ Freeway
Bldg. C, CR Play Room
Dallas, Texas 75240
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AUSTIN COUNCIL CONNECTION
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SAVE THE DATE!!
AUGUST 7, 2014
Please join WBCS on Thursday, August 7th for a fun event of networking with like-minded women!
Lee Moczygemba, president of Amazing Speakers & Trainers, Inc. will share her inspirational and unique story, along with some of her best public speaking advice. Here's your chance to learn from one of the best!
Following the presentation, we will jump into networking and play a speed referral game "How Can I Help You?" using the techniques and skills learned from Lee. It's fast paced; participants move from table to table, talking to everyone in the room before it's over. Bring plenty of business cards and have a couple of specific "needs" in mind to share with the other players.
Not only will you have perfected an amazing "elevator speech," you will have answers to your most important questions.
Tuesday, August 7, 2014
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Abel's North Grill and Tap House
4001 W. Parmer Lane
Austin, Texas 78727
Members $25
Nonmembers $35
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Women-Owned Logo
Did you hear there is a new logo out there for products of women-owned businesses? As a certified WBE you're eligible to display the logo on product packaging.
 There is substantial research validating the buying power of women, especially in consumer marketplaces. Nearly 80% of all purchasing decisions globally are influenced by women, and women consumers are more likely to purchase products when they are made by women.
The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), WEConnect International and Walmart have joined forces to create a unique symbol for retail labeling of products from women-owned businesses. This new symbol will bring consumer recognition of products provided by women-owned businesses on store shelves both in the US and international markets. Only women-owned business certified by WBENC and/or WEConnect will be eligible to display the symbol on their product packaging.For more information, visit http://womenownedlogo.org/.
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HELP US GROW THE WBCS NETWORK
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Refer Your Friends!
Do you know a women business owner who is not already certified through WBCS? Any WBE Member who refers a new WBE will receive a FREE general admission WBCS event ticket after the certification is approved. Its a win-win!
Certification Webinar
WBCS is hosting an informational webinar to help your friends who are thinking about certification. Help us spread the word! 
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TUCK-WBENC EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
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The Tuck-WBENC Executive Exchange Program is an intensive, five-day executive development program for WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs). It is an intensive learning experience that focuses primarily on increasing the competitive advantage and robustness of the participant's own business. Up to 50 WBE attendees will form a learning community that will continue to provide a source of support, expertise, opportunities and strategic alliances long after graduation.
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POWER OF PARTNERING
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18th Annual Government Procurement Conference  The 18th Annual Government Procurement Conference is scheduled for August 6, 2014 at the Arlington Convention Center. The Government Procurement Conference is one of the largest regional conferences to forge business partnerships between government prime contractors and small businesses. NEW FEATURES: - Conference Co-Host: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- New Workshop Topics: Targeting more experienced contractors
Learn about the latest in what is happening in government contracting! Workshops are available throughout the day to educate you in starting or growing your government contracts.
Register today!
 2014 Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Expo and Dinner On August 14, 2014, representatives of minority and women-owned business enterprises are invited to join ISM-Dallas and exhibit at the biennial ISM-Dallas MWBE Trade Show & Dinner. This is your unique opportunity to meet with members of ISM-Dallas, meet supply management professionals from throughout our region and network with a select group of vendors in the Dallas area. WBCS will have a table so make sure you stop by to say hello!
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