WELCOME NEW SUSTAINING
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SAVE THE DATES 2014
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August 5, 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 11, 2014
Table Topics Luncheon
November 13, 2014
Power to Potential
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WBCS is Going on Tour!
Yes, you read that right, WBCS is traveling to a city near you! Join us in networking, education and procurement opportunities as we host events in each of the four states in our region this fall.  El Paso 9.16.2014 Tulsa 9.25.2014 Austin 10.9.2014 Bentonville 10.14.2014 Albuquerque 10.21.2014
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS
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Register now for the early bird pricing! 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
- RAMP UP Your Leadership Skills
- Networking Reception
WBCS Members:
Early Bird: $55
Regular: $70
Non-members:
Early Bird: $65 Regular: $80
Thursday, September 4, 2014
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency DFW Airport Hotel
2334 N. International Pkwy
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Register for Harvesting Partnerships today!
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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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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.  Donna Hegdahl, president of The TransSynergy Group shares how winning the 2013 Lillie Knox Award improved her business on the WBCS Blog.
WBCS: How did you use the Lillie Knox Award money? Did it have the results you had hoped for?
DH: We used the Lillie Knox Award to launch a new division - TransSynergy Association Management... Read the full story!
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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 a 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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The Women's Business Council - Southwest presents Lee Moczygemba, president of Amazing Speakers & Trainers, Inc., who will share her inspirational and unique story about starting her own business. Lee started a public speaking and training business at the age of fifty after leaving her career at ExxonMobil. Over the years, her business has thrived and she is a well-known figure in the Austin business community. In her nearly 90 years, she has plenty of professional wisdom to share with the group. Lee's sharp mind, quick wit, energetic spirit and positive attitude will inspire you to take your business to the next level. A networking happy hour will follow the presentation. Bring plenty of business cards and have a couple of specific "needs" in mind to share with the other attendees.
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
Non-members $35
Register today!
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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 on August 14 at 11am to help your friends and potential suppliers who would like to learn more about certification. Help us spread the word! 
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TUCK-WBENC EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
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The deadline to apply for The Tuck-WBENC Executive Exchange Program is just around the corner on August 4, 2014. This 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! Register today! Dallas ISD Cooperative Training Session  Learn more about purchasing cooperatives with DISD on August 7, 2014. Purchasing cooperatives have joined together government entities in multiple states to increase their buying power in acquiring products and services.
The educational Purchasing Cooperative of North Texas was established in 2002 through the coordinated efforts of the North Texas public school districts. Its cooperative vision was to improve the procurement power on like products and services. Today is it comprised of 65 public school districts, charter schools and Regional Service Centers.
RSVP to Tommi Lyle tlyle@dallasisd.orgTuesday, August 7, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:30AM
North Texas Innovative Technology & Diversity Summit
 North Texas Innovative Technology & Diversity Summit is a premier event, on August 6 and 7, focused on advances in technology and supplier diversity. This two-day summit brings together national and local industry leaders, corporate executives, technology experts, entrepreneurs and business owners. In addition, NTITDS will also honor and award outstanding women in technology and the leading innovative small business in North Texas. Fort more information and to register online: mountainviewcollege.edu/NTITDS
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