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WBCS is Going on Tour!Join us for networking, education and procurement opportunities as we host events in each of the four states in our region this fall. Our first stop is El Paso; keep reading to learn more!
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BORDER CONNECT, FRONTERAS UNIDAS
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El Paso Event
Border Connect, Fronteras Unidas
El Paso women entrepreneurs will share their perspectives on WBE certification and WBCS membership during a panel discussion. Following the discussion, there will be plenty of time to network with WBCS Board, as well as procurement professionals looking for women-owned suppliers and contractors.
Panelists include: Keeli Jernigan, CEO & President, Trans-Expedite, Inc.
Rosa Santana, CEO, Integrated Human Capital
Patricia Rodriguez-Christian, President, CRC Group, Inc.
John Munson, Supplier Diversity Manager, Toyota
Jeff McLaughlin, Director IT & Services Procurement, Texas Instruments
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HARVESTING PARTNERSHIPS
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Register now to receive early bird pricing!
Open to both WBCS members and non-members, Harvesting Partnerships promises to deliver quality networking in addition to top-tier educational workshops. And, given the impressive list of sponsoring organizations, you never know what valuable connections can be made.
You can view an updated list of registrants by clicking the Attendees tab through the registration link below. Identify who may be of interest to your business and start preparing how you might like to approach them and build your network!
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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TABLE TOPICS LUNCHEON FALL SERIES
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Fall Series
It's All About You!
When was the last time you focused on yourself? As a professional, it's easy to neglect your needs and devote your energy and resources to advancing your career. But, your health and the health of your business go hand in hand.
At WBCS, we're taking a holistic approach this fall with the Table Topics theme "It's All About You!" Attend the September 9 session to learn how to support your message through the use of color. On October 7, retrain your brain using positive psychology, and on November 11, discover ways to navigate through a major life shift and re-engineer your tomorrow.
September Topic:
Supporting Your Message
Successfully Communicating with Color
Presented by
Cathrine Hatcher, president of Personas ID
Did you know colors can create feelings that can support or detract from your message? It's important to understand the human response to color. Just because you may like certain colors or think those colors look best on you, does not mean they're the right colors for every situation or message. Our response to color is psychological - we're born with it!
Communicate non-verbally and support your message through the use of color with your wardrobe choices and in your collateral and branding messaging.
Tuesday, September 9, 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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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 certification webinar on August 14, at 11 AM to help your friends and potential suppliers who would like to learn more about certification. Help us spread the word! 
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POWER OF PARTNERING
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 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 Business Journal: Women in Business Awards Luncheon and Trade Show
 Join the Dallas Business Journal in honoring the Top North Texas Women in Business! There will be networking opportunities and a trade show before and after the awards luncheon. Don't miss the celebration!
WBCS will have a booth at the trade show so don't forget to come by and say hi!
Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Irving Convention Center Grand Ballroom (level 4) 500 West Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas 75039 Registration InformationDallas County and Parkland Hospital System Dallas County and the Parkland Hospital system are conducting a Disparity Study for their Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Programs to ensure that these critical initiatives are legally defensible and administratively successful. As a part of the Disparity Study, the County and Parkland invite you to a focus group of business owners who provide goods and services. Your insight and experiences with the County and Parkland and their contracting process will help them to identify potential program improvements and support the agencies strategic objectives to increase collaboration and promote economic growth for all elements of the community. April 21, 2014 10:00 - AM Construction 2:00 - PM Architecture and Engineering 5:00 - PM Goods and general services Texo
111101 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75229 Reserve your spot contact Holt Firm (855) 692-3529 dallas_study@mwbelaw.com DFW International Airport  Business Diversity and Development Department How to Master the Interview Process - By Brian Williams of Perspectivity Consulting. Winning bids is tough, so clear communication and effective presentation skills are important to your success. To influence the selection committee to select your company and to drive them to the 3 B's, you must convince them: - To BELIEVE in you and your company
- To BUY your product or service
- And to BITE, meaning to select your firm, and to convince others on the committee to do the same
Brian Williams uses his experience as Head of Global Business Strategy in Silicon Valley where he ran a 32-person team, located across 4 countries, with a $10M budget. He would later reach the World Semi-Finals in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. He's met with selection committee's at DFW Airport, DART, the City of Dallas, and a few of the largest Architecture & Construction companies in DFW. So be prepared to receive tools, information, and training that will help you win more bids and increase revenue. September 11, 2014 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM DFW Airport Rental Car Center 2424 E. 38th St DFW Airport, Texas
Register by August 20, 2014 by emailing Jennie Aguilar.
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