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Since the beginning, WBCS has been committed to facilitating and strengthening business opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporate America and the government.
What's New
Announcing the WBCS Pitch Prep!
We are thrilled to announce Pitch Prep - a new development opportunity for our WBEs! Pitch Prep allows WBEs to receive feedback on how to better present and communicate their value. This offering is 100% complimentary, open to all WBEs in our network, and timely since the feedback will be provided prior to our major annual procurement event - Connections to Contracts - where WBEs are able to briefly pitch to Corporate Members. Overview This complimentary program allows WBEs to improve their company’s elevator pitch and better communicate their value add. WBEs submit a 30 second video about
Austin Women-Owned Wednesdays
These are an educational offering featuring networking and a keynote presentation focused on a business topic relevant to the Austin community. There are 10 luncheons in 2021, held January through October, typically on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Bring business to your door with National Certification
WBCS administers Women’s Business Enterprise certification through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC),
the most widely recognized and respected women’s certification in the United States.
WBCS assists corporations with procurement and supplier diversity initiatives by validating that an organization, or supplier, is owned, operated, and controlled by at least 51% women.
Join the next Certification Webinar
View an informational overview on Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) national certification at any time from your own computer. This brief, recorded webinar will walk you through the benefits of certification and how to get started in the process. You'll also learn about the educational and networking opportunities available from the Women's Business Council — Southwest.
There’s always something happening at our Upcoming Events
I'm Certified, Now What?
[Please note - this event was rescheduled from its original date] You have your WBE certification, but what happens next? Join our monthly live webinar to learn how to put your certification to work! This is ideal for WBEs certified in the last year.
Online
Regional Virtual Business Mixer
[Please note - this event was rescheduled from its original date] This virtual mixer is a free-to-attend, come-and-go, open networking format. It's a time to build relationships with fellow women-owned businesses and supplier diversity advocates.
Online
Self-love, Self-care, Work-life Balance, How Can We Really Do It All?
Join us and learn best practices for self-care and tools on how to overcome the emotional and mental toll being a woman business owner can create. This event will be led by Central Texas Thriveworks Owner, MA, NCC, and LPC, Debbie Roberson!
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Stay up to date with WBCS’s latest News & Articles
Power of Partnering Event Roundup 2-22-21
Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
Announcing the WBCS Pitch Prep!
We are thrilled to announce Pitch Prep - a new development opportunity for our WBEs! Pitch Prep allows WBEs to receive feedback on how to better present and communicate their value. This offering is 100% complimentary, open to all WBEs in our network, and timely since the feedback will be provided
Power of Partnering Event Roundup 2-8-21
Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
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"The best business decision that I ever made was joining WBCS. My company has grown because of my WBENC certification and the wonderful networking and educational programs that the WBCS provides to women business owners."
Techway Services
Cathi Coan, President
Thank you to our 2021 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2021 programming and events!