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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.
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How to Make Your Lillie Knox Application Stand Out 2024
Each year the Women’s Business Council – Southwest gives away cash awards of up to $20,000 via the Lillie Knox Investment Awards to support the business growth of WBEs within our region. Read below for some tips on how to make your application stand out this year:
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Table Topics Luncheon: The Chemistry of Connection
Learn from Sandler Trainer, Tiffany Koettel of Growth Mindset Sales, about the science of communication, how to effectively build rapport, techniques to read others, and tools to enhance your leadership skills.
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.
Access our on-demand video library to learn about Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) national certification at any time from your own computer. The short videos 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
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Table Topics Luncheon: The Chemistry of Connection
Learn from Sandler Trainer, Tiffany Koettel of Growth Mindset Sales, about the science of communication, how to effectively build rapport, techniques to read others, and tools to enhance your leadership skills.
Hybrid: WBCS Office Building – Irving, TX and Zoom Meeting
I'm Certified, Now What?
You have your WBE certification, but what happens next? Join our monthly live info session to learn how to put your certification to work! This is ideal for WBEs certified in the last year.
Zoom Meeting
Regional Business Mixer
This event is an open networking opportunity. No formal programming. Simply time for women-owned businesses and corporations across our four-state region to connect.
Zoom Meeting
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How to Make Your Lillie Knox Application Stand Out 2024
Each year the Women’s Business Council – Southwest gives away cash awards of up to $20,000 via the Lillie Knox Investment Awards to support the business growth of WBEs within our region. Read below for some tips on how to make your application stand out this year:
2024 WBENCPitch Frequently Asked Questions
The Women's Business Council - Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Amplify Competition . This is a national competition that consists of three rounds, beginning with each of the 14 WBENC RPOs across the country and culminating with a $25,000 grand prize for a product-based WBE and a
Spotlight On Her: Tisha Dodge and Dodge Legal Group
Tisha Dodge believes an entrepreneur can make a profit AND serve a greater good. Her law firm, Dodge Legal Group, SPC , is the first and presumed only Texas Social Purpose Corporate Law Firm in Texas and provides legal services to social enterprises, start-ups, established businesses, and non
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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 2024 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2024 programming and events!