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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Support WBCS with AmazonSmile
Now you can support the Women's Business Council - Southwest while shopping on Amazon! Whether you are shopping with a business account for office supplies or your personal account for household goods, almost all purchases can help raise money to support the mission of WBCS.
Women Owned Wednesday
Join us in October for Women Owned Wednesday featuring Austin WBE, Darlene Templeton! Darlene will share the best virtual networking practices and teach us the art of "Swiveling". Don't forget to dress up in your favorite Halloween costume as we celebrate spooky season!
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
Table Topics: Finding the Right Talent
Talent and HR experts, Jolene Risch and Andrea Anderson of Risch Results, will discuss talent pipelining. This approach positively influences potential candidates and builds the pipeline of top talent that will stay.
Online
Table Topics: Alternative Funding
Capital connector, Heather Buffo of Republic, will share the benefits and drawbacks of three types of crowdfunding - rewards, microloan, and equity - as well as how to move forward with any of these options when you're in need of funding.
Online
Connections to Contracts Austin
This annual Austin event will feature 1:1 virtual networking throughout, small group networking at the open and close of the event, procurement "roundtable" discussions, and an "Is This RFP Right for Me?" workshop.
Online
Stay up to date with WBCS’s latest News & Articles
Support WBCS with AmazonSmile
Now you can support the Women's Business Council - Southwest while shopping on Amazon! Whether you are shopping with a business account for office supplies or your personal account for household goods, almost all purchases can help raise money to support the mission of WBCS.
Power of Partnering Event Roundup 9-20-21
Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
WBCS Champion Circle Gold Sponsor Feature - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
The Women’s Business Council – Southwest works hard to provide valuable programming to connect our women-owned businesses with opportunities to grow their businesses. This is something we can’t do without the support of our sponsors. Over the next few months, we will highlight our Champion Circle Gold Sponsors, and bring you some information about their supplier diversity programs.
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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!