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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.

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.

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Watch Our On-Demand Certification Videos

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.

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Table Topics Luncheon: Boundaries for Empowerment

Learn from leadership development expert, Esther Weinberg of The Ready Zone, how to set boundaries that allow you to lead with strength and empathy while maintaining productivity and your well-being. You'll also create a plan to prevent burnout in high-pressure environments.

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.

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Meet Your 2024 Harvesting Partnerships Roundtable Hosts!

The morning of Harvesting Partnerships, you will have the opportunity to come together for Women’s Business Enterprise led roundtable discussions on business themes such as marketing, sales, human resources, AI, etc. The WBE host remains at her table while others rotate! What to Expect: There are

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

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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!

Click here to find out more about sponsorships with WBCS.