During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we will be compiling resources that can help our women-owned businesses.
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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Meet the Speakers of Austin Insights!
Austin Insights is on Thursday, July 30 from 10-11:30 AM! Learn more about our executive speakers and see who our corporate sponsors are for this event!
Connections to Contracts - Virtual
Connections to Contracts is a procurement-focused event from September 10-11 connecting women-owned businesses with corporations and each other. This virtual offering features a welcome reception, corporate “roundtable” procurement discussions, a c-suite executive keynote address, “prime time” sessions led by corporate members and their Tier 1 suppliers, exhibitor booths featuring select sponsors, small group networking, and one-on-one networking.
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 - Virtual: Mindfully Increase Diverse Spend Across Any Enterprise
Learn five proven techniques to help expand your procurement of diverse suppliers, and get a look at what happens behind the scenes for supplier diversity professionals and procurement.
Online
WBE Industry Happy Hour: Architecture/Construction/Engineering
This virtual networking happy hour is open to WBEs in the architecture, construction, and engineering industries.
Online
I'm Certified, Now What?
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
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Power of Partnering Online Event Roundup 8-3-2020
Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
Meet the Speakers of Austin Insights!
Austin Insights is on Thursday, July 30 from 10-11:30 AM! Learn more about our executive speakers and see who our corporate sponsors are for this event!
Power of Partnering Online Event Roundup 7-27-2020
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