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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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Meet our Senior Director of programs!
Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth! I am honored to have been working with WBCS as the Senior Director of programs. Each day I get the opportunity to organize events that allow those in our network to expand their business acumen, while building connections for future business opportunities. I am passionate about helping women achieve economic parity alongside this fabulous team here at the council. Over the years, I have been in a part of the non-profit world, previously serving an arts education organization, a teacher development organization, a youth services organization, and lastly a
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Technology Summit
Connect with women-owned businesses and corporations! This half day summit features networking, panel discussions, and a vendor expo showcasing WBEs in the technology industry.
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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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
Table Topics Luncheon: The Listening Experience
Learn from women's research expert, Brenda Laguarta of On Your Mark Research, tips to improve your listening efforts. The more you listen, the more you learn. The more you learn, the more you grow... and the more effectively you can engage the person on the other end of the conversation.
Hybrid: WBCS Office Building – Irving, TX and Zoom Meeting
Technology Summit
Connect with women-owned businesses and corporations! This half day summit features networking, panel discussions, and a vendor expo showcasing WBEs in the technology industry.
Irving, TX
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Meet our Senior Director of programs!
Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth! I am honored to have been working with WBCS as the Senior Director of programs. Each day I get the opportunity to organize events that allow those in our network to expand their business acumen, while building connections for future business opportunities. I am
Applications Open for 2023 Capital One SAGE Advice Program
The Capital One SAGE Advice Program is a 6 month development program designed to help 10 Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) owners grow in the areas of financial management, marketing, relationship building, selling to corporations, and strategic planning.
Power of Partnering Roundup 5/1/23
39th Annual EEI Business Diversity Conference What: Meaningful conference and networking opportunity focused on business diversity within the energy industry EEI's "Delivering The Clean Energy Transformation". When: Registration must be completed by May 1st. Where: Learn More & Register Here Annual
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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 2023 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2023 programming and events!