Looking for ways to get connected? Begin expanding your network alongside fellow women-owned businesses, supplier diversity advocates, and community partners. Learn more about our upcoming opportunities & events!
Since the beginning, WBCS has been committed to facilitating and strengthening business opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporate America and the government.
Upcoming Events
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Table Topics Luncheon: The Power Seat
Join us for networking, lunch, and a presentation on The Power Seat from Cherron Castillo of Fruitful Training Group. Gain strategies to elevate your presence, communicate assertively, and lead with clarity. Imposter syndrome be gone!
Fort Worth Business Mixer
Sip, Mingle, and Connect in Fort Worth!
We’re teaming up with LanCarte Commercial Real Estate for an elevated networking Happy Hour experience in Fort Worth. Grab a drink, spark a conversation, and enjoy the evening with like-minded professionals.
Bites available | Drinks available | All are welcome
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CST
Location: LanCarte Commercial Real Estate HDQ - Ft. Worth (2627 Tillar St Suite 121, Fort Worth, TX 76107)
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.
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Fort Worth Business Mixer
Sip, Mingle, and Connect in Fort Worth!
We’re teaming up with LanCarte Commercial Real Estate for an elevated networking Happy Hour experience in Fort Worth. Grab a drink, spark a conversation, and enjoy the evening with like-minded professionals.
Bites available | Drinks available | All are welcome
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LanCarte Commercial HDQ - Ft. Worth
Prospective WBE Info Session
Thinking about pursuing your certification? Join us live to learn about WBCS and WBE certification.
Zoom Meeting
Construction & Manufacturing Summit
Half-day summit to develop professional relationships with others in our community and grow acumen in the construction industry. The event features networking, corporate roundtable procurement discussions, WBE panel discussion, and vendor tables for women-owned businesses in the construction sector.
Construction Education Foundation - Coppell, TX
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2025 WBENCPitch Frequently Asked Questions
The Women's Business Council - Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Accelerate 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
2025 Connections to Contracts Award Nominations Open!
Connections to Contracts is a procurement-focused event connecting women-owned businesses with corporations and each other. The event features networking, a workshop, corporate roundtable procurement discussions, and an awards reception and takes place on Wednesday, April 23 from 1:00 - 6:30pm at
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
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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!