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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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Power of Partnering Roundup 9-27-2022
Austin Commercial M/WBE Lunch and Learn What: Join Austin Commercial for lunch to learn about subcontracting and vendor opportunities in the Sherman, Texas area with specific focus on the Texas Instruments Sherman campus. When: September 27 I 11 am Where: Sherman Municipal Ballroom - Register here WBENC Women & Pride in Partnership What: Women & Pride is an outreach and development program designed to support and strengthen the community of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and corporate professionals within the WBENC network and beyond. When: September 29 I 2:30 - 3:30 pm ET Where: Online - Register here
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October Women of Color Business Mixer
This outreach event caters specifically to women of color business owners and their staff who are interested in doing business with corporations and/or government entities.
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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2023 Parade of Stars Awards Gala Nominations Deadline
WBCS members can nominate each other in any of six award categories. To nominate someone, all you have to do is submit their name. That's it! We'll follow up with them. Click the Register button below to review the award categories and submit a nomination.
Nominations due 11:59pm CST.
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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.
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Table Topics: Magnetize Your Messaging: How to Explain What You Do to Attract Clients Faster
Hear from client generation expert, Mary Cravets of Simply Get Clients, how to speak directly to the deepest desires of your prospective clients and compellingly answer the question, "What do you do?"
WBCS Office (Irving, TX) and Online
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Power of Partnering Roundup 9-27-2022
Austin Commercial M/WBE Lunch and Learn What: Join Austin Commercial for lunch to learn about subcontracting and vendor opportunities in the Sherman, Texas area with specific focus on the Texas Instruments Sherman campus. When: September 27 I 11 am Where: Sherman Municipal Ballroom - Register here
Power of Partnering Roundup 9-20-2022
AccelerateHER Program - Dallas What: This AccelerateHER program is specifically for women-owned start-ups in the Dallas area and will provide early-stage entrepreneurs with resources and education to fast-track their start-ups into scalable and successful businesses. When: Program ends - December 1
Power of Partnering Roundup 9-13-2022
Equity in Contracting: Doing Business with AISD What: We invite you to join this dynamic, informative workshop presented in collaboration with the Austin Independent School District Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program Department. This webinar will offer training on subjects critical to
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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 2022 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2022 programming and events!