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.
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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 Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX. Award winners will be announced at the event. The last day to submit a nomination is Sunday, March 9. Submit a nomination! What's Changing: Since this is a special year for us, a few things are changing about our standard annual awards. We're presenting the
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Table Topics Luncheon
This event features networking, lunch, and a presentation on a business topic.
Registration coming soon
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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Prospective WBE Info Session
Thinking about pursuing your certification? Join us live to learn about WBCS and WBE certification.
Zoom Meeting
New WBE Info Session
Join us live to learn how to put your certification to work and about the resources available now that you're WBENC-Certified.
Zoom Meeting
Table Topics Luncheon: Empowering Employees with AI
Hear from Beth White, Founder and CEO of MeBeBot, about various ways in which AI can impact various aspects of your employees' work, to make work more meaningful.
Hybrid: WBCS Office Building – Irving, TX and Zoom Meeting
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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
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:
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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!