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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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 three rounds of discussion. Each discussion is 30 minutes, with five minutes between rounds to transition. 9:45 – 10:15 … Discussions Round 1 10:20 – 10:50 … Discussions Round 2 10:55 – 11:25 … Discussions Round 3 Discussion Topics and Hosts: Click here to learn more about each topic and host! 10
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Coffee with the Council
Join us to connect with women-owned businesses and advocates, welcome new members, and hear from our leadership team about how to utilize the WBENC network.
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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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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
Harvesting Partnerships
Half-day educational conference that highlights the skillsets of WBCS WBEs. This event features WBE led roundtable discussions on business themes (i.e., marketing, legal, human resources, etc.), networking, WBCS WBE vendor tables, a keynote luncheon, and the Lillie Knox Investment Award pitch
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Inclusion Business Mixer: Celebrating Veterans Month
Connect with fellow women-owned businesses and advocates and celebrate Veterans Month.
Registration coming soon
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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:
2024 WBENCPitch Frequently Asked Questions
The Women's Business Council - Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Amplify 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 a
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Thank you to our 2024 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2024 programming and events!