Looking for access to business opportunities? Connections to Contracts - Austin is here! Join us on September 22nd for this procurement-focused event connecting women-owned businesses with corporations and each other. Learn more and register!
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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Corporate Member of the Month Spotlight: TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs
It's time to announce the Corporate Member of the Month! A series dedicated to highlighting the corporate members going above and beyond to serve the women-owned businesses in their communities. Here at the Women's Business Council - Southwest, we are honored to work with nearly 90 Corporate Members in order to ensure our shared vision of lifting up women-owned businesses to positively impact the community through inclusive and prosperous partnerships for all. Each corporation brings a unique set of benefits to the WBE's that are a part of our network, and each month we are going to shine a
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Toyota Mentorship Program - Application Deadline
This is a year long, complimentary mentoring program for WBCS WBEs. Review the FAQs for additional information. Applications due at 11:59pm CST.
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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Regional Business Mixer
Join fellow women-owned businesses and supplier diversity advocates for open networking.
Registration coming soon
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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
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Corporate Member of the Month Spotlight: TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs
It's time to announce the Corporate Member of the Month! A series dedicated to highlighting the corporate members going above and beyond to serve the women-owned businesses in their communities. Here at the Women's Business Council - Southwest, we are honored to work with nearly 90 Corporate Members
Meet Our Featured Speaker for Connections to Contracts - Austin!
Leading Your People to Win! Using the Entrepreneurial Operating System’s Leadership + Management = Accountability Tool Could your leaders benefit from understanding a few simple tools that help them manage and lead their people more effectively? Good employees are promoted to management because they
2023 Toyota Mentorship Program Applications Open
What is it? Toyota offers a 12-month, complimentary mentoring program to help small and diverse-owned businesses grow their business to the next level. Based on the mentee’s business need, the participant is matched with two mentors from Toyota. They will meet once a month at their discretion to
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Thank you to our 2023 Champion Circle Sponsors! These Corporate and WBE Members have stepped up their support for our 2023 programming and events!