Looking to connect with corporations? Join us at Connections to Contracts for a welcome reception, workshops, keynote luncheon, corporate roundtable procurement discussions, and a closing networking reception on April 4th!
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 2023 Encore Council
The WBCS Encore Council was formed to support the WBCS mission through knowledge, expertise, and relationships. Co-chaired by Sharon Evans, President of CFJ Manufacturing LP, and Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, Inc, the Encore Council is made up of 20 former WBCS Board Members, along with other influential community leaders who have retired from corporate America. Council members come from a vast range of industries and have achieved a high degree of expertise in their particular niche. They are a dedicated group of trailblazers, with a vast bank of knowledge and experience to help empower
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Prospect Webinar: Certification 101
Join us for a live webinar with WBCS, DFW MSDC, and NCTRCA to learn about Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and more certifications.
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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Table Topics Luncheon
This event features networking and a keynote speaker. For those attending in-person, lunch is also included.
Registration coming soon
Hybrid: WBCS Office Building – Irving, TX and Zoom Meeting
Regional Business Mixer
Join fellow women-owned businesses and supplier diversity advocates for open networking.
Registration coming soon
Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
Stay up to date with WBCS’s latest News & Articles
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Meet your 2023 Encore Council
The WBCS Encore Council was formed to support the WBCS mission through knowledge, expertise, and relationships. Co-chaired by Sharon Evans, President of CFJ Manufacturing LP, and Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, Inc, the Encore Council is made up of 20 former WBCS Board Members, along with other
Sharon Evans named Global Team First Vice-Chair
The Women's Business Council - Southwest is thrilled to share that Sharon Evans, CEO CFJ Manufacturing, has been named the Global Team First Vice Chair for the WBENC Forum. “We are thrilled to have Sharon Evans represent the Women’s Business Council-Southwest at the National level as the Global Team
Meet our new Vice President of Operations & Strategy!
Hi everyone, My name is Lindsay Pittard, and I am thankful to have been a part of the Women’s Business Council - Southwest for the past 8 years! Since 2014, I have served as our Director of Programs, Executive Director of Programs, and am honored to now serve as the new Vice President of Operations
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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!