2016 Power to Potential

WBCS’ annual Power to Potential event was held at the Sheraton Dallas on November 8, 2016.

The day started with pre-arranged matchmaker meetings, giving WBE members the chance to have one-on-one face time to discuss long-term procurement activities with potential buyers. The room was filled with positive energy and reports of very productive conversations!

WBCS Matchmaker Meetings

Following the meetings we gathered for the luncheon and annual meeting. WBCS President, Debbie Hurst welcomed the attendees and reported on WBCS’ 2016 achievements. Most notable from Hurst’s report was the wow-worthy Austin growth! Read all about the growth in Austin and other WBCS accomplishments here. An exceptionally heart-warming moment was the announcement of the 2016 Cheryl Stevens Legacy of Leadership Award given to Don McKneely whose commitment to diversity is humbling and admirable. The luncheon event concluded with words from keynote speaker, Mark Pringle of Dell, who spoke about leadership.

WBCS Award

After a short break, the attendees dispersed into breakout sessions. The workshop topics included Access to Capital, Marketing to the New DFW Market, Smart Cities, and Corporate Conversations. Each workshop brought something unique, thanks to our presenters and panelists.

WBCS Workshop

The full day of formal meetings and workshops concluded with a lively happy hour, allowing WBCS members and guests the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other. Thank you to everyone who attended 2016 Power to Potential!

WBCS Networking Reception

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Thank you to the event sponsors. We are able to bring programing to our membership thanks to your support!

CORPORATE

PepsiCo, Walmart, BNSF Railway, AT&T, DFW International Airport, Energy Future Holdings, Nokia, Oncor, Texs Instruments, Women’s Enterprise Magazine, American Airlines, Brinker International, Chevron, Dell, ExxonMobil, Fluor, Lockheed Martin, Southwest Airlines

WBE

Argent Associates, Prestige Maintenance USA, DFW Movers & Erectors, Goddess Products, Anderson Asphalt & Concrete Paving, CFJ Manufacturing, Icon Information Consultants, Techni-Tool, Wynne Sedan & Wynn Motorcoaches, Ad-A-Staff, Ampcus, ASAP Solutions Group, C&L Inspection, Cesco, Comco Systems, Consumer and Market Insights, CRC Group, Guaranteed Express, Marfield Corporate Stationary, Mixed Media Creations, Pinnacle Group, Purdy-McGuire, Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Secure On-Site Shredding, Talent101, Techway Services, Trans Global Auto Logistics, Transsynergy Group