Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
UT Dallas Women's Summit
What: The 2021 Women’s Summit is a marquee virtual event that will take place October 19-21, 2021, and is presented in partnership by the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Jindal School of Management Career Management Center. These events encourage women to chart their own course in business, wherever they may be. Attendees include UT Dallas and UT System students, alumni, and staff representing all majors and degrees, community guests, and professionals who will attend for the networking, learning, and mentoring opportunities.
When: October 19th - 21st | Times vary
Where: Online
Supplier Diversity Day
What: McCarthy invites you to join us for our Supplier Diversity Day networking mixer to celebrate small and diverse partners in support of Construction Inclusion Week. Attendees will get a chance to meet key McCarthy members and learn about upcoming opportunities and how you can partner and do business with McCarthy.
When: October 20th | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
AECOM's Dallas M/W/DBE Fair
What: AECOM is proud of its longstanding commitment to the advancement of M/W/DBE firms in the industry. They are holding this event in Dallas to check in with their valued partners as well as expand their network to meet new ones. They will be also inviting our public- and private- sector clients to join.
When: October 20th | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Online
AWACares Breast Cancer Awareness Event
What: Each year Amazing Woman Alliance hosts AWACares Breast Cancer Awareness event. The funds raised at this meeting support their partner organization, Gifting Care, which provides comfort kits to those battling breast cancer in the Austin area. Join your fellow Austin WBE for this very special event.
When: October 20th | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Town Hall with Commissioner John Wiley Price
What: All small, minority, and women-owned businesses and any other interested parties are invited to this in-person/virtual event to meet Commissioner Price, our new SBE Director, Jesse L. Crawford, and learn more about our purchasing processes, upcoming business opportunities/projects, and the SBE participation requirements for Dallas County.
When: October 21st | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: South Dallas Government Center or Online
CIP Workshop Heavy Highway Construction Firms
What: Disadvantaged, Minority, Women, Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Businesses (D/M/W/SBEs and HUBs), Heavy Highway Construction Firms interested in learning more about processes, opportunities, and resources with TxDOT and NTTA in the area of heavy highway construction. Learn about the NTTA & TxDOT Maintenance Department construction opportunities in the Metroplex.
When: October 26th | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Informational
What: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses provides business education, support services, and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Participants gain practical skills to take their business to the next level, with topics like financial statements, negotiations, and marketing. Participants develop an actionable growth plan for their business with the help of advisors and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs. The program is free for participants and delivered in partnership with academic institutions across the country.
When: October 28th | 1:00 p.m.
Where: Online
