Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.

DFW Events

NEXT Women's Business Forum
What: Whether you have an established business or a business idea, the NEXT Women's Business Forum will help you gain valuable knowledge to take you and your business to the NEXT level. ​

  • LEARN new strategies to grow your business.   
  • CONNECT with other entrepreneurs and influencers.
  • DISCOVER new solutions to your business challenges.

When: Tuesday, April 30
Where: Hurst, TX

JE Dunn Construction  HUB/MBE/WBE Outreach Mixer
What: Come hear about opportunities to participate on the TFC Capitol Complex and other JE Dunn projects at this outreach mixer for HUB/MBE/WBE trade partners. Refreshments will be served.
When: Thursday, May 2
Where: Dallas, TX

City of Fort Worth Disparity Survey
What: The City of Fort Worth is conducting a Disparity Study of its policies and programs for minority and women owned business enterprises (M/WBE), including its contractors and subcontractor opportunities. This public webinar will introduce the study team, present the study elements and methodology, describe the study process, and outline how stakeholders and business owners can participate in the study.
When: Thursday, May 2
Where: Online (register here)

AT&T Business Networking Event for Diverse Suppliers
What: AT&T Supplier Diversity will host a Business Networking Event for Diverse Suppliers. Certified Minority, Women, and Service Disabled Veteran, LGBTQ+, and Veteran Owned Business Enterprises will have the opportunity to meet with AT&T Prime Suppliers to discuss subcontracting opportunities.
When: Thursday, May 9
Where: Dallas, TX

2019 WiNGS Mentors & Allies Awards Luncheon
What: This year's Luncheon will feature a prestigious panel of experts who will discuss how we each play a part in turning Dallas into an opportunity city for all. The discussion will be moderated by KERA's Courtney Collins, a lead reporter in the award-winning One Crisis Away series and emceed by Katy Blakey NBC5 Emmy award-winning reporter.

Our distinguished panel includes:
-  Andrea Levere, President, Prosperity Now 
-  Alfreda Norman, Senior VP, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
-  Prashanthi Ravanavarapu, Director of Product Architecture, PayPal
When: Thursday, May 16
Where: Dallas, TX

2019 D CEO Women's Leadership Symposium
What: This half-day event will present dynamic speakers who will dive into topics like Building Your Brand, Developing Talent, and Growing Your Business. Plus: three networking sessions will give you a chance to connect with like-minded women business professionals.
When: Thursday, May 30
Where: Dallas, TX

S.H.E Summit Dallas
What: S.H.E. Summit Dallas is an empowerment event focused on connection, education and activation. This unique event convenes the thought leaders and movement drivers of today’s most relevant women and societal issues to influence change and inclusion (sponsorships still available!).
When: Thursday, August 29
Where: Dallas, TX

Regional Events

Sandia Open House
What: The open house is your opportunity as a supplier to learn how to do business with Sandia and to network with advocates, buyers, technical personnel, and other professionals. At each session, suppliers can expect a brief educational presentation about working with government-type contracts, upcoming procurements followed by an opportunity for questions and dialogue.
When: Tuesday, May 14
Where: Albuquerque, NM