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

Access 2021 Business Expo
What: The future is now! The 2021 access expo is a 2 day event for DFW MSDC Minority Business Enterprises. Events include CEO summit, supply chain insights, new reverse pitch presentations, and more! Register now to gain this great opportunity to chat and connect while also gaining valuable skills to help your business succeed. 
When: May 24th - May 26th |8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST
Where: Online

WEDallas Kickoff Event for Mompreneurs
What: Join The DEC Network and Capital One for the WEDallas Kickoff Event for Mompreneurs! This year's event will include an incredible keynote speaker and mompreneur, breakout sessions on funding and marketing/branding, a mental health session, booths with information about speakers and their companies, and more. We will host this event at Common Desk - Downtown Dallas with limited capacity, and we'll also live stream the event virtually. You won't want to miss it! 
When: May 25th | 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
Where: Online

Trending Thursdays - Conquer Your Challenges (Presented by VWBC)
What: Every 4th Thursday the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWBC) will host a Facebook Live Trending Thursdays event. This month Learn the 4 Quadrants of the Mind Money Matrix, so you can break free to create new possibilities for  Living Wealthy that will exceed your expectations!
When: May 27th | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
Where: Online

Vizient Texas Supplier Diversity Symposium
What:  The “Symposium” will provide diverse suppliers an opportunity to learn more about hospital/healthcare contracting, connect with Vizient Texas-based member healthcare organizations and learn more about how advocacy and certifying organizations can support them.
When: June 9th | 10:00 a.m. ET
Where: Online

NTTA's Virtual Business Chat
What:  Join NTTA's Business Diversity, Procurement and internal departments virtually to learn more about upcoming opportunities and how to do business with NTTA. We will also be joined by our minority advocacy partners, associations and certifying agencies who will provide insight regarding the unique services and opportunities they provide.
When: June 9th | 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. ET
Where: Online

CCBA Supplier Diversity Forum
What:  Collin County Business Alliance invites you to attend a virtual event focused specifically on diversity in small businesses. This two part event aims to highlight the importance of supplier diversity for corporates and small businesses to ensure their recovery and success in the post pandemic world.
When: June 10th | 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. CST
Where: Online

2nd Annual State of Texas Women Veterans: The Pitch in Honor of Women Veterans Day 2021
What: You are invited to join the celebration and cheer on Women Veterans across the state of Texas as they pitch their ideas and innovative businesses that can and are driving our Texas economy. Join for a day filled with a series of Fireside Chats with business experts from across our nation.
When: June 12th | 12 p.m. CST
Where: Online

Walmart Open Call
What: Walmart’s Open Call application process is now open for suppliers of U.S. manufactured items! Companies should apply now if interested in pitching their goods that are made, grown or assembled in the United States to Walmart merchants at our Open Call event on June 30. Selected suppliers will have the chance to meet with Walmart and/or Sam’s Club merchants! The application deadline is April 30th, and companies should apply by then to be considered and notified by June 1st. 
When: June 30th | Times vary 
Where: Online

National Black Business Pitch
What: The National Black Business Pitch (NBBP) is a competition designed to connect Black-owned businesses to corporations who seek to expand and diversify their supply chain in new products and services. Through the National Black Business Pitch, we are seeking to do more than provide a seat at the table, but to open doors and build relationships that can lead to long-term and sustainable contracts. The ultimate goal is to create a Black business network that corporations can access and do business with.  
When: August 17th - 19th | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST
Where: Online