Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
Building the Future. Restoring the Past.
What: Dallas County, in coordination with the Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, are sponsoring an event showcasing opportunities for current and future projects for our Dallas County Commissioners Court Buildings. All contracting firms are invited to this virtual event to learn more about their purchasing processes, upcoming projects and the SBE participation requirements for Dallas County.
When: May 5th | 10 a.m. CST
Where: Online
The State of Entrepreneurship powered by Dallas Incorporated
What: Dallas Incorporated is launching a 12 month, City-wide program to find, fund and launch the best ideas in DFW. Based on years of experience and multiple exits the Team of successful entrepreneurs can launch a new idea in 30 days. Dallas.Inc is a private investment firm, incubator and innovation consultancy. The unique “start-up-as-service” model lets innovators keep 100% equity, while getting access to the best resources in our community.
When: May 5th | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CDT
Where: Online
Small Business Summit 2021
What: Join us for a Small Business Summit, where we will celebrate small businesses and how they tailored business plans to get through the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges brought with it.
When: May 6th | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CDT
Where: Online
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
What: Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, while receiving ta world-class business education to help take your organization to the next level? Learn more about this free program and how it is helping small business around the world grow!
When: May 6th | 1:00 p.m. CDT
Where: Online
L3Harris Women-Owned Business Event
What: Representatives from L3Harris will be present at this virtual event to provide information, requirements, and expectations for women-owned businesses to learn how to do business with L3. They will also be available to answer your questions. This event is ONLY for women-owned businesses who have experience with the following NAICS codes: 336411 / 336412 / 336413 / 334220 / 488190 / 517410 / 541715 / 611512 / 811219.
When: May 12th | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST
Where: Online
NTTA's Virtual Business Chat
What: Join NTTA's Business Diversity, Procurement and internal departments virtually to learn more about our upcoming opportunities and how to do business with NTTA. You will also be joined by their minority advocacy partners, associations and certifying agencies who will provide insight regarding the unique services and opportunities they provide.
When: May 12th | 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m. CST
Where: Online
L3 Harris Women-Owned Business Matchmaking Event
What: This free, matchmaking event will allow women-owned small businesses an opportunity to introduce your company to an L3Harris representative during a one-on-one, ten-minute, virtual session. Only companies with the following NAICS codes may register: 336411 / 336412 / 336413 / 334220 / 488190 / 517410 / 541715 / 611512 / 811219. Additionally, all companies MUST submit a capability statement to, [email protected]. If you are selected to participate in the matchmaking event, you will be contacted with your meeting link and time.
When: May 13th | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CST
Where: Online
Lunch & Learn featuring Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
What: The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (Dallas College site) is taking applications for our Fall Cohort to begin in September 2021. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about growing their business, creating jobs in their communities.
When: May 19th | 1 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
