Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
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
How to Do Business With the City of Grand Prairie
What: The City of Grand Prairie is conducting a virtual outreach sessions to on how to conduct business with the City. Discover the opportunities and knowledgeable information that comes with working with the City of Grand Prairie. Two sessions are available, August 19th at 2 p.m. and August 25th at 10 a.m.
When: August 19th & 25th | Times vary.
Where: Online
2nd Professional Services Firms Workshop
What: Disadvantaged, Minority, Women, Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Businesses (D/M/W/SBEs and HUBs), Professional Service Firms who interested in learning more about processes, opportunities and resources with TxDOT and NTTA in the area of highway construction are invited to attend this virtual workshop and earn about the upcoming professional services firms opportunities in the Metroplex.
When: August 24th | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CST
Where: Online
EQUIP Basics of Business Development
What: Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors presents EQUIP - a program dedicated to the development and inclusion of small, minority- and women-owned trade contractors. In this workshop, learn how to establish business development strategies by building strong relationships that create business opportunities, understanding, tracking, and assessing project performance, and evaluating progress and making adjustments to meet goals. Participants will get a chance to discuss project opportunities and take a deeper dive in virtual breakout rooms. If you are not registered for EQUIP yet, sign up today.
When: August 24th | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Online
