Help us support our community and regional partners - check out these upcoming events for women business owners and entrepreneurs within the WBCS Region.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch
What: Starting July 13, 2021, eligible small business owners can apply to The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch. Twenty-five recipients will each receive a $10,000 grant, plus mentorship with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the founder of SIA Scotch Whisky and a first-generation Cuban American entrepreneur who overcame a myriad of challenges during her entrepreneurship journey. Apply and share how a grant would grow your business and help you achieve the unexpected. Application closes August 10th.
When: August 10th | 6 p.m. CDT
Where: Online
Benefit to Business Certification - Minority, Women & LGBTQ
What: In recognition of National Black Business Month, we are presenting weekly topics to assist small business. The DFW Metroplex Chambers of Commerce are collaborating with Chase to present, "The Benefits of Certification - Why Certify?" Please pre-submit questions to [email protected].
When: August 11th | 10:00 p.m. - 11:15 a.m. CDT
Where: Online
NTTA's Virtual Business Chat
What: Join NTTA's Business Diversity, Procurement and internal departments virtually to learn more about their 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: August 11th | 8a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT
Where: Online
2021 CTPTAC VIRTUAL Match Making GPC
What: Federal, State, Local governments, and Prime Contractors will be available to meet one-on-one with small businesses at CTPTAC's 2021 VIRTUAL MatchMaking Government Procurement Conference. In addition to all-day, ten-minute matchmaking sessions, this event will offer live webinars, small business assistance provided by resource partners, and a Small Business video pitch contest! Small businesses, prepare your best visual presentation, slide show, and/or capability statement, and be prepared to introduce your company to the many agencies and organizations that are eager to meet you.
When: August 11th | 8a.m. - 4 p.m. CDT
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
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
