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

July 15-19 has been designated as Business Week for Supplier Diversity and The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, our Corporate member, is hosting the Business Summit for Supplier Diversity.

Renee Gilmore is the President of a women-owned and operated firefighter company, Firemans Paving Contractors. Located in Fort Worth, the company proudly services the DFW area and has been WBCS certified for 3 years. Renee serves on our Parade of Stars Gala Committee and was also a 2018 Lillie Knox Recipient. We reached out to her to discuss how certification and the Lillie Knox Investment Award has helped her business grow.

Each year the Women’s Business Council – Southwest gives away cash awards of up to $20,000 via the Lillie Knox Investment Awards to support the business growth of WBEs within our region. 2019 applications are due on Friday, July 12. Read below for some tips on how to make your application is complete and stands out this year:

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

Austin Insights is this month! Come network with fellow registrants and listen to speakers Dena Jackson and Nina Nelms on July 18th to learn more about how Texas women overcome obstacles.

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

Questions about Lillie Kox? We have answers!

The WBENC National Conference & Business Fair is less than one week away! Get our advice on how to maximize your time and experience while at the conference.

Pepsico and Stacy's Pita Chips are awarding $200,000 in funding for women-owned businesses in the food & beverage space!