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Connections to Contracts is a procurement-focused event connecting women-owned businesses with corporations and each other. It features a welcome reception, workshops, keynote luncheon, corporate roundtable procurement discussions, and a closing networking reception. All are welcome to attend. The goal of this event is to provide access to business opportunities between our members that eventually lead to contracts, therefore helping women-owned businesses achieve parity. Monday, April 3 (WBCS Headquarters - Irving, TX) 5:00 - 6:00 pm ... Welcome Reception Tuesday, April 4 (Irving Convention

The WBCS Encore Council was formed to support the WBCS mission through knowledge, expertise, and relationships. Co-chaired by Sharon Evans, President of CFJ Manufacturing LP, and Betty Manetta of Argent Associates, Inc, the Encore Council is made up of 20 former WBCS Board Members, along with other influential community leaders who have retired from corporate America. Council members come from a vast range of industries and have achieved a high degree of expertise in their particular niche. They are a dedicated group of trailblazers, with a vast bank of knowledge and experience to help empower

The Women's Business Council - Southwest is thrilled to share that Sharon Evans, CEO CFJ Manufacturing, has been named the Global Team First Vice Chair for the WBENC Forum. “We are thrilled to have Sharon Evans represent the Women’s Business Council-Southwest at the National level as the Global Team First Vice Chair for WBENC. She is an incredible leader with the experience to help shape the important work of this committee, and foster dialogue as it relates to the global initiatives, economic growth and development that impact WBE’s and Supplier Diversity Champions alike.” Bliss Coulter |

Hi everyone, My name is Lindsay Pittard, and I am thankful to have been a part of the Women’s Business Council - Southwest for the past 8 years! Since 2014, I have served as our Director of Programs, Executive Director of Programs, and am honored to now serve as the new Vice President of Operations & Strategy. Over the years, I have strategically guided our professional and personal development opportunities, recruited annual sponsors, and engaged with certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) and corporate members through all major, educational and regional programs. In my new role, my

The Parade of Stars Awards Gala is an evening event honoring Women’s Business Enterprises and Corporate Members who go above and beyond to ensure the successes of women-owned businesses. 2023 Award Winners WBE Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Schaumburg | Fuse Solutions "Being recognized by WBCS and my peers is more than an honor. The organization helped me hone the appropriate business fundamentals to build my own business and I want to pay that forward. Giving back has allowed Fuse Solutions earn trust and credibility and be even more successful to grow within our community. I get to help

2023 WBCS National WBE Star Chanel Christoff Davis Davis Davis & Harmon LLC The WBE Star Award is the nation’s top recognition for excellence among women-owned businesses, honoring 14 women from across the country within each of our 14 Regional Partner Organizations who are leaders in their local business communities and respective fields, and an inspiration to women business owners across the country. In 2023, WBENC sought to recognize and celebrate WBEs who have demonstrated remarkable resilience and capacity to reinvent themselves. These WBE Stars are being honored for perseverance and

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Dinner Party Provided by Catering By Chef Mark In-home, gourmet 3 course meal plus appetizers for you and 5 of your guests (menu designed by you and the chef) Service area within 15 miles of zip code 75067 Subject to availability *Gratuity left at client’s discretion Take Me Out to the Ball Game Provided by Perimeter Global Logistics (PGL), Live! By Loews, Texas Rangers Baseball Club 4 tickets in the VIP Lexus Club with 2 reserved parking passes for the 4/27 game against the Yankees (includes free buffet & drinks) 2 night stay plus tax and valet for one vehicle at Live! By Loews in Arlington

DEC Network and Bank7 Small Business Grant Program What: The DEC Network and Bank7 are looking to provide a number of grants to small businesses in the amounts of $2,500-$5,000. The grants are intended for small businesses (with gross annual revenues of $1M or less) specifically located in Southern Dallas County. These businesses would ideally have been established on or before 2019, have a minimum of 3 employees, be able to provide proof of good standing with the State of Texas, and be able to provide their most recent tax returns. When: Launched December 2022 Where: Learn More & Register

The paving industry is male-dominated, so being woman-owned absolutely stands out. I’ve been in the business since 1992, so I know the industry well, and I’m also well known. I received a Lillie Knox award, and with the funding I purchased a digital grade control system for our asphalt lay down machine. This controls the thickness of asphalt installed so the finished road has a smooth finish without bumps and dips. Many road paving projects have very stringent smoothness requirements and without this system, we could not bid on these projects. With this new grade control system, I am able to