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The WBENC Energy Executive Program sponsored by Shell Oil Company plays a vital role in developing women’s businesses as successful future suppliers of the energy, oil, and gas industries. The program is a week-long, immersive executive education experience focusing on the Energy, Oil and Gas industry to drive the development of Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) leaders within the Energy Industry supply chain. Underwritten by a grant from Shell Oil Company , this landmark program is part of a sustained effort by oil and gas companies to enable women-owned businesses to become valued partners

WiNGS is hosting an event to celebrate volunteers. Volunteers are the heartbeat of WiNGS. The organization is continually looking for passionate, caring, like-minded individuals like you to join in the fight to break the generational cycle of poverty. Invite your friends, your co-workers, your family! If you're interested in learning more about WiNGS or are ready to volunteer, this event can help you get started. As a reminder, WBCS members can volunteer as a guest speaker or a mentor at the WiNGS Women’s Enterprise Center. Read more about the partnership here . WHEN Wednesday, September 12,

North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) Business Diversity Department will be hosting the monthly 2nd Wednesday Business Chat on September 12, 2018. Attend the event to learn about NTTA procurement opportunities including maintenance, project delivery, information technology, and purchasing. You'll also get the opportunity to meet NTTA stakeholders. WHEN Wednesday, September 12, 2018 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM WHERE 5900 West Plano Parkway. Suite 200 | Plano, TX 75093 *For more information, and to RSVP please feel free to send an email to [email protected]

We are pleased to announce, Kelly Smith, CEO of Texas of All Tech Electric, LLC was awarded the second place in the 22nd Annual Procurement Pitch Contest. Kelly went through three rounds of pitching before winning. "I had no idea that there was a pitch contest, I just signed up and went for it. I wanted to get feedback. I had no idea that I would actually be competing as a finalist" said Kelly. Kelly wowed the judges with her innovative pitch explaining, why All Tech is best for your business. All Tech is an experienced electrical and energy services company, providing trusted services to a

Cindy Kerr, Executive Vice President/Coo of Switchplace shared how the Toyota Financial Mentorship Program has helped her develop her business skillset. Since, January 2018, Cindy has learned the skills and confidence to gain valuable business relationships. "The program has allowed me to learn more about business growth and to be resilient. I have been provided feedback that will help drive my performance to grow my business." Cindy learned about the program through the Women's Business Council - Southwest. "I wanted to apply immediately because it seemed like a great program to gain business

The Fort Worth ISD Capital Improvement Program (CIP) will host a bid preview to provide information on upcoming procurement opportunities with the District. This event provides an opportunity for the construction community to meet the CIP leadership, owner representatives, and architects, as well as learn specifics about upcoming bid opportunities WHEN Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 3:30 PM -5:30 PM WHERE Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center | 5201 C.A. Roberson Boulevard | Fort Worth, TX 76119 REGISTER Here

WBE and Managing member, Rebecca Hicks of Hicks Law Group PLLC has been recognized in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Construction Law. This marks the second consecutive year Ms. Hicks has been included in Best Lawyers® for this area of practice. Best Lawyers is a publication that has been highlighting top legal talent since 1983. Inclusion in this publication is based solely on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation process. Congratulations Rebecca!

Join the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) department of the Dallas Independent School District for a live webinar. Presented by the Office of the Governor and in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, the Small Business Understanding the Request For Proposal (RFP) process is critical to submitting a winning RFP. This hands-on workshop provides essential information needed for the RFP process, documents and forms. An actual Dallas ISD RFP will be reviewed to highlight the do's and

The Governor's Business Forum For Women in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners and Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County present the small business forum. The forum features private and public resources, practical solutions, best practices and expert assistance on a broad range of business topics and challenges. The Forum celebrates Women Business Owners. The event aims to provide small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, actionable advice on how to start, grow and sustain their businesses. This Small

We have exciting news to share! Our 2019 programming is under construction, and we can’t wait to tell you all about it! The BIG reveal will happen at Business Works on September 6th. If you can’t attend, we’ll be live on Facebook. Until then, tell us about a connection you’ve made at a WBCS event with #WBCSConnections and be entered to win one of five $10 Starbucks gift cards! Because you can always use more coffee to get the job done! (Winners will be selected at random on September 6th at Business Works. You do not need to be present to win. All submissions must use #WBCSConnections on