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We know that you are excited for this year's Harvesting Partnerships, so help us spread the word! This event is not only valuable for current members, but also is great opportunity for any women business owner to get insight on WBE certification, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and participate in discussions centered on business ownership.

Harvesting Partnerships is an annual half-day conference focused on top-tier educational programming. The event this year is on September 5 from 11 AM to 4:30 PM at the Courtyard Marriott Grapevine.

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.

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