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The Minority & Women-Owned Business Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will host two free workshops.The workshops aim to assist small businesses in offering more products and services for state agencies.

Do you want to learn how to successfully do business with the NRC, other U.S. Government Agencies, and large prime contractors? Do you want insight on how to efficiently grow your business by leveraging your HUBZone or other certifications? The NRC Small Business Exchange & Matchmaking Event is a half-day event geared towards providing training for experienced contractors as well as those who are new to government contracting. The goal is to inspire business owners by providing valuable resources and education from both private and public sector industry professionals to assist them in their

ChallengeHER provides women-owned small businesses the information and tools they need to succeed in the world of federal contracting. June 5, 2018 | 7am - 4pm Norris Conference Center | Northcross | 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Austin TX Event is free to attend Topics covered: Basic federal contracting classes Advanced training Matchmaking Industry networking Leveraging all certifications Doing business with the DoD Click here for more information and to register .

Are you a diverse business doing or thinking of doing business internationally? Do you have questions about Import/Export regulations and requirements? If so, Fluor's Supplier Diversity organization invites you to an Import/Export Compliance Seminar! Listen to experts give you up to date information on how to grow your business while maintaining compliance with international regulations. After the event, stay to network with other diverse businesses and meet your local Fluor Supply Chain and Supplier Diversity Advocates! When: May 3, 2018 Where: 200 W. John Carpenter Freeway | Irving TX, 75039

"I wanted to transform communities positively. When the opportunity arose for me to apply for the Lillie Knox Award, I did because I saw the benefits. I knew that the grant could allow me to grow my business." - Kaylynn Jordan

To celebrate National Small Business Week, the City of Austin is offering free trainings, workshops, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs on Monday, April 30 through Friday, May 4. Sessions are held at a variety of locations and times around Austin. Attendees will learn from experts and their fellow business owners about funding, business planning, and marketing. Volunteer attorneys will be available to provide free consulting during the legal clinic. To see a full schedule and to register for specific sessions, click here .

Through the WBCS partnership with WiNGS , Dr. Rochelle Webb has been a dedicated volunteer at WiNGS (Women in Need of Generous Support), non-profit offering programs to help women lead a better life. With over 20 years of management and leadership experience having served in both public sector government and the for-profit private sector, including six years in federal, state and local business consulting, Rochelle is a committed, certified trainer, executive coach, and educational consultant dedicated to helping women achieve business ownership. As a WiNGS volunteer, Dr. Webb teaches the RiSE

April 29th to May 5th is National Small Business Week. During this time, the SBA is recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners from all across the 50 states and U.S. territories. Take advantage of this week to learn from other women-owned businesses and get expert advice during the SBA's Virtual Conference, May 1st through the 3rd. Registration is free to the public. You can participate in all of the webinars or pick and choose the topics you like. You will also have the opportunity to meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. For a full list of the

On Wednesday, April 25th we invited our Little Rock members to connect with us at the Copper Grill. We had a great turnout and enjoyed meeting some of our newer members and having them connected with our more established WBEs in Little Rock. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! Sammie Dunkum, Operations Analyst at First Collection Services Gwen Dunkum, CEO of First Collection Services Sarah Catherine Gutierrez, Owner of Aptus Financial Taylor Crosby, WBCS Director of Marketing Pat Brown, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Melinda Meeks, President of CWR Construction

Join the US India Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Technology Conference. Friday, May 11, 2018 | 10AM - 5:30PM Four Points by Sheraton | 1580 Point West Blvd Coppell, TX 75019 The USICOC Annual Technology Conference is one of the newest and hottest technology-oriented conferences that is a must attend for technology entrepreneurs in North Texas. Bringing together the best ideas, best practices, and best speakers from North Texas, North America, India and beyond, this year's conference aims to catalyze the fast-growing technology start-up ecosystem that has sprouted in North Texas by