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Meet the panelist of the Women's Business Council- Southwest's first Austin event of 2018: Woman Entrepreneur's Exchange! The event will feature supplier diversity professionals sharing their perspective on how WBEs can successfully utilize their certification to gain traction with corporate clients. If you have ever...

The 2017 Annual Report summarizes the success the Women’s Business Council - Southwest has achieved throughout the year. As always, these accomplishments could not have been possible without the support of our members. Thank you for your dedication to our mission of helping WBEs grow their businesses. Click the link...

The Austin Regional office of the Women's Business Council- Southwest has officially moved to Capital Factory! Capital Factory is known as the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. It's a place where hundreds of entrepreneurs connect through events, classes, mentorship, and co-working everyday. Capital Factory...

On November 7th, hundreds of attendees joined us for our annual Harvesting Partnerships event! The day kicked off with a seated luncheon where our keynote panel included newly appointed Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, and Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson. Moderated by...

On Tuesday, November 7 th, six women-owned companies were awarded the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Grant by the Women’s Business Council – Southwest (WBCS) during the Harvesting Partnerships luncheon. Each year, awards of up to $5,000 are presented in Lillie’s memory. Lillie Knox was an important part of the...

On November 14th, The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC) held its WEDallas Boot Camp to help inspire, equip, and empower women entrepreneurs across North Texas. The event started with a panel discussion on topics affecting women entrepreneurs. It was followed by a keynote speaker and a speed mentorship session. The...

The Irving Hispanic Chamber and The Study USA proudly present this one-day business capital literacy seminar that will outline the sources of capital for small businesses. November 17th at 9:00am - 1:00pm The Study, Irving Innovation Center 801 W. Irving Blvd. Free to attend. Register here. Numerous benefits for you...

The Capital Factory, an Austin-based coworking space and accelerator for tech businesses, is expanding to Dallas and offering $100,000 to a diverse tech business. This particular challenge will focus on any tech or consumer startup in the North Texas area with at least one female or person of color on the executive...

Parkland’s Supplier Diversity in collaboration with Vizient (Parkland’s Group Purchasing Organization) and DFW Minority Supplier Development Council (DFWMSDC) is pleased to host a Med-Surg Distribution Reverse Vendor Fair at DFWMSDC Office location. You are invited to Meet and network with Parkland’s Contracts, Vizient...

The Women's Business Council- Southwest hosted another successful Austin Insights event at the Canyon View Events Center . 100 women business owners and Sustaining (Corporate) members came together to network and hear a keynote speech by Mojdeh Gharbi, Vice President of Marketing & Operations at Certain Affinity...