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Harvesting Partnerships

Women’s Event Brings Together Dallas’ Top Women in Law Enforcement

DALLAS, TEXAS (2017)—On Tuesday, November 7 th, the three women that hold Dallas’ top law enforcement positions will speak at the Women’s Business Council – Southwest’s annual Harvesting Partnerships Educational Symposium. The keynote panel will feature newly appointed Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall, Dallas County...
Jennifer Blakeney

Growing a Business by Getting Involved with WBCS

Growing a Business by Getting Involved with WBCS "Since becoming certified in 2003, our percent of revenue with WBEs and Corporate Members has grown to more than 52% of our business. The membership as a WBE has also helped facilitate the growth of employees from 5 to 15 allowing us to better serve our clients with a...
Governor's Small Business Forum

Governor's Small Business Forum

The Governor's Small Business Forum in Dallas /Fort Worth is coming up, on October 4, 2017. Presented by the US India Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Governor's Office and the Texas Workforce Commission, the Governor's Small Business Forum provides entrepreneurs and small businesses valuable tools, skills and...
Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Grant

Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Grant

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much cash is awarded? A: Any amount up to $5,000 is given to each business awarded a grant. Apply today! Q: Grants are a lot of work; how much time will this take? A: The online application process is simple, is limited to a two page narrative, and takes an estimated 30 minutes. Q...
Dallas Judd

From Tulsa to Texas: How a Regional WBE Stays Connected

Dallas Judd is the Account Director for Bullseye Database Marketing. During their 5 years of membership with the Women's Business Council- Southwest (WBCS), Bullseye Database Marketing has taken advantage of the many educational and networking oppurtunities provided by WBCS. Dallas has been recognized as the 2016...
Profiles in Power

Austin WBEs Nominated for ABJ's Profiles in Power

Congratulations to René Banglesdorf, CEO of Charlie Bravo Aviation and Valerie Salinas-Davis, CEO of EnviroMedia! Both WBCS members were nominated for Austin Business Journal's 23rd annual Profiles in Power & Women of Influence in Central Texas. 85 professional women were nominated for the award, many of which are...
Spaeth Communications

Do Women Make Predictable Mistakes when Presenting and Communicating?

WBCS is excited have special guest blogger today, Merrie Spaeth of Spaeth Communication. So many of our WBEs and Corporate (Sustaining) Members are incredible communicators, but what Merrie outlines in the article below are some common mistakes that you may be victim to. With Business Works in less than two weeks, its...
Rachel Sanchez

Certifying a Second Generation Company

Rachel Sanchez, president of Prestige Maintenance USA, Ltd has seen impressive growth since joining WBCS. Prestige is a second generation company with 41 years of experience and 12 of those years being certified as Women Owned. Since earning the Women's Business Enterprise Certification, they have seen substantial...
Rachel Sanchez

Certifying a Second Generation Company

Rachel Sanchez, president of Prestige Maintenance USA, Ltd has seen impressive growth since joining WBCS. Prestige is a second generation company with 41 years of experience and 12 of those years being certified as Women Owned. Since earning the Women's Business Enterprise Certification, they have seen substantial...
Business Works Expo

Business Works Expo

The Women’s Business Council – Southwest is excited to announce that registration is open for our annual Business Works Expo. If you are a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), this is THE event you want to attend! Imagine a tradeshow filled with booths that are women-owned companies, or corporations who are...