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"The best reason for another WBE to get certified is all the possibilities to grow & develop their business through collaboration & new channels of business opportunities either with other WBEs or Sustaining Members." Melinda Zito O'Brien is the CEO & Chief Energy Strategist of Energy Utility Group (EUG). In her 4...

One of our WBE members was featured recently in Forbes Woman. Nina Vaca, CEO of Pinnacle Group has leveraged the power of certification to help her grow her business. With revenue exceeding $1 billion, Pinnacle Group sets an example of ingenuity. Importantly, Nina shared advice from the mainstage, which included...

Join Vetted Heroes for a Veteran Summit on June 7, 2017 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm at University of Texas Arlington. The event is free for all veterans and their spouses. Learn more and register today!

The LATINA Style Business Series is a successful on-going national business development conference for Latina entrepreneurs in our country. The award-winning conference focuses on a wide range of topics including: access to capital, strategic sales & marketing strategies, professional development, technology, financial...

The partnership project between WiNGS and WBCS was recently featured in the Dallas Morning News. Full article here. Wings and the Women's Business Council-Southwest have joined forces to help women escape poverty. The partnership calls for women entrepreneurs in the council to volunteer as mentors and speakers for...

One of our WBEs is doing business with the new kid on the block! Jamie Watson of Toyota Financial Services and Lee Ann Packard of Marfield Corporate Stationery first met at the WBCS big 20 th Anniversary bash, hosted at AT&T Stadium back in 2015. Their connection lead to an introduction into procurement. Marfield...

Join us at this year's D CEO Women's Leadership Symposium on Friday, June 2, 2017, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. The half-day event is packed with empowerment, education, and actionable takeaways on the subjects of leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship and community involvement. This is a one-of-a-kind networking...

Do you have a product or service that has a measurable impact on the lives of women and families? Does your product or service have the potential for commercialization? And does your product or service fill a need in the marketplace? If you answered yes, then join the InnovateHER Challenge sponsored by the United...

“The opportunities that WBENC presents are many – opportunity for personal growth, mentorship, comradery, inspiration, to practice persistence and patience and lastly, the opportunity to get a corporate contract.” Marie McGrath is the CEO of Demand Lighting. Since she joined the Women's Business Council- Southwest in...

Nominate North Texas women for the Dallas Business Journal's 10th annual program honoring the most influential business women! As you contemplate your North Texas network of women, keep in mind that all industries and professions are fair game. Whether making a submission for the Women in Business or Women in Tourism...