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Deanna Becker, president and owner of Peak Promotions announces business with Sustaining Member, Dell. "It is a pleasure to have business relationships with other women involved in the WBCS," says Becker. Peak Promotions provided a large order of logo imprinted rocket pens for Dell.

Deanna Becker, president and owner of Peak Promotions announces business with fellow Sustaining Member, FedEx Office. "Peak Promotions is proud to be the providers for FedEx Office Annual President's Club Awards," says Becker.

Deanna Becker, president and owner of Peak Promotions announces expanding business with Sustaining Member, FedEx Office.

Deanna Becker, president and owner of Peak Promotions announces new business with fellow WBE, Trans-Expedite. These WBEs met through the WBCS and have been doing business together for the past two years. Keeli Jernigan, CEO & president of Trans-Expedite and and Deanna Becker sit on the Board of Directors together.

These two companies met in 2007 and since then, Darla Beggs and Sou Lam have since maintained a great rapport. "Darla is a strong leader and a great mentor. Over the last few years, she would make wonderful suggestions and comments that were always insightful to me," says Lam.

Rebecca and Mezaun met during first quarter of 2011. "Rebecca was referred to us as the best and toughest attorney to handle a difficult receivable issue. At the time, Rebecca was employed by another firm. She later branched out and started her own law practice, at which time I encouraged her to get certified as a WBE," says Norman.

Katie Bailey, Account Coordinator for Techway Services met Managing Partner for Big Barn BBQ, Patti Hanson at the WBCS Harvesting Partnerships event this year. Following the event, Techway Services inquired Big Barn about providing catering services to celebrate a step to completion of ISO certification. Big Barn offered great customer service by promptly sending out the event proposal. The delivery was made right on time and all employees were grateful and FULL after the luncheon.

In response to the evolving workplace needs of the future, Valerie Freeman of Imprimis Group and Sherri Elliott-Yeary of Optimance Workforce Strategies joined together to create Human Capital Solutions (HCS), a new division of the Imprimis Group. This company offers human resource consulting that yields measurable results.

These WBEs met in 2010 and have produced several events together this year. Debbie had a corporate client hosting a private event at his estate and Ann helped to create original graphics, props and signage. The two companies also worked together to host a joint chapter meeting for meeting planner and trade show manager associations. In an upcoming conference, they will again work together to source entertainment, catering, event management and more!

"If not for the Council, we never would have made this connection. We so appreciate the opportunity made available through Women's Business Council Southwest," says Laura Wilson. Fit to Print provided a laminated menu of services for Talent Gardener, to be used by her sales force. This is on the heels of providing pocket folders and stair-steps for them last year.