Welcome to our Member Center! Here you will find the tools you need to put your certification to work and get involved with WBCS. Please note, you must login to enable all features.
Resources & Downloads
WBE Member Directory
Access the complete list of WBE and Sustaining (Corporate) Members in the southwest region.
Help us support the #buywomenowned movement within our own community. Now you can browse a list of discounts, promotions, and giveaways being offered from our WBE members, exclusively for other WBCS members. Check back often as we will be continually adding more!
Bids and Opportunities
View a list of current bid opportunities or submit a bid.
Submit Bid or Browse Opportunities
Download our guides to find local business consulting resources, access to capital, and continuing education programs. More cities coming soon!
Business done with WBEs is truly what we are all about, so help us track business through participating in the Spend Program today.
WBCS collects WBE Spend information from members on an annual basis. From small women-owned businesses to large Fortune 500 companies, WBCS wants to hear from you. Every dollar counts with supplier diversity!
The WBCS Spend program assists with:
- Quantifying membership ROI
- Sharing the commitment to WBE utilization
- Recognizing diverse Spend leaders throughout the region
Submit Spend or Ask a Question
2020 By The Numbers
$9,460,354,106
Amount WBCS Members reported spending with certified WBES
3,971
# of WBEs reported used by WBCS Sustaining (Corporate) Members
UPS
Used the most WBEs
AT&T
Reported the highest $ WBE Spend
Volunteer Opportunities
The Women’s Business Council – Southwest encourages its member to get involved. Committee participation is an excellent way to utilize your membership, meet fellow members and support the WBCS mission.
Committees include:
- Certification
- Events
- Marketing
- Women of Color
Upcoming Events
I'm Certified, Now What?
You have your WBE certification, but what happens next? Join our monthly live webinar to learn how to put your certification to work! This is ideal for WBEs certified in the last year.
Table Topics: Three Balance Sheet Mistakes You Must Avoid
CFA and entrepreneur, Joe Martinez of Phlox Capital, takes a deep dive into how to wisely (if at all) deplete liquidity, create the best debt structure, and automate equity creation.
Women Owned Wednesday
Join us in October for Women Owned Wednesday featuring Austin WBE, Darlene Templeton! Darlene will share the best virtual networking practices and teach us the art of "Swiveling". Don't forget to dress up in your favorite Halloween costume as we celebrate spooky season!
Community Partners
The Women’s Business Council – Southwest partners with several organizations to bring you the resources that will help your business grow and allow you to connect with and mentor other women-owned businesses. Below are a few of these partners.
