WBE Opportunities

Join Lockheed Martin, The University of Texas at Arlington, Cross Timbers Procurement Center, and TMAC as they host the 22nd Annual Government Procurement Conference. You'll learn about new business opportunities, connect with Small Business Liaison Officers and network with fellow business owners.

Are you interested in doing business with the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)? Do you want to promote your business and network? NTTA Business Diversity and Procurement Services Department will host a Vendor Outreach Symposium in Denton County.

Power of Exchange helps connect diverse companies – minority and women-owned businesses – with Toyota suppliers in sales, marketing, and professional services. At the event, you will discover new opportunities for your company, gain insightful business development strategies from prominent diversity leaders and TOYOTA executives, build connections, and engage with TOYOTA Tier 1 Suppliers seeking capabilities via "Match-Up Reports."

The Lewisville Chamber will host their 10th annual conference for Women Leading Business on Thursday, June 28, 2018, and WBCS will be an exhibitor. “Celebrating our 10th anniversary, this year we are thrilled to announce that Women’s Business Council-Southwest is a featured exhibitor,” said Lori Fickling, President, and CEO of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The City of Arlington will be hosting the 3rd Annual “Supplier Meet & Greet” on Tuesday, July 24th from 9 am – noon at the Bob Duncan Center. The purpose, for this event, is to provide suppliers the opportunity to network with COA departments and local public agencies for future quotes (purchases between $ 3,000 - $ 50,000).

Are you a certified minority and or woman-owned business (MWBE)? Do you want to promote, network and potentially grow your business? If so, Parkland and DFWMSDC is having a Courier Services Vendor Fair on June 20, 2018, where you can meet their Supply Chain, Certification Agencies, and Courier Service Suppliers.

The Dallas Fort Worth Minority Development Council, Inc. will host its 6th Annual School District Vendor Fair on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Meet and learn about business opportunities from the procurement officers in a face-to-face, come and go setting. You must RSVP to attend. Click here to register and learn more.

The City of Arlington, Arlington Independent School District, and University of Texas Arlington will host a monthly supplier meeting. Purchasing staff from the agencies will be available to meet with new vendors, hand out registration instructions, and provide current contract lists.

The US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Southwest (USPAACC) is hosting a Women's Business Symposium featuring business networking, and one-on-one business roundtables with prospective buyers.

"I would recommend that everyone throw their hat into the ring for this event next year. Developing a pitch that tells the story of the issues that your customers are facing and how you address those issues – and do that in less than 10 minutes in a very engaging way – is a very valuable exercise for everyone."