Join us Wednesday, July 24th, for our Construction Industry Summit 🏗️, in partnership with Construction Education Foundation North Texas! If you are in architecture, construction, and engineering, or want to, you don't want to miss this event! Hear from WBCS Corporate Members and WBEs on how best to avoid those 🚧 and get the contract! 👷Click here for information: https://bit.ly/4etVZ16 #WomenInConstruction #Construction #Architecture #Engineering #WBE #SupplierDiversity #WBCSTransform
Women's Business Council - Southwest
Non-profit Organization Management
Irving, TX 5,274 followers
Empowering Women-Owned Businesses through Certification, Procurement, Networking, and Education
About us
The Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) is national certification organization that certifies women-owned businesses that are 51 percent owned, controlled and operated by women. The mission of the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) is to facilitate mutually beneficial procurement opportunities between corporations, government entities and women business enterprises (WBEs). The WBCS not only provides a stringent national certification process that ensures a business is indeed woman-owned, it also offers procurement, networking and educational opportunities throughout the year that enables access to qualified WBEs, corporations, businesses, government entities, institutions and other organizations. We are a partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certifying in a region that includes Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
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http://www.wbcsouthwest.org
External link for Women's Business Council - Southwest
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Irving, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- supplier diversity, procurement, certification, supply chain, and sourcing
Locations
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Primary
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5605 N. MacArthur Blvd
Suite 220
Irving, TX 75038, US
Employees at Women's Business Council - Southwest
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Melinda Zito O'Brien
WBE of the Year 2023 & 2022 | Founder & CEO | Old & New Energy Guru | WBCS Board Member | Certified Woman-Owned | Speaker | Advocate & Mentor
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Jenica Oliver
⭐️ Experienced Fractional CMO | 📈 CPG Growth Accelerator Proven To Profitably Scale Brands | 💡Innovation Strategist | 🔥 Omnichannel Expert
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Barb Adamson
Customs Brokerage Compliance Manager
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Lynn Scott
Women's Business Council Southwest, Supply Chain Diversity, Operations Procurement, Business Corporate Development
Updates
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As PRIDE Month comes to a close, we want to thank you for joining us to celebrate our LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, corporate and community advocates yesterday evening in partnership with North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce! We are honored to continue advocating for each member of our network while encouraging inclusivity throughout the world of supplier diversity. As we share a few of our favorite moments - don't forget to tag us in yours! 📸 #WBE #WBCSTransform #SupplierDiversity #WomenandPride #PrideMonth #allyship
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How do you R.E.S.P.O.N.D. when in a challenging situation? Do you have a 1-word tool? No, not that kind of word! 😅 Join us Tuesday, July 9th for our next Table Topics with certified WBE, Cheryle Hays of InPower Strategists. We have in-person and virtual options available! For more information>> https://bit.ly/3fs4VaE #WBCSTransform #WBCSevent
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It's your LAST CHANCE to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at our inaugural Inclusion Business Mixer, this WEDNESDAY at the Rayleigh Underground! Network with fellow entrepreneurs and allies at this casual mixer, hosted in partnership with the @North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome! Register here: https://bit.ly/3VpGdgf #WBCStransform #PrideMonth #DiverseSuppliers #Inclusion #DEIB #WomenAndPride #Allyship
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Let's give a big round of applause for this year's WBCS WBE Star - Kathleen Hunt of Personalized Payroll Services! Kathleen has been a longstanding advocate, connector and newly added WBCS Board Member. Thank you for your commitment and passion for the mission, Kathleen!
Get inspired to meet Kathleen Hunt, Founder & President of Personalized Payroll Services, with the Women's Business Council - Southwest (WBCS) Regional Partner Organization. Kathleen founded Personalized Payroll Services, Inc., in 2011 with the goal to help women-owned businesses thrive and prosper. They help clients avoid costly penalties and accrued interest with timely and accurate local, state and federal tax deposits and filings. Access full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeywUEH9
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Join us Wednesday, July 24th, for our Construction Industry Summit 🏗️, in partnership with Construction Education Foundation North Texas! Hear from corporate experts Austin Commercial, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), CBRE, and Turner Construction Company, and a panel of certified women-owned businesses about their entrepreneurship and successes in construction. Sponsorship opportunities available! 👷 Click here for info: https://bit.ly/4etVZ16 #WomenInConstruction #Construction #Architecture #Engineering #WBE #SupplierDiversity #WBCSTransform Nadir Jones C.C.A. Bianca Sandoval Tammy Huddleston Brenda Premenko
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A big congratulations to our Corporate Member, McKesson for their new spot on the Fortune 500! 👏👏 We're thankful for your continued support of our certified women-owned businesses and commitment to our mission. Benedict Tubuo, MBA | Kara Norman
Congratulations to McKesson for moving to the top Fortune 500 spot in North Texas! We’re proud to have the McKesson team’s headquarters in our community and appreciate their many contributions to our local community and North Texas region. https://lnkd.in/gGcBhnip #fortune500 #headquartersofheadquarters #irvinglascolinas #community #congratulations
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In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, we are hosting our inaugural Inclusion Business Mixer NEXT WEEK at the Rayleigh Underground! Network with fellow entrepreneurs and allies at this casual mixer, hosted in partnership with the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Register here: https://bit.ly/3VpGdgf #WBCStransform #PrideMonth #DiverseSuppliers #Inclusion #DEIB #WomenAndPride #Allyship
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Curious about WBCS and WBE Certification? Join us live next week for a high-level overview of WBE certification plus the 3 additional certifications you can get when you apply, the resources that the Council provides for women-owned businesses, and a live Q&A! Learn more and register -> https://lnkd.in/eupirer #womenowned #WBENCcertified #WBCSTransform #WBENCnetwork
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