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We would like to take a moment to highlight the value of obtaining Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification through WBCS, as it can be a significant advantage for organizations seeking to expand their opportunities and strengthen their competitive position. SBE certification formally recognizes a company as a...

If you’re exploring business certifications, you may have noticed several options available through the Women’s Business Council – Southwest (WBCS). Each certification serves a different purpose and can help position your company for specific contracting, funding, and growth opportunities. Here’s a quick breakdown to...

December brings a gentle slowdown that feels like a deep breath for your business. It’s the perfect backdrop for reviewing what lit you up this year, what drained you or your business, and where you want to go next. With a relaxed mindset and a little intention-setting, you can turn the final weeks of the year into a calm, creative reset that makes January feel exciting instead of chaotic.

Each year the Women’s Business Council – Southwest gives away cash awards via the Lillie Knox Investment Awards to support the business growth of WBEs within our region. Read below for some tips on how to make your application stand out this year:

The Women's Business Council - Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Accelerate Competition. This is a national competition that consists of three rounds, beginning with each of the 14 WBENC RPOs across the country and culminating with a $25,000 grand prize for a product-based WBE and a $25,000 grand...

Connections to Contracts is a procurement-focused event connecting women-owned businesses with corporations and each other. The event features networking, a workshop, corporate roundtable procurement discussions, and an awards reception and takes place on Wednesday, April 23 from 1:00 - 6:30pm at Irving Convention...

The morning of Harvesting Partnerships, you will have the opportunity to come together for Women’s Business Enterprise led roundtable discussions on business themes such as marketing, sales, human resources, AI, etc. The WBE host remains at her table while others rotate! What to Expect: There are three rounds of...

Each year the Women’s Business Council – Southwest gives away cash awards of up to $20,000 via the Lillie Knox Investment Awards to support the business growth of WBEs within our region. Read below for some tips on how to make your application stand out this year:

The Women's Business Council - Southwest is proud to be a partner in the WBENCPitch Amplify Competition. This is a national competition that consists of three rounds, beginning with each of the 14 WBENC RPOs across the country and culminating with a $25,000 grand prize for a product-based WBE and a $25,000 grand prize...

Tisha Dodge believes an entrepreneur can make a profit AND serve a greater good. Her law firm, Dodge Legal Group, SPC, is the first and presumed only Texas Social Purpose Corporate Law Firm in Texas and provides legal services to social enterprises, start-ups, established businesses, and non-profits, empowering you...