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"If you’re a woman who owns a business, you may find the woman-owned certification requirements a bit excessive - and a little overwhelming - at first. If you can get past the initial shock, you may see the benefits of certification outweigh the work required to complete certification. Some of the many valuable benefits of this certification include increased visibility and access to the Fortune 500 business world. But you have to get involved and network" -Patricia Rodriguez Christian

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).

With 2.19 billion monthly active users (as of 2018), Facebook is the third-busiest site on the internet. Facebook built an extensive infrastructure to support this already massive and still growing user base. The social network was launched in February 2004, initially out of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s dorm room at Harvard University using a single server.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Plano Happy Hour for sips, sweets, jewels and networking at the Legacy Shops, Kendra Scott. We had over 50 people in attendance and we raised $445. It was an exciting and fun event. Check out some the photos from the event below. Make sure to check out our next Happy Hour Event on August 21, 2018.

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.