Power to Potential

"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."

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for Power to Potential! We had over 270 people at Hurst Conference Center ready for a day of networking and learning. The day kicked off with our Corporate Roundtables, and we would like to say a big thank you to all of our hosts! Alcon American Airlines AT&T Baylor Scott & White Health BNSF Railway Company City of Dallas Office of Business Diversity Conduent Dallas County Community College District DFW International Airport Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas FedEx Office Fluor Hanger JCPenney Company Lockheed Martin Nokia Oncor Parkland Health &

In today’s competitive market winning new business is harder than ever before. That’s why you cannot just be good at pitching new business; you have to be great. We would like to thank Spaeth and DFW International Airport for their support at the Prep Session for Power to Potential. WBEs were able to practice pitches, ask questions, and gain some great insight. DFW Airport and Spaeth also provided presentation techniques and tips on how to write an effective capabilities statement. Together we succeeded in ensuring WBEs are prepared to communicate and pitch ideas, services, and products.

Power Pitch MVP: Mixed Media Creations So you received the MVP Power Pitch award! How does it feel? To say it feels “awesome” is an understatement. The second I found out I ran over to tell our owner, Susie Carter, and nearly tripped doing so because I was so excited (coordination is not one of my strong points). There may have been some bouncing up and down involved, but unless you can get that security camera footage, then I’m going to deny it. Seriously though, I feel very honored to be an MVP. While we were not able to hear other people’s presentations I was able to speak with several