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Austin Energy SHINES Project Receives Grid Edge Innovation Award

The Austin Energy SHINES Project and Department of Energy recently received Greentech Media's 2018 Grid Edge Innovation Award for their creation of the first Virtual Power Plant and Distributed Energy in the country. The Grid Edge Awards recognize the top companies that are driving change in the electricity system.
We Celebrate Our Regional Volunteer of the Year

We Celebrate Our Regional Volunteer of the Year

For National Volunteer Month, we want to acknowledge our Regional Volunteer of the Year! The Regional Volunteer of the Year award recognizes an individual for their dedication to our mission of promoting women business enterprises and their active assistance in Council programs and events. This year, at the 2018 Parade of Stars Awards Gala, the award was presented to Melanie Handy of VMware for serving as a primary local resource for encouraging, educating, and connecting women-owned businesses. Handy serves on the Austin committee, has offered up her talents as a presenter at several Austin
The LATINA Style “Entrepreneur of the Year”

The LATINA Style “Entrepreneur of the Year”

The Women’s Business Council – Southwest is excited to announce Patricia Christian, as the Latina Style, “Entrepreneur of the Year,” winner. The Latino Style Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors leading entrepreneurs that stand out in leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses. Award recipients are nominated by community partners and are selected based on their vision, leadership, financial success, community service, and visibility as a role model for young women. This year, the council nominated Patricia Christian, President and CEO of the CRC Group Inc. for her entrepreneurial
Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Grant

Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Grant

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How much cash is awarded? A: Any amount up to $5,000 is given to each business awarded a grant. Apply today! Q: Grants are a lot of work; how much time will this take? A: The online application process is simple, is limited to a two page narrative, and takes an estimated 30 minutes. Q: What qualifies as an acceptable use for the Grant money? A: It can partially or fully fund the following examples: equipment purchase, technical development or upgrade, consulting services, strategic planning, website development, planning, etc. The scope is very broad; feel free to
Act Intentionally Map

ActIntentionally

If you were at the WBENC National Conference and Business Fair in Las Vegas you may remember the ActIntentionally Map. Each RPO was challenged with writing out how they ActIntentionally on a post-it and sticking it to their RPO region. We are excited to report that WBCS won the contest! So, what is ACTIntentionally? WBENC created an initiative to enables our community to show appreciation for our members. Or better said, "We support those who support us." Check out the #ActIntentionally twitter feed to see how easy it is to participate.