WBEC-West helps Women's Business Enterprises build
partnerships with leading corporations and government
entities throughout the Western region. We also work
with women-owned business organizations and the
Women's Business Enterprise National Council to
provide numerous resources for WBE's in their own
communities. For more information on the resources
available to WBE's, click the links above.
OTHER RESOURCES
A. WBENC Website
As a WBENC certified WBE you will want to frequently check www.wbenc.org for information on WBNEC activities including the Salute to Women’s Business Enterprise, a recognition and fund raising event,and Women In Business, the country’s largest WBE national conference and business fair held each year in June. The business fair provides an opportunity for WBE's to meet and talk to hundreds of supplier diversity and procurement professionals from member companies and other WBE's. As a WBE, your company is eligible to exhibit. Visit the website for details on the conference dates, location, program content, and registration information. The WBENC website provides copies of research, details on certification, and links to the website of each national corporate member in addition to other valuable information.
B. Breaking Through—Creating Opportunities for America’s Women and Minority Owned Businesses by Susan Phillips Bari
Written by WBENC Founder and President Susan Phillips Bari, this book is a step-by-step guide on how to use your certification to reach new markets. This book is a must read if you are serious about growing your business! Order it from the WBENC website, www.wbenc.org. She also released her latest book, Partnering for Profit. Both books can be found at www.wbenc.org.
C. Minority Business Entrepreneur or MBE Magazine
This is a national publication that may be ordered by calling (310) 540-9398 or e-mailing mbewbe@ix.netcom.com.
D. Minorities and Women in Business
This is a national publication that may be ordered by calling (202) 312-2009.
This publication has a focus on Texas, but also provides great national information. You can reach WE at (214) 369-9393 or www.womens-enterprise.com.