WBEA FREE CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
Most large corporations require their
women-owned suppliers to be certified as a Woman
Business Enterprise (WBE). As a certified supplier of
products or services, you can increase your client
base and boost sales locally and nationally.
WBEA is sponsoring a free session on
certification on Tuesday, May 5 from 9 am - noon at the
H-E-B Corporate
Headquarters (646 S. Main) in the Stables conference
room. Free parking is available across the street in
visitors parking.
To register or for more information, contact Mariela
Hernandez, Certification Manager, at
mhernandez@wbea-texas.org or (713) 681-9232, ext.
204.
SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS TO CAPITAL
FORUM HOSTED BY REP. LAMAR SMITH
Remarks by Congressman Lamar Smith are
followed by panel discussions on accessing capital,
as well as new opportunities in government
contracting. The event is Monday, June 1 from
7:45 am - 12:00 pm at Northeast Lakeview College
(1201 Kitty Hawk, Universal City, Library Building-
Room NLIB 109). The event is free. Click here for more
information and here to register.
NORTH CHAMBER ATHENA INTERNATIONAL
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARDS LUNCHEON:
On June 23, 2009 at the Hilton San Antonio
Airport, the North Chamber will hold an awards
luncheon to announce the 2009 ATHENA Young
Professional Award and the North Chamber Young
Professional Awards recipients.
The 2009 ATHENA Young Professional Finalists
are:
- April Ancira, Ancira Enterprises, Inc.
- Michelle Seward Davis, Joeris General
Contractors
- Natalie Garza, Security Service Federal Credit
Union
- Teryn Grater, ATKG, L.L.P. (NAWBO member!)
- Sandra P. Hernandez, CPS Energy
- Camille Mandigo, Texas Creative
- Stefini Sherwood, CDS Events, Inc.
- Cathy Starnes, Ph.D., SWBC
- Mary Ellen Trevino, P3S Corporation
For more information, contact Andrea Barlow at
(210) 384-7727.
TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN: SMALL
BUSINESS CONTEST:
Do you know a small woman-owned business in
Texas that's taking great strides while reducing its
carbon footprint?
The Texas Conference for Women's "Boost Your
Business by Going Green" contest invites women
owned small businesses based in Texas to submit
innovative ways they're making a positive impact on
the environment. Three winners will receive $15,000,
$10,000 and $5,000 worth of energy-efficient HP
technology equipment.
Details on how to enter and eligibility
requirements can be found here. Deadline for entering the contest is
June 30, 2009. Winners will be announced at the
2009 Texas Conference for Women on November 12
in Houston.
The Texas Conference for Women, now
celebrating its tenth year, is the state's premiere
education and networking event for women. The one
day event features nationally known speakers and
expert panelists focusing on the issues that matter
most to women today. Learn more at
http://txconferenceforwomen.org.
SAN ANTONIO WOMAN MAGAZINE ONLINE
DIRECTORY:
San Antonio Woman Magazine recently launched
its Women In Business Online Directory. The
Directory is a comprehensive resource, listing women
in business and resources for women providing year-
round exposure online at
www.SAWomanConnect.com.
The cost is $295 for the year, or $30 per month,
which includes your business listing online at
www.SAWomanConnect.com for one year with a link
to your website and a 1 year mail subscription to San
Antonio Woman magazine.
Contact Edwina at (210) 826-5375 or
edwina@sawoman.com
SEMINAR SERIES:
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center
and the South Texas Women's Business Center have
designed a series of seminars (6) for women
business owners. The courses feature expert guest
speakers so you can delve into real small business
issues. The next seminar is on May 13, and the topic
is "Deconstructing Certification and Government
Contracting". The series runs every other month. Visit
www.stwbc.com for more information and to register.
SAN ANTONIO SCORE:
The San Antonio SCORE Chapter
164 "Counselors to America's Small Business" is part
of a national nonprofit association dedicated to
entrepreneur education and the formation, growth,
and success of the nation's small businesses.
SCORE provides workshops for a nominal charge
for "start ups", business plans and financial
statements.
Upcoming workshops include "Your Business Plan"
(May 28). For more information, visit
http://sanantonioscore.org/home.html
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
TRAINING:
The local office of the Small Business
Administration offers a variety of classes every month.
Upcoming classes in May include "Access to Capital"
(May 12), "Financial Recordkeeping" (May 19)
and "Alternative Financing" (May 26). For more
information, call their office at (210) 403-5900, or visit
their website at http://www.sba.gov/tx/sanantonio/
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(SBDC) TRAINING:
The UTSA Small Business Development Center
offers integrated, low-cost training and free
counseling services to meet the needs of small
business owners in San Antonio and surrounding
counties. Upcoming classes in May are "Dealing with
Difficult People" (May 6), "Marketing Your Business"
(May 13) and "Cash Flow in Your Business" (May 20).
For more details, contact Laura Gilliland at
(210) 458-2460 or at sbdcworkshop@utsa.edu.
SOUTH TEXAS WOMEN'S BUSINESS
CENTER (STWBC) TRAINING:
The STWBC offers education, counseling and
training services to aspiring entrepreneurs and
established business owners. Upcoming classes in
April include "Web Development" (May 9), "The Power
of Networking" (May 19), "HR Essentials: Employee
Descriptions and Roles" (May 27). For more
information, visit www.stwbc.com or call (210) 207-
3939.
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO'S ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TRAINING:
The City of San Antonio's Economic Development
Department's Small Business Unit offers a variety of
workshops every month. Upcoming workshops
include "Basic Training - The Government Way"
(May 26). For more information, call (210) 207-8080
or visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/edd
