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Scholarships to WBENC Conference 2012 Date: April 25, 2012

GWBC is giving out three Full Conference Registration Scholarships (value: $699 each) to three lucky GWBC Volunteers to the 2012 WBENC Conference & Business Fair taking place in Orlando from June 19-21. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is May 4, 2012.

Please fill out the application and tell us about your volunteer commitment to GWBC!

New Private-Public Collaboration Launches: Supplier Connection Date: March 28, 2012

Supplier Connection, a new public-private partnership has just been launched. Part of the White House's American Supplier Initiative, IBM Foundation has created this free, online portal for small businesses. After entering their information, these small businesses are connected with multiple large corporations in one place. Currently, 15 major corporations have signed on, including GWBC members AT&T, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and UPS.

Spartanburg Herald Journal Date: March 14, 2012

GWBC staff were featured in the Spartanburg Herald Journal on March 14, 2012 for their participation in the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Workshop happening on March 16th. The Workshop is intended to educate the attendees on the value of certification and the process of certification.

GWBC Profiled in MBEConnect Date: January 31, 2012

In late December, MBEConnect ran a profile of GWBC for our commitment and expertise in applying the highest possible certification standards in the industry.

GWBC Executive Director, Roz Lewis honored at 7th Annual Fall Empowerment Series Date: December 2, 2011

Little PINK Book presented a PINK Award to Roz Lewis, Executive Director of the Greater Women's Business Council at their 7th Annual Fall Empowerment Series, in Atlanta and New York City on November 10, 2011 and November 17, 2011, respectively.

Women Build An Anniversary Gift Date: May 6, 2011

Female employees from Lowe's erect a frame wall Tuesday at one of two houses being built in Charlotte by Women Build, a branch of Habitat for Humanity. Women Build began 20 years ago with a group of Charlotte women. It spread across the United States and to 30 other countries, forever changing the complexion of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat, Women Build and Lowe's kicked off the anniversary celebration with the two houses.

Aflac Diversity Program Manager Bill Haley Wins SBA Award Date: April 25, 2011

Let's Hear it for AFLAC!!!

Bill Haley, manager of Aflac’s diversity program, has been named a “Women in Business Champion” by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency said Wednesday.

Haley, presented the award by Terri Denison, SBA’s Georgia district director, has been in charge of the diversity program since 2003, connecting the supplemental life and health insurer with female and minority-owned businesses.

Georgia Ranked # 1 for Fastest Growing Women Businesses in the US Date: April 4, 2011

It is frequently stated that one cannot manage what one cannot measure. Thus, there is an ongoing interest among those in the field of women’s enterprise development in knowing how women-owned firms are faring.

Boeing Selects SC Business for Small Business Mentoring Program Date: March 22, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS!!

J.I.T. Manufacturing (Cowpens S.C.) just received news this week that they are one of three companies selected to participate in the Boeing Company's Small Business Development Mentoring Program. A Boeing Management Team toured the states of South Carolina and North Carolina looking for potential new suppliers in the latter part of 2010, they noted J.I.T. Manufacturing's excellence and over-the-top willingness to become part of the Boeing family.

Re-Engaging Workers a Big Hurdle for HR Date: March 21, 2011

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION FEATURING A WBE!!

Between layoffs, hiring freezes, profit losses and budget cuts, human resource professionals have seen many unhappy employees in the recent recession. Leita Cowart, Special “Disengaged employees cost American companies $350 billion annually,” said Nancy Lewis, citing a 2010 Society for Human Resource Management article. So now that we’re in a post-recession economy, is everybody happy?

Moceri Management Named to DiversityBusiness.com's Top 100 Women Owned Businesses in the State of Georgia Date: March 16, 2011

SUCCESS!

Distinguishing themselves as one of the State of Georgia's "Top Entrepreneurs", Moceri Management was recently acknowledged by DiversityBusiness.com for their overall leadership and economic achievements. The award, known as the Div500, represents the nation's most successful privately-held businesses.