Press Releases

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.

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.

SRG Selig Business Conference Date: April 1, 2011

Please join MLB and the Atlanta Braves, along with MLB's Major and Minor League Clubs and strategic partners, at the inaugural Selig Business Conference (May 12th-13th, 2011). This strategically ground-breaking event will provide a unique opportunity for career networking and entrepreneurs to connect with MLB industry representatives as well as register their resumes and business profiles on-site. The Selig Business Conference will not only capture MLB's advocacy in regards to supplier and workforce diversity, but will also present discussions that are educational, entertaining and celebratory!

Did You Miss Our GREAT Annual Meeting? Date: March 29, 2011

Did you not make it to our Annual Meeting/BRAVO event at The Coca-Cola Company? We were pleased to have Ana R. Harvey, from the U.S. Small Business Administration give a fabulous presentation on the new SBA Rule that was announced on February 4th as our Keynote Speaker!

SBA Names 2011 Women in Business Champions of the Year for North Carolina and the Southeast Date: March 29, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS ALLPOINTS!

Sherrie Aycock and Tara Olson, Co-CEO’s of AllPoints Research, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC have been named the Small Business Administration’s 2011 Women in Business Champions of the Year for both North Carolina and SBA’s Southeast Region IV. These awards honor them for their commitment to the advancement of women’s business ownership. They were nominated by Barbara Kasoff, President of Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) in San Francisco and Susan Solovic of Susan Solovic Media.

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.

Congratulations ASAP Staffing LLC! Date: March 22, 2011

Congratulations, ASAP Staffing LLC has been selected as one of the "Top Business" by DiversityBusiness.com. You have distinguished yourself as one of the top entrepreneurs in the country and are most deserving of this award and recognition.

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.

New Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses Date: March 15, 2011

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) newly created Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program better positions women-owned businesses to meet the government’s 5% federal contracting goal — equal to roughly $27 billion of the federal government’s total $536 billion spend on government contracting. This guide offers tips and advice to help you understand the program and determine whether your business qualifies to participate.

SBA Ruling for SOWBs Access to Federal Contracting Date: November 1, 2010

62258 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 194 / Thursday, October 7, 2010 / Rules and Regulations. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is issuing this Final Rule to amend its regulations governing small business contracting procedures. This Final Rule amends part 127, entitled ‘‘The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures,’’ and implements procedures authorized by the Small Business Act (Pub. L. 85–536, as amended) to help ensure a level playing field on which Women-Owned Small Businesses can compete for Federal contracting opportunities

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program - SBA FACT Sheet Date: November 1, 2010

The Small Business Act authorizes contracting officers to specifically limit, or set aside, certain requirements for competition solely amongst women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) or economically disadvantaged women?owned small businesses (EDWOSBs).

Table of Small Business Size Standards Matched to North American Industry Classification System Codes Date: November 1, 2010

This table lists small business size standards matched to industries described in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), as modified by the Office of Management and Budget in 2007. The latest NAICS codes are referred to as NAICS 2007.

CONGRATULATIONS! Leah Brown, CEO, A10 Clinical Solutions recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s most powerful women entrepreneurs at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women’s dinner, October 5th in Washington, DC. Date: October 4, 2010

Entrepreneurs not only drive economic recovery but also create better ways for us to do everyday things. Howard Schultz improved the way we drink coffee. Reed Hastings enhanced our at-home movie viewing. Steve Jobs beautified computers and the ways we use them.....Click Here for full story.

GWBC® represented at White House Council on Women and Girls Entrepreneur Conference Date: October 3, 2010 Location: Whitehouse , Washington , D.C.

Business owners, community leaders, Administration officials, academics and lenders discuss the critical challenges, opportunities and solutions to further success in business for women....

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