WBEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - May 16th & 17th
(formerly known as Expo)
WORKSHOPS
Six highlighy acclaimed speakers will provide brand new and uniqure workshops!
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Relax and spend some time with the Sponsors, Exhibitors, Attendees, Staff, and Volunteers who make the Annual Conferece possible!
TRADE SHOW
Visit the exhibit hall featuring booths of our corporate members, media partners, WBEs, goverment agencies, non-profits, and 2nd tier suppliers. This years trade show has attracted 37 new exhibitors!
AWARDS LUNCHEON
We have TWO guest speakers this year, Pamela Prince Eason, President of WBENC, and Lynn Tilton, CEO & Founder of Patriarch Partners. The Luncheon recognizes WBEs and Corporate Members who have committeed to using WBEAs programs to bring success to Women's Owned Companies.
Visit the Annual Conference website or contact emily@wbea-texas.org for more info.
www.wbea-texas.org/conference
Local Economy Forecast
On April 18th, Business Economist for the Houston Region, Jesse Thompson, provided a fantastic presentation regarding the changes in the local and nationwide economy. We've provided a copy of the presentation for all of our members below. We hope that the information provided will assist you as you make financial decisions regarding your business!
"Your Business in the Current Economy"
THAT'S NEWS
Letter from the President, WBEA Board of Directors
Today I would like to provide you a brief look back on 2011 for the WBEA including our successes, challenges and survey results. This will be followed with our direction for 2012.
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Keynote Speaker for WBEA Annual Conference Announced
The WBEA is excited to have Lynn Tilton, Patriarch Partners as the keynote speaker at the WBEA Annual Conference (formally EXPO). Patriarch Partners has over 70 companies in their portfolio, with several of those being in the Houston area.
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