Friday, November 11, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST Hurst Conference Center

Harvesting Partnerships

Overview

Harvesting Partnerships is a half-day conference focused on top-tier educational programming. It features a networking reception, WBCS Year in Review session, Women’s Business Enterprise led roundtable discussions on business themes (such as marketing, human resources, etc.), keynote luncheon, and the Lillie Knox Investment Award presentation.

Registration deadline is 11:59pm CST on Friday, November 4


If you have any questions, feel free to contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner.

Agenda (CST)
8:30 – 9:00 … Check In and Networking
9:00 – 9:30 … WBCS Year in Review Session
9:30 – 9:45 … Networking
9:45 – 11:25 … WBE Led Roundtable Discussions
11:25 – 12:00 … Networking
12:00 - 1:30 ... Keynote Luncheon and Lillie Knox Investment Award Presentation

WBCS Year in Review Session
The WBCS President will share organizational highlights from the year, announce the incoming Board of Directors, and provide insights about the year ahead.



WBE Led Roundtable Discussions
The morning is dedicated to Women’s Business Enterprise led roundtable discussions on business themes such as marketing, human resources, etc. The WBE host remains at her table while others rotate. Spots are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are three rounds of discussion. Each discussion is 30 minutes, with five minutes between rounds to transition.
 

9:45 – 10:15 … Discussions Round 1
10:20 – 10:50 … Discussions Round 2
10:55 – 11:25 … Discussions Round 3

Discussion Topics and Hosts (as of 10-28-22):

• 11 Creative Benefits That Will Help You Attract and Retain Talent - Daris Frencha, The Benefit Boutique
• 401K Management for Small Businesses - Kathleen Hunt, Personalized Payroll Services & Le'yandria Ratomski, Human Interest
• Building Health Reserves - Dr. Mary Warren, Road Warrior Wellness
• Deliver the WOW - Exceeding Your Customers' Expectations - Lenetra King, Watch Me EXCEL
• Disrupting the Status Quo in Business - Chanel Christoff Davis, Davis Davis & Harmon LLC
• Engaging Latino Talent for Competitive Success - Maryanne Pina-Frodsham, Career Management Partners
• How to Find the Best Talent by Addressing Potential Unconscious Biases - Jolene Risch, Risch Results
• Improve Your Leadership Presence by Managing Stress - Deb Degner, The Leadership Bridge
• Inclusive Strategic Planning - Get the Whole Team Involved! - Lisa Warner, AMP Creative
• Innovative Storytelling - Amy Day, Cowtown Creative
• Mitigating Burnout - Jennifer Carter, EWF International
• PHISHING! IMPOSTERS! & RANSOMWARE! (Oh My) -  Simple Cybersecurity Basics to Protect the Business and Workers - Billie Bryant Schultz, CESCO, Inc. & Jen Schaumburg, Fuse Solutions Inc 
• Retaining Employees Amid The Great/ Quiet Resignation - Reena Batra, Software Professionals, Inc.
• Sales Success - Scott Johnson, USDR
• Understanding Your Business and Achieving Optimization - Monica London, London Power Innovations
• Why you Should Register with Supplier Portals and How to Submit a Successful RFP - Andrea Rowe, Marfield

Lillie Knox Investment Award Presentation and Donations
The Lillie Knox Investment Award is a cash prize of up to $20,000, exclusively available to WBCS Women's Business Enterprises, to help further business growth. Current members, in good standing, are welcome to apply annually for consideration. Winners will be announced at the event.

The Lillie Knox Investment Award is funded solely by member donations. 100% of your donation goes directly to women-owned businesses. Donate now to help women-owned businesses grow!


Accommodations
We have a discounted room block at the hotel next door to the venue - Hilton Garden Inn Hurst. Our rate is $107 plus tax for Thursday, November 10. The last day to book a room is October 19.

Keynote

Pricing

This event is open to everyone.

Last day to register online is Friday, November 4.

On-site registration available for an additional fee.

Member

$60

$15 more on-site
 

Sponsor

$$

Each sponsorship level includes event admissions and branding. Contact Lindsay Pittard to secure a sponsorship. Email Lindsay Now

Non-member

$75

$15 more on-site
 

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