Overview
Celebrating National Black Business Month6>
This networking event brings together current and prospective members, local businesses, and corporations to develop professional relationships. It features networking, a limited number of vendor tables (for companies who provide products/services for women of color), and a fireside chat celebrating National Black Business Month. Our panelists will share their stories, journeys into entrepreneurship, and lessons learned. While it is an intentional time for women of color in our community to connect, all are welcome to attend.
Agenda
4:00 - 4:35 ... Networking/ Vendor Tables
4:35 - 4:45 ... Welcome Remarks
4:45 - 5:15 ... Fireside Chat
5:15 - 6:00 ... Networking/ Vendor Tables
This event will be held on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:00 - 6:00pm at The DEC Network @Redbird (3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75237). Parking is free in the attached open lot.
Beverages and bites provided.
Questions? Contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner.
| Saria Hawkins-Banda Founder/CEO Manifest Your Purpose
Saria Hawkins-Banda is the formidable Founder/CEO of Manifest Your Purpose. She is the epitome of a mompreneur and takes great pride in running her quickly growing company while raising her two children with her husband Lewis. Saria is an avid planner and loves helping teach others to plan with purpose by using her chic and functional stationery! Moreover, she aims to sprinkle a little #BlackGirlMagic everywhere she goes by making products that show off the beauty and multidimensionality of Black women! Her personal mission is to remind Black women that they deserve to be celebrated simply because of their existence and she won't stop until that's the standard! | | | Jennifer James Founder StrategyHous
Jennifer James is a renowned business strategist, speaker, investor, and educator committed to transforming the consumer landscape with a focus on Black-founded products. As the founder of StrategyHous, she excels in connecting influential figures with innovative products, amplifying brands, and driving lasting impact. Recognizing market gaps and opportunities in joint ventures and capital projects, Jennifer's work fosters economic empowerment and increased visibility in the industry.
Jennifer is also an adjunct professor at Texas Christian University, teaching senior-level Strategic Management courses at the Neeley School of Business. With her expertise in cultivating powerful partnerships and guiding clients towards sustainable growth, Jennifer captivates audiences as a speaker, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, and brand amplification. As a trailblazer and influential thought leader, Jennifer James and StrategyHous are shaping the future of the consumer landscape and championing client success through powerful partnerships and strategic collaboration. Jennifer cherishes her family life in Mansfield, Texas, with her husband, Joe, and their three lovely children, Nathan, Riley, and Ayden. | | | Juliet Williams President/Owner JJ Williams PC
Juliet is Texas CPA with over sixteen years of public accounting experience, and the President/Owner of JJ Williams PC (JJW). JJW is a certified, women-owned, small business CPA firm that provides audit support, consulting, and bookkeeping services to a variety of clients, with an industry focus in government, higher education, and not-for-profit entities. Juliet ensures an efficient and effective audit, by providing direct supervision of the audit staff, communicating results of the audit and feedback to engagement team and providing open communication with client management throughout the engagement. For small businesses and nonprofits with limited time and accounting expertise, JJW provides Fractional CFO, bookkeeper and accountant services, and expert financial management. JJW helps small businesses to streamline their financial processes, provides critical insights, and ensures fiscal responsibility, allowing entities to focus on their core mission while maintaining financial stability and growth.
Professional qualifications and memberships
Juliet is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs and the Dallas CPA Society. She is also the immediate past Treasurer for the DFW Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, and a member of the President’s Council of the Dallas Alliance of Black Accountants.
Education
Juliet earned a Master of Science and a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.
Contact details
T: 214.356.7053
E: Juliet.Williams@jjwilliamspc.com | |
4:00 - 4:35 ... Networking/ Vendor Tables
4:35 - 4:45 ... Welcome Remarks
4:45 - 5:15 ... Fireside Chat
5:15 - 6:00 ... Networking/ Vendor Tables
This event is open to everyone.
Early bird, online registration is open until the day of the event.
On-site registration is available for a higher fee.
What If I Register and Can’t Attend?
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All sales are final. In the event that the registrant can no longer attend, the unused registration is considered a donation to the Council.
Substitutions Welcome
If you have a conflict arise and can’t attend the event, another person may attend in your place at no charge.
Substitutions may be submitted in two ways:
1. via the link and reference # that are provided in your confirmation email
2. via email request to WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner Company |
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PEGGY E | Peggy | Ellis | I [ Back to top ] | Independent Bank | Telondra | Chance | Independent Bank | Denise | Ketchum | Independent Bank | Larsha | Thomas | Independent Financial | Angella | Jones | Inspire Dallas | Gabrielle | Bolling | ISP Creative | Margie | Aguiilar | J [ Back to top ] | J.P.Morgan Chase | Tirsza | Brooks | J.P.Morgan Chase | Terri | Thomas | Jireh Bookkeeping & Consulting LLC | Shakari | Tucker-Dial | JJ Williams PC | Juliet | Williams | JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle | Jenell | Clark | K [ Back to top ] | KCs Experience | DANA | JACKSON | KMS & Associates, LLC | Karen | Jackson | L [ Back to top ] | Laguna Media Group | Silvana | Rosero | LBE Consulting, PLLC | Lorra | Brown | Lengo Strategic Partners, LLC | Sheena | Thomas | Link Staffing Services | Tamara | Alexander | Lock Landery | Lauren | Lockett | Lockett-N-Homes | Lauren | Lockett | Low Country Quisine | Enjolik | Oree-Bailey | M [ Back to top ] | Manifest Your Purpose | Saria | Hawkins-Banda | MARK OF RESILIENCE | DEANDREA | FLEMING | McCarthy Building Companies | Adrienne | Williams | METRO HEALTH INSTITUTE - 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