Loading...
 
imgToBackground parallax-section homepage-header header-section
header-txt
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST Dallas, TX

October Women of Color Business Mixer

 

RSVP / Modify RSVP
#welcome-section row-start col-xs-12 heading row-end center standard-section

Overview

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
row-start col-md-5 standard-section content-section left-column
row-end col-md-7 right-column

This networking event brings together current and prospective members, local businesses, and corporations to develop professional relationships. It features networking, refreshments, and a fireside chat celebrating Hispanic Heritage 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
5:00 - 5:35 ... Networking
5:35 - 5:45 ... Welcome Remarks
5:45 - 6:15 ... Fireside Chat
6:15 - 7:00 ... Networking

This event will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:00 - 7:00pm at The Dallas Regional Chamber (500 N Akard St #2600, Dallas, TX 75201).

Parking/Arrival Instructions
Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) is in Ross Tower, conveniently located in downtown Dallas at San Jacinto and North Akard.

Ross Tower has partnered with Metropolis for garage parking. There are three parking garages available to access Ross Tower (click here for parking map). You must set up a digital profile through Metropolis to park; you will only need to do this once. Upon arrival to or before departure from the garage, scan the QR code posted in the garage with your camera. Link your phone number, email, license plate, and payment method. Your parking fee is applied directly to your profile using your license plate, and you simply drive in and out of the garage. The gate will open for you automatically – no more tickets!

The parker will be responsible for 100% of the parking fee. The rates are below plus $0.99 + tax (regardless of time parked): 


0-1 hours $5  
1-2 hours $10 
2-4 hours $15 
4-10 hours $20 
10-24 hours $25   


Please note that parking is only allowed in spaces that are not marked “Reserved.” Violators will be ticketed and/or towed at their own expense. If you do not wish to park in a garage, Ross Tower is easily accessible by DART. The Akard Street Station is a few blocks south of the building. To find your DART schedule, please visit DART

After parking, please enter the lobby, and go to the 26th floor. When you enter the DRC offices, you will be greeted by a team member, given a nametag, and directed to the Toyota Board Room.

 

Questions? Contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner.

#speakers-section row-start col-xs-12 heading center standard-section speakers-section

Speakers

col-xs-12 row-mid standard-section page-content-section speakers-section content-section


row-end col-xs-12 speakers
Suzanne Cruz-Sewell
Assistant Vice President of Business Diversity
DFW International Airport
Cruz-Sewell serves as assistant vice president of business diversity at DFW International Airport. The business development and supplier diversity leader is a longtime advocate for small business enterprises. She’s a Women’s Business Enterprise Hall of Fame inductee and serves on the boards of the Women’s Business Council Southwest (WBCS) and the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC). 
 
 
Nancy Galvan
Owner/CEO
Unica Enterprises


Leading the Unica team is Owner/CEO Nancy Galvan. A graduate of Fort Worth's North Side High School and the University of Texas at Arlington, she holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Mrs. Galvan is deeply committed to her community and serves on the boards of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and DFW Hispanic 100, in addition to her previous involvement with the Greater Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and North Side High School Legacy Foundation. In her role as CEO, she leads the company, shapes its vision and strategy, manages resources, builds relationships, and ensures compliance and sustainability. With over 17 years of experience in the custodial and facility operations industries, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the organization.

Unica's inception in 2007 marked its humble beginnings as a part-time janitorial service. Nancy Galvan, while working full-time as a Contracts Administrator at Bell Helicopter, ventured into the janitorial industry after extensive research revealed a significant demand for cleaning services in the DFW area. Despite the challenging economic climate at the time, her determination led her to start her own business. 


For the initial two years, Mrs. Galvan balanced her full-time job at Bell with her part-time janitorial business, gradually accumulating enough contracts to make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship. Today, Unica thrives, serving a diverse portfolio of clients such as the U.S. Federal Government, Department of Defense, General Services Administration, City of Irving, Texas, and Dallas' Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, just to name a few. 

Their name, Unica, often prompts curiosity from customers and partners who inquire about its meaning. Rooted in Nancy Galvan's upbringing as the only daughter among three older brothers, her mother affectionately referred to her as "La Unica" or "The Only Girl." Over time, this name became a symbol of her proud Mexican heritage and a constant reminder of her parents' relentless pursuit of a better life for their children. 

 
Betty Manetta
President & CEO
Argent Associates


Beatriz (Betty) Manetta is President and CEO of Argent Associates Inc., a tech-centric, software development and integration firm with a national footprint and main offices in Edison, NJ and Plano, TX. 

Ms. Manetta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Marketing from Rutgers University and a Master of International Studies from Seton Hall University. She was the recipient of the Beta Gamma Sigma Award from Seton Hall for her significant contributions to the strength and vitality of the economy combined with her business service achievement to humanity. 

Ms. Manetta spent over 20 years in Corporate America, primarily in the telecommunications industry, before leaving to launch Argent Associates Inc., in 1998. During her corporate career, she held national and international assignments in technical support, sales, human resources and quality management and control. 

Named as one of the TOP STEM 100 Executives in the nation, Ms. Manetta believes true business success is interdependent upon the success of the community. She takes her commitment to continuous learning and social responsibility seriously. Ms. Manetta is a champion of ethnic minority, women and small business education and engagement. She served on President George W. Bush’s President’s Export Council, where she advised on international trade matters and their impact on small, women and minority businesses and chaired the sub-committee of Technology and Innovation. 

Betty Manetta is committed to continuous learning and social responsibility. She is a champion and advocate of minorities, women and youth around STEM Initiatives. She serves on numerous boards at the local state and national level. 

Ms. Manetta serves on several boards including D/FW MSDC, where she is the MBEIC Chair, Tech Titans, TIA, Seton Hall University Board of Regents, QuEST Forum, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Business Council Southwest. She has received numerous awards locally and nationally for her leadership and commitment to excellence. 

 
Maryanne Piña Frodsham
CEO
Career Management Partners

As CEO and majority owner of Career Management Partners (CMP), Maryanne is responsible for the overall direction and operations of the firm. Based in Dallas, CMP also has offices in Fort Worth, Chicago, and Kansas City, with partner offices across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Recognized as a North Texas Fast Growth Company averaging over 20% annualized growth over the last 4 years, CMP has the distinction of being the only minority and woman-owned business that supports the full talent lifecycle with a national footprint. Some notable clients include John Deere, Fujitsu, Raytheon, and Borden Dairy. 

CMP's success stems from Maryanne's core values, which include a deep commitment to the clients, candidates, and communities CMP serves.  

Prior to CMP, Maryanne served ten years in public education and higher education, developing content and innovative solutions for students, educators, and the community. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University—Commerce with a focus on educational leadership. Her certifications include CMAT (Curriculum Management Audit Training); Curriculum Assessment, Design, and Delivery; the Leadership Temperament Index (LTI); MBTI; and the Brain-Based Leadership Assessment. She co-authored the book Don't Dread Monday: Your Guide to Career Success. 

Maryanne serves as a board member for The Concilio and an advisory board member for Heros for Children and the SMU Latino Leadership Initiative. She is a member of the Women's President's Organization (WPO), a member and proud sponsor of the Women's Business Council Southwest, and an Advocate of the National Alliance of Mental Health. 
 
#agenda-section row-start col-xs-12 heading center standard-section agenda-section

Agenda

col-xs-12 row-mid standard-section agenda-section content-section


5:00 - 5:35 ... Networking
5:35 - 5:45 ... Welcome Remarks
5:45 - 6:15 ... Fireside Chat
6:15 - 7:00 ... Networking

 

 
 
 
#newsletter-section row-start col-md-12 row-end standard-section parallax-section newsletter-section color-section

#prices-section row-start col-xs-12 heading center standard-section prices-section

Pricing

col-xs-12 row-mid standard-section content-section prices-section

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

col-md-12 box-layout fees box-section center row-end

Member

$20

 

$5 more on-site
 

Register Now

Sponsor

$$

Each sponsorship level includes event admissions and branding. Contact Lindsay Pittard at lpittard@wbcsouthwest.org to secure a sponsorship. Review options in our 2024 sponsorship catalog

Non-member

$20

 

$5 more on-site
 

Register Now
#directorylistings-section row-start col-xs-12 heading center standard-section app-section

Registrant List

row-start col-sm-12 row-end standard-section
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Company First Name Last Name
A [ Back to top ]
A touch of love care homeLOVIEBaxter
A+ Academy Driving School, LLC.PattyHarris
A-LIst BrandingJanetJack
Accounting Support Services LLCYamisaFREEMAN
Alcon Vision LLCTamikaTutt
Allen Learnimy, LLCShaunteAllen
American Marketing AssociationMaryVares
American National Bank of TexasRosieRueda
AQSBrittanyStovall
Argent AssociatesBettyManetta
Armstrong Walker Coaching + ConsultingDeannaArmstrong
B [ Back to top ]
Bank of TexasClaudiaRamirez Reed
Business Control Systems, LPDianneFerguson
Business Control Systems, LPDareiousScott
C [ Back to top ]
Career Management PartnersStaceyGuillen
Career Management PartnersJuliannaPiña
Career Management PartnersMaryannePiña Frodsham
Career Management PartnersCristyReyna
Career Management PartnersJediZapata
CCSWBJessicaBasanez
CIMA Logistics LLCOlgaLopez
City of DallasSandraBowie
City of DallasCatherineCuellar
City of DallasJesseSaldaña
Cleaned Your Way Janitorial LLCLakechaBrown
CRC group incPatriciaRodriguez christian
D [ Back to top ]
Dallas, TX 75248TerriQuinton
DEI Recruiting and ConsultingMichelleJolivet
Demolition SpecialtiesDedeJacoby
DFW International AirportSuzanneCruz-Sewell
DFW International AirportSandraGarcia
DFW International AirportGlendaRydell
E [ Back to top ]
Empathy Uprise, LLCAlicia KaeMiller
Epiq PropertiesSandiCollier
F [ Back to top ]
Free To Do Me Foundation, LLCSchequitaGoldsmith
G [ Back to top ]
GAP Program ManagersCarlosSalazar
Goldman SachsCrisZertuche Wong
H [ Back to top ]
H&C Remodeling and Design LLCDanielaCortinas
H&C Remodeling and Design LLCFatimaCortinas
healthbridge4uMercedesCruz
Hyperbaric & o2 Wellness Center, INCMaryCaptain
Hyperbaric & o2 Wellness Center, INCSharon 'Kisu'Simmons Heppner- Captain
I [ Back to top ]
Informed.IQJessicaGonzalez
ISP CreativeMargieAguilar
J [ Back to top ]
J.P.Morgan ChaseJessicaSchultz
James Sackey MarketingJamesSackey
JJ Williams PCJulietWilliams
Joyce Florist of Dallas, Inc.LisaAlvarez
K [ Back to top ]
KIAJO Mayan MultiservicesKiara JVenegas Castillo
KMS & Associates, LLCKarenSmith Jackson
L [ Back to top ]
L. V. Browne, CPALakeeshaBrowne
L. V. Browne, CPAAbrianaNader
Laguna Media GroupSilvanaRosero
Lyles Home Design, LLCMichelleLyles
M [ Back to top ]
Meca Construction Company IncRitaTorres Morrison
Medina Cuba Plumbing LLCMarilynMedina
Mendoza VenturesChrisAlemán
Myca Raquel Consulting LLCMycaWilliamson
O [ Back to top ]
OncorGracielaHastings -Case
P [ Back to top ]
Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust (PIPCLT)DomoniqueJones
Personalized PayrollKathleenHunt
Presch PetalsTammyEsfandi
R [ Back to top ]
Raices Group LLCAraceliMilan
Resilient Freight SolutionsHaydeeClark
S [ Back to top ]
Sandra Luz PhotographySandraGarcia
Sexual Wellness Essentials, PLLCJessicaSanchez
Simmons BankTiairaErwin
Swan Global InvestmentsDoloresWheless
Sylvia PowersSylviaPowers
T [ Back to top ]
T.I.A Consulting Ltd.AdrianaOcampo Senior
Tee James PhotographyTracyJames
The Software Vault, LLCJamitaMachen
Turner Construction CompanyMaricarmenTamez
TWU Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership (Center for Women Entrepreneurs)WandalizTurner
U [ Back to top ]
Unica EnterprisesNancyGalvan
UPSAlyssaEstrada
USAsiaWright
US India Chamber of CommerceAnuBenakatti
US India Chamber of CommerceMelissaFollis
V [ Back to top ]
Veree Hawkins Brown LLCVereeHawkins Brown
Vivid Vista MediaAshtonOlguin
#sponsors-section row-start col-xs-12 heading center standard-section sponsors-section

Sponsors

Act Intentionally with These Supporters!
col-xs-12 logos row-end standard-section
#map-section row-start row-end center standard-section map-section