Center for Women Entrepreneurs to Host Disney Institute Professional Development Course
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Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service,” to The Woodlands, TX. 

The one-day event will allow area professionals to begin to examine how they can differentiate their service to become a provider of choice and understand the processes necessary to develop a culture that consistently delivers that exceptional service. This day of Disney Institute training uses business insights and time-tested examples from Disney parks and resorts worldwide to inspire individuals and organizations to enhance their own customer experience using Disney principles as their guide. The course is beneficial to any leader or employee interested in learning how to improve the customer experience and raise the service standards within their own organization.
 
WHAT: “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service” hosted by Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs

WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2020, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

WHERE: The Westin At The Woodlands, 2 Waterway Square, The Woodlands, TX 77380
CWE to Sponsor " Women Warriors Winning the
Business Battle! "

The Center for Women Entrepreneurs will partner with The Veteran Women's Enterprise Center to host " Women Warriors Winning the Business Battle! " The program assists women veteran-owned businesses, military spouses and the surrounding business community apply successful scaling strategies in order to build:

  • Personal/professional confidence by signing-up for on the spot pitch coaching

  • Business credit and access to capital

  • The ability to increase referrals and sales

Two business owners will be selected to showcase their business and make a 3-minute pitch for a business line of credit sponsored by Legacy Texas.

The CWE's own Tracy Irby, Small Business Advisor, will serve as a judge each month. 
Minerva Scholar Awarded Additional Scholarship

 Last month, the Center for Women Entrepreneurs presented Shawna Lemon, a Minerva Scholar, an additional scholarship given by the Metro Tex Association of Realtors, Inc. She was awarded an additional $2,900 to help with the pursuit of her studies in accounting and business. 

Each year, the Center for Women Entrepreneurs offers scholarships for up to $2,500 toward tuition and fees for graduate, post-baccalaureate and undergraduate women who are interested in becoming business owners. The scholarship can be renewed (pending state funding) an additional year, with a potential total value of $5,000.

Staff from the Center for Women Entrepreneurs and the Center for Student Leadership were on hand to present Shawna (and Magic) with her check. 
Yo Ho Yo Ho a Non-Profit Life for Me

Who: Mandy Cleveland, Stable Strides Farm

When: Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:30-9 am

Where: Spring Hill Suites | 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, TX 76208

Some key points Mandy will discuss as she shares her journey in the non-profit world:

  • Don't forget who you're serving
  • People need to see you, the leader, sweating
  • Hire people who are smarter than you
  • Importance of your Board of Directors
  • Be prepared and expect to need a side hustle
  • Why start your own--can you really add something different to the industry OR should you join forces with someone with similar vision
  • Sell the "why"

*Seating is limited.
Mark Your Calendar! Upcoming Women RISE 2020 Dates
March 10: Sales Funnels 101 with CWE Microgrant Program recipient Dr. Micaela Herndon

April 14th: Social Media with Mary Robb Social Practice

Registration for these events open on the second Tuesday of the month prior to the event.
Business Tip of the Month: You Are Your Brand

Your company has a brand. What about you? Gone are the days where you can hide behind your company's brand. Consumers in today's market are responding positively with sales to founders who are sharing their personal lives on social media.

A report from Impact Learning Center found that consumers were 82% more likely to trust a company if the CEO was active on social media.

According to an article from Entrepreneur, there are three reasons why having a personal brand is critical for founders:

  • Personal brands differentiate products in a saturated market
  • Personal brands build credibility for raising capital
  • More articles are written about people than companies which creates an opportunity for brand exposure

Commit time each week in your business to building your personal brand and cultivating relationships with your target audience. Your business will thank you for it.
Where Will the CWE be Next?

The CWE participates in and sponsors many events for women business owners so we can get the word out about our services and highlight the impact that our women-owned businesses have on the economy of Texas!

Here are a couple that we'll be at soon:

CWE Team
Shannon Mantaro
Director
Tracy Irby
Business Advisor
Manager of Events & Student Programs
Program Coordinator
Senior Secretary
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