http://www.wetexas.biz Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:56:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Intercontenental Hotel, Houston, TX http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/19/july-22-wbea-networking-luncheon/ Cityplace Conference Center Program: 8-9am, networking 9-930 am Cecilia R. Edwards, President &CEO, The Robinson Edwards Group http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/19/june-26-greater-dallas-chamber-professional-womens-forum-pwe-a.m.-the-habit-of-success/ Proceeds benefit youth education programs at the Dallas Arboretum. For information: Katie McGee: 214.969.9876. Email: katie.mcgee@ey.com http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/19/june-26-ernst-youngs-celebration-of-diversity-awards/ VIDEO - Special thanks to Dr. Leonard Greenhalgh (Tuck School of Business) and Michael Robinson (IBM). In Part 2, they discuss the importance of knowing your company and knowing where your company fits into the global supply chain. Click here to see the video... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/12/tuck-b-school-and-ibm-part-2-getting-to-the-next-level-in-the-global-market/ Imap delivers customized global logistics solutions By Peter Fretty After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and spending roughly a decade in the logistics industry, Tamara Bennett decided it was time to strike out on her own. It was at this point in 2002 that Bennett founded the Grapevine, Texas-based ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/12/imap-delivers-customized-global-logistics-solutions/ Recently, comScore Video Metrix reported that there were a record-breaking 10 billion videos viewed online by US internet user in December of 2007. Broadband penetration is almost saturated and ad-serving technologies are more sophisticated now, leading to more video and/or interactive campaigns for advertisers. More than 25% of consumers said they ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/06/04/video-has-taken-over-the-web/ WE: When did Frito-Lay form its supplier diversity program? JL: Frito-Lay,Inc.formed its supplier diversity program in 1983 when our senior leadership executed their vision of improvingthe economic wealth of the ethnic business community. Foralmost a quarter of a century,we remain committed to inspiringwell being in our suppliers and the communities we ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/05/29/qa-with-frito-lay%e2%80%99s-group-manager-supplier-diversity-jean-lacefield/ Considering Marilyn Lane’s entrepreneurially laced upbringing, it’s no surprise that she jumped upon recognizing an opportunity to fill an automotive industry niche with a true focus on service. “I wanted to have a different kind of tow service, far exceeding the public stereotype of the industry.We have chosen to specialize ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/05/29/wbe-towing-and-incidentmanagement-companyproviding-above-and-beyondservice-for-dfw/ For Bill McCauley, the best fruits of the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance are two-fold.On the one hand, female entrepreneurs have the opportunity to nurture and expand their businesses. And on the other hand, corporations have access to WBEs who can provide them with valuable services and goods.The end result of ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/05/29/chairmans-corner/ Nancy Parsons doesn’t read stars, gaze into crystal balls or consult with voices from beyond.Without benefit of smoke and mirrors, she and business partner Kimberly Brinkmeyer, Ph.D. possess a knack for seeing into a company’s future and determining where potential roadblocks lay.Their company,Tulsa, Okla.-based CDR Assessment Group, provides a broad ... http://www.wetexas.biz/2008/05/29/cdr-assessment-group-usestraits-drivers-and-risks-toreveal-clients%e2%80%99-hidden-talents/