Join us for our February WomenRISE Workshop: Government contracts aren’t just for big companies, and they don’t have to be complicated. This high-energy session breaks down state and local contracting in plain language, showing women entrepreneurs how to identify real opportunities, build the right relationships, and take smart first steps based on where their business is today. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to pursue contracts soon, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a practical path forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify where state and local governments are spending—and which opportunities actually fit your business.

Understand why trust and relationships matter as much as bids in government contracting. Pinpoint your personal next step, timeline, and readiness level.

Everyone will receive the Zoom link via email from Eventbrite regardless of how you register. Please register for only one option: in-person or virtual.

In-Person Attendance

In-person events will be held at Texas Woman’s University, Denton Campus, 1210 Old Main Circle, Old Main Building, 2nd Floor, Room 257.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am. The official program starts at 8:00 am. Join us to network with other women entrepreneurs. Please bring your business cards.

*It is a walk between the two parking areas and the Old Main Building. Consider wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing your dress shoes for the event.

The venue is accessible, and an elevator is available.

*If you need additional accommodations, please email cwe@twu.edu to make arrangements.

Parking Information

* Download ParkMobile @ https://parkmobile.io/

* Put in your information, including your license plate number.

* For the event, please park on the 4th level of the parking garage located on Oakland St.

* Parking is FREE for the duration of the event only! The parking code will be included in the “Know Before You Go” email we send to you the evening before and morning of the event. The email comes from an Eventbrite email address.

* There will be directional signs to help you locate the event.*

Interactive Denton Campus Map

How to get from the parking garage to Old Main Building - Video

Online Attendance

If you are attending online, the Zoom link to join will be sent to you via email the evening before and the morning of the event. The email heading comes from an Eventbrite email address.

To be admitted virtually, please log in using the same first and last name you used when registering for the event (please, NO business names). We will have an online host to help facilitate the event. We will continue to have pre- and post-networking opportunities.

Networking before the event: 7:35-7:55 am

Networking after the event: 9:05-9:25 am

Official program: 8:00 - 9:00 am

**If you do not receive the email with the Zoom link from the Eventbrite email address, it may be in your junk/spam email folder, or you may have registered with a different email address. **

**All registered attendees will receive the replay link after the event.**

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Speaker Bio

Sharita M. Humphrey is a nationally recognized financial consultant, strategist, and rural innovation champion dedicated to building resilient, opportunity‑rich communities. As the owner of Change In Motion LLC and leader of EcoPower Source Inc. she drives transformative energy, workforce, and economic development initiatives across the country.

A former government auditor turned award‑winning business advisor, she blends compliance expertise with visionary strategy to help cities, institutions, and founders thrive.

Her work has been featured across major media outlets, and she continues to shape national conversations on entrepreneurship, equity, and sustainable development. She is committed to empowering people, places, and partnerships that move communities forward.