| Take a look at my recent article "The State of Minority Business in New England" · The Messages of the Conference | |
| Over the next few weeks, I am going to elaborate on the messages and things I learned from attending and participating in the sessions at this week's GNEMSDC Expo and Conference. But here are few of those messages boiled down to their essence:
Each of the bullets above came from the workshops and seminars and One on One meetings we held this week. If you were not there. I wish you could have been there to feel the energy in the rooms. | |
| · Leaders in Diversity Breakfast - October 21 | |
| The Boston Business Journal is hosting its first "Leaders in Diversity Breakfast on Thursday, October 21 at the Westin Waterfront Hotel starting at 7:00 AM. The event recognizes individuals and companies who are making a difference within their organizations and the community. Among the honorees are James Sturgis of Stop and Shop and Kim Duke Rivers of Diversity Staffing Pros. Also being recognized are MassHousing and Deloitte. I will be serving on a panel discussion on the subject of diversity along with Alberto Vasallo of El Mundo, Beth Williams of Roxbury Technology, Steve Crosby of the Commonwealth Compact and the McCormack School of Business, and Paul Francisco of Foster and Francisco. The panel will be moderated by Howard Manley of the Boston Banner. I hope that you can join us for what will be an informative and important event. For more information and registration information click on the link below. The proceeds for this event will go to the Urban League of Eastern MA. | |
| · Opportunity at Bridgeport Housing - Television Services | |
| Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Request for Proposals (RFP) Television Service, Equipment and Maintenance Solicitation Number: 034-PD-10-S Solicitation Date: September 28, 2010 The Housing Authority in the City of Bridgeport (BHA) is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified firms for a two-year renewable contract to PROVIDE TELEVISION SERVICE, EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE at Charles Greene Homes. Proposals are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, at the main administrative office of the Authority located at 150 Highland Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Late proposals will not be accepted. A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk-Through will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT. in the Executive Conference Room. A complete copy of the solicitation, including proposed forms of contract and proposal requirements, can be obtained on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Purchasing Department, 361 Bird Street, Bridgeport CT 06605, Attention: Ms. Caroline Sanchez Telephone No. (203) 337-8820. | |
| · Opportunity with Bridgeport Housing - Rubbish Removal | |
| THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) RUBBISH REMOVAL SERVICES Solicitation No: 035-CM-10-S Solicitation Date: September 29, 2010 The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport is requesting Sealed Bids for Rubbish Removal Services at Trumbull Gardens and various scattered sites. All bids must be received by October 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at the administrative office of the Housing Authority, 150 Highland Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the designated time. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 361 Bird Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605, at 10:00 a.m. A site walk-through will take place at that time. All interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend to clarify the scope of work and the intent of the bid documents. Proposed forms of contract documents are on file at the Purchasing Department, 361 Bird Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605 and can be picked up on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 after 1 p.m. attn: Ms. Caroline Sanchez, (203) 337-8820. The Housing Authority City of Bridgeport reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any minor informality in the bidding process. | |
| · NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Expo Alert | |
| MBEs who have registered for the conference, NMSDC will be checking the MBISYS database to see if the certificate has expired. If the certificate has expired, the MBE will be charged the higher price, $1,800. MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION VALIDATION Corporate members are procurement entities paying national and/or local dues. MBEs are suppliers certified as minority-owned by an NMSDC-affiliated Regional Council only. MBEs must be listed in the MBISYS® database or provide a copy of their NMSDC-issued certificate in order to validate MBE status and take advantage of registration discounts offered. If your corporate membership or MBE certification is not current or cannot be verified by NMSDC, you will be charged the corporate non-member or non-certified supplier registration | |
| · Please Take the Survey - You Deserve It | |
| For those who attended the GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo and Conference, we promised that everyone who gave us a business card would receive something. Well you should have received an electronic survey. Please complete the survey as we attempt to improve upon all of our services. To take the Friday Expo Survey click here. To take the Thursday Conference and One on One Survey click here. To take the Wednesday Conference Survey click here. | |
| · Special Thanks to the Trade Expo Committee and Volunteers | |
| The GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo and Conference Committee led by the Committee Co-Chairs, Lawrence Wooten (Pitney Bowes), Cheryl Clarke (Northeast Utilities) and Karl "Karlos" Nurse (Nurse Communications) deserve a special thanks. The other committee members were:
The volunteers at the show also deserve a special thanks. They include:
And we cannot forget to thank again our Honorary Committee Co-Chairs: Murray Martin, President and CEO of Pitney Bowes Corporation and Beth Williams, President and CEO of Roxbury Technology. | |
| · And Finally, | |
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In your service Dr. Fred | |
