The mission of the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council is to significantly increase business relationships between our corporate members and our certified MBEs. We believe that minority business development is a key component of reducing poverty, unemployment, increasing wealth, and integrating American society. You are receiving this email in order to keep you abreast of developments with the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Supplier Diversity Issues and Minority Business Development. If you like what you read please share internally and externally. |
UTC's Sikorsky Aircraft to Host First GNEMSDC Quarterly Meeting - Registration Is Closed! |
 I want to thank the GNEMSDC network for its quick response to the announcement of this Quarterly Meeting in last week's email. In less than 48 hours we completely filled the available 128 seats. United Technologies Corporation's Sikorsky Aircraft will host the GNEMSDC First Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, February 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Sikorsky is located in Stratford, CT. Every time we have held a Quarterly Meeting at Sikorsky we have had a packed house of MBEs, corporate members and UTC procurement and supplier diversity professionals. Sikorsky is a secure facility. Every attendee must bring identification. Foreign nationals are welcome, but need to bring a passport and contact the office. There is no photography allowed on the Sikorsky campus.
This is an excellent opportunity for all of our MBEs to get critical business information about a great company that has provided millions of dollars of opportunity with certified MBEs. |
How to Do Business with PepsiCo |
We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with PepsiCo for the upcoming "How to Do Business with PepsiCo" session on Monday, March 26th at their facility located at 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.
This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about PepsiCo's sourcing process and meet internal and external stakeholders as well as;
1. Encourage Prime Suppliers to work with certified MWBE's to fulfill Supplier Diversity Targets/Goals
2. Educate the MWBE's about the stake holders at PepsiCo and their prime suppliers. In addition, a panel of current MWBE suppliers will deliver some insights into their respective journeys.
3. Include time for a Networking Session to help MWBE Develop Relationships - The event will have a 2 hour networking session in which the defined PepsiCo stakeholders and prime suppliers will be situated at designated areas to engage the MWBE's. More information & Registration form. |
New GNEMSDC Corporate Member - Ocean Spray |
 On behalf of the GNEMSDC Board of Directors, I welcome the Ocean Spray as a new corporate member of the GNEMSDC.
Humble BeginningsOcean Spray was formed in 1930 by three cranberry growers with a simple love of cranberries. Led by lawyer and grower Marcus L. Urann, the three began coming up with new and innovative products made from cranberries. Since then, the Ocean Spray cooperative has grown to more than 600 grower families all across North America.
A Tradition of Innovation The cooperative's first product was jellied cranberry sauce, followed by original Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail hitting the shelves in the early 1930s, beginning a long tradition of quality, innovation, and success. The rest, as they say, is history.
We look forward to working with Ocean Spray. |
Corporate Member Showcase - United State Postal Service |
 This week we feature United State Postal Service.
Why Choose USPS?
At the U.S. Postal Service®, we're at your service in so many ways.
There's never been a better time to switch to USPS. With world-class service, the largest delivery network in the United States, and upfront pricing, our shipping solutions will help your business grow at prices that won't give you sticker shock.
At USPS, we offer:
- Online shipping
- The nation's largest delivery network
- Free supplies to your door
- Free Package Pickup*
- Free Saturday delivery**
- No surcharges for fuel or residential delivery
- Mobile applications
- Friendly customer service by phone
- Nearby service at the Post Office™ View Presentation
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MBE Showcase - Rose International |
Rose has five key attributes that as a whole are unique:
Corporate Plus Certification - The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) gives this distinction to very few companies in the United States . It indicates to our customers and potential customers that Rose is a minority-owned company that is fully capable of handling large volume, national and international accounts.
Wholly Owned India Company with U.S. Ownership - Rose owns and operates a development facility in India , which allows us to provide cost-effective solutions to customers who request them. What makes our situation different from many others is that our India company is owned by the U.S. company, and our ownership is available to our customers as often as needed, instead of a management team out of the picture in India. This helps us ensure absolute quality and maximum use of time for customer projects.
- SEI CMM Level 3 Certification - Our India facility is CMM certified, which ensures top quality offshore outsourcing. View Presentation.
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Events That MBEs Should Not Miss |
There are several events coming up on our calendar that are designed specifically for MBEs to learn about corporate opportunities. We know how busy everyone's schedule is, but these are events often hosted by our corporate members with the expressed purpose of finding out more about you and your business with the ultimate aim, to make you a valuable supplier to their companies. Here are some events you should consider: - GNEMSDC Upcoming Events
- New Hampshire MEET and GREET at Public Service of New Hampshire on February 8th from 2:30pm-4:30pm. To register email sjames@gnemsdc.org
- 18th Annual International Networking Evening & Business Forum; Global Trade & Economic Outlook: Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead, Wednesday, February 8 * Boston, MA
- February 24 - National Grid MBE CEOs only for CEO Roundtable and Doing Business with National Grid
- Next Street, Insight Series: MassDOT - An engaging 3-day workshop for M/W/SBEs to grow their horizontal construction business opportunities: Series One: March 1, 15, and 29 or
- Series Two: March 7, 21, and 29 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Transportation Building * 10 Park Plaza * Boston, MA 02116
- The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development's 26th Annual Reservation Economic Summit (REC), February 27-March 1, 2012. More information visitwww.ncaied.org
- March 27 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA - 2nd Annual Capital Summit featuring MA Commonwealth Treasurer Steve Grossman. For more details see the updated calendar below for times locations and directions.
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NMSDC/GNEMSDC Information & Presentations |
Please take a close look at the information listed below. The links will take you to detailed information. Information and Presentations: |
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MBE Day at the Capitol - February 29 |
The GNEMSDC along with some other interested groups are organizing an MBE Day at the Capitol in Hartford of February 29, 2012. The purpose of the day is to share a legislative agenda with elected members of the Connecticut General Assembly. There are five items that the GNEMSDC has put forward and continues to view as positive changes in CT law that would promote not only MBE interests, but the economic interests of the State.
- Conduct a New Disparity Study to base a revision of the State of CT's MBE Goals;
- A separation of goals for WBEs as distinct from MBEs in the State's Set-Aside Goals;
- The elimination of the Municipal Exemption which exempts some State funded projects from the State's set-aside programs;
- The State's acceptance of the GNEMSDC certification as proof of MBE status; and
- The establishment of a Diverse Business Task Force that reports on progress with the achievement of minority and women business development goals.
We will be sending out more information in coming days about how you can assist in this effort. |
NMSDC NEWS |
 KEY STRATEGIES AND LEADING PRACTICES FOR DEVELOPING SCALABLE MINORITY SUPPLIERSPlease note t hese seminars are open to both national and local corporate members of the NMSDC.
The 2012 NMSDC professional development seminars are designed to provide sourcing and supplier diversity professionals access to the most current and effective concepts in supplier diversity process management.
As the economy recovers, key stakeholders are embracing innovation, sustainability and value. These realigned priorities require supplier diversity professionals to realign their priorities of the supplier diversity initiative. It is no longer acceptable to just have a database of MBEs, but those MBEs must have the ability to perform on major contracts and deliver value to the organization. In addition, sustainability has become a major component of corporate social responsibility and many supplier diversity initiatives are being tasked with integrating sustainability into the overall process.
This year's theme, "Key Strategies and Leading Practices for Developing Scalable Minority Suppliers"focuses on best practices and lessons learned in cultivating scalable MBEs. We will also discuss the burgeoning issue of integrating sustainability and supplier diversity.
This seminar is designed to provide owners of new supplier diversity initiatives the key tools and strategies required to implement a robust process in their organization. This session will also provide stakeholders of mature programs some fresh approaches to advancing minority supplier development within their organizations and throughout the global marketplace.
This interactive one-and-a-half-day seminar is designed to maximize participant interaction and provide insights on taking your initiative to the next level. Regardless of your level of experience, if supplier diversity is important to your company or to your major customers, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. Come and see why Ralph G. Moore is recognized as the leading practitioner in supplier diversity and why RGMA has been the primary training resource for NMSDC for the past twenty years. Click Here to view the brochure.
TWO LOCATIONS
April 12-13, 2012
Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted by United Parcel Service
June 14-15, 2012
San Francisco, California
Hosted by Chevron Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Corporate Minority Supplier Development staff from headquarters or other
facilities of national corporate members.
- Corporate Minority Supplier Development managers and their staff from local
NMSDC- affiliated Council members.
CPSD™, CPSM®, C.P.M. AND A.P.P. CREDITFull participation in the NMSDC seminar can earn you continuing education hours that may be applied toward recertification requirements for Institute for Supply Management (ISM)'s Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD™), Certified Professional in Supply Manangement® (CPSM®) and C.P.M. and A.P.P. for those individuals holding a current designation at the time of seminar attendance. Click Here for the registration form |
Boston MBDA Business Center Client Profiles - Done Right Building Service |
Established in 1993, with corporate offices located at Four Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts, we employ over 170 employees in facilities located throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. Our service solution is scalable and prepared for implementation throughout the United States and Canada.
Done Right Building Services, Inc. is a 100% minority-owned company and is certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance and the New England Minority Supplier Development Council. We have experience in working with collective bargaining agreements and are signatory to the Service Employees International Union-AFL-CIO.
With a proven track record of performing at a high level of satisfaction, Done Right performs Janitorial, Mechanical Maintenance, Landscaping, and Snow Removal services for a wide range of clients. We offer our employees all of the tools, supplies and training necessary to ensure quality service.
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Opportunities with Corporate Members |
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Nominations for GNEMSDC Board of Directors |
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 We are now entertaining nominations for directors of the GNEMSDC. You can self nominate. We are asking that all potential directors submit with their nomination, information about their role and position within their company. Every potential director must have C-Level support for their nomination in the form of a letter of support from a C-Level leader within their company. C-Level executives are encouraged to be nominated and serve as directors of the GNEMSDC. Corporate directors are also expected to annual sponsors of the GNEMSDC. Corporate directors are also expected to attend at least 75 percent of the 6 board meetings each year and serve on at least one subcommittee of the board. The GNEMSDC is a volunteer-working board. Terms of service are for at least 2 years. If you are interested, please send all nominations to Tom Davis at tom.davis@cartus.com and copy fmckinney@gnemsdc.org. Thank you. |
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