Attend the GNEMSDC Quarterly Meeting!
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 GNEMSDC 2nd Quarterly Meeting hosted by Ocean Spray at the Fireside Grille
May 14th 1:00pm - 4:30pm 30 Bedford St Middleboro, MA 02346
The 2nd Quarterly Meeting will be hosted by Ocean Spray at the Fireside Grille Restaurant. There will be a Corporate Showcase by Ocean Spray and networking opportunities with the Ocean Spray Procurement Department. To RSVP; email Sarah James at sjames@gnemsdc.org
Agenda:
1:00pm - 1:30pm Registration
1:30pm - 2:15pm Welcome Remarks
2:15pm - 2:45pm Corporate Showcase - Ocean Spray Procurement Department
2:45pm - 3:00pm Break
3:00pm - 3:30pm MBE Presentation
3:30pm - 4:00pm Reports from Board Chairperson and MBEIC Chairperson
4:00pm - 4:30pm Questions & Answers - Networking
The Ocean Spray Procurement Team is looking to meet with Suppliers who offer the following commodities:
Engineering: Project Management, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, IT, Civil, Process, Concrete installation and more...
Mechanical: Platforms, Air Compressors, Freezers, Structural, Piping and more...
Electrical: Equipment: Motor Control Centers, Transformers, Panels Instrumentation, Electrical installations, Conduits, cables, cable trays, panels and more...
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Roofing: HVAC systems
And in addition to Ocean Spray, there are several other corporate members who will be attending looking for a few great MBEs. So please sign up, even if the commodities listed above are not your commodities. It will be worth your time!
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GNEMSDC Massachusetts & Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Classic
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The GNEMSDC Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Golf Outing is coming to
Ferncroft Country Club on Monday, June 10. The Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Outing is at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Friday, July 12. Annual Sponsors have the choice of participating in either the Ferncroft Country Club MA outing or the Lyman Orchards Golf Club CT outing or both.
We are asking for sponsors to provide us with the names of their guests by May 15. Due to the limited space, we will not be able to hold your slots if you do not send your names to the office by June 1. One of the main attractions of this event is getting MBEs and Corporate members together.
If you are interested in a fun morning of golf, networking, food, drinks and relationship building please fill out the registration form and email it to Jerilynn Clarke at jclarke@gnemsdc.org
GNEMSDC MA Golf Classic June 10, 2013
We have reserved a block of rooms at the rate of $139.00 a night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923.
To Reserve your room please click here or you can call : 978-750-7987
Group Name: GREATER NE MINORITY SUPPLIER COUNCIL
Group Code: GNE
Deadline to reserve your room: May 10, 2013
GNEMSDC CT Golf Classic July 12, 2013
We have reserved a block of rooms at the rate of $89.00 a night at the Fairfield Inn Wallingford -
100 Miles Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
To reserve a room please call (203) 284-0001 Reference Group Name: GNEMSDC
Deadline to reserve your room: June 20, 2013
If you would like to donate any items for our very popular raffle, please contact the office (888-874-7114).
***Volunteer Opportunity available for July 13, CT - Contact Office***
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Upcoming Events
2013 GNEMSDC Expo Date and Location Set
September 24-25 at Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
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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:
- May 14, 1:30-4:30pm, GNEMSDC Quarterly Meeting at Ocean Spray
- May 16, 9:00am to 11:30am, Dr. Fred Speaking at Bridgeport Re-entry Collaborative at 1052 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT - MBEs and others welcome to attend
- May 20, 9-11am, MBE Orientation (GNEMSDC CT Office)
- May 22, NMSDC Minority Business Leadership Awards Dinner-Dance, Hilton New York and Towers, New York
- May 29, 9-11am MBE Orientation (Massachusetts), GNEMSDC Office, 100 Huntington Ave, Copley Place, Boston, MA
- June 10, 6:30 -2:30pm, GNEMSDC Supplier Diversity Golf Classic - MA, Ferncroft Country Club, 10 Village Rd, Middleton, MA 01949
- June 11,9:00am - 11:00am "What Government Can Do for Small Business" Seminar from NW CT Chamber of Commerce - additional information
- July 12, 6:30-3:00pm, GNEMSDC Supplier Diversity Golf Classic: CT, Lyman Orchards Golf Club- Middlefield, CT
- July 25, How to do business with Stop and Shop, MA
- August 14, 1-4:30pm, GNEMSDC 3rd Quarterly Meeting, CVS Caremark, 200 Highland Corporate Drive, Cumberland, RI 02864
- August 19, 9-11:00am , MBE Orientation (CT),GNEMSDC Office, Bridgeport, CT
- August 21, 8:30 -11:00am, MBE Orientation (Massachusetts), GNEMSDC Office, 100 Huntington Ave, Copley Place
- September 24-25, GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo, Hartford Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103
- October 27, - November 31, NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Conference, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
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Congratulations to Dr. Fred, Warren Bacon, Greg Almieda and Fred Alvaro for Being Selected for the "100 Most Influential People for the Hispanic Community of Massachusetts"
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 Congratulations to Greg Almieda, Global View Communications-Founder & Principal and Ferdinand Alvaro, Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan LLP. Partner selected as the "100 Most Influential People for the Hispanic Community of Massachusetts". Mr. Almieda was recently the MBE Honorary Chair of the GNEMSDC Awards Gala. Mr. Alvaro is a member of the board of the GNEMSDC. Read more...
In addition to Mr. Almeida and Mr. Alvaro, our very own Warren Bacon, the Project Director of the MBDA Boston Business Center and Dr. Fred were also selected to this influential list that includes Governor Patrick, Senator Warren and others. Congratulations, Warren for a job well done.
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Central Florida Press prints colorful swatchbox for Mohawk
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Producing outstanding results with fast turnaround times to satisfy a nationwide clientele is the norm at Central Florida Press (CFP), one of the top printing companies in the Southeast. That reputation was one of the catalysts for Mohawk, North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, to have CFP print their new swatchbox.... more |
News: Executive Order to increase state contracts signed by Rhode Island Gov. Chafee
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 The Rhode Island Black Business Association issued this press release (abbreviated):
Today, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee signed Executive Order 13-05, designed to reflect the changing demographics of Rhode Island's population through greater representation of minorities in the state workforce and minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) in state contracts. Today is a good day for people of color in Rhode Island. For over a year, the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) and other organizations have been advocating for this executive order to be implemented. RIBBA hopes by this law Executive Order 13-05, our beloved state's workforce and contracts will better reflect the ever changing demographics. The Governor's Executive Order is modeled largely on similar measures issued by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in 2007 and 2010. RIBBA intends to request profile of current statistics from the State to benchmark progress and insure the engagement of ongoing effective strategies. RIBBA will monitor progress over time to ensure compliance, accountability, and representation reflective of the population the State Serves.
The Order calls for the Director of the Department of Administration to make recommendations for positive outcomes by August 1. It also calls for annual reports, diversity training and for other state agencies to collaborate in this diversity effort.
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Free Office Furniture
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The GNEMSDC Boston Office is giving away a large, ornate wooden desk. If you are interested and would be able pick up the desk, please call Sarah at 617-578-8900. Pictures available.
The GNEMSDC Connecticut Office is giving away several items of office furniture. If you are interested please call Tatiana at the Connecticut Office at 203-288-9744. She can email you pictures.
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Are You Looking for a Business Loan or a Line of Credit?
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 Are you a MBE looking to purchase large assets and/or increase long-term liquidity at flexible terms, or manage cash flow and prepare for long-term success by purchasing short-term assets, such as inventory and accounts receivable, or funds to help you finance a contract?
The GNEMSDC and the Boston MBDA Business Center can help!
We have relationships with numerous banks and non-bank lenders who can help you get the financing you need. Even if you have been turned down, we can help. Contact the office at 888-874-7114.
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Do You Need to Reach 2,000 MBEs and Corporate Buyers a Week?
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One of the great things about this newsletter technology is that we can track readership, clicks on links and forwards. I am pleased to report that this newsletter is reaching over 2,000 readers a week. If you are an MBE or a corporate member, this is an excellent vehicle to get your message out. If you are interested in becoming a GNEMSDC e-newsletter sponsor, send an email to Sarah James at sjames@gnemsdc.org. We would like to hear from you. This ad space will be limited to no more than five MBEs and five corporate members.
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Welcome to GNEMSDC Baby Autumn and Baby Sidnie!
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This week while in Boston I was on a phone call with a key stakeholder, and in the background outside of my office, baby Autumn let out small protest trying to get the attention of her mother Joanne Wang. On the other end of the phone, there was a pause, and then a question: Is there a baby in your office? My answer, well of course there are
babies in our office. Both Joanne Wang and Andie Kim gave birth to a baby girl over the past 8 months.
It is my firm belief as a father of two adult children and having experienced first hand the anxiety and disruption that taking care of babies has on the life of families, that employers should be as flexible as possible when it comes to child care, particularly baby care. To that end, I informed both mothers that they are welcome to bring their babies to work with them. So far, this experiment in accommodation has worked out beautifully for all. So before I get accused of breaking child labor laws, know that I am only asking baby Autumn and baby Sidnie to only work on things that are not over their past work experiences. And the "Baby Industrial Complex" should not fear that this small step towards work/life sanity will threaten them in any significant way. But in all seriousness, it is working, and I encourage you to drop by and introduce yourself to our two new lovely additions.
And, Happy Mother's Day to all.
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