Supplier Diversity Roundtable Invitation
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A free event hosted by Travelers on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
DiversityInc invites you to join diversity and procurement professionals for a day of networking and discussion around what it takes to change the game to increase opportunities for supplier diversity. Speakers and a panel discussion with executives from DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® will share innovative ideas that move the needle and deliver results.
Corporate Members Only!
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GNEMSDC MBE Pre-Certification Webinar
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This FREE webinar is open to any minority business owner interested in becoming a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and the review of the certification application.
If you are interested in joining the webinar please RSVP by May 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm to Jennifer Little-Greer at jlittle-greer@gnemsdc.org. For Further questions call (203)288-9744 Ext. 111.
The link below will allow you to join the online meeting:
If this is your first time using Microsoft Lync we recommend you test the meeting link an hour before the webinar to ensure you can access the webinar.
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Attend the GNEMSDC and Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
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May 8th 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the GNEMSDC Boston Office - 100 Huntington Ave - Dartmouth Shops, 2nd Floor Boston, MA
Please attend out annual "Getting to Know Each Other" Networking Event. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. RSVP at the HACC website; http://www.hacc.com/rsvp |
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
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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 8 - Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce and GNEMSDC networking event 5:30-7:30 at the GNEMSDC Boston office
- May 14, 1:30-4:30pm, GNEMSDC Quarterly Meeting at Ocean Spray
- 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 4-5 MBDA, GNEMSDC and U.S. DOD Small Women and Minority Business Trade Fair, Burlington Marriott, Burlington MA, More Information to Come!
- June 10, 6:30 -2:30pm, GNEMSDC Supplier Diversity Golf Classic - MA, Ferncroft Country Club, 10 Village Rd, Middleton, MA 01949
- 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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Welcome to our newly certified MBEs for April 2013
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Summit Technologies, Inc. www.summtech.com Naics codes: 541511;541513;541519;541512
Transportation LLC.
Service Co. LLC Naics codes: 562910;532412;532490
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Photo of Dr. Fred with Senator Christopher Murphy and Peoples United Bank CEO Jack Barns and Peoples United Bank Executive
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The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council and People's Bank co-sponsored a Bridgeport Regional Business Council breakfast with Bridgeport based Peoples United Bank at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport on Thursday April 4. U.S. Senator from Connecticut Christopher Murphy was the keynote speaker. (Senator Murphy standing next to Dr. FredPresident and CEO of Peoples United Bank is standing on far left.) The event gave the GNEMSDC an opportunity to introduce ourselves to the Bridgeport business and political community. Over 200 business leaders attended the event.
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Free Office Furniture
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| 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. |
GNEMSDC 2012 Audited Financials
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The GNEMSDC is a 501C-3 non-profit corporation. As such, our financials are public information. I am proud to share with our membership and our community our 2012 audited financials. In summary, the GNEMSDC had its best year ever! We were able to grow our top line revenue by over 25 percent compared to 2011. The GNEMSDC, with annual revenues of over $1.7 million is now one of the five largest Regional Councils in the NMSDC. It was a combination of things that led to this performance including the increased support from corporate members and MBEs and grants. But more important than the financial results included in the financial statements, are the activities of the GNEMSDC in 2012 that are not included in the report. In 2012 we had over 70 events that had over 5,000 attendees. This newsletter was read by over 250,000 people. And I know from anecdotal evidence and MBDA reports, that MBEs and corporate members contracted with each other on millions of dollars of new business as a result of GNEMSDC activities.
On behalf of the GNEMSDC board of directors, I thank all of our stakeholders for another strong year. And we look forward to an even stronger 2013.
Our stakeholders can also view our IRS 990 report by visiting www.guidestar.org. All 501C-3 organizations are required to submit 990 forms. This is a good website for you to view any non-profit that your support. |
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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