Best Practices Forum - At Fenway Park Home of the 2013 Champions!
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You are invited to attend the 5th Annual Supplier Diversity Best Practices Forum.
Dates are: November 21st, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: State Street Pavilion at Fenway Park, 40 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA.
The event will be featuring a discussion of winning Supplier Diversity practices by Corporate and MBE Business Leaders. RSVP by Nov 5, 2013
Learn more here. We are looking forward to having over 150 corporate and MBE business leaders in attendance. It is not too late to join us if you call TODAY! There is no charge to attend.
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Corporate Member of the Week: Northeast Utilities:
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Northeast Utilities operates New England's largest utility system serving more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NU is dedicated to this region, as well as the people, energy and technology so vital to its security, stability and economic strength. Northeast Utilities also operates under: Connecticut Light & Power, NSTAR Electric & Gas, NU Transmission, Public Service of New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts Electric Co., Yankee Gas Services Company.
Below is your complimentary Storm Safety Video from Northeast Utilities Systems. This educational video may increase your awareness for the upcoming winter and storm season.
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MBE of the Week:
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All Time Service, Inc. provides New England commercial cleaning service, New England residential cleaning service & New England green cleaning services to some of the top institutions, corporate offices, schools, retail stores, malls, commercial properties, colleges, health care facilities, government facilities and private companies in Boston and throughout Massachusetts and New England.
All Time Service Inc. is a Green Clean Institute certified company serving New England. What this means is that all of our employees have been trained in green sustainable cleaning practices. It also means that the products and equipment we use hold to the same high standard. Because All Time Service, Inc. utilizes Green Seal products and cutting edge green equipment, we can provide outstanding quality, safety and value. |
GNEMSDC HOLIDAY BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGES (HBCE)
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This year we will have two Holiday Business Card Exchanges. The Connecticut HBCE will take place following the Quarterly Meeting on December 5 at SAI Systems. SAI Systems is located in Shelton Connecticut.
The Massachusetts HBCE will be hosted by new corporate member Prince Lobel. Please join us on December 11 at 100 Cambridge St, Suite 2200, Boston, MA from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This is a wonderful way to close out the year with friends and colleagues from our expanding network. For RSVP please contact: sjames@gnemsdc.org. Learn more here. |
GNEMSDC Bridgeport MBDA Center Opening:
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The Stamford Advocate and the Connecticut Post published an article about the Bridgeport MBDA Business Center opening last week. The Bridgeport MBDA Business Center is operated by the GNEMSDC. The center will focus on the development of all MBEs, but has a particular interest in growing Native American businesses around the country. The winning of this contract is evidence of the confidence the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency has in the GNEMSDC. The Center will receive $255,000 per year in funding over the next four years.
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Upcoming Events
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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:
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Networking Invitation
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| and The National Society of Hispanics MBAs- CT ChapterInvite you to attend our Networking Reception Tuesday, November 19, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Hot Tomato's Ristorante 1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103
MBTA Supplier Diversity & Development Office & ODCR-
Informational/Outreach Meeting for MBTA Orange & Red Vehicle Procurement, this will be an n opportunity for minority, women-owned and other small business firms to learn about the new Orange & Red Line Vehicle Procurement. The date of the event is: Tuesday November 19, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Location: 10 Park Plaza Conference Room # 2 & 3. Transportation Building, Boston, MA. Please send any questions prior to the event to: mmcdowell@mbta.com
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Networking Invitation
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| and The National Society of Hispanics MBAs- CT ChapterInvite you to attend our Networking Reception Tuesday, November 19, 2013 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Hot Tomato's Ristorante 1 Union Place, Hartford, CT 06103 |
Jobs and Contracting Opportunities Community Forum:
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 You are invited to attend The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport's Jobs and Contracting Opportunities Community Forum. Who should attend: General Contractors, Subcontractors, Municipal, State, and Public, Housing Agencies, Small Business and Local Business Enterprises, Minority, Women, and Section 3 Business Enterprises. The event will be hosted on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Testo's Restaurant at 1775 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut. |
Invitation for Bid
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Opportunities
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Advertisement for MBE Subcontractors
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Posting I:
Integrated Design & Construction, LLC is seeking prospective employee for the following positions;
construction management and administration staff as follows:
Project Manager: 7-10 yrs. experience in Commercial, Institutional or Mixed use facilities in the Hartford/Tolland counties area (Project Management, Estimating, Scheduling, etc.). Construction Field or Design experience a Plus.
Assistant Project Manager: 3-5 yrs. experience (similar to above)
For inquiries and submissions please contact Thaddeus M. Stewart at: 203.909.6559
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Posting II:
Agency Name: Executive Office for Administration and Finance
Official Title: Edp Systems Analyst III
Functional Title: Edp Systems Analyst III
Occupational Group: Information Technology
Agency Name: Executive Office for Administration and Finance
Official Title: Computer Operator I
Functional Title: Computer Operator I
Occupational Group: Information Technology
Agency Name: Dept. of Revenue
Official Title: Tax Examiner III
Functional Title: Tax Examiner III
Occupational Group: Budget & Accounting
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Solicitation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE and WBE)
Associated Construction Company seeks letters of interest from qualified and certified minority business enterprises (MBE and WBE) for the following bid packages relating to a high end corporate dining facility located in the greater Hartford Area. The project consists of a first class corporate kitchen, servery and dining seating space. The total facility will occupy 36,500sf., of which 21,000sf. will be new construction and 15,500sf. will be renovation of existing space. Upon prequalification, bids from subcontractors will be received during the months of November and December. The work will take place from March 2014 through June 2015. Interested contractors may inquire by sending a Letter of Interest, Company Profile, List of Similar Projects and Certification via email to Joseph Jankowski at jdj@accgc.com on or before November 1, 2013. Learn more here.
The Associated Construction Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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| 2013 Business Opportunity Expo Survey |
If you haven't already completed the Survey which was sent to individual emails, please feel free to click on the link below and share your experiences.
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And Finally...
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There are some major changes that the NMSDC is putting in place that will impact all certified MBEs, all local and national corporate members and all regional affiliates. In some areas of the country dramatic changes have already started to be witnessed. The changes are the result of strategic planning process that started at the NMSDC Leadership Conference that was hosted by the GNEMSDC in Boston in July 2011. The target to implement many aspects of the changes is January 1, 2014, six weeks away. These changes are the most significant, wide-ranging changes since the founding of the organization forty years ago.
In addition to proposed changes in fees and prices, the plan addresses six major areas:
1) Board Engagement;
2) Business Processes;
3) Network Governance;
4) Performance Management;
5) Targeted Services; and
6) Technology Modernization.
I encourage all of our MBEs and corporate members to visit the website that outlines the plan, strategicplan2012.nmsdc.org. The GNEMSDC board will make this plan and our 2014 budget the number one and two issues at our upcoming board meeting on December 5. All regional Affiliate Councils, including the GNEMSDC are being asked to sign onto the new plan by December 15. I encourage our certified MBEs and corporate members to review the plan. I am happy to listen to your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. These are if nothing else, exciting times!
In your service
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