| Attend the GNEMSDC and the National Black MBA Association WGC Spring Fling Networking Session |
 Thursday June 6, 2013 5:30pm - 9:00pm at the GNEMSDC CT office 333 State Street Bridgeport, CT 06604
Enjoy some champagne & hors d'oeuvres while you network!
Why Should You Attend?
1) Meet and Network with Business Leaders from our Corporate Membership;
2) Meet and Network with MBE Owners;
3) Meet and Network with Local Political and Community Leaders;
4) Meet and Network with Leaders from the National Black MBA Association - many of whom work for local corporate members;
5) Check out our new office digs;
6) Enjoy some of the best Soul Food in New England from Cast Iron Soul Catering Company of Hamden, CT; and
7) Drink some "affordable" but good champagne.
The first fifty people to register will be entered to win a prize of up to 50,000
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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 12, CT - Contact Office***
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| Attend How to do Business with Prince Lobel Tye LLP |
 Wednesday June 26, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Prince Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge St Suite 2200 Boston, MA
Please join Prince Lobel Tye LLP and the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council for an evening of networking and opportunity. Prince Lobel, a Boston-based law firm, would like to partner with businesses and service providers that share its commitment to a diverse and community-minded workplace. By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to meet Prince Lobel partners and managers, and hear more about their interest in discovering new service providers.
Prince Lobel would like to identify certified minority owned businesses in areas such as IT, plant care, caterers and event suppliers, accountants, printers, private stenographers, subpoena services/constables, staffing agencies, car services, public relations professionals, translation services, Web designers, photographers, toner and printer suppliers, lawyers (out of state CT NH RI as referrals or business partners), investment advisors, and more.
For more information and the agenda click here.
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| GNEMSDC MBE Pre-Certification Webinar |
 Tuesday, June 4 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 June 4, 2013 at 1:00 pm. to Jennifer Little-Greer at jlittle-greer@gnemsdc.org
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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:
- June 5 5:00pm - 8:00pm Conference of Minority Transportation Officials additional information
- June 6 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM GNEMSDC and National Black MBA Association - "Spring Fling" at 333 State Street Bridgeport - Champagne and hors d'oeuvres Networking Event FREE, Please RSVP at jclarke@gnemsdc.org
- June 6, 9:00am - 4:00pm CT Business Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, CTadditional information
- 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
- June 14 1:00 - 7:00 Meet the Lender: Connecting with Capital and the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce & SBA Small Business Awards Dinner - Additional Information
- June 26 5:00pm - 7:00pm How to do Business with Price Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge StreetSuite 2200 Boston, MA 02114
- 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
- June 22 10:30am UnityFirst.com holds 2013 Common Ground Leadership Awards and Resource Reception at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA Additional Information
- 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 4 - Promising Scholars Golf Classic Laurel View Country Club, Hamden, CT (to benefit inner city New Haven high school graduates matriculating into 4-year colleges and universities.)
October 27, - November 31, NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Conference, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
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Babson Business Assessment Tool
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 Introducing The Business Advantage Tool
Business Advantage is a very effective and simple to use financial tool that gives a small business owner a real advantage in being in control of their finances and achieving a deeper understanding of this vital part of their business.
Why Business Advantage?
We know that one of the constants in business is change: opportunities for new business, changes in requirements from existing customers, changes in your cost structure or the challenge of competitors. Business Advantage gives you the ability to easily and quickly understand these changes impact your finances - - - how, in detail, it affects your bottom line - - your ability to be profitable. Just over the last week, we had conversations with three MBE's on exactly this issue of understanding the financial impact. In one case, it was about deciding which type of loan would be best. In another case, the financial impact revolved around bid strategy for a new opportunity - - - how to manipulate the various pricing components in order to win the bid and ensure that it is a profitable outcome. In the third case, it was a question of understanding the profitability of various customers - - - and discovering that some may not in fact be profitable!
Business Advantage allows you to make these determinations quickly and easily. It is not intended to take the place of business partners, such as accountants or bookkeepers, but to work in tandem. With Business Advantage, within a few minutes you can model various scenarios and see how they flow through your income statement balance sheet. It takes the guesswork out of making many important decisions. This also makes discussions with those business partners more efficient and focused.
The Bottom Line
At a cost of only $200, you have one of the most effective tools to make your business a success.
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| 5th Annual MBE Economic Survey |
 Here is the link for the 5th Annual MBE Economic and Business Performance Survey . We encourage all of our MBEs to complete the questionnaire. It will take only 10 minutes. Your answers are anonymous and confidential. We report the summary data only. The information you provide helps us to design programs that better meet your needs.
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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?
