| GNEMSDC Advanced Leadership Program (GALP) |
We are pleased to announce the start of an exciting new program, the GNEMSDC Advanced Leadership Program (GALP). The program consists of 5 full-day sessions led by outstanding business professors and writers. The professors in this program represent the best executive educators in the world, and are from the top business schools in the world. The GALP faculty includes, Steven Rogers of the Harvard Business School, Len Greenhalgh of the Tuck School of Management, Olav Sorensen of Yale School of Management, and Jeffrey Fox, best-selling author of "
How to Become a Rainmaker" and other top selling business books.
At lunch during each day of the program, we will have corporate CEOs and other C-Level executives speak to the program participants. The CEO faculty include Anne Noble, President and CEO of the CT Lottery, Kevin Kelleher, President and CEO of Cartus, William Jennings, President and CEO of Bridgeport Hospital, Rodney Powell, President and COO of Yankee Gas, Carlton Highsmith, Retired Chairman of Specialized Packaging Group and Joseph Black, Chief Procurement Officer of Aetna. The program begins on Friday October 4, 2013 and ending on Friday, November 8. (There will be no class on November 1 because of the NMSDC conference.)
The program is geared to the owner/entrepreneurs of firms with $10 million in annual sales or more who are looking to significantly grow their business's top and bottom lines. Participants will not only experience the wisdom of the assembled professors, participants will benefit greatly by learning from the other high powered MBE owners in attendance. Space is limited to 25 MBEs. Think of the value of simply making the connections that being part of this program can do for your business; that alone is worth the investment of your time and resources.
Participants will receive a certificate signed by all professors in the program. This will be a valuable reminder of the time invested in this innovative program. Program Details CALL TODAY!
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Steven Rogers - GALP Professor - Strategy and Positioning
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Professor Steven Rogers, Harvard Business School
Steven Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in General Management and teaches the Entrepreneurial Finance Immersion Experiences for Leadership Development (FIELD and Entrepreneurial Finance) course in the MBA program. A 1985 graduate of the school, Professor Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College. Prior to teaching at HBS, Professor Rogers taught in the MBA program at the Kellogg School of Management in addition to Kellogg executive programs in the U.S., Toronto and Hong Kong, including the Northwestern University PhD program. He received the Outstanding Professor Award for the Executive Program 26 times.
Before joining the Kellogg Faculty, he owned and operated two manufacturing firms and one retail operation. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Professor Rogers worked at Bain and Company Consulting firm, Cummins Engine Company and UNC Ventures, a venture capital firm.
In 2000, he received the 'Bicentennial Medal for Distinguished Achievement' by an alum from Williams College. In 2005, he received the 'Bert King Award for Service' from the African American Student Union at Harvard Business School. In 2006, he was selected as one of the "100 Men Impacting Supplier Diversity." In 2009, Ebony Magazine named him one of the top 150 influential people in America. In 2011, he joined Chicago Mayor Emmanuel's Supplier Diversity Task Force.
 Also speaking at lunch that day is William Jennings, President and CEO, Bridgeport Hospital.
William M. Jennings was appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of Bridgeport Hospital and Executive Vice President of Yale New Haven Health System, effective October 1, 2010. Prior to joining YNHHS, Bill served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of SSM St. Mary's Health Center, a 582-bed urban teaching hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and President of the SSM St. Louis Heart Institute, both of which are part of the $2.6 billion SSM Health Care System. During his tenure there, the hospital markedly improved patient and physician satisfaction, increased community engagement and enhanced financial performance. In 2008, St. Mary's was the recipient of the Premier National Quality Leader award.
Prior to St. Mary's, Bill served for seven years as the Administrator and Chief Operating Officer at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, part of the $1.5 billion BayCare Health System on Florida's west coast. There he enhanced patient care quality, improved patient satisfaction, reduced length of stay and achieved positive financial performance in an extremely competitive market.
Bill serves on the Board of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, the Diversified Network Services Board of the Connecticut Hospital Association and the Board of Central Connecticut Coast YMCA .
Bill earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Miami University in Ohio and a Master of Health Administration degree from Ohio State University. He is the elected Regent for Connecticut with the American College of Healthcare Executives. He and his wife, Kristin, have two children, Sarah and Mason.
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GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Trade Expo: September 24-25
On Line Registration NOW OPEN!
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Business Opportunity Trade Expo is on September 24-25 , Hartford Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, Connecticut 06103.
Click to REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY! |
GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Trade Expo Honorary Chair
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 Greg Almieda is CEO & Founder of Global View Communications a Pawtucket, RI based inclusion business strategy firm. GVC works in five areas: enterprise, consumer marketing, workforce diversity, supplier diversity and community relations. They help clients create and implement communications strategies that engage the key audiences that are transforming American culture-and that foster their clients' growth and competitiveness Greg has over 20 years of consulting, marketing, business development and business development management experience, which has included major media outlets in Boston. Currently, Greg is an active member of several professional and civic organizations. He is a board member of the Asian American Civic Association, ALPFA, The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Employer Advisory Board to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and a member of the steering committee for the Commonwealth Compact. |
| One on One Session September 24 at the Expo Technology and New Buying Organizations bring New Excitement! |
This year we are attempting to improve on our very successful One-on-One meetings between MBEs and corporate buyers. Last year we arranged over 1,000 meetings between buyers and MBEs. This year are attempting to significantly increase the number of meetings between MBEs and the buying community. We are introducing a web based appointment application that both our buyers and sellers can use to more efficiently plan and schedule their time at the event. The program will go live after Labor Day.
Here are some of the basics to expect from this technology solution:
1) Registered Buyers will be able to manage their own appointments. This is a demand driven system. Buyers can state in the program the types of goods and services they are interested in and want to see.
2) Registered Buyers will be able to see which MBEs want to see them and approve meeting times for the MBEs they want to see and put others on a waiting list.
3) Registered MBEs will be able to see what buyers are participating in the One-on-One sessions and what they are looking for.
4) Registered MBEs can request meetings with specific buyers/companies.
5) In order for MBEs and Buyers to participate in this One-on-One program they must be registered
for the Expo.
6) In order for MBEs and Buyers to see who is participating in the program they must be registered
in the Expo.
Over 50 GNEMSDC/NMSDC corporate members participated in One-on-One program last year. This year we will exceed this number significantly because we are partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense. The DOD's One-on-One program that has been very successful over the past few years, but did not occur this year. So we have invited their primes to participate in our event this year. We are looking forward to bringing these buying organizations to our event to meet with our MBEs during the One-on-One program, Tuesday, September 24 at the Connecticut Convention Center. This public-private partnership to increase MBE opportunities is unique and exciting.
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Upcoming Events
2013 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo
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:
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| Vase Construction and GNEMSDC Partner on Resident Owned Business Program |
The following training and meetings are free with VASE Construction subscription. Additionally, GNEMSDC members are not subject to fees for training or meetings. RSVP is still required.
Section 3, MBE, & WBE Training
Date: Friday, September 27, 2:30pm - 4:45pm (RSVP is required)
Location: GNEMSDC Office at 333 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Cost: $85.00 per person
Contractor Network Meeting
Date: Friday, September 27, 5pm - 6:30pm (RSVP is required)
Location: GNEMSDC Office at 333 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Cost: $15.00 per person
Hosted and Sponsored by The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (GNEMSDC)
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Dr. Fred to be Honored by Gateway Community College - September 28
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 Dr. Fred McKinney will be inducted into the Gateway Community College Hall of Fame along with Willam Curran of Halsey Associates, Richard Borer, President and CEO of Easter Seals, Roberta Hoskie, President and CEO of The Outreach School of Real Estate, and Debborah Mele, Senior Sales Manager at at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. The Hall of Fame Reception takes place on September 28 at 20 Church Street in downtown New Haven at the brand new campus of Gateway Community College.
Dr. McKinney served as chairman of the board for Gateway Community College during the early stages of the planning of the beautiful new facility and continues to be an annual supporter of a scholarship for a Gateway student majoring in business, entrepreneurship or economics. Your support by attending the event would be appreciated and goes to a great cause - urban community college education.
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| MBEIC Meeting |
 Tuesday October 8th 9:00am - 12:00pm at the GNEMSDC Office 333 State Street Bridgeport, CT
Please plan to join us on the 8th. If you have not visited the new GNEMSDC offices this will be a great time to do so and if you have not been there since the second building renovations were completed this will be your opportunity to do so.
We will plan to cover recent NMSDC announcements, preview the NMSDC trade fair in San Antonio and cover other major topics as we head into the 4th quarter of another year. Please rsvp to Gstiffler@thematletgroup.com to confirm your attendance. A reserved count is important to make sure we have properly allotted for the size room for our meetings. |
Opportunities
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| Bridgeport Housing Authority Request for Proposals |
The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport (HACB) is currently the following proposals:
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2013 St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center launches Supplier Diversity Website
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 St. Francis encourages diverse businesses to register online by visiting: http://www.stfranciscare.org/supplierdiversity
Read the introductory letter from St. Francis here.
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And Finally...
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In 1964 Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart in the Jacobellis v. Ohio case on pornography made the often quoted remark "I will know it when I see it". I could say the same thing when it comes to knowing what success looks like at the upcoming 2013 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo and Conference. I will know it when I see it, and I certainly expect to see it. I was asked the question recently by the Chairman of our board of directors, Lawrence Wooten of Pitney Bowes. My answer was three fold. For the Council, success will look like a full house of MBEs and Corporate members. It will look like a financial success. For corporate members, success will look like corporate members meeting with outstanding MBEs, many for the first time , who can meet their supply chain needs. For MBEs, success will look like meeting with corporate representatives and learning of real opportunities in the foreseeable future. And over time success for all parties will look like jobs created for workers throughout the region, profits for MBEs and corporations growing and growing dynamic minority communities. Let's make this a success. Together, we can!
In your service, Dr. Fred  |
