CT Golf Outing Special Edition July 2, 2013

GNEMSDC  Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Classic - July 12
 golfThe GNEMSDC Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Outing will once again be held at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Friday, July 12.  

 Due to the limited space, once we sell out we will close registration for the event.  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
$5,000 cash price for Hole in One 
5K
 Who Wants to Win $5,000?
 You can be a winner of $5,000 cash at the  GNEMSDC golf outing at  Lyman Orchards on July 12th. 
 
  The Hole in One Contests will be held on Jones #2 and  Player #11
Other Prizes
  Closest to Pin
  Longest Drive
  Hole In One
  Lowest Gross
  Most Honest Team and 50/50 Raffles
Non Golfer Activities  
Pick Your Own Berries
-          Strawberries
-          Raspberries
-          Blueberries
1-Hour Clinic on Range at Golf Center 11am - 12 Noon.
For those who are non golfers, want to come and join the activities and lunch, please email to jclarke@gnemsdc.org for pricing.

Berry picking they can either do Strawberry, Blueberry and Rasberry picking, for PGA Clinic, we have a professional golfer who will teach us the basic.
Quick Guide to the Rules 
rules
                                 FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE
We will be using the WHITE tees for men and the RED tees for women

                  Here Are a Few Points to Remember:
  • All players drive the ball from the tee.  The group selects the best shot of the foursome
  • The foursome plays from the best shot by placing their ball within one club length from the selected ball.
  • The same procedure is used for all shots - including putting. 
  • One score is recorded for the foursome on each hole 
Contest Information
  • The Closest to the Pin Contests will be held on Jones #17 & Player #13
  • The Long Drive Contests will be held on Jones #8 & Player #9
  • The Hole in One Contests will be held on Jones #2 & Player #11
  • At the end of your round, please return your cart to the staging area,
  • Bring your score card to the tent for some great food & awards.
In an effort to keep the pace of play moving, we ask each and every group to pick up (end the hole) at a maximum of double bogie (two over par).
As an example:
On a par 3 the maximum scare is 5
On a par 4 the maximum score is 6
On a par 5 the maximum score is 7
CT Supplier Diversity Golf Classic Honorary Corporate  Chair:
Rondu Vincent-Pfizer
rondu
Rondu Vincent is currently Manager, Global Supplier Diversity for Pfizer Inc.   In this role, he is responsible for internal & external supplier diversity operations including oversight of supplier diversity portfolio and procurement opportunities, strategic alignment with Pfizer's lines of business and reporting across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and South Africa. Read on---
CT Supplier Diversity Golf Classic Honorary MBE Chair:
Francesco Pagano - Interpreters and Translators, Inc.
paganoFrancesco Pagano is Executive Vice President for Interpreters and Translators, Inc., Francesco Pagano is responsible for iTi's overall growth and strategic direction. As a seasoned language services professional, he has been instrumental in adding to iTi's line of services and ensuring that iTi maintains its strategic position of leadership in the industry. Francesco currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Language Companies and Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Hartford and member of Paul Harris Society.
Who's coming to play with us-Jonathan Coachman's ESPN Team  
Jonathan Coachman or more commonly known as "The Coach" is a Sportscenter anchor at ESPN....during his almost 5 years at the worldwide leader Coach has done in addition to Sportscenter, NBA, College Football, and College Basketball, and Nascar...In October 2012 Coach began his national radio show "Coach and Co." on ESPN Radio...   
Players Representing Companies

ACP Facility ServicesOrbit Design, LLC
Aetna, Inc.Penmar Industries, Inc.
AI Engineers, Inc.People's United Bank
Alianza Services LLCPeople's United Bank
ASA Environmental ProductsPepsiCo, Inc.
Bauza & AssociatesPfizer, Inc.
C&C JanitorialPicture That, LLC
CartusPinnacle Maintenance
commVerge MarketingPitney Bowes Inc.
Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA)PrintabiliTees
Deluxe Delivery SystemsPurdue Pharma LP
Dennis ProtoRBS Citizens
Diggs ConstructionSAI Systems International Inc.
Environmental IntegritySayers40
General Dynamics- ATP, BIW, C4 Systems and Electric BoatSpace-Craft Mfg., Inc.
GSR GlobalSysman
Guy BrownThe Computer Company
Hartford HealthcareThe Hartford
Horizon Services CorporationThe Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)
Integrated Design & Construction, LLCThe Walt Disney Company/ESPN
Kool Ink, LLC d/b/a Sir Speedy Printing of BloomfieldTony Jorgensen Law Group
Light SpeedUnited Rentals, Inc.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal NationUnited Technologies Corporation & Divisions
Nadicent TechnologiesW & R, LLC/RCI
Optimus Management Group LLC
 
Thank you to our Official Sponsors:
Official Sponsors:
Cartus
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation/ Foxwoods Resort Casino
United Technologies Corporation & Divisions

Platinum Sponsors:
ACP Facility Services
Aetna, Inc.

Gold Sponsors:
Bauza & Associates
commVerge Marketing
Deluxe Delivery Systems
Diggs Construction
General Dynamics- ATP, BIW, C4 Systems and Electric Boat
Hartford Healthcare
Light Speed
Nadicent Technologies
Pfizer, Inc.
Pitney Bowes Inc.
SAI Systems International Inc.
The Hartford
The Metropolitan District Commission
United Rentals, Inc
W&R, LLC/ RCI

Silver Sponsors:
AI Engineers, Inc
Alianza Services LLC
C&C Janitorial
Horizon Services Corporation
Optimus Management Group LLC
Picture That, LLC
Purdue Pharm LP
Sayers40
The Computer Company

Contributor:
CT Hospital Association (CHA)
Integrated Design & Construction, LLC
Kool Ink, LLC d/b/a Sir Speedy Printing of Bloomfield
Orbit Design, LLC
Penmar Industries Inc.
People's United Bank
PepsiCo, Inc.
PrintabiliTees
Space-Craft Mfg., Inc
The Walt Disney Company/ ESPN 

Refreshment Cart Sponsor:
RBS Citizens Bank
Non Golfer Activities Sponsor by Interpreters and Translators, Inc. (iTi)
iTi
Thank you for our Non Golfer Activities sponsor Interpreters and Translators Inc. (iTi).
Interpreters and Translators (iTi) is a woman and minority owned small business established in 1986. iTi is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and a certified woman-owned business (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We work with all types of organizations in a variety of industries. Our clients will tell we provide superior quality language services within budget and on time. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional customer service.

Interpreters and Translators, Inc. is a full service language company that specializes in solutions for organizations that face language challenges in the medical, government, legal and corporate sectors. This focus is enhanced by providing the best customer service; primarily through our staff's expertise, commitment and dedication.

July 1, 2013

GNEMSDC  Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Classic - July 12
Hole in One $5000 Cash
MA golf
The GNEMSDC Connecticut Supplier Diversity Golf Outing will once again be held at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Friday, July 12.  Due to the limited spots available we are asking for sponsors to provide us with the names of their guests by TODAY.  Also, due to the limited space, once we sell out we will close registration for the event.

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  Pre-Certification Webinar
GNEMSDC
Tuesday, July 2, 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 July 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm. to Jennifer Little-Greer at jlittle-greer@gnemsdc.org  
Upcoming Events
 
2013 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Expo  
September 24-25 at Connecticut Convention Center,  Hartford, CT
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:   
  • July 2 2:00-3:00 GNEMSDC Pre-Certification Webinar
  • July 11 8:00- noon New Hampshire State and Local Vendor Fair in Concord NH  click to register for additional information email mark.manganiello@dred.state.nh.us
  • July 12, 6:30-3:00pm, GNEMSDC Supplier Diversity Golf Classic: CT, Lyman Orchards Golf Club- Middlefield, CT
  • July 19 10:00am-3:00pm New England Native American Business Conference - Hosted by the Mohegan Tribe  Additional Information 
  • 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 13, 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
  • September 26 6:00-11:00pm Ritmos de Salud - a cultural performatnce to benefit Joslin's Latino diabetes initiative Additional Information 
  • 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 27-30, -  NMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Conference, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX  Registration Brochure
FYI
Diverse Supplier Development Academy (DSDA)
DSDANortheast Utilities, in partnership with the University of Connecticut and SCORE - www.score.org, has established the Diverse Supplier Development Academy (DSDA).  The mission of the DSDA it is to support the development of high potential diverse businesses to grow and become more competitive in the marketplace.  This is a uniquely structured, hands-on program designed to produce measurable results for the participants. The Academy, which has been two years in the making, will launch this September.  We invite you to add your name to the list of applicants applying for admission to our September program.  
If you are interested, please note the following DSDA requirements:
·        The Academy is limited to ethnic minorities, women and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
·        Only 10 applicants will be accepted for the fall semester which starts on 9/18/13
·        Interviews with prospective applicants will begin on or about the week of July 15th
·        A nominal fee for the program is $750.00 to help defray administrative costs
·        Most important:  your commitment to actively participate in every aspect of the program, prepare for and attend all workshops, and to work with an assigned SCORE mentor.  

I have enclosed the Program Executive Summary, Program Syllabus, Workshop Schedule, Academy Application, and several testimonials from business owners who participated in one of the two pilot programs we conducted over the last two years.  For additional information about the Academy, I encourage you to visit our website at www.dsdact.org.  

If you are interested in participating, please complete the enclosed application - including the narrative questions - and return it to me no later than July 1, 2013.

Feel free to contact me at 869-299-6223 or at Northeast Utilities 860-665-6332 if you have any questions.

Cheryl Lynn Clarke 
Board Chairperson
 
Resource Management Inc. ranked 54th largest Hispanic owned business in the nation
Congratulations to certified MBE, RMI!  The Hispanic Business Magazine has ranked RMI as the 54th largest Hispanic owned business in the nation. This is a higher ranking than last year where they were ranked #59th.  Learn more about RMI at http://www.helpmewithhr.com/         
NMSDC Purchasing Activity Report Due
bnsdcEvery year the NMSDC asks the regional Councils to collect information on corporate member spending with certified MBEs.  It is that time of the year again.  Now we are asking for each local member of the GNEMSDC to complete this short form.  There are instructions included below.   If you have the information readily available on MBE spending, the form should not take more than 30 minutes to complete.  If  you do not have ready access to this information, this is something the GNEMSDC might be able to help you with.  Also I must say there is no shame in numbers and the information you supply is confidential.  We are not asking for the names or the specific amounts of specific contracts.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me, 203-288-9744. 

National Members of the NMSDC will be contacted by the NMSDC for their rerports and do not have to complete this document.  Thank you for your cooperation and support.  Knowing your combined impact on minority business development is absolutely necessary for the continued success of the mission.
  
Opportunities
Coming soon!!!
 And Finally III... Musing on Minority Business Development  
coverI am very pleased to announce that my third book that chronicles the And Finally column and the various essays on the topic of Minority Business Development will be released as an e-book on July 10.  
 
The book  "And Finally III... Musing on Minority Business Development" covers the period January 1, 20011 though December 31 2012.  This two year period was an exciting time for the Council, the economy, the country, and the world.  This book is 189 pages half  size of the last And Finally books.  

All of the proceeds for the book will be donated to the GNEMSDC.  So this is a great way to have your own personal record of this historic time and support the Council
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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. 
And Finally...

Gone Fishing...
In your service,

Dr. Fred    
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