Minority Business – Minority Owned Business

Dave’s amendment to strengthen small businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities was included in the bipartisan JOBS Act that passed the House.

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For 40 years, the Western PA Minority Supplier Development Council (WPMSDC) has been connecting minority owned businesses in the greater Pittsburgh region with potential customers throughout the world. Each year the council recognizes top performing companies and this year, the Novus Group, a staffing company was an award recipient. Ron Alvarado, president of the Novus Group and Alexander (Nick) Nichols of the WPMSDC discuss the rationale for choosing Novus for this year’s award.

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Ni Suphavong is the founder of Jade Logistics, a certified women-owned business offering transportation and logistics solutions throughout the world. Ni was born in Laos, at the end of the Vietnam War, the youngest of four children and soon after the family arrived at a refugee camp. At the age of 5 the family arrived in Minnesota. Quite a journey for a young girl, but it was just the beginning for Ni. A part time job in the freight-management industry 17 years ago allowed her to learn the ropes from caring guides and laid the framework for her to start Jade Logistics and succeed in a male dominated industry. Ni was able to find the unique niche of being a woman and minority owned business and as her business succeeds Suphavong remembers the generous family that helped sponsor her trip to the United States so many years ago. In recalling the kindness of that family, she has made it a priority to give back to the community. Every employee at Jade is required to volunteer at a charity of their choice, and the company backs it up with monetary donations.

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We have a new small technology business and need to reach potential clientele. We welcome everyone but after reviewing our sales database I’m starting to realize minority business solely drives our company. We are professional, have a modern platform, and driven by excellent marketing capital and funding. I don’t understand why other groups are less responsive to minority owned business but we would like to serve those who support us first.

Are there any minority business networks in New York City?

Yes, I’m quite certain that there are. Have you tried the Yellow Pages?

Robotic Research, a small minority-owned business located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, develops software for unmanned vehicles and robotic devices. The company developed the software that the U.S. Army currently uses for its ground robotics system.

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Lyn Lee’s love of chocolate inspired her to start a company that sold just one product, her version of the perfect chocolate cake. This woman entrepreneur wasn’t sure what business to start, but she knew she loved one thing most — chocolate.

“I really wanted to try being my own boss because I wanted to be able to raise my kids,” Lyn told The Story Exchange.

For more see: http://thestoryexchange.org/2011/09/lyn-lee/

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McKissack &?McKissack is the oldest minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the United States. A family-owned business for more than 100 years, McKissack has been a leader in planning, design, and construction of more than 6,000 projects, proudly upholding the standards of excellence established by its forefathers.

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Assisting Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprises

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Houston Minority Supplier Development Council will be recognizing top minority-owned businesses on December 14, 2011 at the Westin Galleria.

HMSDC will be honoring businesses that have faced hardships and emerged successful.

For more information:
http://affiliate.nmsdc.org/hmsdc/

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