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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In Chapter 12 of 22 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, author Nina Godiwalla answers “What Can Organizations Do to Better Support Women and Minorities in the Workplace?” Godiwalla finds many organizations make hiring women a top priorities but do not put as much emphasis to developing those female employees. As a result Godiwalla comes to believe companies are not looking out for the best interests of women. She shares investment banking experiences from when she worked at JP Morgan and associated challenges working in a male-dominated environment. Godiwalla then discusses specific ways to improve workplace equality for women and minorities. Godiwalla is the author of “Suits: A Woman on Wall Street”. She is also a public speaker on workplace diversity and founder and CEO of Mindworks, where she teaches mind-based stress reduction techniques to help organizations improve employee wellbeing. Godiwalla holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, an MA in Creative Writing from Dartmouth University and her BBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
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CHICAGO — Governor Pat Quinn joined state officials today to promote equal economic opportunity programs available for businesses and to encourage diversity in state government contracting. More than 500 people attended the Illinois Department of Central Management Services’ (CMS) Business Diversity Summit, where Acting Director Malcolm Weems and experts from state government highlighted vendor certification processes and support services offered by CMS and other state and federal agencies. Officials discussed programs for small businesses, and businesses owned by minorities, women and persons with disabilities, and underscored procurement rules regarding veterans’ preference in contracting and hiring at the state.
“One of our top priorities is to continue increasing diversity in our business practices and contracts, and create greater awareness of state government programs from which businesses can benefit,” said Governor Quinn. “The Business Diversity Summit offers a one-stop resource for companies to learn how to do business with the state, and gives us an opportunity to share important details that can help small and diverse entities grow, retain and create jobs and continue to drive our economy.”
Representatives from fourteen state agencies, several federal and local government agencies, and business and not-for-profit groups participated in the Business Diversity Summit at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Hermann Hall. Following a presentation by CMS, attendees met with government officials and current state vendors during a networking session.
“By providing access to our staff members and representatives of relevant government entities and business groups, we can foster more dialogue with companies and entrepreneurs,” said Acting Director Weems. “The goal is to help us better understand the changing needs of the business community.”
Participating entities included: the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Capital Development Board (CDB), the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), the City Colleges of Chicago, the Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and the minority business Development Agency (MBDC).
Demonstrating the agency’s commitment to accountability, efficiency and service, Acting Director Weems also announced the launch of the new CMS web site, which is focused on enabling better feedback from stakeholders, including state agencies, employees, local governments and the public. More information about the Business Diversity Summit and CMS is available at www.cms.illinois.gov.
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MSDUK’s Official video. Showcasing the best Ethnic minority businesses and the value they can offer.
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Mike Boehler interviews Thomas Johnson of SetAsideAlert.com at the 2011 National Elite Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Conference at the Doubletree Chicago.
Founded 1992, Set-Aside Alert has become the premier federal government contract information service written especially for small businesses, minority-owned and women-owned businesses, veteran- and SDV-owned businesses, SBA 8(a)-certified companies and HUBzone businesses.
Set-Aside Alert offers a daily e-mail notice of all small business contracting and teaming opportunities and a biweekly newsletter with the latest news, insider tips and proven strategies used by successful small businesses.
They are located at Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church VA 22042
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Hear directly from Union Bank, Kaiser Permanente, AT&T, Apple Inc., EBMUD, and the San Jose Water Company about the value of utilizing diverse suppliers and the crucial role that NCMSDC plays in connecting major corporations with ethnic minority-owned business enterprises (mbes).
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Learn from Maurice Webb, Supplier Diversity Manager, Apple Inc., how to maximize your experience at NCMSDC’s Annual minority business Opportunity Expo.
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Executive Director of K-Biz Consulting Group, Chesaree Rollins discusses the Small Business Summit taking place in Stockton, CA at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel. The Summit will provide resources, relationships and support for small and minority businesses looking to contract with federal, state and private industry suppliers. “Our goal is to provide a pathway for small businesses during this dynamic economy.”
For more information on the Summit, visit www.k-bizcs.com.
Special thanks to University of the Pacific, Comcast Newsmakers, CNN and the California KBCG team members.
Comcast Newsmakers is a professionally produced five-minute interview segment that is seen at 55 minutes after the hour on CNN Headline News. Hosted by a professional broadcast journalist, Comcast Newsmakers fits seamlessly into Headline News’ fast-moving, 30-minute rotation with dynamic graphics and audio.
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Jarilyn Fox, President and Publisher of Business News Group interviewing Ashwin Rao, Executive Vice resident of Collabera.
About Us Online
MBN USA is not just your leading business news magazine anymore. Building on its 20-year old award-wining print and event brand, the online edition of the magazine, although in its infancy, is already blazing trails. It is been deemed as “best in its class” for news affecting the minority business arena. The Site lauds itself in being the first in its niche market for people to add their company profile, market their company, network with industry professionals, follow people and writers, post company updates, news and events, manage followers and rank web content and videos.
About Us In Print
MBN USA is America’s award-winning magazine authority on supplier and workforce diversity. Since 1988, our passion for delivering the latest news and information about minority economic development has yielded a positive impact on the manner in which corporate decision makers and minority business entrepreneurs view diversity as a means for taking their enterprises to the next level.
Reaching an audience of minority business owners, corporate procurement managers, education professionals, and government representatives, MBN USA focuses on providing optimum value for the readers, advertisers and communities it serves.
Regular features focus on our nation’s top corporations, extraordinary business owners and leaders, government agencies, unique university programs and community advocates. Topics include corporate purchasing trends, minority business certification, corporate social responsibility, best practices among c-suite executives, and management tips for business professionals. When it comes to current news in supplier and workforce diversity MBN USA is your source.
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http://www.minoritysupplier.org Celebrating the Stars of Diversity