Starting a Brainstorming Session
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Three keys to initiating a successful brainstorming session: creative icebreaker, clear ground rules and consensus of problem that will be addressed.
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Posts Tagged ‘Minority Business Development’
VMSDC – 2010 Year End Review
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
A look back at 2010 and the activities that made for a productive year with the Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council.
People do business with people they know.
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC) fosters relationships between minority suppliers and their potential clients: Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and universities.
The council certifies Minority Business Enterprises (mbes), serves as a resource for corporations searching for qualified suppliers, helps large corporations target and alert suppliers about requests for proposals, sponsors networking events that introduce corporate decision makers to principals at minority business enterprises, offers training programs, loan information and business assistance for MBEs, gives corporations the opportunity to learn from the best practices of other large businesses
The VMSDC has 103 corporate members and approximately 275 certified minority business Enterprises, ranking VMSDC among the largest councils in the Mid-Atlantic region. VMSDC is one of 37 regional councils within the National Minority Supplier Development Council network. A network which has a total of 3,500 corporate members and 16,000 certified MBEs throughout the country.
By serving as a conduit between diverse suppliers and the leaders of corporate America, the council offers companies the opportunity to interact with a wider range of potential partners. This inclusive environment supports economic growth, increases employment opportunities and enhances the competitive landscape.
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Center for Minority Business Development-Maryland
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
The mission of the Center for minority business Development is to accelerate the development of county-based minority businesses; to expand the minority entrepreneurial community through a focus on capacity building and develop strong business leaders. For more information visit us at http://www.cmbd.biz
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Become WISER featuring Pat Watts, President & CEO, FCI Management Consultants
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Become WISER –
Women of Impact, Strength and Entrepreneurial Resolve offer insight about the challenges of leading and managing a company.
Featuring:
Patricia Watts
President & CEO
FCI Management Consultants
FCI is a full service energy/utility consulting company and a Class III enterprise earning between 10 — 50 million in annual sales.
Duration : 0:3:13