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Welcome To the Summer Edition ................................................................... P.04

Why Going Green Makes Good Business Cents ................................ P.06

MBEConnect ProfilesALOM ......................................................................................................................................... P.08

Azteca Omega Group .......................................................................................................... P.16

Certify My Company ............................................................................................................. P.12

Encompass Elements ........................................................................................................... P.14

Interview with WBENC President Pamela Prince Eason ............ P.16

Supplier Diversity Spotlight - Turner Construction ...................... P.19

EnergyWorks KC ..................................................................................................................... P.22

Kelly Computer Supply Company ................................................................................... P.24

Missouri Office Systems & Supplies, Inc. ....................................................................... P.26

W3R Consulting ..................................................................................................................... P.28

Salute The 2012 WBENC WBE Stars ............................................................. P.30

WBENC’s America’s Top Corporations........................................................ P.32

Do’s & Dont’s of Going Green ............................................................................ P.34

Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ......................................................... P.36

South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council .............................. P.36

Women’s Business Development Council of Florida ................................................ P.40

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Staff Writer & Online ContentCaroline Knecht

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Welcome to the Summer 2012 Issue

While every edition of MBEConnect Profiles magazine is unique and important, this issue is especially notable. Original content in this issue focuses on two separate but important topics: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and going green for small business.

This issue is being released in conjunction with the 2012 WBENC National Conference and Business Fair in Orlando, where the organization will celebrate 15 years of advancing women business enterprises (WBEs) in the United States. An interview with WBENC President and CEO Pamela Prince Eason and articles about WBENC award recipients are included in this issue to commemorate this event. MBEConnect is pleased to serve again as a media sponsor for this important event. We’re pleased to work with this wonderful organization and the many WBEs, corporations and government agencies it serves.

Our second theme, the green business movement, demonstrates what an important factor environmental responsibility has become for businesses and consumers alike. The enduring longevity of the green movement proves that it is not a bandwagon trend, but a legitimate business tactic.

As always, we are proud to feature many talented and versatile women- and minority owned businesses in our Business Profiles section. We salute all of these businesses and extend a special recognition to those companies that offer eco-friendly products and services.We invite you to embrace a new green tradition of eschewing paper by experiencing this magazine on your favorite technology platform. Now more than ever, MBEConnect Profiles is placing an emphasis on interactive content in order to engage our audience and bring the most exposure possible to our featured M/WBEs. Be sure to visit our website to experience all of the audio, video, links and other interactive content. Go beyond the printed page to truly experience our featured M/WBEs, original content and everything else that we have to offer.

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With increasing environmental consciousness taking root at both the consumer and government level, more and more businesses are being challenged to review and address their own environmental impact. As sustainability becomes less theory and more common day practice, companies are increasingly looking to integrate environmental thinking into their operations. And the incentive goes beyond just ethical motivation; government agencies across all levels are progressively altering regulatory environments to incent eco-friendly policies and practices.

Fundamental changes are occurring in business behavior, such as the shrinking amount of energy, water, and toxic materials that are used in production practices; increased construction of green buildings; production of more energy-saving technologies; shifts in the auto industry to build hybrid and electric vehicles that consume less fuel and emit fewer pollutants; actions by businesses to incorporate metrics to measure their environmental responsibility practices, and a new era of government regulatory compliance designed to tackle climate change.

Business leaders are taking greater note of the advantages to be gained by going green in an era where environmental considerations are

gaining influence in consumers’ purchasing decisions. That’s supported by a Cohn & Wolfe 2011 consumer perception survey that revealed no less than 73 percent of American consumers say it’s important to buy from green companies. A major contributing factor is consumer belief that unhealthy or unsustainable products threaten their well being. Increasingly, consumers are looking for products that are reliable, high quality, trustworthy and sold by companies that care about their customers.

Why Going Green Makes Good BusinessNatural resource sustainability and environmental protection are becoming growing factors in modern day business practices. According to a 2011 report based on U.S. Census Bureau data, green businesses in the United States comprise a $175 billion industry that employs nearly two million workers. American businesses have come a long way, but many businesses have yet to make their mark in the green space.

By Nancy Donnaperna

For those companies that choose the green path, they stand to benefit from:

» Brand loyalty in that more people are opting to stay loyal to brands that demonstrate a commitment to the environment.

» Competitive advantage whereby being recognized as a green leader can differentiate a company’s brand among competitors.

» Employee retention in that environmentally conscious employees are more likely to identify with an employer whose principles are aligned to their values.

» Cost savings whereby cutting waste such as unnecessary energy use means money saved.

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FRIENDLYAccording to the Cohn & Wolfe study, consumers intend to purchase more environmental products in the auto, technology and energy sectors compared to years past. Available from some utilities and energy retailers, companies and individuals are turning to carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs) to reduce the energy-related environmental impact that results from their everyday activities such as driving, heating, cooling and lighting their homes and businesses. For example, by investing in renewable energy such as wind or solar power projects, consumers can offset their own carbon emissions that are produced by conventional, brown energy sources. Businesses can demonstrate their environmental responsibility by offsetting their emissions through carbon credits, that is, compensate for the carbon dioxide they emit by preventing the same amount of pollution from happening elsewhere.

In the building industry, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is also gaining influence. A globally recognized standard, LEED provides verification that a building or community has been designed and built to improve performance and reduce emissions. New and existing buildings can earn points towards LEED certification by offsetting their energy consumption through high quality carbon offset and/or REC products.

More than ever, organizations are making the link between energy efficiency and increased profitability according to a 2011 Carbon Disclosure Project report. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership asserts that “the voluntary purchase of renewable energy credits allows business…to help grow the U.S. renewable energy capacity in a way that is most cost-effective and offers a compelling, verifiable and transparent way for an organization to meet its environmental goals.” Paul Simpson, CEO, Carbon Disclosure Project adds that “managing carbon emissions and protecting the business from climate change impacts is fundamental to achieving sustainable and strong shareholder return.”

If you do choose to offset your energy-related carbon footprint, be sure to look for an energy provider that invests in projects that meet the highest environmental standards such as Green-e certified renewable energy credits, and carbon offset projects that are CAR (Climate Action Reserve), VCS (Verified Carbon Standard), or ACR (American Carbon Registry) certified.

» About the Author:Nancy Donnaperna is a business writer with close to 15 years of experience in corporate, B2B, and direct marketing communications in the insurance and energy industries. She has written for a variety of internal and external audiences managing a broad range of messages from corporate social responsibility policy, to brand-building, to crisis communications, and a variety of material in between.

Currently, Nancy leverages her expertise at North American energy retailer Just Energy where she leads the communications and social media portfolios, and serves as a major contributor to the company’s public relations campaigns. A penchant for creative prose, Nancy has penned several fictional pieces with contributions to short story anthology, Wordstruck.

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ABOuT uSWith its extensive global footprint, award-winning systems and prestigious Fortune 100 client base, ALOM is a recognized supply chain leader. ALOM functions as a partner to its Fortune 100 clients by expertly and seamlessly conducting their key business functions from manufacturing to marketing. Its prestigious, brand-conscious clients are leaders from the technology, medical, automotive, and government/utilities sectors.

Establishing long-term relationships, ALOM provides its clients with supply chain services ranging from order management, online shopping carts and customer support, all the way through e-commerce fulfillment, reverse logistics, and advanced digital media and print solutions.

ALOM enables global product and service delivery, management and oversight—no small feat when a corporation works in multiple markets and product lines around the world. In addition to meeting client’s shipping and delivery needs with 16 locations worldwide, ALOM provides powerful tools for them to track and oversee each step of their product or service trajectory. Its advanced systems and responsive team enable ALOM’s clients to focus on two of their most important goals: anticipating their customers’ needs and fulfilling their financial responsibilities to their employees and shareholders. By creating efficiencies across the organization and among functions, ALOM helps them do both.

LEADERSHIPHannah Kain - President and CEOKain’s unwavering focus is on customer satisfaction and quality while challenging her team to deliver for the client. This focus

has led the team to excel, and led to the successful ISO 9000 certification for ALOM

within a year of starting the business, adding the ISO 13485 certification in 2011. It has also fostered long-term business relationships.

Kain is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and of Watermark. She is also a believer in giving back to the community, serving as board chair with Women’s Initiative Silicon Valley and as such supported the start of approximately 400 women-owned companies in 2011 with same number expected in 2012. She is also on the advisory board of multiple companies and on Astra’s Global Committee.

Prior to founding ALOM in 1997, Kain held various management and executive positions since 1983. Kain holds three university degrees, is a frequent lecturer and speaker, and is a published author. Kain has won numerous international and national awards, including the 2011 Vistage Leadership Award. In 2012, Kain was named a WBENC Business Star by Astra.

SERVICESStarting with clients’ business goals, ALOM allows clients to get their global operational goals met with one supplier, one contact, one comprehensive client portal with real-time information, and one team that understand the goals.

Managing the Global Supply Chain with Excellence

HANNAH KAIN -PRESIDENT/CEOALOM

Seamless Global Material FlowALOM’s program management ensures an optimized and seamless global material flow. Going from planning and optimization through execution, ALOM’s program managers work in an iterative process with clients, clients’ customers and suppliers worldwide. Clients have full 24/7 visibility through ALOM’s state-of-the-art client portal, Compass.

“ALOM’s world-class team has allowed us to become the service and quality leader in supply

chain. To our Fortune 100 clients, we are a valued partner executing and delivering throughout our

clients’ supply chain worldwide.”



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ALOM 48105 WARM SPRINGS BLVD.

FREMONT, CA 94539-7498 PHONE: 510-360-3600

FAx: 510-226-7617

BuSINESS STATISTICSINDuSTRy BuSINESS DATA

PRIMARY BUSINESS PRODUCTS/SERVICES

GlOBAl SUPPlY ChAIN MANAGEMENT, PRINT MANAGEMENT SOlUTIONS, MARkETING AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT

NAICS CODES 561910, 541870, 323115, 323111, 518210, 493110

BuSINESS FINANCIAL DATA

2010 2011 2012

SAlES GROwTh % - 65% 60%

BuSINESS & DIVERSITy CERTIFICATIONS

BUSINESS/TEChNICAlCERTIfICATIONS

YEARS ORGANIzATION ChAPTER/AffIlIATION

DIVERSITY CERTIfICATIONS

11 WBENC ASTRA WOMEN’S BUSINESS ALLIANCE

11 NWBOC -

2 CALIFORNIA CPUC

CUSTOMERS FORD, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MOTOROLA, VMWARE

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Online Order Management Advanced Web design capabilities, seamless order flow and full-service management of data, funds, reporting and products are some of the key ingredients that have made ALOM’s online portal design and execution popular with its Fortune100 clients.

Procurement and Vendor Managed InventoryALOM works in a collaborative effort based on forecasts to optimize the supply chain, using clients’ preselected suppliers or through ALOM’s own highly qualified vendors.Getting the right materials in on time, in the right location and keeping track of them is a necessity. In order to achieve this, ALOM works with high quality vendors, specifies the product and other requirements carefully, and keeps track of and expedites deliveries.

Inventory—ALOM works with its clients to ensure that ALOM holds the right amount of components and finished goods available to meet their customers’ requirements, without building up unnecessary and costly

overstock.

Production—Using a demand-driven concept, ALOM’s contract assembly produces millions of units each month to exacting standards, and most work orders are completed within 24 hours—

independent of the global location. To accommodate this volume and turnaround

while maintaining control and uncompromising quality levels, ALOM relies on stringent quality practices and strong systems.

Digital Media—Having built one of the U.S. largest digital media duplication centers, ALOM has the advanced equipment, processes and knowledge to duplicate complex, high-volume SD cards, micro-SD

cards, and USB memory.

Fulfillment and Logistics—ALOM ships millions of units accurately and on time with approximately one-third of all shipments going to international destinations. International shipments can be done from

our U.S. headquarters or from one of our other 15 locations worldwide.

Print ManagementALOM’s One Print Portal encompasses cloud-based asset management, collaborative tools, online ordering of customized and non-customized print, as well as fast and flawless printing, and delivery worldwide.

WHAT MAKES ALOM DIFFERENT? � Supply chain industry leader with a global reach � Strategically located in the U.S. and worldwide with 16

global locations � Proven track record of performing with excellence on

very large contracts � Highly credentialed team of strategists, engineers,

and specialists with a commitment to continuous improvement philosophy

� Award-winning IT systems � Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful to provide the right

solution for clients � ISO 9000 certified since 1998, ISO 13485 since 2011

RECENT AWARDS � 2012 WBENC (Astra Women’s Alliance), Women’s Business

Enterprise Star � 2011 Vistage Leadership Award for Collaboration � 2011 Watermark Award, Women Who Made Her Mark � 2011 Astra Global Excellence Award � 2010 DiversityBusiness.com Top 500 Woman Owned

Business in the US � 2010 DiversityBusiness.com Top 100 Woman Owned

Business in California � 2009 Stevie Award, Global Sales Team of the Year � 2009 Enterprising Women of the year Award


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ABOuT uSThe Azteca-Omega Group is comprised of Azteca Enterprise, Inc., Omega Contracting, Inc., Azteca Steel, Inc., Horizon-Omega, LLC, and Horizon-West Coast, LLC with our associate company Collegiate Development Services, L.P.

Each company within our group is designed to offer our clients unique services. These unique characteristics, individually or in combination, assure our client’s needs are met and exceeded.

We are headquartered in Dallas, Texas with satellite offices throughout the United States including Las Vegas, to better serve our customers.

LEADERSHIPLuIS SPINOLA- PRESIDENT/CEO“In construction and program management, what really makes you a success or failure is the way you solve and approach problem solving. We are known for our can-do attitude. Our customers know that in spite of difficulties and problems, we’re always a leader.”

Luis Spinola is a genuine leader and has led the Azteca-Omega Group through 24 years, more than 800 projects and over $1 billion throughout the USA, Mexico and the Caribbean, employing over 450 individuals with great respect for ethnic diversity.

Outstanding Performance is the Rule

LuIS SPINOLA - PRESIDENT/CEOAZTECA OMEGA GROUP

OuR COMMITMENTOur “Commitment” is to deliver construction services beyond our client’s expectations and to do this with a cost-efficient approach to safety, quality and on-time performance.

Our services are provided in both the public and private sectors. We are one of the largest minority-owned contractors in the United States.

SERVICES

� Pre-Construction Services � Construction Management � Program Management � Design/Build � General Contracting/Construction � Structural Steel & Misc Steel � Site Work & Utilities � Concrete Work

Self - Perform � Structural, Miscellaneous & Ornamental Steel � Site Work � Underground Utilities � Concrete � Paving � Interior Finishes

Project ControlWe utilize state-of-the-art project controls to maximize project specific planning, tracking, reporting and documentation.

� Estimating � Accounting � Scheduling � Document Control



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DALLAS, Tx 75212PHONE: 214-905-0612

FAx: 214-905-0828

AZTECA ENTERPRISESAzteca Enterprises, Inc. provides program management, construction management and general

contracting services. Azteca Enterprises is certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency and DFWMBDC as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). We are also certified as a prime contractor and MBE with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Our clients consist of local, state and federal government agencies as well as private sector clientele at the regional, national and international levels.

COLLEGIATE CONTRACTINGCollegiate Contracting specializes in pre-construction, construction management, program management, design/build and general contracting services for universities with student housing needs and multi-family apartments.

AZTECA STEELStarted in 1989, Azteca Steel, Inc., an MBE, provides services in structural, miscellaneous and ornamental steel

fabrication and installation, as well as tilt-wall concrete an pre-cast concrete construction. As a union contractor, and we employ the most highly skilled and qualified Union Labor around the country. Azteca Steel is capable of handling highly complex projects in the multi-million dollar range.

OMEGA CONTRACTINGOmega Contracting began in 1993 as an MBE company, to provide services in commercial and government heavy civil construction projects. Omega Contracting has earned an

outstanding reputation with the Texas Department of Transportation, on projects up to $60 million thus far, as well as our other clients including the City of Dallas, DFW International Airport and Nueces County, Texas.

HORIZON WEST COASTHorizon-West Coast, LLC is a certified Nevada MBE that has established an outstanding reputation in the industry providing services to private sector clients in the hospitality industry including hotels, casinos and restaurants.


PRIMARY BUSINESS PRODUCTS/SERVICES BUIlDING & CIVIl CONSTRUCTION

NAICS CODES 236220 237310 238120


BUSINESS CERTIfICATIONS ORGANIzATION ChAPTER/

AffIlIATION

DIVERSITY CERTIfICATION

NMSDC NCTRCA

NMSDC HMSDC

NMSDC SCTRCA

NMSDC Nevada MSDC

STATE OF TExAS HUB

CUSTOMERS

CITIES OF DALLAS, IRVING, FT WORTH, LAS VEGAS, DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, DALLAS LOVE FIELD, FAA, GSA, TxDOT, US DEPT. OF DEFENSE, DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART)DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (DCCCD), DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISD), COWBOYS STADIUM, HENSEL PHELPS, MGM MIRAGE, PLANET HOLLYWOOD, CBS OUTDOOR, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TExAS, TExAS A&M UNIVERSITY, PRIVATE BUSINESS/DEVELOPERS

AWARDS � 2011, Dallas Business Journal Minority Business Leader

Awards “Corporate Advocate of the Year” � 2011, Dallas Area Rapid Transit “Successful Entrepreneur” � 2010, DFW Minority Business Supplier Development

Council: ”Mega Deals Recognizing Minority Business Capacity Azteca Omega Group & Parkland Health & Hospital System, DFW International Airport & DART Green Line”

� 2010, Latino Leaders “Maestro Award” � 2010, TExO Association “W/MBE Firm of the Year” � 2009, Dallas Business Journal - “Minority Business Leader

Award” � 2006, Ernst & Young, “Entrepreneur of the Year” National

Nominee � 2006, Ernst & Young, “Entrepreneur of the Year”

Hospitality/Real Estate/Construction (Southwest Region) � 2006, Ranked 55th “The Largest U.S. Hispanic Owned

Companies” National Hispanic Business 500 � 2005, DFW International Airport “CEO Award” � 2005, DFW International Airport “Leadership-Mentor

Award”

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ABOuT uSCertify My Company (CMC) provides certification assistance to diverse business owners by guiding and assisting them through the arduous process of becoming certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), or LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE).

We confirm your eligibility for certification, work with you to determine the right certifications for your business and alleviate the burden of assembling your application package. We submit your application packages and monitor it until you are approved. Our trained Certification Specialists work directly with you to help you get certified or re-certified. We also review your rejected application allowing you to resubmit it for success.

LEADERSHIPHEATHER COX

President & Chief Operating OfficerWithin small to medium sized businesses, Heather Cox is an accomplished sales

and operations executive with more than a decade of experience. Currently, she is

Co-Founder and COO of Certify My Company, a diversity consultancy. Heather, along with her Co-Founder, wants to be able to help women, minority and LGBT business owners that qualify; certify their businesses to become part of the ranks and privileges that certification brings. To those ends, Certify My Company was born with the goal of inspiring and helping diverse businesses grow while having more fun and time doing it.

Certify My Company provides the inspiration needed for business owners by helping them get their qualified businesses nationally certified, helping link them with large corporations and each other to increase revenue, connecting them to events and sharing expert knowledge and motivation.

Additionally, Certify My Company is the comprehensive resource for Corporate Diversity Managers to grow and reach their diversity goals. Heather and her team are in a unique position offering the opportunity to liaise between the corporations and their diversity vendors.

Heather is the mother of a 3-year-old girl and a 1-year old boy. When she is not working with diversity business owners, she enjoys sharing not-so-quiet moments with her effervescent little ones. Robert, her husband, number one fan, and partner in parenthood rounds out the edges of an entrepreneurial life. In addition, Heather tries to find time for yoga, boot-camp and baking. As a former acro-gymnast, tight rope walker and juggler, she finds exercise helps her have a balanced life. Heather earned her BA in Spanish Language from the University of Texas at Austin.

SERVICESCertify My Company is your comprehensive resource for increasing revenue through leveraging your diversity certification(s). We offer the following services:

� Certification � Re-certification � Supplier Diversity Portal Registrations � Creation of an Internal Diversity Program � Identify potential new clients � Manage your company’s diversity related public relations � Attendance of diversity events � Diversity Marketing Initiatives � Identify and increase opportunities for winning awards

and other accolades � Business connections

Diversifying Your Success

HEATHER COX - PRESIDENT/COOCERTIFY MY COMPANY



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WHy IS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?A differentiated marketing strategy is key for any business. Consumers have a plethora of choices. What makes one florist different from another, one printer, one painter, one IT

company? Service, cost? It all sounds the same.

If you are a women, minority or LGBT- owned business, differentiating yourself by certifying your company as such will separate you from the pack. Thousands of certified companies have reaped the benefits of being certified for the last 10 years. Now it’s your turn. We make this important business decision painless and you too will see the results.

Minority businesses are looking for additional opportunities to do business with Fortune 500 companies and Federal Government agencies. That is terrific, because many of the Fortune 500 companies through their supplier diversity initiatives have annual diversity spend goals. These goals serve to promote the inclusion of diverse suppliers into their supply chain. Certification is key to winning those contracts! These large organizations can ONLY count spend with CERTIFIED suppliers. Therefore, being a certified diverse supplier is a competitive advantage. Actively seeking out certification is key to winning these contracts!

DIVERSITy REPRESENTATION AND INTERNAL PROGRAM CONSuLTINGDiversity Representation offers our clients the ability to take advantage of our connections within the diversity world and accelerate your companies sales opportunities. We will accompany you to the various conferences and introduce you to the procurement managers within your target companies. We then follow-up with the connections made at each conference and hand them off to the appropriate sales representatives within your organization. Moreover, Certify My Company becomes your eyes and ears throughout the conference and other networking events inside and outside your scope of contacts.

CORPORATE CAPABILITIES Certify My Company helps companies achieve

their Supplier Diversity spend goals by leveraging the suppliers they are currently doing business with. Certify My Company

works with corporations that have completed a preliminary evaluation of the diversity status

of their suppliers and have a significant level of spend with companies that are “certifiable” but haven’t gone through the formal third party certification process. Certify My Company works directly with these suppliers to guide them through the certification process.

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GOVERNMENT SERVICESCertify My Company also helps companies effectively position and market their products and services to the government. We assist companies to increase their sales opportunities to the government by identifying, securing, negotiating, managing and marketing government contracts at the federal, state and local level. By providing the best possible guidance, connections, and assistance, companies seeking business growth through government contracts are able to successfully navigate the long process.



DIVERSITY CERTIfICATION ASSISTANCE

NAICS CODES 54166 541618 561110


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SAlES GROwTh % 140 % 157% 285%




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“2012 Women’s Business Enterprise Star”

MARy FOX DONNELLyPRESIDENT - ENCOMPASS ELEMENTS

ABOuT uSEncompass Elements has been an industry leader in multi channel marketing solutions for over 50 years. Through the use of cutting edge technology and real time data tracking, Encompass Elements sets the bar high while exceeding its client’s expectations in all aspects of the business relationship.

LEADERSHIPMary Fox Donnelly - PresidentMary Fox’s success as a business entrepreneur is a product of overcoming

tragedy and the ability to persevere against adversity. Mary had been a teacher for 14

years but it was brought to a sudden halt due to kidney failure. Mary was in a coma and on a dialysis machine until the transplant of one of her sister’s kidneys. After the operation and facing a mountain of medical bills, Mary would spend her days working in the office of her father’s book binding business and at night she learned screen printing and printed T-Shirts.

These trials and introduction to a new business endowed Mary with a life-perspective that has shaped her moral approach to doing business and developing a familial atmosphere at Encompass Elements. “I expect our people to treat our clients like family, so that is our culture, I consider my employees my family, and my employees consider our clients family.”

With adversity behind her, and a can-do attitude in front

of her, when the opportunity came to pick up a major contract with McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a Johnson & Johnson company, Mary and her 12 employees moved her entire operation to new premises to comply with the required audit for pharmaceutical industry work. “When I’m really going through trials, I ask myself, what was worse? Being on a dialysis machine, or working through this? My answer is always, I’ll get through this. And that is what I do.” The new facility was approved, and eight million packages were processed in six weeks.

Over ten years later, Johnson & Johnson is still a major client for Encompass Elements. Mary’s family approach to business has helped her manage the company well and maintain profitability despite the economic turmoil in the country. Through Mary’s vision and perseverance, the WBENC recognized her as an industry leader and rising star in 2012. WBENC has provided her with both opportunities and inspiration. “Through the years, I’ve met many inspirational women who have shared experiences through this network and I have been able to grow as a businesswoman because of it.”

HISTORyMary Fox Donnelly has taken a small print shop and turned it into a growing enterprise. With over 25 years of industry experience, Mary grew the business out of a small t-shirt printing shop which now occupies a 60,000 square foot facility in Colmar, PA and an additional 150,000 square foot facility in New Castle, DE. Encompass Elements is able to quickly and efficiently produce, ship, and store components for any job. From strategic planning, creative design, database management, and personalization, these innovative marketing solutions have ensured EE’s continued growth and success for years to come.

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April marked your one year anniversary as President and CEO of WBENC. What changes have you seen WBENC experience in that year?

I am proud to say that we have seen three major accomplishments this past year.

First, we are deepening our role as a key partner to corporations and government entities in developing their women’s business enterprise programs. I spend a good deal of time meeting with our Corporate and Government Members in person, to hear more about their business goals and how access to WBENC’s deep pool of certified WBEs can help them meet the needs of their customers and constituents.

At Walmart, we are working closely to support the company’s plans to substantially increase its purchases from woman-owned suppliers. This effort is part of a larger strategy to support Walmart women internally as colleagues as well as utilize more women suppliers. I am proud to support this transformation at Walmart on an advisory basis. We are also partnering with Shell Oil Company to enhance their access to credentialed WBEs to advance their work in areas such as energy exploration and development that require highly technical and engineering expertise. And at Toyota, which has committed to increase its spending target for WBEs to better align with other companies in the automotive and non-automotive industries, WBENC has been helping it to define and develop its WBE initiative.

Second, in concert with the Board of Directors and many working committees, we have mapped out key parts of our strategic plan, the WBENC Roadmap to 2020, to drive innovative partnerships among our Corporate and Government Members and WBEs. This in turn will enhance their products and services towards fueling the economy and creating jobs. We have seen a really exciting engagement on the part of our entire community to contribute to this and make it the best that it can be.

The third key accomplishment has been WBENC’s appointment by the SBA as a certifying organization for its Federal Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Thanks to the focused work of our RPOs, board members and WBENC certification staff, we were able to bring the program to life with great speed and effectiveness. We were notified in July and started to certify WBEs with WOSB certification in September.

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Pamela Prince-Eason is the current President and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and has brought a newfound sense of purpose to the organization. As the organization celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2012, MBEConnect Profiles conducted an interview with her to reflect on the accomplishments of the organization and look to what lies ahead.

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WBENC is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. What does this milestone mean to WBENC?

I am proud to say that at this milestone anniversary, we are deepening our role as the leading authority on and advocate for women’s business enterprises as suppliers to the nation’s top corporations and government entities.

Fifteen years ago we couldn’t have anticipated the billions of dollars being spent today with women businesses. And we could not have foreseen the commitment they have made to drive women’s business growth. Today WBENC is in the position to enable growth among our Corporate and Government Members through innovative partnerships with WBEs. We, as an organization, are also encouraging WBEs to pursue business with other WBEs.

What is the Roadmap to 2020 and how does it impact WBENC, its certified WBEs and its corporate members?

The WBENC Roadmap to 2020 is a comprehensive strategy to direct our organization forward. It will define how we deliver our COR values of Certification, Resources and Opportunities – with Recognition and Technology.

We have built that strategy to engage all members of the WBENC family – Corporate and Government Members, WBEs and RPOs – and to identify how each can participate in specific and meaningful ways.

Corporations – and increasingly government agencies – can use certification to enhance their brands before business and consumer audiences. They can tap into the potential for WBEs to create flexible, innovative solutions to their clients’ needs. WBEs can create more partnerships and alliances with other WBEs. WBENC, our Members and our RPOs can provide the education and mentorship to help WBEs enhance capacity. This is an extremely important point and gets to the heart of how WBEs can scale up sufficiently to increase revenues and add jobs.

The annual list of Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises contained a record 29 companies this year. What innovations and trends led to this record number?

They have built best practices that mentor, cultivate, and enable women’s business success. They have provided women’s businesses better access to the corporate marketplace, and in many cases they have supported WBEs in becoming larger and better equipped to serve their clients.

This year, our Top Corporations Awards ceremony focused not on the award itself, but rather on the tremendous strategies and accomplishments that the award reflected. We presented an interactive panel discussion with their senior executives to delve into the most important issues they are facing today in advancing WBEs as suppliers.

The discussions focused on topics such as how Top Corporations:

» Drive the principles and commitment to doing business with WBEs from the senior most levels of the company throughout the organization. This includes ensuring accountability in the integration of WBEs into the supply chain.

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» Build Capacity in WBEs, which can include educational and mentoring programs.

» Expand Opportunities for WBEs, and Multi-Tier programs.

We will be leveraging these insights by embedding them in our programming for the 2012 National Conference & Business Fair. We will also capture them for web enabled content so that the WBENC community can access it in the future.

Last year, WBENC was selected as a third party certification agency for the WOSB certification. Describe what this means for WBEs? For WBENC?

This has been a tremendous opportunity for WBEs to broaden their scope and distinguish themselves among a broader population of potential clients. Interestingly, I think this has also challenged WBEs to create new ways to deepen their capacity and broaden their capabilities so that they can become more competitive.

What this means for WBENC is that we – and our RPOs – have the opportunity to provide more training and education on doing business with Government Agencies. We have also been involved in conferences and business fairs attended by government agencies. The response from the government sector has been overwhelmingly positive. From the SEC to the Air Force, we have created alliances with government agencies impacting women across the country.

The 14 WBE Stars were honored at the Summit & Salute to WBEs in March. What does it take to become a WBE Star?

In conjunction with our RPOs, WBENC selects our WBE Stars for their outstanding business acumen, innovative business growth, leadership in the business community, and their role in mentoring other WBEs and young women. In sum, the 14 WBE Stars represent the passion and energy that makes the WBE sector a key engine of growth for our economy.

The WBENC 2012 Conference & Business Fair will take place in Orlando in June. What exciting things are in store for this conference?

We have many things in store – from our outstanding keynote speakers to our robust workshop tracks to the largest business fair of its kind in the nation. All are directed at engaging all our participants in the beneficial experiences in the event; and all are aimed at ensuring that they leave the event with new knowledge, determination and contacts that will lead to business growth.

We are proud to offer one of the best attended conferences that not only brings people together for informal networking, but also provides results oriented venues for business development – such as our Business Fair and MatchMaker sessions with Corporate and Government Members and WBEs.

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Sp tlightSupplier Diversity

McCain Foods was founded in Florenceville, New Brunswick,

Canada in 1957 by Harrison and Wallace McCain. The company is the largest potato processor in the world, and a leader in frozen food production as well. With 50 factories around the world, it’s processing facilities are found on six continents and generates worldwide sales of $6 billion CDN.

McCain has been a global supplier to McDonald’s restaurants for over 30 years. Today, the McCain/McDonald’s relationship still runs deep: McCain Foods is the largest worldwide supplier of French fries to McDonald’s. In fact, one in every three French fries consumed around the world are from McCain.

McCain has a history of working with minority growers. According to Calvin Eakins, McCain’s supplier diversity manager, the company relies on its Potato Farmers Initiative to locate minority white and sweet potato growers.

Calvin Eakins has a lot of experience in supplier diversity. Before being hired by McCain to grow their diversity spend and increase their exposure to diversity suppliers, Calvin worked in supplier development and diversity at ConAgra Foods in Omaha, NE and served as the Board Chairman of the Great Plains MSDC.

Currently, minority growers make-up 50% of the company’s diversity spend. McCain’s goal is to increase its minority supplier spend to 5% over the next two to three years.

Eakins has found that there is some resistance among minority growers to become certified, which is part of the

criteria McCain uses to evaluate them as suppliers. The growers believe that companies that work with growers, like McCain, ConAgra, and Simplot, will contract the acreage to grow their products without their having to make the disclosures essential for certification. Eakins is hoping that assistance from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) will help make the growers aware of the benefits and the value of certification.

Outside of the grower population, there are many other minority suppliers who have become familiar with McCain Foods and are becoming more interested in doing business with them.

Jackie Dyess, President of Inter-City Supply Co. wanted to know more about McCain Foods and was convinced there had to be an opportunity for an Inter-City-McCain collaboration.

“Afterall, toilet paper is an essential supply and Inter-City has the best toilet paper available,” said Jackie Dyess. “I had to demonstrate to McCain how it could save money and gain efficiencies.

Although our first approach to Calvin was unsuccessful, we did not get discouraged.”

Inter-City went out to McCain’s plants and interviewed their people. When they felt that had enough information about McCain and its needs, they presented the company with a detailed budget.To make sure they fulfill their contract on time and on budget, Inter-City created three distribution centers that gave them valuable proximity to McCain plants.

Persistence, coupled with research, knowledge gathering and infrastructure improvements allowed Inter-City to land a contract with McCain Foods and make it a success.

“It’s crucial that a company does its homework and studies its potential customer to determine how best to provide what a company needs,” notes Bruce Fleisher of Inter-City Supply. “Calvin opened doors at McCain so we could talk to staff and get the information we needed to create an effective plan.”

“That’s the kind of thinking I expect MBEs to bring to the table,” says Eakins. “Bring ideas; be creative. Do more than just tell me what your goods and prices are. Jackie Dyess was the first MBE to approach me with ideas about working with McCain when I joined the Chicago MSDC Council.”

As Eakins will admit, timing is everything and he encourages MBE’s to be patient. But rest assured, supplier diversity at McCain Foods has the unequivocal support of senior management.

Calvin EakinsManager Supplier Diversity & Indirect Purchasing

McCain Foods Supplier Diversity Program: More than Skin DeepTurner Construction uses M/WBE participation as a building block for success.

Turner Construction is a leader in the construction industry and has

46 offices across the United States and abroad. It is also a company with a robust history of inclusion for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and one that emphasizes the importance of partnerships and preparing small businesses to do business with larger firms.

Gerri McQueen, the Community Affairs Director at the Kansas City office of Turner Construction, notes that diversity and inclusion have long been a part of Turner Construction’s business plan. “Turner Construction’s history of community outreach goes back more than 40 years to the days when major projects in urban areas were carried out with little community involvement,” says McQueen. “Turner made its presence known, stayed visible, forged links with the community, subsequently, producing a nationally renowned community affairs program that has garnered numerous national awards,” adds McQueen.

Since 1979, Turner Construction’s contract awards and involvement with M/WBE joint venture projects has totaled over $18.3 billion. On all projects, Turner Construction strives for 20 percent M/WBE participation, and often exceeds that goal. For the past eight years, Turner Construction has reached one billion dollars in M/WBE utilization.

Hilton Smith is the Senior Vice President for Corporate Community Affairs at Turner Construction. As part of his duties, he oversees the company’s M/WBE program. “Life in the business world relies on part-nerships,” says Smith. “We are always look-ing to enhance or partnerships in order to bring about the best M/WBE utilization.

People are as important as the bricks and mortar; without the people, you don’t get the job.”

Because of its impressive M/WBE participation and joint venture figures, Turner Construction has received more than 100 awards for leadership in utilization of M/WBEs from organizations across the country. In 2012, Turner Construction has been selected as one of “America’s Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” for the third consecutive year. “If you create and maintain a positive image in the communities you serve, the word gets around. This leads not only to repeat clients but also to new clients who know your reputation. It’s all about building relationships into partnerships,” says Mr. Smith. “The key to Turner’s success in doing business with M/WBEs has been perseverance and innovation,” says McQueen. In addition to direct partnerships, Turner Construction has implemented outreach and education programs to help improve the economic viability of growing M/WBEs. The Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM)

was founded in 1969 to help small business owners acquire skills needed to compete and qualify as subcontractors on Turner projects. More than 15,000 students from the 30 cities in which TSCM is offered have graduated from the program. Each eight-week course is taught by Turner staff and includes such topics as risk management, construction estimating, safety and effective marketing. “This is Turner’s way of giving back to the community and working towards increasing the pool of capable M/WBEs in the construction industry,” says McQueen.

M/WBEs interested in doing business with Turner Construction can get prequalified online. Applications are reviewed by a Purchasing Manager. Interested business owners are invited to attend programs and networking events hosted byM/WBE outreach organizations attended by Turner Construction.

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Schedule a preliminary energy audit. Scott will help you access the last two years of your energy records.

Select a certified energy efficiency analyst. You can find a list of more than 15 certified professionals at EnergyWorksKC.org.

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ABOuT uSEnergyWorks KC is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Available to Kansas City, MO, home and business owners, EnergyWorks KC was developed through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, managed by the City of Kansas City, MO, and is implemented through the Metropolitan Energy Center, Mid-America Regional Council and Bridging The Gap.

EnergyWorks KC (EWKC) provides all of the tools and support you need to live more comfortably, save money in the process and improve your environment by saving energy. EWKC connects you to the many energy efficiency programs available for making home and business energy improvements.

Our expert customer service representatives personally walk home and business owners through rebates and financing incentives and helps you complete the necessary paperwork.

The EnergyWorks KC initiative provides a range of resources to those in and across the City of Kansas City, MO, with an emphasis in seven targeted neighborhoods:

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SEVEN SIMPLE STEPSEnergyWorks KC makes the process of achieving energy efficiency simple. These seven steps will move you toward increased energy efficiency.

1. Call EnergyWorks KC at 816.531.SAVE to speak with an energy expert. Your energy expert will be there every step of the way to answer any questions you may have.

2. Visit EnergyWorks KC to complete the registration form. Make sure to have your gas and light bills handy – these show your annual utility consumption. You will receive a confirmation number and email after completing the form.

3. Select a certified energy efficiency analyst. You can find a list of 30 to 40 certified professionals at EnergyWorksKC.org, and a more detailed list at hpwes.net.

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7. Complete and return the rebate application form, which you can find at EnergyWorksKC.org.

EnergyWorks KC offers a comparable program for commercial properties. Commercial properties include multi-family, faith-based, hospitals, schools, libraries, businesses and non-profit organizations. Contact Scott Burnett, the EnergyWorks KC commercial energy expert, at 816.365.6664 for more information.

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Professional energy efficiency analysts have an in-depth understanding of all of the energy components and requirements for an efficient home or business. They will go over your home or business from top to bottom. The analyst will look for your home’s air leaks, evaluate mechanical equipment performance and safety, check your insulation levels and test your overall air quality.

Your energy analyst will provide a comprehensive assessment that details your home or business problem areas and will recommend fixes. The analyst will also share insight into what will be needed to accomplish energy efficiency improvements.

THE FINANCING INCENTIVESEnergyWorks KC offers a variety of financing incentives to make achieving energy efficiency improvements affordable. Incentives are available for energy efficiency building improvements that achieve at least 15 percent projected energy savings, based on a professional energy analysis.

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Save money and increase your home value. You should not lose money through cracks in the wall, a poorly insulated attic, outlets, doors or windows. Once you have identified and fixed the energy and water wasters in your home or building, you may lower your year-round utility bills, maximize the use of your energy dollars and might be eligible for rebates from EnergyWorks KC and the utility companies.

Generate local jobs. The EnergyWorks KC program aims to create or retain at least 200 jobs, helping to better our local economy. Trained workers learn valuable skills, earn pay and restore our neighborhoods.

Conserve u.S. resources. Last year, the buildings in which we work and live used about 40 percent of the energy in the U.S. economy at a cost of more than $400 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Through these energy efficiency improvements, we can make these buildings better places to live and work.

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ROBERT KELLy SR. - PRESIDENT/OWNERKELLY COMPUTER SUPPLY COMPANY

“Work is a necessity and comfort is essential.”

HISTORy OF KELLy COMPuTER SuPPLyKelly Computer Supply Company was founded in 1983 in a small two-bedroom apartment in Lauderdale, Minnesota by CEO Bob Kelly. Kelly is an enrolled tribal member of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. Kelly Computer Supply Company is a certified Minority Supplier by the Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) and by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).

OfficeMax offered Kelly the opportunity to sell KellyREST Brand products through their general line catalogs, which expanded the company’s nationwide exposure and experience in supporting the needs of large corporate consumers. Corporate America is increasingly requesting that its vendor base be reflective of its growing ethnic customer base. Simply put, it’s good business to be inclusive and provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned business that didn’t exist a few years ago.

ABOuT uSKelly has been the answer in ergonomic office supplies for over 20 years. Our products are direct derivatives of the needs of consumers - the needs of comfort and convenience. Whether you’re a distributor or consumer, you’ll find dependability and functionality across the spectrum of Kelly products. As the industry continues to create scientific solutions for comfort, we will continue to help you revolutionize your work environment.

Kelly Computer Supply Company offers a wide variety of ergonomic products and solutions including Viscoflex memory foam wrist supports, copy holders, adjustable footrests, under-desk keyboard trays, mouse pads, CPU stands and much more. Many of our products contain post-consumer recycled content which exceed the guidelines set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. You will also find a large number of KellyREST Brand products are made in the U.S.A.

SERVICES � Wrist Support � Ergonomic Accessories � Mouse Pads � Under Desk Drawers � Keyboard Trays � Monitor Arms

Kelly wrist supports, keyboard and mouse trays provide relief from prolonged mouse use by utilizing revolutionary extreme high density ViscoFlex memory foam. Developed by NASA in the 1960’s, and now widely used in the Healthcare and Sleep Industries, ViscoFlex memory foam is slow to recover and does not bounce when pressure is released. It also adjusts to evenly distribute the pressure load from your hands and wrists, reducing pressure points.

The importance of using an adjustable keyboard tray cannot be overlooked. Trays such as the Leverless Lift-N-Lock natural keyboard tray offer the flexibility to tilt and move the tray into the most comfortable and ergonomically correct position. This reduces the pressure on your wrists, helping to avoid or relieve some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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4. Desk:• Size, height & shape must be large enough for all required equip

ment to support the hands, arms and legs• Arrange frequently used items so they are easy to see and reach

5. Chair:• Should feel comfortable and be in good operating condition• Adjust the seat and back-cushion height, and regularly recline or

lean back to reduce back strain• It is also really helpful to flex your legs and get up and move every

chance you get, if your chair is elevated, use a footrest6. Monitor:

• ISO standards recommend placing the top of the screen eye-level or lower, tilting the screen towards the eyes also helps

• Adjusting the screen colors, brightness & contrast can improve legibility, consider using a glare screen

7. Lighting:• Adjust the overhead lights to a low setting and use task lighting

when needed, use a copyholder that reduces overhead glare

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Leverless Lift N Lock Keyboard Tray with wrist support

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improve positure,site lines

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BUSINESS STATISTICSINDUSTRY BUSINESS DATA

PRIMARY BUSINESSPRODUCTS/SERVICES OffICE SUPPlIES

NAICS CODES 337127 337214

BUSINESS fINANCIAl DATA

2009 2010 2011

SAlES GROWTH 28% 32.8% 10%

NUMBER Of EMPlOYEES 7-12 7-12 7-12

BUSINESS & DIVERSITY CERTIfICATIONS

BUSINESS/TECHNICAlCERTIfICATIONS

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DIVERSITYCERTIfICATIONS

1987-2011 nmsdcminnEsota/

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ABOuT uSSince 1993 Missouri Office Systems & Supplies, Inc. (MOSS) has been using their brand of service to make your life easier. MOSS has a broad range of expertise, ranging from Network Design and Integration to I.T. supplies, along with a multi-line of office furniture. When you choose MOSS, it means competitive pricing with quick delivery of more than 50,000 products.

Shop the internet, but call us for the most reliable service today. While technology continues to change our methods of doing business, our goal to provide quality products with convenience and reliability remains the same. So go ahead and call us old fashioned, we’re used to it. Now is your chance to get used to us providing name brand products without the worry. Check our products page and learn for yourself why our customers remain year after year.

LEADERSHIPVIRGIE L. DILLARD - PRESIDENT/CEOFounder Virgie L. Dillard managed the equipment supplies department for an office machines company for 10 years before starting MOSS. Knowing she had reached her limit for advancement at that company, she launched her own computer sales and supply business in 1993. Although Virgie had several years of experience in the computer and office supplies business, this was her first venture into this market as a business owner.

With the understanding of how to help companies get the products they need, MOSS began building visability in the

“Let your determination to succeed overcome your fear of failure”

VIRGIE L. DILLARD - PRESIDENT/CEOMISSOURI OFFICE SYSTEMS & SUPPLIES, INC.

local market and across the nation as well. Virgie’s goal of giving PERSONALIZED-EXPERIENCED SERVICE to all of her customers, makes for a great business relationship with each and every customer.

We want to thank you if you are one of our current customers and we encourage you to call us if this is your first time meeting us. You will learn, as our customers have, we work very hard to earn your business.

MEET THE TEAM(From left to right) Juanita Thedford, Elmer Clary, James Boomer, Greg Carleton, Marlene Fetter, Virgie Dillard, Linda Hubbard and Burt Dillard. Not Shown (Jackie Jolliffe).

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to provide “PERSONALIZED-EXPERIENCED SERVICE ” to each of our valued customers.

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941 W. 141ST TERR, STE. BKANSAS CITY, MO 64145

PHONE: 816-761-5152 FAx: 816-761-5170

AuTHORIZED DEALER FOR:SERVICESOffice Furniture• Complete line-contemporary/traditional• Workstations/cubicals (floor plans included)

Laser & Ink Jet Printers and Supplies• Facsimile machines and supplies• Multifunction machines• Scanners hardware/software

Copiers and Supplies• Developer/toner• Drums• Fuser oil

Magnetic Media• DVD/CDR• Data cartridges• Optical disks• USB drives• Cleaning cartridges

Office Machines and Supplies• All major manufacturers

Point of Sale Supplies• Automatic coin wraps (blank and custom)• Kiosk supplies• MICR cartridge and ribbons• NCR paper rolls (blank and custom)• Specialty spooled ribbons and cartridges• Thermal paper and ribbons

Wireless Mobile Products, Televisions, Digital Cameras

Computers, Networks and Peripheral Products• Computers (brand and white box)• Servers• Storage/Back-up solutions• Software, including maintenance• System integrators/Network design• Nationwide service affiliations

RECOGNITIONS• MED Week; Supplier of the year (twice)• MAMSDC; Supplier of the year (twice)• USDA; Supplier of the year • K.C. Business Journal “25 Women Who Mean Business” • Small Business Monthly; “25 Under 25” • Black Chamber of Commerce; Business Woman of the

year • Kansas City Greater Chamber of Commerce Herman

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PRIMARY BUSINESS PRODUCTS/SERVICES OffICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPlIES

NAICS CODES

334111 423430

334112 424120

334119 442110

423210 443120

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18 NMSDC MAMSDC

17 KANSAS CITY, MO MBE/DBE

17 STATE OF MO MBE/WBE

16 STATE OF KS DBE

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YEARS TYPE

17 SELF-CERT. SDB

1 EDWOSB

1 HUBZONE

1 GSA SCHEDULE 75#GS-02F-0230x

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LEADERSHIPEric A. Hardy - President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Hardy, one of the original founders of w3r Consulting (WebRunners, Inc.), brings leadership, passion and a drive for delivering unique business solutions. The last several years have seen the organization grow and transform into a talented consulting company that embodies integrity, discipline and commitment in every technical solution. These are values Mr. Hardy has worked hard to instill in each employee as well as incorporate into the company vision. During his tenure as CEO, the company has seen 400% growth over the past four years.

Keith Echols - Executive Vice PresidentMr. Echols brings close to two decades of

experience in networking and computer systems. Mr. Echols united with w3r approximately one year after being founded to provide greater technical depth. Mr. Echol’s primary responsibility at

w3r consulting focuses on quality, fulfillment and service delivery.

Patrick Tomina - Chief Financial OfficerMr. Tomina, one of the original founders of

w3r, brings a wealth of organizational acumen and drive to the organization. Patrick’s primary responsibility at w3r Consulting focuses on managing all day to

day operations, HR, accounting, and finance.

ABOuT uSw3r is a seventeen-year-old privately held Technology Consulting firm headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Combining many years of diverse industry experience and exposure, w3r can objectively view our customers’ challenges and recommend a solution that meets their current and future needs for portfolio management, data analytics, integration Services and Support. “Our Goal is not to be your biggest vendor, but your most important vendor,” states Mr. Hardy, CEO.

w3r Consulting uses this mantra and brands itself as a company driving change in the world of information technology. w3r supports this dynamic environment by aggressively exploring new technologies, developing great talent and delivering unique business solutions that will support our customers at all points of the engagement. This passion and dedication from the executive leadership team has allowed projected revenues topping over the $100 million mark in the next 3-5 years.

SOLuTIONS AND SERVICESAdvisory Services:

� Program/Project Management Excellence � Data & Predictive Analytics � Project Risk Assessment/Audit Services � Independent Verification & Validation Services

Technology Services:Architecture/Application

� Enterprise Application Architecture (SOA) � Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture � Custom Application Development � Mobile Application Development

Business Intelligence/ Data Warehousing � BI/Search & Dynamic reporting � ETL, Data Warehousing, BI Solutions

Powering TechnologyEmpowering People

ERIC A. HARDy - PRESIDENT/CEO W3R CONSULTING



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SUITE 2200SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034PHONE: (866) 585-4100

FAx: (248) 358-1005

Infrastructure � Cyber Security � Cloud Computing � Virtualization � Sharepoint

Staffing Services: � IT Staffing and Consulting � Contract-to-Hire Options � Permanent Placement Options � Supplier Diversity Programs

PRACTICE AREAS � Health Services/Medicare Claims Cost Recovery � Financial Services � Banking � Insurance � Manufacturing � Automotive � Public Sector

AWARDS

LOCATIONS

Fastest Growing6x Award Winner Supplier of the Year

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NAICS CODES

518210 561330

541611 541513

561320 541690

541512 541519

541612 561312


2009 2010 2011

SAlES GROwTh % 66% 55% 79%

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4 NMSDC CMSDC

4 NMSDC SCOMSDC

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Years Type

3 8(a)




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As the number of women businesses continues to grow, it is important to acknowledge the achievements as the economy strives to recover.

New statistics from the State of Women Owned-Business Report indicate that the number of women-owned businesses is increasing at a rate 1.5 times greater than the national average. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is committed to advancing these businesses and encouraging the start of new businesses through its core values of certification, opportunities and resources. WBENC honors some of its excellent women business enterprises (WBEs) through its annual

WBE Star award to encourage the growth, success, and development of WBEs across the country.

WBENC selects some of its best and brightest women business owners from across the country as its WBE Stars. Honorees are presented an award during the Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises Awards Dinner during the annual Summit and Salute event. WBE Stars serve as national spokeswomen for WBENC and promote the many benefits of certification, including access to corporations and government agencies; business and educational opportunities; events; and powerful network connections.

2012

Stars

Saluting The

WBE





Stars

Each WBENC Regional Partner Organization (RPO) selects one of its certified WBEs for the award. WBE Stars are chosen based on their leadership within their business community, inspiration to other women business owners, and their dedication to lead active roles within their businesses. Winners combine strategic vision, business acumen and talent to meet the needs of corporate clients.

WBE Stars represent not only the best in their industries, but also serve as advocates for the growing community of women business owners in their communities and across the country. Congratulations to these exemplary business leaders, who represent a wide variety of products and services. Here is the complete list of the 2012 WBENC WBE Stars:

Hannah Kain, CEO, AlOm Technologies, representing Astra Women’s Business Alliance

Lianne Lami, CEO, Bocci Engineering, LLC, representing the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance

Patti Massey, President, MYCA Group, representing the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council

Mary Moslander, President & CEO, LiveHealthier, Inc., representing the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization-DC

Mary Parker, President & CEO, ALL(n)1 Security Services, Inc., representing the Greater Women’s Business Council

Kathryn Petty, President, White Lion Tea, representing the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West

Cassandra Sanford, CEO, Kelly Mitchell Group, Inc., representing the Women’s Business Development Center-Chicago

Juli Sinnett, Principal, Swervepoint, LLC, representing the Center for Women & Enterprise

Lynn Tilton, Managing Member/President, Dura and Global Automotive (Patriarch Partners), representing the Women’s Business Enterprise Council-Great Lakes

Lee Youngblood, Partner, McIntyre & Youngblood, representing the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South

Julie Sue Auslander, President, cSubs, representing the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization-NY

Carmen Castillo, President, SDI International Corp., representing the Women’s Business Development Council of Florida

Cathi Coan, President, Techway Services, Inc., representing the Women’s Business Council – Southwest

Mary Fox Donnelly, CEO, Fox Specialties, Inc. dba Encompass Elements, representing the Women’s Business Enterprise Council–PA-DE-sNJ




Celebrating

Corporate members play an important role in the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) organization and provide its certified women business enterprises (WBEs) opportunities to compete, grow, and thrive. In addition to the 14 WBE Stars honored during the annual Summit and Salute program, WBENC also honors its top member corporations for their inclusion efforts. The annual list of America’s Top Corporations for WBEs has become a popular tradition for WBENC, and the 2011 list marks the thirteenth year of the award.

WBEs drive innovation and competitiveness in today’s marketplace, and corporations are creating strategic development programs to capitalize on these advantages and increase WBE participation. America’s Top Corporations for WBEs is the only national award that honors corporations for their efforts to level the playing field for WBEs when competing for corporate contracts. Applicants must demonstrate how they have proactively integrated WBEs into their supply chain and implemented innovative or effective programs and policies to create productive business partnerships

Enterprises

The Top

with WBEs. In addition to offering equal access to business opportunities, the award winners should have a proven track record of conducting a high

volume of business with WBEs.

The 2011 America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises had several notable milestones in its thirteenth year. A record-setting 29 companies were honored this year. Three companies and their subsidiaries, Energy Future Holdings (formerly TXU Corp.), UPS, and AT&T, have been recognized every year the award has been handed out. Avis Budget Group and Chevron have each won the

award 12 of the 13 times. Many other companies have appeared on the list multiple times.

Newcomers to the list include BP America; Ford Motor Company; Pitney Bowes, Inc.; Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Staples, Inc.; Target Corporation, and United Airlines, Inc. Ford Motor Company is the first automotive corporation to receive the award, and has more than doubled its sourcing with WBEs since 2009.

A record number of

corporations were

honored by WBENC

for their dedication to

creating opportunities

for women business

owners in 2011.

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All of the 2011 Top Corporations for WBEs were honored at a ceremony at the Landmark Theater on March 22, 2012 in Baltimore during the WBENC Summit and Salute events. Here is the complete list of WBENC’s America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises:

Accenture

Alcatel-Lucent

Avis Budget Group

AT&T

BP America

Bank of America

Chevron

The Coca-Cola Company

Dell, Inc.

Energy Future Holdings

Ernst & Young LLP

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Ford Motor Company

IBM Corporation

Johnson & Johnson

Kelly Services, Inc.

Manpower Group

Marriott International, Inc.

Office Depot

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

PepsiCo, Inc.

Pfizer Inc.

Pitney Bowes Inc.

Shell Oil Company

Staples, Inc.

Target Corporation

United Airlines, Inc.

UPS

Verizon

Congratulations to all of the honorees. Applications for the 2012 list will be sent to WBENC corporate

members at the end of the year.




Do’s & Dont’sof Going Green

oing green has become much more than a trend for small business owners to adopt; it has become the standard mode of operations for many businesses. The increases in productivity, marketability and

cost savings makes going green a question of when, not if, for most businesses. Going green can improve your business reputation, create brand differentiation, reduce business cost, lead your industry in best practices, and meet consumer preferences all while helping to conserve energy and resources.

Starting a green renovation for your small business can be overwhelming and lead to unintentional problems without a solid execution plan. Avoid these potential gaffes and take advantage of tips to help make your transition to a green business as smooth and lucrative as possible.

Do Implement a Broad Green BusIness plan

You can’t really label your business as green if you just start a recycling program and install energy-efficient light bulbs. Identify a variety of green initiatives across several areas of your business. Look at waste reduction, transportation efficiency improvements, environmentally friendly products, water saving, alternative energy sources, carbon credits, facility improvements, and manufacturing efficiencies. There are dozens of ways to go green; try to apply as many as possible to your business.

make the right Choices When Going GreenBy Caroline Knecht

G Don’t try to do everythInG atonCe

Avoid overspending and green overload and implement your plan in phases, rather than a sudden overhaul. Trying to do everything at once, especially more consuming tasks like major renovations, purchasing new equipment, and hiring new services, can become overwhelming. Implement a green initiative roll out that lays out changes in a step-by-step manner. By starting small and working your way through a plan, the smaller changes make larger changes seem less daunting in the future. The cost savings from waste reducing measures can help you bankroll larger projects down the road.Do looK at the no-Cost and loW-Cost stepsGoing green doesn’t have to be an expensive undertaking; in fact, it can create significant cost savings across the board. Waste is an easy target to




tackle aggressively and eliminating it will reflect in your budget almost immediately. Examine all aspects of your business to eliminate wasted energy, excessive inventory or materials and inefficiencies of all kinds. Reduce so-called vampire equipment that drains energy when not in use, turn off equipment before you leave, turn to internet-based cloud software applications to eliminate the energy and inefficiencies associated with running your own servers. These simple steps add up to major cost savings quickly.

Don’t Be afraId to spend some money

Sustainability and green efforts can save you lots of money, but some efforts require spending money and waiting to see long-term results. Don’t be shocked at the sticker prices on top green products, and look

at the long-term energy and cost savings. Also consider how some of the low-cost actions

above can help offset the price of larger, more expensive projects. In addition

to lower energy and overhead costs, larger projects can lead

to major tax breaks for your company. Take advantage

of federal, state and local tax break incentives, such as the popular five-year payback until 2017 under a government stimulus program for energy and green investments.

Do share your Green status

Share your new business efficiencies and practices

with the world once your green strategy has been

implemented. Use your green status as a marketing tool and

point of consideration when going after business. Tell the world about your

green initiatives on your website, issue a press release when your company completes its green

transformation, and include some of your day-to-day green activities in your social media updates. If you have a company vehicle, especially one with your company logo on it, get a hybrid or electric vehicle to share the message even more.

Don’t GreenWash

Don’t just talk green, take meaningful actions. Consumers are savvy enough to know when a company doesn’t live up to its claim of being green. “Greenwashing”, that is saying your business is green when it has huge gaps in green practice, can become a disaster for the brand reputation. Expect clients to be able to identify true environmental responsibility, compare products and services to competitors, and ask detailed questions. If your company does not implement solid green policies and practices, don’t bother saying anything on the topic.

Do use the strateGIes that WorK Best for your Company

Only you know what decisions are right for your business. If a green initiative doesn’t fit your business, don’t feel obligated to do it. Also, keep sight of your brand identity and strategy during your green plan implementation. Refrain from going overboard or completely rebranding your company around your green initiatives. Unless your company’s focus has always been green products and services, you don’t need to switch to a green colored logo or use icons with leaves to convey your greenness.

Don’t leave your Customers out of the solutIon

Listening to your customers is always a top priority for a business owner, and green initiatives are no different. Ask your customers about their opinions on green initiatives and what environmentally friendly actions they expect from a company. A simple survey, social media poll, or asking directly around at networking functions can help you understand what customers expect . Engaging your customers in this manner can make them feel good for doing their part in helping the environment and part of a solution.






ABOuT uSJulio Fuentes, President and CEO,

established the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2000 as the first and only statewide business advocacy

organization concentrated on the Hispanic business community in Florida. Ever since,

FSHCC tremendously developed into one of the state’s most powerful organization of employers, chambers of commerce and associations. Today the chamber represents a diverse business community with millions of fundamental Latino members as well as a cross section of business relationships in Florida.

FSHCC brings together various sectors of Florida’s business communities including Hispanic owned and operated businesses, businesses with Hispanic workforces, and businesses serving Hispanic Consumers. FSHCC actively serves Florida’s Hispanic business community with legislative, social, political, and public advocacy tools.

The chamber has a long history of active work within the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of state government, advocating for legislation critical to the continuation and sustainability of Florida’s Hispanic business communities’ economic development across the state. FSHCC commits to helping its membership create and grow job opportunities, and continue to diligently attempt to defeat legislation threatening Florida’s small business community.

Together We Are Stronger

JuLIO FuENTES - PRESIDENTFLORIDA STATE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MISSION STATEMENTFSHCC mission is to promote the economic advancement Florida’s Hispanic community, with a focus on economic and political empowerment, and public advocacy to improve the quality of life in the state of Florida.

LEADERSHIPMr. Fuentes, of Cuban descent, received his

degree in Business Administration from Iona College, located in New Rochelle, New York. After graduating, he began his career as an Investment Associate with

Merrill Lynch from 1990-1992. For the next six years, Mr. Fuentes continued his

career on Wall Street as an Investment Banker. Then in 1999, he joined the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce as a Membership Specialist focused on the Hispanic market. During this time, Mr. Fuentes recognized the need for an organization exclusively dedicated to the Hispanic business market, and thus, he founded the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The Latino American Who’s Who Recognizes Julio A. Fuentes

BuSINESS OPPORTuNITIESThe Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce open doors for Hispanic businesses, giving them the opportunity to improve and excel. The chamber is a highly regarded advocate of the issues that matters the most towards your business. Research shows that consumers frequently search through chambers of commerce’s websites for local area businesses. When affiliated with a chamber, key industry studies show that prospective customers are more willing to buy a company’s product. Through your membership in the FSHCC Online Business Network, we can offer incredible cost effective and highly targeted brand messaging directly to your intended audience.



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ACCESS FLORIDA CAPITAL The only Florida-wide, Access To Capital program, specifically designed for Florida Entrepreneurs. Access Florida Capital is

your very own step-by-step guide for starting a brand new Florida business or growing an

existing Florida business. The goal of the program is to help you plan, organize and present your business to potential business funding sources. Access Florida Capital is about helping you raise the funds you need to make your dream a real Florida business reality.experience in the computer and office supplies business, this was her first venture into this market as a business owner.

There is no cost to enroll in the Access Florida Capital. Get started on the road to success today, register now.

SAVE WITH uPSThe Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with UPS to provide members discounts for their services. FSHCC members can save up to 28 percent on shipping! You can create an account today and sign up to start receiving discounts for shipping through our website. If you already have an account with UPS, you can use your account to receive discounts as well without creating a new one. Save with UPS today.

B DIGITAL AGENCy OFFERS “TRADIGITAL SOLuTIONS”The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce partners with b digital agency, inc. to offer discount pricing on assistance to market your company. The “tradigital solution” can increase your advertising campaigns by 35 percent or more. The package includes free brainstorming session, website assessment, and marketing assessment. You also get focused landing page, custom Facebook tab, and customized email marketing. Click here to contact John Garcia or Lynn Finn to benefit from this wonderful opportunity to grow your business.

INSuRANCE BENEFIT REGISTRyThe Insurance Benefits Registry is a full-service resource guide at the fingertips of both well-established businesses and start-up companies. Our intention is to offer often the best insurance products with many exclusive programs and discounts only available to Chamber Members. Our insurance products represent any coverage a business owner or individual would need from auto to health insurance. Along with offering the highest quality and most cost-effective priced products, we remain available anytime as a resource for Chamber Members.

WHy INVEST IN THE CHAMBER TRuSTEE?Chamber Trustee plays an important role in the development of Florida’s Hispanic Business Community.

This is truly a partnership between Florida’s most outstanding and influential Hispanic business advocates and Florida’s most outstanding and successful companies.

What Are Some Benefits of being a Chamber Trustee? � Special CEO meeting with executive officials � Participation on the FSHCC Board of Governors � Sponsoring and Advertising � Executive Networking Opportunities � Opportunity to request targeted introductions to

businesses throughout the state � Highlighted Visibility and recognition as a top Investor

and Community Champion Leader � Showcase Directory Listing � Company Name and logo on our website with links � Exclusive Statewide Events and Sponsorship

opportunities throughout the year � VIP Trustee Receptions throughout the year


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MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIPSince the establishment of the Council in 1972, SCOMSDC has worked diligently to grow value-driven partnerships between our certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Corporate Members. Over the course of the past four decades, we have been a bridge between Corporate America and minority owned businesses. Now, we are proud to be the focal point of a vibrant community of MBEs and corporations that do business together for the mutual economic advancement of their organizations, and the economic growth of the communities we collectively serve.

WHO WE AREOur purpose is to Certify, Develop, Connect and Advocate. We grow and foster relationships between minority business enterprises, corporations, and government entities. We grow value-driven partnerships between our certified MBEs and Corporate Members.

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The Council is a non-profit organization funded privately through corporate membership dues and contributions, as well as generated revenue from special events.

Where Partnerships Begin and Innovative Solutions Emerge

Our focus is to assist the development and maintenance of effective corporate supplier diversity programs. Our most important function is to connect corporate purchasing and procurement departments with minority business enterprises. Results driven and strategic in our efforts, we bring unparalleled value to our membership base.

Our massive scope and influence adds to the value that we bring to MBEs and our corporate members. Our impressive membership consists of nearly 500 quality Minority Business Enterprises and over 150 corporations and government entities; including several Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations.

MISSIONThe mission of the SCOMSDC is to create and foster an environment for the development of mutually beneficial relationships and opportunities between Certified Minority Business Enterprises and Member organizations.

VISIONThe vision of the SCOMSDC is to become a world class organization comprised of member organizations and certified Minority Business Enterprises that elevate economic development in our communities.

HISTORyFor four decades, the SCOMSDC has been and continues to be the most recognized proponent for minority business utilization and development in the region. SCOMSDC remains laser focused on changing the public and private mind-set on supplier inclusion from one of social obligation to one predicated on business competitive advantage. SCOMSDC, in its current form, is the result of a 2002 merger of minority supplier development councils in Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. Today, SCOMSDC serves 50 of the 88 counties of Ohio and has offices in all three cities. The headquarter office is located in downtown Columbus, Ohio on the 24th floor of the Chase Tower.

DARRyL ALAN PEALPRESIDENT -SCOMSDC

“When you join the South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council, you join a world class organization, and the ranks of the most premier MBEs and corporations of our region.”



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CONTACT A TEAM MEMBER

HEADquARTER OFFICE:THE CHASE BUILDING

100 EAST BROAD STREET, SUITE #2460

COLUMBUS, OH 43215PHONE: (614) 225-6959

FAx: (614) 225-1851

BENEFITS yOu CAN EXPECTCorporate Members

� Access to industry leading and innovative MBEs (500 regionally & 16k nationally)

� Enhance supplier diversity programs through training, development, and access to best practices

� Increased visibility and promotion of corporate brand � Personalized outreach services and industry specific

summits

MBEs � Gold standard certification � Business growth and networking opportunities � Access to regional and national MBE networks � Real time announcements on private and public RFPs

SuPPLIER DIVERSITy IS A BuSINESS IMPERATIVEWhy Supplier Diversity?

� Increased opportunity for greater savings and higher quality goods and services due to increased competition

� Access to a larger pool of qualified suppliers � Opportunity to enhance your ethnic market sales

initiatives � Minority-owned businesses generate an estimated $495

billion in annual revenue and employ nearly 4 million workers.

Minority suppliers are the country’s fastest growing business sector. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2020, the minority population will represent 34.4% of the total U.S. population. As the minority population continues to grow, those corporations that are comfortable with cultural diversity and change, and are responsive to their customers, will be the ones that thrive.

How does SCOMSDC Grow your Supplier Diversity Program?We provide assistance in developing or improving your company’s supplier diversity programs.

� We showcase your work and provide added recognition by stakeholders and the local community of your strong corporate citizenship

� Help you to meet the demands of your customers, and/or government compliance requirements

� We provide resources to help you achieve a supplier base that more closely reflects your customer demographics

� We provide resources to make doing business with MBEs easy and simple

uPCOMING EVENTSSeptember 14 – Driving ‘Fore’ Business and Economic Growth Golf Classic at the Wetherington Country Club, Westchester, Ohio

November 9 – Annual Awards Gala & Silent Auction at the Savannah Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

PROGRAMS & EVENTSThrough the dedication and continuing support of SCOMSDC’s staff and Board of Trustees, MBEs, Corporate Members and community supporters, the Council provides an ever-increasing scope of programs and services. These programs and events include:

� Corporate Open Houses � MBE Orientation Sessions � Quarterly MBE Meetings � Annual Awards Gala � Annual Golf Outings � Industry-Specific Summits � Corporate & MBE Information Sessions � Ohio Business Opportunity Fair (OBOF) � Educational Seminars � One-on-one Networking Opportunities � Executive Education � Scholarships � Breakfast with the Board � Executive Straight Talk

TESTIMONy“Being a member of SCOMSDC has benefited the Kroger Co. Supplier Diversity program through discussions of benchmarking and best practices with other corporations which allowed us to evaluate our own program and implement improvements. It has also given us a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges of MBEs and how we can better assist them with the tools they need prior to introductions to decision makers. The “Conversation” was especially helpful in both areas.”

Denise R. Thomas, DirectorCorporate Supplier DiversityThe Kroger Company


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MISSIONThe mission of the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is to assist in the establishment and growth of women in business. We offer business development programs and training designed to develop skills and knowledge for women in business. The WBDC strives to foster and cultivate relationships between our members, corporations and the government.

LEADERSHIPG. Nancy Allen , President and CEO

Nancy has the honor of being selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Florida District 2011 Women in Business Champion of the Year. She credits this award to the women business owners she has met and worked with over her many years at the Women’s Business Development Council of Florida. Nancy claims that she has the distinct honor and privilege of working in the company of women.

Nancy Allen was born in Haiti and raised in South Florida. She is bilingual in English and French and is fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole. Nancy has been working in the fields of international, community and economic development for over 20 years. She holds a Master’s Degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Changing the Face of Business... One Woman at a Time

SERVICESThe WBDC Florida is committed to providing our WBEs, Corporate Sponsors and partners with opportunities for business development and access to each other.

We believe that success is a two way street and we provide the following programs to ensure opportunities for success:

Corporate Close-upA Corporate Close-Up is organized by one of our corporate sponsors or partners in order to provide information to our WBEs on how to do business with their company. At these events, you have an opportunity to meet buyers, managers, and/or supplier diversity executives.

Matchmaker EventsMatchmaker events are another one of our most valuable services to our WBEs. These events are designed to bring corporations and WBEs together in a one-on-one format.

New and Noteworthy2012 is a banner year for the WBDC Florida because we have the honor of being the Host Council for the WBENC National Conference and Business Fair. We are excited to welcome over 3,000 women business owners, women in business and sponsors and partners who support them to Orlando Florida from June 19-21, 2012.

The Florida Host Committee members join the Board of Directors of the WBDC Florida in encouraging you to attend the conference. Highlights of the conference include incredible and inspirational keynote speakers; networking opportunities; educational workshops; a tradeshow where you will have the ability to meet corporate representatives and pitch your product or service; and one-on-one matchmaker meetings with corporate decision makers.

G. NANCy ALLEN - PRESIDENT AND CEOWOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF FLORIDA



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CONTACT US: WWW.WOMENSBUSINESS.INFO/CONTACT-US.ASPx

WBDC/FL 13155 SW 134 STREET, STE. 205

MIAMI, FL 33186PHONE: (305) 971-9446

FAx: (305) 971-7061

Host Committee ChairJoyce Landry, CEOLandry & Kling Cruise Event Serviceswww.landrykling.com

FL HOST COMMITTEE MEMBERS - ORLANDO 2012Click on each picture to hear a message from the members.

Claudette Stroble, PresidentOrlando Conference Management Group, Inc.www.ocmg.net

Patty Klein, President & CEOA-Plus Meetings and Incentiveswww.aplusmeetings.com

Ann McNeill, PresidentMCO Construction & Services, Inc.www.annmcneill.com

Lisa Somerville, PresidentRESTOR Telecomwww.restortelecom.com

Patricia Dominguez, President & FounderTriage Partners, LLCwww.triage-partners.com

Lorri NicholsonBruno White Entertainmentwww.brunowhite.com

Carmen Castillo, PresidentSDI International Corpwww.sdintl.com

Tammy Giaimo, CEOSoftware Resources, Inc.www.softwareresources.com

Terri WhiteBruno White Entertainmentwww.brunowhite.com

Terri HallPresident & Executive ProducerDoubletake Studios Inc.www.doubletakestudios.com

Denise Walthers, Founder & PresidentThe DW Group Inc.www.thedwgroup.com


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