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Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council e-Newsletter
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Dear Tom,
The
mission of the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development
Council is to significantly increase business relationships between our
corporate members and our certified MBEs. We believe that minority
business development is a key component of reducing poverty,
unemployment, increasing wealth, and integrating American society. You
are receiving this email in order to keep you abreast of developments
with the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council,
Supplier Diversity Issues and Minority Business Development. If you like
what you read please share internally and externally.
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Upcoming Events
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There
are several events coming up on our calendar that are designed
specifically for MBEs to learn about corporate opportunities. We know
how busy everyone's schedule is, but these are events often hosted by
our corporate members with the expressed purpose of finding out more
about you and your business with the ultimate aim, to make you a
valuable supplier to their companies. Here are some events you should
consider:
- April 28, 2015 - ISM CT Forum, Anthony's Ocean View, New Haven, CT.
- April 30, 2015 - MBDA Business Beyond Gaming, Mashantucket, CT, Click here for more information.
- May 4, 2015 - GNEMSDC MBE Focus Group Webinars for Healthcare Coverage, click here to RSVP for Session 1 at 5:30 pm or Session 2 at 7:15 pm.
May 4-8, 2015 - Celebrate National Small Business Week - Click here to find out more about upcoming events celebrating America's Entrepreneurs
May 5, 2015 - MBE Pre-Certification Webinar, 2-3pm, click here to RSVP.
- May 5, 2015 - Small Business Accelerator Forum, 5:30 - 8:30pm, Whittier Street Health Center, 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA; for more information and RSVP click here
May 5, 2015
- Business Diversity Summit hosted by the Massachusetts Port Authority;
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Ln, Boston, MA; for more information and RSVP Click here
- May 6, 2015 - St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Healthcare Supplier Diversity Event at Maneeleys Banquet and Catering Facility, 65 Rye Street, South Windsor, CT. RSVP
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- May 14, 2015 - Access Health CT - MBE Luncheon, 12 - 3 pm at United Way of Greater New Haven.
- May 17-23 - Tuck School of Business "Building a Successful Minority Business Program" at Dartmouth College Hanover, NH.
- May 18-20, 2015 - Diversity Alliance for Science 8th Annual East Coast Conference & Expo, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
- May 19, 2015 -RSVP Pullman & Comley Legal Seminar, 9:30 - 11 am, GNEMSDC Bridgeport Office
- May 27
- Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Supplier Diversity Event "Engage and
Connect"; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA; RSVP
July 13, 2015 - GNEMSDC Supplier Diversity Golf Classic, Lake of Isles at Foxwoods.
September 24-25, 2015- GNEMSDC Trade Expo at Foxwoods.
November 18, 2015 - GNEMSDC - MBDA - CWE Supplier Diversity Best Practices Forum at Fenway Park, Boston, MA.
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Institute for Supply Management - 2015 CT Forum
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 The theme for this year's Forum is
"Responsibility: Social, Economic and Environmental"
There will a panel discussing "Big Business, Government and Small Business Enterprise"
and the panelists include Dr. Fred McKinney (Tuck School of Business),
Jamie Crump (United Rentals) and state officials as well as other big
business diversity leaders.
Peter
Gioia, from the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, will
discuss the state of the Connecticut economy. In addition, the committee
is still reviewing speakers on sustainability and how it impacts the
bottom line.
WHEN
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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WHERE
Anthony's Ocean View
450 Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, CT
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Small Business Accelerator Forum - May 5, 2015
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YOU'RE INVITED...
SMALL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR FORUM
Go to tuftshealthplan.com/forum to learn more and register today!
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Whittier Street Health Center
1290 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
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Pullman & Comley Legal Seminar - May 19, 2015
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Classify Your Employees Properly - Avoid Government Penalties & Private Litigation
 Presentation will cover
- the difference between employees and independent contractors; the "ABC Test" and other applicable standards
- exemptions from overtime requirements; the "salary basis" test and exempt duties
- federal and state enforcement initiatives; what to do when the Department of Labor comes knocking
GNEMSDC Bridgeport Office
333 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Corporate Member of The Week: University of Connecticut
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The University of Connecticut
is one of the top public research universities in the nation, with more
than 30,000 students pursuing answers to critical questions in labs,
lecture halls, and the community. Knowledge exploration throughout the
University's network of campuses is united by a culture of innovation.
An unprecedented commitment from the state of Connecticut ensures UConn
attracts internationally renowned faculty and the world's brightest
students. A tradition of coaching winning athletes makes UConn a
standout in Division l sports and fuels our academic spirit. As a
vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture
that meets the challenges of a changing global society.
Supplier Diversity
The mission of The University of Connecticut Supplier Diversity Program is to
expand enrollment and participation of small/minority businesses on
University contracts, by facilitating the opportunity for said
businesses to provide valuable, quality, timely goods and services,
while building mutually beneficial, respectful, lasting business
relationships with the University community.
The
University of Connecticut is committed to providing a professionally
inclusive environment within which small/minority businesses are
encouraged to participate in the procurement experience, as they are
afforded equal access to the bid process that transfers goods and
services to the campus communities.
The
University of Connecticut acknowledges that by ensuring that
small/minority businesses are provided a fair and equitable opportunity
to bid on products procured by the University, a valuable exchange can
occur whereby small/minority businesses are encouraged to offer quality
goods and services, and University departments are provided a more
widely diverse group of business enterprises from which to choose,
receiving more competitive pricing, and contributing to the long-term
sustainability of those same small/minority businesses.
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MBE Of The Week: N-Touch Strategies
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Having
worked for Fortune 100 companies in highly strategic roles, N-Touch has
seen strategy take a backseat to the daily demands of managing a
business.
N-Touch Strategies helps companies create new ways to win and deliver
results-based strategies that keep your business moving forward. While
employees focus on managing the day-to-day business, we deliver
strategies that:
- Maximize opportunities to accelerate business growth (revenue & profit)
- Invent new solutions to solve your business challenges
- Unlock insights that transform your business trajectory
- Vet new business ventures
- Build the capabilities toolbox of your leaders
N-Touch helps
you breakout of business stagnation, brand ambiguity and performance
complacency. Through partnering to understand your business objectives,
they design precise strategies to accomplish your business goals and
serve as an advisor through plan implementation. Expertise including: Business Growth, Leadership and Organizational Improvement.
The success and performance of the N-Touch impact is measured through the results they help clients achieve, building longterm and useful relationships.
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QuickBooks Seminar - Three Part Thursday Series
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Are
you a contractor, engineering firm, or a service provider that bills
for time and material? Do you depend on spreadsheets or notepads to
create your estimates? Would you like to learn how your estimates,
billing and cost reports can be generated from QuickBooks?
Register here for 3-part workshop.
May 21 / May 28 / June 4
GNEMSDC Business School 333 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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BondSure is
a state funded surety bond guarantee program. This program is
co-managed by GNEMSDC and Community Capital Corporation. Up to $100,000
in collateral is provided to facilitate the issuance of a surety bond to
minority contractors.
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Can your business survive a disaster?
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Do you have a plan for your business in the event of a prolonged power outage?
A Disaster Recovery Plan can increase your chances of survival.
According to the Red Cross 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster.
...YOU NEED A PLAN.
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Invitations for Bids and Opportunities
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GNEMSDC President & CEO
Job Posting
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Use
your leadership skills to take GNEMSDC to the next level. We are
currently seeking a President/CEO to lead the execution of the
organization's vision and mission. For the full job description and
resume submittal instructions please click here.
Resumes must be submitted by April 30, 2015.
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Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council
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