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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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| Congratulations to the November 2015 GNEMSDC MBEs |
Pictured above are the newly certified MBEs who attended the November 2015 MBE Orientation that was held in the GNEMSDC Bridgeport Office. We would like to send a special thanks to Megan Murphy, Senior Buyer, UIL Holdings Corporation for presenting on Doing Business with UIL.
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Pitney Bowes Best Business Event
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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Calling all Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners:
Are you ready to ring in the New Year?
Make 2016 your Best Business Yet.
You are invited to join us at our Best Business Yet event-where you'll learn new digital and marketing strategies, just in time for the New Year.
You will walk away with executable takeaways from personalized sessions with the experts that you can easily apply to your own business.
Don't worry, drinks are on us. Enjoy free admission and complimentary refreshments.
When: December 2, 2015 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Stamford Innovation Center 175 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Enjoy the following presentations:
- Harnessing the power of LinkedIn
Sandra Long, B2B Consultant, Post Road Consulting LLC
Dr. Subroto Roy, Professor of Digital Marketing & Research Scholar, University of New Haven & Yale
- Diverting the Delete through Direct Mail
Paul Caravello, Executive Vice President, Wilen New York
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GNEMSDC 4th Quarterly Meeting and Business Card Exchange
Thursday, December 10, 2015
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Please join the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council for the 4th Quarterly Meeting hosted by Citizens Bank! What a great opportunity to update you about the council's service for the last quarter of the year and share next year's initiative.
| When: Thursday, December 10, 2015 |
Where: Citizens Bank, Citizens Plaza
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| 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Providence, RI 02903
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The Quarterly Meeting will be followed by the Holiday Business Card Exchange that will take place at the same location. Click on the link below to RSVP.
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GNEMSDC Holiday Business Card Exchange
December 10, 2015
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YOUR ARE INVITED...
To the GNEMSDC Holiday Business Card Exchange following the 4th Quarterly Meeting on December 10, 2015 at 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Citizens Bank Citizen Plaza Providence RI 02903.
We welcome your to invite your colleagues, customers, and other supporters to come and be a part of this networking opportunity.
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sponsored by
ENNC
Essex Newbury North Contracting Corporation
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Holiday Business Card Exchange hosted by Prince Lobel
December 17, 2015
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Please join us to celebrate 2015 business achievements accompanied by networking, music and refreshments!
Thursday, December 17th, 2015
From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM
Prince Lobel Tye LLP
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 2200, Boston, MA
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Bridgeport MBDA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
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"Proud and Prosperous in Indian Country"
Every year, our Nation pauses to reflect on the profound ways the First Americans have shaped our country's character and culture. The first stewards of our environment, early voices for the values that define our Nation, and models of government to our Founding Fathers -- American Indians and Alaska Natives helped build the very fabric of America.
President Barack Obama
2015 Presidential Proclamation: National Native American Heritage Month
The Bridgeport MBDA Business Center would like to honor 2015 National Native American Heritage Month and acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions of Native American-owned businesses to the U.S. economy.
The Bridgeport Center is part of a national network of 44 interconnected MBDA Business Centers and one of six centers focused on enhancing the economic capability of the US Native American and Alaska Native communities.
We address the unique economic challenges and opportunities in Indian Country and strive to be an advocate to support new job creation innovation and entrepreneurship for future generations. We commemorate this heritage month and pay tribute to all Native Americans past and present for their legacy of character, strength, and tradition.
Special Thank you to our Native American Bridgeport MBDA Center Clients
| AQIWO Inc | Mohegan Tribe |
| Aquinnah Wampanoag Enterprise | MW Consulting LLC |
| Arrow Strategies Co | NAFA Capital Markets |
| ArXotica Inc | Native 2 Native Solutions |
| CBC Bev Co | Native American Distribution Company |
| Coleville Tribal Nation | Pequot Crazy Horse |
| Eagle Perch Construction | Red- Horse Financial Group |
| First Light Trading Company | Seminole Pride |
| Four Directions Fuels LLC | Seminole Tribe of Florida |
| Foxlandscaping LLC | Spa at Norwich Inn |
| Foxleather | Three Winds Development |
| Grace Management | VIP First Nations Marketing |
| Hearth Concepts | Visions LLC |
| Lake of Isles | Wampworx LLC |
| LDI / Mohegan | Wells Technology |
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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:
December 1, 2015 - GNEMSDC MBE Pre-Certification Webinar will be held at 2:00 pm. RSVP
- December 7-9, 2015 - Tuck Digital Excellence Program for Minority Entrepreneurs. For moreinformation.
- December 10, 2015 - GNEMSDC 4th Quarterly Meeting, Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence RI; 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm; RSVP
- December 10, 2015 - GNEMSDC Holiday Business Card Exchange sponsored by Essex Newbury, Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence RI; 4:30 pm -7:00 pm; RSVP
December 17, 2015 - GNEMSDC Holiday Business Card Exchange hosted by Prince Lobel; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm; 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 2200, Boston, MA 02114; RSVP
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Access Health CT Open Enrollment
November 1, 2015 - January 3, 2016
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You are Invited to an Enrollment Fair! 
Need help signing up for health care coverage?
Certified brokers and Access Health CT staff will answer your questions and help you sign up for quality, affordable health care coverage.
When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: St. Vincent's Family Health Center, Bridgeport, CT
Click here to download the Access Health CT information flyer.
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Seeking Bridgeport MBDA Business Center Director
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GNEMSDC is seeking a Project Director to manage the Bridgeport MBDA Business Center. The MBDA Business Center Project Director position requires a senior manager with business development, sales, relationship management and strong communication skills. The person must have a minimum of BA degree, with a strong preference for an MBA or other related graduate degree. The candidate should understand and have some experience in finance and must have an excellent understanding of small businesses and entrepreneurship.
The Project Director will work closely with the Program Operator, the Project Director from the Boston MBDA Business Center and the GNEMSDC staff. The Project Director will develop and build business relationships with American Indian Tribal Leaders, entrepreneurs from various Tribes in the region and the country, as well as the other MBEs in the region. The Project Director must be able to travel to conferences and meetings around the region, and be able to effectively manage the work of the Center while away from the office. This position will require the Project Director to travel to Tribal headquarters and offices for meetings with Tribal Leaders Tribal owned enterprises.
The Project Director must also be able to manage highly skilled business consultants. The success of these relationships will influence greatly the success of the project. The Project Director will report to the GNEMSDC - President.
Resumes should be submitted to gnemsdc@gnemsdc.org. Please reference the Bridgeport MBDA Business Center Project Director position in the subject line.
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Disaster Recovery Plan
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As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, next-generation disaster recovery and business continuity planning are rapidly becoming an operational necessity and a customer expectation for business of all sizes.
According to the Red Cross, 40% of business do not reopen after a natural tragedy.
A Disaster Recovery Plan can significantly increase your chances of survival.
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2015 BondSure Program
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Are you a small contractor ready to bid on bigger projects?
Have you had trouble getting the surety bonds you need?
Do you need assistance navigating the bonding process?
BondSure can assist you!
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Invitations to Bid and Opportunites
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FYI
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Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council
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