Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rss Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council http://www.mmbdc.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rss Copyright 2012 Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@mmbdc.com(Webmaster) mmbdc noemail@mmbdc.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:24:07 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/419 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/419"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120213T130000Z">13-Feb-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120213T143000Z">13-Feb-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/419 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/448 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/448"> <span class="summary">MMSDC HOLIDAY~Presidents Day</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120220T123000Z">20-Feb-12 8:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120220T210000Z">20-Feb-12 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color: #f00"><font size="5">MMSDC Office is Closed</font></span></strong></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn"> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/448 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/420 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/420"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120227T130000Z">27-Feb-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120227T143000Z">27-Feb-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.mmbdc.com">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/420 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/425 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/425"> <span class="summary">West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120305T233000Z">5-Mar-12 5:30 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120306T020000Z">5-Mar-12 8:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> JW Marriott Hotel</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">** SAVE THIS DATE **</font></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">FOR MORE INFORMATION&nbsp;ON THIS EVENT </font></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK</font></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 12px">&nbsp;</span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><a href="http://hccwm.org/Welcome/en/calendar/up-coming-events/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/05/384/-/MTI3MTBjZjkyMThkOTAyYjI0OGJkZDMwZWFkODU3YmQ">http://hccwm.org/Welcome/en/calendar/up-coming-events/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/05/384/-/MTI3MTBjZjkyMThkOTAyYjI0OGJkZDMwZWFkODU3YmQ</a></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">Website: hccwm.org</font></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><font color="#b22222" size="5">&nbsp;</font></strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.hccwm.org">JW Marriott Hotel </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/425 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/451 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/451"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120312T130000Z">12-Mar-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120312T143000Z">12-Mar-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong><font size="5"> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> </div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.mmbdc.com">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/451 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/428 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/428"> <span class="summary">WBENC Summit & Salute</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120321T120000Z">21-Mar-12 8:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120322T210000Z">22-Mar-12 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">** SAVE THIS DATE **</font></span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 20px">&nbsp;</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT </font></span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <font size="5"><strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222">CALL (734) 677-1400 </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222">or </span></span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">VISIT </font><a href="http://www.miceed.org/"><font color="#1c3867" size="2">WWW.MICEED.ORG</font></a></span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 20px">&nbsp;</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <strong><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="color: #b22222"><font size="5">** SAVE THIS DATE **</font></span></span></strong></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.miceed.org"> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/428 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/454 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/454"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120323T130000Z">23-Mar-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120323T143000Z">23-Mar-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp; <div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.mmbdc.com">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/454 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/452 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/452"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120326T130000Z">26-Mar-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120326T143000Z">26-Mar-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong><font size="5"> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> </div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.mmbdc.com">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/452 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/449 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/449"> <span class="summary">MMSDC HOLIDAY~Good Friday</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120406T123000Z">6-Apr-12 8:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120406T210000Z">6-Apr-12 5:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 24px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color: #f00"><font size="5">MMSDC Office is Closed</font></span></strong></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn"> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/449 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:30:00 GMT Events http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/453 <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/453"> <span class="summary">MMSDC Pre-Certification Briefing</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120409T130000Z">9-Apr-12 9:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120409T143000Z">9-Apr-12 10:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, Detroit, MI 48202</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5"><font color="#000099">To participate in the </font><span style="color: #000080">pre-certification briefing,&nbsp;a company must be a legally recognized entity in the State of Michigan;&nbsp;ethnic minority owners must possess at least 51% of ownership.&nbsp; The company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.&nbsp; The orientation will cover information about the Council, the certification process and a review of the application.</span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 14pt"><u>ONLY ONE ATTENDEE</u></strong><font size="5"> <span style="color: #000099">per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.&nbsp; </span></font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><font size="5">&nbsp;</font></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong style="color: #000099; font-size: 14pt"><u>SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY</u></strong></span></span></div> </div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.mmbdc.com">Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 230</div> <span class="locality">Detroit</span>, <span class="region">MI</span> <span class="postal-code">48202</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cev/453 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/141/ <div> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 22px">&nbsp;</span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 22px"><span style="color: #a52a2a"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif">To access MMSDCs&nbsp;&quot;premier&quot; newsletter click on the following link:</span></strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/10/MMSDC%20Fall%20Newsletter2011.pdf"><span style="color: #000"><strong><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 18px">/attachments/wysiwyg/10/MMSDC%20Fall%20Newsletter2011.pdf</span></span></strong></span></a></div> <br><br>17-Oct-11 3:00 PM MMSDC FALL NEWSLETTER To access MMSDCs "premier" newsletter click on the following link: /attachments/wysiwyg/10/MMSDC%20Fall%20Newsletter2011.pdf no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/141/ Wanda Harper - noemail@mmbdc.com Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/140/ <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <p align="left"> &nbsp;</p> <p> <i><font size="3">&quot;This cluster concept is so important&hellip; When you get a group of people together, and industries together, and institutions like universities together around particular industries, then the synergies that develop from all those different facets coming together can make the whole the greater than the sum of its parts.&quot; </font><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3">- President Barack Obama </font></font></b></i></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <i><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #0000cd">Please click on the following link for full article: <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/10/New%20Obama%20Administration%20Initiative%20Announces%20winners%20of%20the.pdf">/attachments/wysiwyg/10/New%20Obama%20Administration%20Initiative%20Announces%20winners%20of%20the.pdf</a>&nbsp;</span></span></span></font></font></b></i></p> <p> <i><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3">&nbsp;</font></font></b></i></p> <p> <i><b><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><font face="Calibri,Calibri" size="3"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="font-family: lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><span style="color: #0000cd">&nbsp;</span></span></span></font></font></b></i></p> </div> <br><br>23-Sep-11 4:00 PM MMSDC one of the winners of the $37 million Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge "This cluster concept is so important&hellip; When you get a group of people together, and industries together, and institutions like universities together around particular industries, then the synergies that develop from all those different facets coming together can make the whole the greater than the sum of its parts." - President Barack Obama Please click on the following link for full article: /attachments/wysiwyg/10/New%20Obama%20Administration%20Initiative%20Announces%20winners%20of%20the.pdf no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/140/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/135/ <div> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> <h3 itxtbad="1"> <span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">2011 Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards</span></span></h3> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center"> <img alt="Louis Green, president and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, stands in a skywalk to the Fisher Building in Detroit. Colleagues praise his ability to stay focused and flexible." height="255" itxtbad="1" itxtnodeid="106" src="http://cmsimg.freep.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=C4&amp;Date=20110828&amp;Category=NEWS05&amp;ArtNo=108280480&amp;Ref=AR&amp;MaxW=640&amp;Border=0" width="350" /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 10px">Louis Green, President and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council </span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 10px">stands in a skywalk to the Fisher Building in Detroit.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> <span style="font-size: 10px">Colleagues praise his ability to stay focused and flexible.&nbsp; </span></div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span> <div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Louis Green was one in a group of 12 children who lived in a south-central Los Angeles neighborhood during the rise of gang violence.<br> <br> &quot;Out of them, there are seven who are dead, two sentenced to life in jail, one serving 86 years, and I don't know where one is,&quot; Green said.<br> <br> But Green, president and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC), said the tough circumstances of his childhood allowed him to excel.<br> <br> &quot;It drives me all the time,&quot; he said.<br> <br> That drive has helped him change lives by getting corporations throughout the state and minority business leaders to work together.<br> <br> It's also one of the reasons Green was selected to receive the Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Hero Award. </span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Off to Ohio</u></strong></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Green, 50, escaped the streets of Los Angeles when he accepted a full scholarship to Oberlin College in Ohio. &nbsp;There, he received bachelor's degrees in political science and communications.<br> <br> Green later attended the University of Michigan, where he received a master's degree in public policy.<br> <br> From there, Green worked in the state economic development office under then-Gov. Jim Blanchard and was hired as an economic adviser for then-Gov. John Engler.<br> <br> Green has been a chief deputy director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, served as a national director of supplier diversity at NBC TV and was on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's minority business team.<br> <br> Six years ago, Green joined the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council. In the past four years, it has twice won the Council of the Year award.</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">The privately funded nonprofit is one of 37 Minority Supplier Development affiliates in the country. The organization offers programs and services for its corporate members and minority-owned business owners, as well as networking opportunities.<br> <br> Each year, the 1,500-member organization facilitates more than $16 billion in purchases from minority businesses.&nbsp;<br> <br> &quot;The thing I like most is we get to make a connection with talented business owners and help them make their dream a reality,&quot; Green said.</span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Focused and flexible</u></strong></span></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, helvetica, sans-serif">Mable Jones, public affairs director for AAA Michigan, said she nominated Green for the award because of his ability to stay focused and flexible, come up with strategic plans and advocate for the membership.<br> <br> &quot;Mr. Green works with our program, and I got to observe his behavior and I was very impressed,&quot; said Jones, who also nominated him last year.<br> <br> Jones said Green offers encouragement and often works quietly behind the scenes. &quot;He knows how to work cooperatively,&quot; she said.<br> <br> Green acknowledged he believes in working behind the scenes to make things happen. He said he thinks the connections in his organization happen because he and his staff try to reach out to the members and corporations.<br> <br> Helen Ford, director of supplier diversity with AAA Michigan, said Green's ability and dedication to connecting members and corporations from the eastern and western parts of the state makes him essential to building economic growth.<br> <br> Last year, the council was part of a group that put on a job fair for 5,000 people. &nbsp;And although that's not what the organization typically does, Green said the event helped build more connections.<br> <br> &quot;I never believe in staying in my lane,&quot; Green said.</span></span></div> </div> <div> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> <br><br>29-Aug-11 8:00 AM Louis Green: Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Hero Award 2011 Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards Louis Green, President and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council stands in a skywalk to the Fisher Building in Detroit. Colleagues praise his ability to stay focused and flexible. Louis Green was one in a group of 12 children who lived in a south-central Los Angeles neighborhood during the rise of gang violence. "Out of them, there are seven who are dead, two sentenced to life in jail, one serving 86 years, and I don't know where one is," Green said. But Green, president and CEO of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC), said the tough circumstances of his childhood allowed him to excel. "It drives me all the time," he said. That drive has helped him change lives by getting corporations throughout the state and minority business leaders to work together. It's also one of the reasons Green was selected to receive the Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Hero Award. Off to Ohio Green, 50, escaped the streets of Los Angeles when he accepted a full scholarship to Oberlin College in Ohio. There, he received bachelor's degrees in political science and communications. Green later attended the University of Michigan, where he received a master's degree in public policy. From there, Green worked in the state economic development office under then-Gov. Jim Blanchard and was hired as an economic adviser for then-Gov. John Engler. Green has been a chief deputy director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, served as a national director of supplier diversity at NBC TV and was on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's minority business team. Six years ago, Green joined the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council. In the past four years, it has twice won the Council of the Year award. The privately funded nonprofit is one of 37 Minority Supplier Development affiliates in the country. The organization offers programs and services for its corporate members and minority-owned business owners, as well as networking opportunities. Each year, the 1,500-member organization facilitates more than $16 billion in purchases from minority businesses. "The thing I like most is we get to make a connection with talented business owners and help them make their dream a reality," Green said. Focused and flexible Mable Jones, public affairs director for AAA Michigan, said she nominated Green for the award because of his ability to stay focused and flexible, come up with strategic plans and advocate for the membership. "Mr. Green works with our program, and I got to observe his behavior and I was very impressed," said Jones, who also nominated him last year. Jones said Green offers encouragement and often works quietly behind the scenes. "He knows how to work cooperatively," she said. Green acknowledged he believes in working behind the scenes to make things happen. He said he thinks the connections in his organization happen because he and his staff try to reach out to the members and corporations. Helen Ford, director of supplier diversity with AAA Michigan, said Green's ability and dedication to connecting members and corporations from the eastern and western parts of the state makes him essential to building economic growth. Last year, the council was part of a group that put on a job fair for 5,000 people. And although that's not what the organization typically does, Green said the event helped build more connections. "I never believe in staying in my lane," Green said. no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/135/ MELANIE D. SCOTT SCOTT - noemail@mmbdc.com Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/134/ <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div> <strong>Guest commentary: Detroit can win by using genius of the Internet</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>BY ERIC SCHMIDT </strong><strong><br> </strong><strong>DETROIT FREE PRESS GUEST WRITER<br> <br> </strong>Aug 14, 2011|</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Throughout history, the American economy has been invigorated through giant leaps forward in technological vision and genius.<br> <br> Today, most of us imagine the proverbial Silicon Valley garage when we think of innovators at work on the next big idea. But a century ago, the workshops of Detroit gave birth to the innovations that lifted society up.<br> <br> The auto industry created new economic growth and jobs for middle class Americans. Detroit became a world-class manufacturing center -- the American dream made real.<br> <br> In the 21st Century, the Internet plays a similar role. Like the auto industry before it, inventions that began in spare rooms and college dorms are generating a new wave of prosperity and opportunity. And that's true right here in Michigan.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Embracing online opportunities</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;Recently, I visited Ideal Group, a construction services and manufacturing firm in Detroit. Frank Venegas founded the company in 1979. Today it employs 250 people and generates revenues of $170 million. It's the sort of company that is a bedrock of the local economy in communities nationwide. A classic American success story.<br> <br> But it's also an Internet success story. For more than a decade, one of the company's divisions has used online advertising to grow its business by up to 40% annually, earning $19 in return for each $1 spent on online advertising.<br> <br> This is what happens when companies embrace opportunities online. And across Michigan, small businesses are reaping the rewards. In Hartland, patriotic entrepreneur Donna Nakagiri started<br> Cards4Heroes, specializing in greeting cards for troops, veterans and their families. Thanks to online advertising, she now has a successful business with national reach. In Ann Arbor, gourmet food supplier Zingerman's saw increased revenue and holiday sales online, allowing continued expansion.<br> <br> In 2010, 43,500 Michigan businesses, Web site publishers and nonprofits made use of Google advertising products, which provided nearly $1.3 billion in economic benefits.<br> <br> Of course, the Internet has a broader impact on business. Cloud computing enables powerful, affordable applications, like video conferencing and automatic translation. Geo and mobile services allow businesses to find new customers, local and global. As for search -- helping people find things online -- the economic impact is vast and often unquantifiable. A recent McKinsey study conservatively estimated its value for U.S. retailers as $57 billion to $67 billion.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Changing -- and doing more with less</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> For some businesses, new technology is unwelcome. Progress is disruptive for incumbents. Some will be unable or unwilling to adapt.<br> <br> But research shows that for every job lost to the Internet economy, 2.6 jobs are created. And the Internet doesn't just displace old industries. It helps renew them.<br> <br> In 2008, when the economic downturn hit, the U.S. auto industry was in grave danger. &nbsp;Automakers faced complex and costly restructurings, and needed better, more cost-effective ways to engage with</div> <div> consumers.<br> <br> The Internet helped manufacturers do more with less. When TV spots were too expensive, digital advertising proved a lifeline for companies. As automakers rebuilt, the Web provided innovative new<br> ways to regain consumer confidence.<br> <br> Last year, Buick ran marketing experiments with Google Goggles, our smartphone camera app. Timed with this year's Super Bowl, Chrysler took to YouTube with its &quot;Imported from Detroit&quot; ad featuring Eminem -- attracting more than 12 million views with a tribute to a revitalized city.<br> And Ford is partnering with Google to develop smarter cars, which learn from their drivers to optimize performance.<br> <br> Detroit is a testament to American ingenuity and innovation. These qualities are needed now more than ever. If Detroit can fully embrace the opportunities presented by the Internet, it will usher in a new age of growth and opportunity.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> <br><br>18-Aug-11 11:00 AM Guest commentary: Detroit can win by using genius of the Internet Guest commentary: Detroit can win by using genius of the Internet BY ERIC SCHMIDT DETROIT FREE PRESS GUEST WRITER Aug 14, 2011| Throughout history, the American economy has been invigorated through giant leaps forward in technological vision and genius. Today, most of us imagine the proverbial Silicon Valley garage when we think of innovators at work on the next big idea. But a century ago, the workshops of Detroit gave birth to the innovations that lifted society up. The auto industry created new economic growth and jobs for middle class Americans. Detroit became a world-class manufacturing center -- the American dream made real. In the 21st Century, the Internet plays a similar role. Like the auto industry before it, inventions that began in spare rooms and college dorms are generating a new wave of prosperity and opportunity. And that's true right here in Michigan. Embracing online opportunities Recently, I visited Ideal Group, a construction services and manufacturing firm in Detroit. Frank Venegas founded the company in 1979. Today it employs 250 people and generates revenues of $170 million. It's the sort of company that is a bedrock of the local economy in communities nationwide. A classic American success story. But it's also an Internet success story. For more than a decade, one of the company's divisions has used online advertising to grow its business by up to 40% annually, earning $19 in return for each $1 spent on online advertising. This is what happens when companies embrace opportunities online. And across Michigan, small businesses are reaping the rewards. In Hartland, patriotic entrepreneur Donna Nakagiri started Cards4Heroes, specializing in greeting cards for troops, veterans and their families. Thanks to online advertising, she now has a successful business with national reach. In Ann Arbor, gourmet food supplier Zingerman's saw increased revenue and holiday sales online, allowing continued expansion. In 2010, 43,500 Michigan businesses, Web site publishers and nonprofits made use of Google advertising products, which provided nearly $1.3 billion in economic benefits. Of course, the Internet has a broader impact on business. Cloud computing enables powerful, affordable applications, like video conferencing and automatic translation. Geo and mobile services allow businesses to find new customers, local and global. As for search -- helping people find things online -- the economic impact is vast and often unquantifiable. A recent McKinsey study conservatively estimated its value for U.S. retailers as $57 billion to $67 billion. Changing -- and doing more with less For some businesses, new technology is unwelcome. Progress is disruptive for incumbents. Some will be unable or unwilling to adapt. But research shows that for every job lost to the Internet economy, 2.6 jobs are created. And the Internet doesn't just displace old industries. It helps renew them. In 2008, when the economic downturn hit, the U.S. auto industry was in grave danger. Automakers faced complex and costly restructurings, and needed better, more cost-effective ways to engage with consumers. The Internet helped manufacturers do more with less. When TV spots were too expensive, digital advertising proved a lifeline for companies. As automakers rebuilt, the Web provided innovative new ways to regain consumer confidence. Last year, Buick ran marketing experiments with Google Goggles, our smartphone camera app. Timed with this year's Super Bowl, Chrysler took to YouTube with its "Imported from Detroit" ad featuring Eminem -- attracting more than 12 million views with a tribute to a revitalized city. And Ford is partnering with Google to develop smarter cars, which learn from their drivers to optimize performance. Detroit is a testament to American ingenuity and innovation. These qualities are needed now more than ever. If Detroit can fully embrace the opportunities presented by the Internet, it will usher in a new age of growth and opportunity. no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/134/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/133/ <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: right"> &nbsp;<span style="font-size: 20px"><strong><font color="#a52a2a">Flint, Michigan June 8, 2011</font></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"> &nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #a52a2a"><b><font size="6">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</font></b></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"> <span style="color: #a52a2a"><b><font size="6">..........</font></b></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><span style="font-size: 20px"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms, cursive">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><b><i><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">Genesee Packaging, Inc. (GPI)</font></font></i></b><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">, a MMSDC-certified MBE, serving the diverse packaging and corrugated needs of various industries and government agencies for more than 30 years, has rolled out a newly revised website and informational campaign in conjunction with the release of a series of complementary OnDemand Webinars. </font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&quot;We wanted potential customers to be well informed about our wide variety of products and services,&quot; says GPI President Willie Artis. &quot;We&rsquo;re excited about our GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) contract awarded last year, and we&rsquo;re reaching out to governmental agencies at all levels, as well as broadening our private sector marketing.&quot; </font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">GPI&rsquo;s GSA Advantage contract (# GS-02F-0083W, Schedule #81 I B) covers shipping, packaging, and packaging supplies. In addition, GPI is approved to provide a wide range of commodity management, sequencing, warehousing and packaging services as a direct contractor or as a sub contractor to the government. The GSA contract enables GPI to sell not only to federal government buyers, but also to state and local municipalities. </font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&quot;The OnDemand webinars are targeted to specific topics including government essentials, corrugated design &amp; manufacturing sequencing, and contract packaging,&quot; says GPI Executive Vice-President Veronica Artis. &quot;The advantage is viewers don&rsquo;t have to watch areas that don&rsquo;t pertain to them.&quot; </font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><b><font size="3">&nbsp;</font></b></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><b><font size="3">GPI is also providing special incentives for a limited time</font></b><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">. The Complementary OnDemand Webinar roll-out is part of a comprehensive marketing strategy thanks to a grant from GLTAAC (The Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center). The project is a collaboration with another MMSDC-certified MBE, Gallant&ndash; Stokes Productions (GSP), who produced the webinars. &quot;We were proud to have been selected.&quot; says GSP President Trudy Gallant-Stokes. &quot;I have long admired Mr. &amp; Mrs. Artis, their business acumen, as well as their commitment to their employees and the Flint community,&quot; says Gallant-Stokes. &quot;We make a great team!&quot;, says Multi-media Producer Tracey Talkington. &quot;Media has evolved into something that is so versatile. We now can take almost any size budget and customize a project so the world can see your company. GPI can now market to anyone, anywhere,&quot; says Tracey. She and Editor Tony Mottley were also part of the GSP team. For inquires regarding videos, webinars &amp; multi-media marketing please contact GSP at </font></font><b><i><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4">gallantstokesproduction@gmail.com</font></font></i></b><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">. </font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></font></span></p> <p> <span style="color: #000080"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">The webinars a can be viewed at </font></font><b><i><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4">www.genpackaging.com </font></font></i></b><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">, via the &quot;media&quot; button. For more information please contact, Kim Rushing at (810) 235-6120 or </font></font><b><i><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="4">krushing@genpackaging.com</font></font><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3"><font face="Times New Roman,Times New Roman" size="3">. <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span><span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span></font></font></i></b></span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <br><br>8-Aug-11 2:00 PM MINORITY MANUFACTURER LAUNCHES "ON-DEMAND" WEBINAR SERIES Flint, Michigan June 8, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE .......... Genesee Packaging, Inc. (GPI), a MMSDC-certified MBE, serving the diverse packaging and corrugated needs of various industries and government agencies for more than 30 years, has rolled out a newly revised website and informational campaign in conjunction with the release of a series of complementary OnDemand Webinars. "We wanted potential customers to be well informed about our wide variety of products and services," says GPI President Willie Artis. "We're excited about our GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) contract awarded last year, and we're reaching out to governmental agencies at all levels, as well as broadening our private sector marketing." GPI's GSA Advantage contract (# GS-02F-0083W, Schedule #81 I B) covers shipping, packaging, and packaging supplies. In addition, GPI is approved to provide a wide range of commodity management, sequencing, warehousing and packaging services as a direct contractor or as a sub contractor to the government. The GSA contract enables GPI to sell not only to federal government buyers, but also to state and local municipalities. "The OnDemand webinars are targeted to specific topics including government essentials, corrugated design & manufacturing sequencing, and contract packaging," says GPI Executive Vice-President Veronica Artis. "The advantage is viewers don't have to watch areas that don't pertain to them." GPI is also providing special incentives for a limited time. The Complementary OnDemand Webinar roll-out is part of a comprehensive marketing strategy thanks to a grant from GLTAAC (The Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center). The project is a collaboration with another MMSDC-certified MBE, Gallant- Stokes Productions (GSP), who produced the webinars. "We were proud to have been selected." says GSP President Trudy Gallant-Stokes. "I have long admired Mr. & Mrs. Artis, their business acumen, as well as their commitment to their employees and the Flint community," says Gallant-Stokes. "We make a great team!", says Multi-media Producer Tracey Talkington. "Media has evolved into something that is so versatile. We now can take almost any size budget and customize a project so the world can see your company. GPI can now market to anyone, anywhere," says Tracey. She and Editor Tony Mottley were also part of the GSP team. For inquires regarding videos, webinars & multi-media marketing please contact GSP at gallantstokesproduction@gmail.com. The webinars a can be viewed at www.genpackaging.com , via the "media" button. For more information please contact, Kim Rushing at (810) 235-6120 or krushing@genpackaging.com. no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/133/ Kim Rushing - noemail@mmbdc.com Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/130/ <p> &nbsp;</p> <h1 class="articleHeading" style="text-align: center"> Minority Supplier SET Enterprises thrives, diversifies after recession</h1> <div class="textColorClay textSize12" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px"> By DAVID SEDGWICK, Automotive News</div> <p> <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><SCRIPT type=text/javascript>var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};</SCRIPT><SCRIPT type=text/javascript src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js#pubid=sfwilliams"></SCRIPT><SCRIPT type=text/javascript>var addthis_config = {services_exclude: 'print'}</SCRIPT><!-- AddThis Button END --></p> <div id="structureContentCenterRailFence"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="10"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding-bottom: 5px; background-color: #eee; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="middle"> <a href="http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/CD/20110712/FREE/110719986/AR/AR-110719986.jpg&amp;MaxW=600&amp;MaxH=600" jquery1311087238745="12" rel="prettyPhoto[article]" title="Warren-based steel processor SET Enterprises Inc. expects to generate sales of $300 million this year."><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/CD/20110712/FREE/110719986/AR/AR-110719986.jpg&amp;MaxW=290" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="line-height: 1.4em; font-size: 11px; padding-top: 6px"> Warren-based steel processor SET Enterprises Inc. expects to generate sales of $300 million this year.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="articleParagraphItems"> <p> DETROIT &mdash; Although the recession thinned the ranks of minority-owned automotive suppliers, there is a silver lining: Some of the survivors are getting bigger and are starting to diversify.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &quot;These suppliers are highly competitive,&quot; said Louis Green, president of the <strong>Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council</strong>, whose number of affiliated companies declined from 1,600 before the recession to 1,132 this year.</p> <p> Those surviving suppliers' customers, Green said, &quot;are sometimes surprised at how competitive they are.&quot;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> A case in point: <strong>SET Enterprises Inc.</strong>, a steel processing company in Warren, expects to generate sales of $300 million this year, up from $222 million in 2010.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> The company recently launched construction of a plant in Jackson, Ala., to process steel produced by <strong>ThyssenKrupp AG</strong>. And now company CEO Sid Taylor is looking for more expansion opportunities.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &quot;We went to our customers and let them know that we want to be a billion-dollar supplier,&quot; Taylor said.</p> <p> Bold words, but Taylor already has come a long way from his roots in Vicksburg, Miss. In the 1960s, the young teenager worked in the cotton fields for $3.50 a day.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> When Taylor was 17, he moved to Detroit and got a job as a clerk at <strong>General Motors</strong>, where he worked his way up the ladder at GM's Truck and Bus division.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> In the 1970s, he studied statistical process control, then taught GM suppliers how to monitor their parts quality.</p> <p> And that's when he caught the entrepreneurial bug. &quot;When I saw what (the suppliers) were doing, I said 'I could do this,' &quot; Taylor said. &quot;That's when the fire ignited.&quot;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> In 1989, Taylor entered the steel business. He raised $3 million by cashing in his GM stock, getting a loan from the state of Michigan and supplementing that with a bank loan.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> He bought a building in suburban Detroit, installed a slitter &mdash; a machine that cuts sheet metal into smaller sizes &mdash; and opened for business.</p> <p> In his first year, Taylor generated only $90,000 in sales, but his first customer was <strong>Ford Motor Co.</strong> And that proved to be his big break.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> The automaker subsequently gave Taylor more orders, and Ford's business gave Taylor enough credibility to line up other customers. Next, Taylor started looking for acquisitions.&nbsp; &quot;Ford legitimized me,&quot; Taylor said. &quot;But my customers wanted to see size and scale. I knew if I was going to be a player, I had to be in the game.&quot;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> First he bought a 51 percent share of <strong>Winston Steel</strong>, a Detroit company that owned a couple of slitters and a truck fleet. Then he formed a partnership with Warren-based <strong>Noble International Ltd.</strong>, a deal that got him into laser welding.&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> By then, Taylor had 200 employees and was generating more than $110 million in sales. The next big step was a partnership with <strong>Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd.</strong>, Japan's third-largest steelmaker.&nbsp; Sumitomo acquired Noble's 49 percent share of SET Enterprises and put Taylor in charge of its steel processing plant in suburban Detroit. Taylor subsequently bought out Sumitomo's stake.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> The recession forced Taylor to pause his expansion plans. After the auto industry tanked, Taylor shut down a plant in Ohio, moved the equipment to his Illinois plant and laid off 25 employees.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &quot;We right-sized the company to withstand the impact of the downturn,&quot; Taylor said.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Taylor also stayed on good terms with his lenders, and <strong>Bank of America</strong> subsequently extended a line of credit and helped him finance his new plant in Alabama.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Now, Taylor is working to secure the support of his clients for SET Enterprises' expansion into a billion-dollar company.</p> <p> And who are those clients? The rolls of sheet metal on the floor of SET's suburban Detroit plant offers a good indication of Taylor's niche in the auto industry.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> The plant, just off I-275, converts steel from <strong>Severstal North America</strong>, <strong>ArcelorMittal</strong> and other mills into blanks and rolls of sheet steel.</p> <p> Every day, trucks transport those steel products to Ford, Chrysler, Honda and others.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &quot;They want companies that have scale,&quot; Taylor said. And that most likely means more acquisitions are in the works.&nbsp; Taylor explains why: &quot;If I grew the company organically, I'd still be a $50 million company.&quot;</p> </div> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="color: #000080">Click on the following link to view video - <a href="http://http://hendricksonvideo.com/Manufacturing.aspx">http://http://hendricksonvideo.com/Manufacturing.aspx</a>&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <br><br>12-Jul-11 10:00 AM SET Enterprises.........thrives, diversifies after recession Minority Supplier SET Enterprises thrives, diversifies after recession By DAVID SEDGWICK, Automotive News var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};var addthis_config = {services_exclude: 'print'} Warren-based steel processor SET Enterprises Inc. expects to generate sales of $300 million this year. DETROIT - Although the recession thinned the ranks of minority-owned automotive suppliers, there is a silver lining: Some of the survivors are getting bigger and are starting to diversify. "These suppliers are highly competitive," said Louis Green, president of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, whose number of affiliated companies declined from 1,600 before the recession to 1,132 this year. Those surviving suppliers' customers, Green said, "are sometimes surprised at how competitive they are." A case in point: SET Enterprises Inc., a steel processing company in Warren, expects to generate sales of $300 million this year, up from $222 million in 2010. The company recently launched construction of a plant in Jackson, Ala., to process steel produced by ThyssenKrupp AG. And now company CEO Sid Taylor is looking for more expansion opportunities. "We went to our customers and let them know that we want to be a billion-dollar supplier," Taylor said. Bold words, but Taylor already has come a long way from his roots in Vicksburg, Miss. In the 1960s, the young teenager worked in the cotton fields for $3.50 a day. When Taylor was 17, he moved to Detroit and got a job as a clerk at General Motors, where he worked his way up the ladder at GM's Truck and Bus division. In the 1970s, he studied statistical process control, then taught GM suppliers how to monitor their parts quality. And that's when he caught the entrepreneurial bug. "When I saw what (the suppliers) were doing, I said 'I could do this,' " Taylor said. "That's when the fire ignited." In 1989, Taylor entered the steel business. He raised $3 million by cashing in his GM stock, getting a loan from the state of Michigan and supplementing that with a bank loan. He bought a building in suburban Detroit, installed a slitter - a machine that cuts sheet metal into smaller sizes - and opened for business. In his first year, Taylor generated only $90,000 in sales, but his first customer was Ford Motor Co. And that proved to be his big break. The automaker subsequently gave Taylor more orders, and Ford's business gave Taylor enough credibility to line up other customers. Next, Taylor started looking for acquisitions. "Ford legitimized me," Taylor said. "But my customers wanted to see size and scale. I knew if I was going to be a player, I had to be in the game." First he bought a 51 percent share of Winston Steel, a Detroit company that owned a couple of slitters and a truck fleet. Then he formed a partnership with Warren-based Noble International Ltd., a deal that got him into laser welding. By then, Taylor had 200 employees and was generating more than $110 million in sales. The next big step was a partnership with Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., Japan's third-largest steelmaker. Sumitomo acquired Noble's 49 percent share of SET Enterprises and put Taylor in charge of its steel processing plant in suburban Detroit. Taylor subsequently bought out Sumitomo's stake. The recession forced Taylor to pause his expansion plans. After the auto industry tanked, Taylor shut down a plant in Ohio, moved the equipment to his Illinois plant and laid off 25 employees. "We right-sized the company to withstand the impact of the downturn," Taylor said. Taylor also stayed on good terms with his lenders, and Bank of America subsequently extended a line of credit and helped him finance his new plant in Alabama. Now, Taylor is working to secure the support of his clients for SET Enterprises' expansion into a billion-dollar company. And who are those clients? The rolls of sheet metal on the floor of SET's suburban Detroit plant offers a good indication of Taylor's niche in the auto industry. The plant, just off I-275, converts steel from Severstal North America, ArcelorMittal and other mills into blanks and rolls of sheet steel. Every day, trucks transport those steel products to Ford, Chrysler, Honda and others. "They want companies that have scale," Taylor said. And that most likely means more acquisitions are in the works. Taylor explains why: "If I grew the company organically, I'd still be a $50 million company." Click on the following link to view video - http://http://hendricksonvideo.com/Manufacturing.aspx no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/130/ David Sedgwick - noemail@mmbdc.com Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/128/ <div> <div align="right"> &nbsp;</div> <div align="right"> <strong>PRESS RELEASE</strong><strong>&ndash; </strong>For Immediate Release&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div align="right"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div align="right"> <strong>Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund</strong></div> <div align="right"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>30500 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 701A</strong></div> <div align="right"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Warren, MI 48093</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div align="center"> <strong>REAL LIFE 101 SCHOLARSHIP FUND</strong></div> <div align="center"> <strong>AWARDS CEREMONY</strong></div> <div align="center"> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>WARREN, Mich.</strong>, <strong>April 20, 2011 &ndash;&nbsp; The Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that its 12^thAnnual Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund Awards ceremonywill take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center at 11 a.m.&nbsp; The program will feature guest speaker Stedman Graham, CEO of S. Graham &amp; Associates (SGA), a management and marketing consulting company and will be co-hosted by Rhonda Walker from WDIV-TV Detroit and Bankole Thompson from the Michigan Chronicle.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>This year&rsquo;s ceremony will celebrate the achievements of the 27 Real Life 101 students who have received their degrees.&nbsp; It will also recognize Real Life 101 students from four states and 16 high schools who will be awarded 160 scholarships, laptop computers and personal mentors. </strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>The 2011 new financial commitment to this group of recipients represents more than $240,000 annually.&nbsp; The total 5-year commitment to these 160 students plus, current program participants, exceeds $1 million.&nbsp; These 160 students, and all Real Life 101 program student participants, are given five years to earn a degree of their choice at an institution of their choice.&nbsp; </strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Since it&rsquo;s inception in 2000, the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund has solicited corporations, local businesses and residents to invest in and mentor &ldquo;at-risk&rdquo; students through their post-secondary educational programs. This has led to the awarding of more than $650,000in scholarships, 650 laptop computers and mentoring support of these students while in college.&nbsp; </strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>The 2011-12 school year will mark the sixth year the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund has awarded at least $100,000in scholarship funds to a select group of high school graduates from Detroit with additional scholarship monies awarded to students in Flint, Mich., Pontiac, Mich., Saginaw, Mich., Cleveland, Chicago Heights, Ill and Milwaukee.&nbsp; The Real Life 101 program has now expanded into a nationalorganization with a plan to sponsor at least one inner-city school in every state by December of this year.&nbsp; It is the mission of the Real Life 101 program to invest in students on the front end, thereby avoiding a potentially negative investment on the back end.&nbsp; </strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>The awards ceremony also serves to recognize the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund&rsquo;s distinguished board members, mentors and its many major sponsors and donors including:&nbsp; Sam&rsquo;s Club, Johnson Controls, Inc., DTE Energy, Comerica Bank, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank of America, Delphi Corporation, EDS, SET Enterprises, Inc., Chrysler LLC., 3M Inc., Comer Holdings, Rickman Enterprise Group.&nbsp; Others are listed at <a href="http://www.reallife101.org">www.reallife101.org</a></strong></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>For more information or to provide financial support to the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund, please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.RealLife101.org">www.RealLife101.org</a>or contact our office at 586-574-2000.</strong></div> </div> <br><br>19-May-11 11:15 AM REAL LIFE 101 SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS CEREMONY PRESS RELEASE- For Immediate Release Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund 30500 Van Dyke Ave., Ste. 701A Warren, MI 48093 REAL LIFE 101 SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS CEREMONY WARREN, Mich., April 20, 2011 - The Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that its 12thAnnual Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund Awards ceremonywill take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center at 11 a.m. The program will feature guest speaker Stedman Graham, CEO of S. Graham & Associates (SGA), a management and marketing consulting company and will be co-hosted by Rhonda Walker from WDIV-TV Detroit and Bankole Thompson from the Michigan Chronicle. This year's ceremony will celebrate the achievements of the 27 Real Life 101 students who have received their degrees. It will also recognize Real Life 101 students from four states and 16 high schools who will be awarded 160 scholarships, laptop computers and personal mentors. The 2011 new financial commitment to this group of recipients represents more than $240,000 annually. The total 5-year commitment to these 160 students plus, current program participants, exceeds $1 million. These 160 students, and all Real Life 101 program student participants, are given five years to earn a degree of their choice at an institution of their choice. Since it's inception in 2000, the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund has solicited corporations, local businesses and residents to invest in and mentor "at-risk" students through their post-secondary educational programs. This has led to the awarding of more than $650,000in scholarships, 650 laptop computers and mentoring support of these students while in college. The 2011-12 school year will mark the sixth year the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund has awarded at least $100,000in scholarship funds to a select group of high school graduates from Detroit with additional scholarship monies awarded to students in Flint, Mich., Pontiac, Mich., Saginaw, Mich., Cleveland, Chicago Heights, Ill and Milwaukee. The Real Life 101 program has now expanded into a nationalorganization with a plan to sponsor at least one inner-city school in every state by December of this year. It is the mission of the Real Life 101 program to invest in students on the front end, thereby avoiding a potentially negative investment on the back end. The awards ceremony also serves to recognize the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund's distinguished board members, mentors and its many major sponsors and donors including: Sam's Club, Johnson Controls, Inc., DTE Energy, Comerica Bank, Ford Motor Company Fund, Bank of America, Delphi Corporation, EDS, SET Enterprises, Inc., Chrysler LLC., 3M Inc., Comer Holdings, Rickman Enterprise Group. Others are listed at www.reallife101.org For more information or to provide financial support to the Real Life 101 Scholarship Fund, please visit our web site at www.RealLife101.orgor contact our office at 586-574-2000. no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/128/ Thu, 19 May 2011 16:15:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/126/ <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <div align="center"> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div align="center"> <em><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: #000"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>The Ideal Group Presents &ldquo;Building a Lasting Business&rdquo; </strong></span></span></span></em></div> <div align="center"> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>DETROIT, Mich, April 09, 2011</strong> - The Ideal Group is pleased to announce it will be presenting a seminar for aspiring entrepreneur MMSDC members&nbsp; entitled &ldquo;Building a Lasting Business.&rdquo;&nbsp; This interactive seminar will be held April 20, 2011 from 3:00pm &ndash; 6:00pm in the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) Tech Hub, located at 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The seminar will be presented in two parts by Ideal Group founder Frank Venegas Jr. and The Ideal Group marketing department, led by Linzie Venegas.</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">During the first part of the seminar, &ldquo;Experiences and insights from a successful business owner &ldquo;Frank Venegas Jr. will share lessons he has learned starting and growing a business for over 30 years.&nbsp; The presentation will discuss what it takes to start, and keep, a relevant business, the important role marketing plays in a new and lasting business and how the marketing methods and mediums have changed during his tenure as a business owner.&nbsp; &ldquo;Over the past 30 years I have seen and experienced it all,&rdquo; says Venegas. &ldquo;I look forward to the opportunity to share a few words of wisdom with other Detroit Area minority business owners as they are building their own companies.&rdquo;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The second part of the seminar, &ldquo;Marketing 101 &ndash; the importance of a website&rdquo; is the first of a series of interactive educational marketing seminars.&nbsp; This installment of this series will be an interactive workshop taught by The Ideal Group marketing department, led by Ideal Shield Sales and Marketing Manager Linzie Venegas.&nbsp; Venegas and the team will discuss the fundamental principles of a strong marketing plan including the importance of a website, the components of a successful website and what attendees can do to start marketing their business.&nbsp; &ldquo;Marketing mediums have, and continue to change rapidly,&rdquo; Says Venegas. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s important to know what these mediums are and how to use them effectively to be competitive in today&rsquo;s market place.&rdquo;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <strong><span style="color: #f00"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><u>This event is available exclusively to members of MMSDC</u>.&nbsp; Space is limited to 25 people and the cost is $50 with all proceeds benefiting the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.&nbsp; Interested attendees can register for this seminar through the DHDC at <a href="http://www.DHDC1.org">www.DHDC1.org</a>&nbsp;or via MMSDC website at <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1546743351">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1546743351</a></span></span></span></strong></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Ideal Group</strong>:&nbsp; The Ideal Group, headquartered in Southwest Detroit, was founded in 1979 by Frank Venegas.&nbsp; Today the Ideal Group consists of five companies: Ideal Contracting, Ideal Shield, Ideal Setech, Ideal Surplus Sales and Ideal Setech Share the Spare.&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information on the Ideal Group and its companies please visit <a href="http://www.weareideal.com">www.weareideal.com</a>.</span></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div align="center"> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">###</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Erica Eischeid</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Marketing Coordinator</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2525 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ideal Group</span></span></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #000"><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">PH: 313-551-2295</span></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> <br><br>12-Apr-11 12:00 PM The Ideal Group Presents “Building a Lasting Business” The Ideal Group Presents "Building a Lasting Business" DETROIT, Mich, April 09, 2011 - The Ideal Group is pleased to announce it will be presenting a seminar for aspiring entrepreneur MMSDC members entitled "Building a Lasting Business." This interactive seminar will be held April 20, 2011 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm in the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) Tech Hub, located at 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan. The seminar will be presented in two parts by Ideal Group founder Frank Venegas Jr. and The Ideal Group marketing department, led by Linzie Venegas. During the first part of the seminar, "Experiences and insights from a successful business owner "Frank Venegas Jr. will share lessons he has learned starting and growing a business for over 30 years. The presentation will discuss what it takes to start, and keep, a relevant business, the important role marketing plays in a new and lasting business and how the marketing methods and mediums have changed during his tenure as a business owner. "Over the past 30 years I have seen and experienced it all," says Venegas. "I look forward to the opportunity to share a few words of wisdom with other Detroit Area minority business owners as they are building their own companies." The second part of the seminar, "Marketing 101 - the importance of a website" is the first of a series of interactive educational marketing seminars. This installment of this series will be an interactive workshop taught by The Ideal Group marketing department, led by Ideal Shield Sales and Marketing Manager Linzie Venegas. Venegas and the team will discuss the fundamental principles of a strong marketing plan including the importance of a website, the components of a successful website and what attendees can do to start marketing their business. "Marketing mediums have, and continue to change rapidly," Says Venegas. "It's important to know what these mediums are and how to use them effectively to be competitive in today's market place." This event is available exclusively to members of MMSDC. Space is limited to 25 people and the cost is $50 with all proceeds benefiting the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Interested attendees can register for this seminar through the DHDC at www.DHDC1.org or via MMSDC website at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1546743351 About the Ideal Group: The Ideal Group, headquartered in Southwest Detroit, was founded in 1979 by Frank Venegas. Today the Ideal Group consists of five companies: Ideal Contracting, Ideal Shield, Ideal Setech, Ideal Surplus Sales and Ideal Setech Share the Spare. For more information on the Ideal Group and its companies please visit www.weareideal.com. ### Erica Eischeid Marketing Coordinator 2525 Clark St. Detroit, MI 48209 Ideal Group PH: 313-551-2295 no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/126/ Linzie Venegas - noemail@mmbdc.com Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/125/ <div> <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/2445/DMCFlyer.pdf">/attachments/wysiwyg/2445/DMCFlyer.pdf</a></div> <br><br>18-Nov-10 3:00 PM DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER Pediatric Specialty Building-Informational Forum /attachments/wysiwyg/2445/DMCFlyer.pdf no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/125/ Ted Adams - noemail@mmbdc.com Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/124/ <div> <img alt="" height="1200" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/10/DecisiveMedia_Page_1.jpg" width="928" /></div> <div> <img alt="" height="1200" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/10/DecisiveMedia_Page_2.jpg" width="928" /></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <br><br>5-Nov-10 3:00 PM DECISIVE MEDIA NAMES FORD'S TONY BROWN "EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR" no http://www.mmbdc.com/en/art/124/ Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/14/ October 8, 2010 Job expo organizer cites 'positive' development TIM DEVANEY The Detroit News Richard Harris has filled out hundreds of job applications since he was laid off in February. But he hasn't had any luck getting back into the automotive industry. It's been real tough, said Harris, 34, from Detroit. I've put out a lot of applications, but nothing really came back. He sought to change his luck Thursday at the Revving Up the Motor City career fair in Detroit. About 2,000 job-seekers showed up, hoping to land one of more than 1,000 openings from among some 30 local companies. Kelly Services, a Troy-based consulting, outsourcing and staffing firm that co-sponsored the event, was pleased with the turnout. ... http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/14/ noemail@mmbdc.com Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/9/ For Immediate Release Contact: Lillian Lowery, MMBDC (313) 873-1797 llowery@mmbdc.com MMBDC Announces 26th Annual Awards: Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity Finalists Detroit, Michigan (September 14) The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) announces the finalists for the 26th Annual Awards: Celebrating the Stars of Supplier Diversity. These MMBDC awards finalists contribute to over $9 billion and 45,000 jobs to the U.S. economy. On September 29 at 5:30PM, MMBDC invites you to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra/Max Fisher Center for a unique opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary evening of unprecedented networking with key business leaders, and celebrities as they celebrate the achievements of the stars of supplier diversity. The mistress of ceremonies is Rhonda Walker, a morning anchor on the local NBC Affiliate (WDIV Detroit). The finalists in these 19 award categories represent some of the most successful minority businesses and... http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/9/ noemail@mmbdc.com Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/8/ SBA News Release PRESS OFFICE Release Date: August 18, 2009 Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401-0035 Release Number: 09-58 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news Obama Administration Announces Efforts to Increase Access to Contracting Opportunities for Minority-Owned, Small Businesses Secretary Locke, Administrator Mills will lead government-wide initiative; federal officials to participate in more than 200 procurement events across the country WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration today reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that minority-owned and small businesses, including women- and veteran-owned businesses, have greater access to federal government contracting opportunities. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Small Business Administrator Karen Mills announced a government-wide plan that includes federal agency procurement officials holding or... http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/8/ noemail@mmbdc.com Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:30:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/7/ <h2>MMBDC President Louis Green Quoted in recent Black Enterprise Online Article:</h2> <h2 align="center">Auto Suppliers Get Government Help</h2> <h2 align="center">But will black-owned companies benefit? </h2> <div class="post-date">By <a title="Posts by Cliff Hocker" href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/author/Cliff/"><font size="2">Cliff Hocker</font></a> - April 10, 2009 </div> <div class="post-date">&nbsp;</div> <div class="post-date"><a title="Click here to view the complete article" href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/business/business-news/2009/04/10/auto-suppliers-get-government-help/">Click here to view the complete article</a></div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/7/ noemail@mmbdc.com Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/4/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Howard J. Hughey November 10, 2008 313.664.5650 office 313.743.3527 alt MMBDC's David Segura - VisionIT CEO Named as 2008 Hispanic Business Entrepreneur of the Year 1st time Midwest entrepreneur wins heralded national award Detroit—MMBDC's David H. Segura the CEO of VisionIT, was named as Hispanic Business magazine’s 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year (HB EOY), an award that caps a remarkable year of recognition and many accolades for VisionIT’s tremendous growth and expansion. This is the 18th year for this award which honors the nation’s most accomplished Hispanic entrepreneur for that year. Segura took home honors in the HB EOY Info Business Category as well as the overall award which will garner him a cover story in next month’s issue of Hispanic Business magazine. Segura is the first entrepreneur from the Midwest to win the HB EOY and only the second... http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/4/ noemail@mmbdc.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/6/ PRESS RELEASE NMSDC Awards Bartech Group with the Highest Honor Received by a U.S. Based Minority Company Last update: 9:59 p.m. EST Nov. 12, 2008 LIVONIA, Mich., Nov 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Billing and managing $1 billion in professional staffing, workforce management and consulting expenditures on behalf of its customers, The Bartech Group won the 2008 NMSDC Class IV National Minority Supplier of the Year Award. Based upon excellence in business acumen and community service, this is the highest honor awarded by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to a minority owned business. The Bartech Group has distinguished itself among our best and largest firms, said NMSDC President, Harriet R. Michel. The Company is noted for its exemplary leadership, focus and top-notch customer service, and we are pleased to recognize them as one of our national suppliers of the year. The Bartech Group is a certified minority business enterprise (MBE)... http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/6/ noemail@mmbdc.com Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Release http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/2/ <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/4/CorporateONE2008.pdf">/attachments/wysiwyg/4/CorporateONE2008.pdf</a> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/rel/2/ noemail@mmbdc.com Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?47 <div> Chrysler LLC</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?47 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:40:18 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?46 <div> Butzel Long</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?46 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:39:49 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?45 <div> Takata Corporation</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?45 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:39:23 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?43 <div> Rickman Enterprise Group</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?43 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:38:20 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?42 <div> Walbridge</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?42 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:37:42 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?41 <div> AAA Michigan</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?41 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:37:17 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?40 <div> Wayne State University</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?40 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:36:48 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?39 <div> James Group International</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?39 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:36:05 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?38 <div> Kellogg Corporation</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?38 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:35:27 GMT stories http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?37 <div> Kelly Services</div> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/story/view.asp?37 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:34:59 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cms/1203/ /*********************************************** * Ultimate Fade In Slideshow v2.0- (c) Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (www.dynamicdrive.com) * This notice MUST stay intact for legal use * Visit Dynamic Drive at http://www.dynamicdrive.com/ for this script and 100s more ***********************************************/ var mygallery=new fadeSlideShow({ wrapperid: fadeshow1, //ID of blank DIV on page to house Slideshow dimensions: [577, 370], //width/height of gallery in pixels. 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As a courtesy, we are providing an extension until January 20, 2012 to enable you to complete your recertification at no additional cost. Complete recertification renewals received between January 21 and February 3, 2012 will incur an additional cost of $150.00 which will be added to your normal membership fee(s). This should enable us to process your application in time to have it included as part of the NMSDC national database for 2012 business opportunities. A complete recertification renewal requires you to provide payment and all the necessary documentation for recertification i.e. signed affidavit and federal tax information. The closing recertification date for 2012 MBE certification is Friday, February 3, 2012. Please note: BECAUSE RECERTIFICATION ENDS FEBRUARY 3, 2012, IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF RECERTIFICATION BY FEBRUARY 3, 2012 YOUR COMPANY WILL NO LONGER... http://www.mmbdc.com/recert/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:28:42 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/staff MMSDC STAFF Louis Green, President and CEO 313-873-3201 ceo@mmbdc.com Jethro Joseph, Chief Financial Officer 313-873-3202 jjoseph@mmbdc.com James Franklin, Vice President, Member Services and Government Relations 313-873-2124 jfranklin@mmbdc.com Joe Garcia, Director, West Michigan 269-290-8144 jgarcia@mmbdc.com Bonita Gaston, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO 313-873-1470 bonita@mmbdc.com Wanda Harper, Director Professional Development 313-481-4782 wjharper@mmbdc.com Flora Hill, Member Services 313-262-7572 flora@mmbdc.com Melody Johnson, Accounting 313-481-4781 mjohnson@mmbdc.com Irma Salinas-Lisk, Certification Specialists 313-262-7557 ilisk@mmbdc.com Hector Shamley, Vice President Certification and Integrity Services 313-873-1819 hshamley@mmbdc.com Tracy Taylor, Events/Invoicing, Office... http://www.mmbdc.com/staff Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:42:41 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cms/418/ <center> <div style="padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://info.minoritysupplier.org/expert-social-media-advice-from-ford-motor-company-/"><img border="0" src="http://www.minoritysupplier.net/images/diversebusiness_btn.gif" /></a><br> <br> <img border="0" src="http://www.tr3.com/mmbdc/images/jrickman_fund.jpg" /> <!--<style type="text/css"> #featured { background-image:url(http://www.tr3.com/mmbdc/web/feat_bckgrd.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y; width:230px; height:auto; text-align:center; }</style> <div> <br> <div> <img alt="featured member" src="http://www.tr3.com/mmbdc/web/featured_hdr.gif" /></div> <div id="featured"> <a href="http://www.bankofamerica.com/suppliers" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2445/Bank_of_America-Lg_Logo.jpg" style="width: 166px; height: 83px;" /><br> </a></div> <div> <img alt="featured member" src="http://www.tr3.com/mmbdc/web/feat_bottom.gif" /></div> </div>--></div> </center> http://www.mmbdc.com/en/cms/418/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:32:17 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/Project-One Welcome to Project ONE Project ONE (Operation Network Enhancemnet) is a market driven initiative that was established by MMSDC in 1998 to enhance business relationship between Corporate Members and Minority Business Enterprises through the implementation of business module. Project ONE serves as a catalyst for sparking strategic business relationship; defining effective procurement policies; vendor assessment. Corporations benefit in the Project One process by developing minority supplier relationship that can be used as a competitive advantage to support long-term growth, and meet their customer's supplier diversity objectives in the process. MISSION STATEMENT Project ONE mission is to enhance successful business relationships between Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Corporate Members through the implementation of Business Modules. The purpose is to grow minority business enterprises which have the capacity to compete for... http://www.mmbdc.com/Project-One Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:48:48 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/directors OFFICERS Tony Brown Ford Motor Company Chairman William (Bill) E. Pettit DTE Energy Vice Chairman Kevin Bell Chrysler Treasurer Mark Kilbourn Cooper Standard Secretary Louis Green MMSDC President/CEO EXECUTIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Tony Brown Ford Motor Company Chairman Kevin Bell Chrysler Treasurer Arthur Dudley, Esq. (Gen. Counsel) Butzel Long Robert Fisher Takata Louis Green MMSDC President/CEO Mark Kilbourn Cooper Standard Secretary William (Bill) E. Pettit DTE Energy Vice Chairman Carla Preston Ford Motor Company Chair, Nomination Committee Roderick Rickman Rickman Enterprise Group Chair, Minority Input Committee Linda Ware General Motors BOARD MEMBERS ... http://www.mmbdc.com/directors Fri, 13 May 2011 16:47:53 GMT Content Managers http://www.mmbdc.com/Networking-Educational-Events The Michigan Minority Procurement Conference & Trade Fair (May 10-12, 2011: Cobo Conference Center in Detroit, Michigan): Two days of skill building workshops, renown speakers, networking opportunities, 200 plus exhibit booths and over 2,000 attendees. MMBDC Invitational Golf Tournament, June 6, 2011 on two great courses. These championship courses: Stonebrige and Travis Pointe and the Shootout is the setting for a day filled with networking and business connections, dinner, awards and prizes. Proceeds from this event pay for 1000 hours of training for MBEs Supplier Diversity Summit, August 10-11, 2011. Includes a session to provide MBEs with profiles of successful minority suppliers to major corporations,lunch with round table networking and reception. 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