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JOB EXPO ORGANIZER CITES 'POSITIVE' DEVELOPMENT

noemail@mmbdc.com — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:00:00 GMT

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. ...

26TH ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION FINALISTS

noemail@mmbdc.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

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...

Obama Administration Announces Efforts to Increase Access to Contracting Opportunities for Minority-Owned, Small Businesses

noemail@mmbdc.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:30:00 GMT

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...

Auto Suppliers Get Government Help But Will Black-owned Companies Benefit?

noemail@mmbdc.com — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

MMBDC President Louis Green Quoted in recent Black Enterprise Online Article:

Auto Suppliers Get Government Help

But will black-owned companies benefit?

By Cliff Hocker - April 10, 2009

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David Segura Hispanic Business Entreprener of the Year

noemail@mmbdc.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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...

NMSDC Awards Bartech Group

noemail@mmbdc.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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)...

MMBDC Announce the Tenth Annual Corporate ONE Award Winners

noemail@mmbdc.com — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

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