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Volume I, Issue 15 - Week of April 13th, 2009
This week, we feature several events, differing in theme and purpose. Networking and new business opportunities bring county and municipal procurement officers together with M/WBEs at the Minority and Women Owned Business Networking Expo, in April 30th at the Westchester County Center. There is opportunity to learn about the latest regulation and developments at the Construction Safety Week, starting on April 27th.
President Obama pointed to some signs of improvement in the country’s financial situation in his address today, but said that we’re far from bounced back.
If you are wondering what you can do to improve your personal finances in this economic situation, consider attending the free financial seminar, Money in the Bank: Managing Your Wealth in the New Economy, taking place next week on April 21st. Seating is VERY limited, so register today!
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Renee Sacks, Ph.D.
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rsacks@wbcnyc.org
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WBC can help you get certified with New York City Small Business Services. It’s an important first step to navigating procurement opportunities with City and other public agencies. Contact WBC at 212.367.2130 or email rsacks@wbcnyc.org for more information. |
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Supplier Diversity Program's Vendor Education and Information Seminar
April 20, 2009, 9:00am-12:00pm
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You are invited to attend our Supplier Diversity Program's Vendor Education and Information Seminar at our Corporate Headquarters at 4 Irving Place, in the 19th Floor Auditorium on Monday, April 20th, from 9 a.m. — 12 noon with a continental breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. and the program starting promptly at 9 a.m.
This seminar will feature speakers from the Small Business Administration, New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Women Presidents’ Educational Organization, and the New York State Division of Minority and Women's Development. Also presenting will be a representative from Cantor Colburn, LLP who will speak on intellectual property. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers.
Please confirm your attendance or a representative by Wednesday, April 15th to Sonia Walkes via email at walkess@coned.com. Should you have any questions, please contact my office at (212) 460-3076.
Thank you for your support!
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April 20th, 2009
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4 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
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MONEY IN THE BANK - MANAGE YOUR WEALTH IN THE NEW ECONOMY
April 21, 2009, 6-8:30pm
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Want to learn how to manage your money in the current economy? Register today for FREE!
Hear from leading financial experts:
Deborah C. Wright, Chairman & CEO, Carver Federal Savings Bank
Alfred Edmond Jr., Vice-President/Editor-in-Chief of Interactive, Black Enterprise
Ali Velshi, CNN Financial Correspondent and Author
Ryan Mack, Partner, COO of Optimum Capital Management, LLC
Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s personal finance correspondent and author
John Simons, Personal Finance Editor, Black Enterprise magazine
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April 21st, 2009
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
WHERE:
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, NY 10037 |
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Minority-and-Women-Owned Business Networking Expo
April 30, 2009, 8:30am-12:30pm
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The Free Networking Expo will bring Minority-and-Women-owned businesses together with county and local municipal procurement officers to network and create leads to contacts and partnerships. There will be an early morning seminar geared for businesses that have limited experience in working with government organizations. This event is hosted by Westchester County Minority-and-Women-Owned Business Program and Women’s Enterprise Development Center.
To reserve your place for the expo, please contact Kenya Ajose at (914) 948-6098 ext. 10 or info@wedc-westchester.org.
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April 30th, 2009
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Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains , NY 10606
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Obama: We’ve Made Progress, But We’re not out of the Woods Just Yet
4/14/2009 - Source: Reuters
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President Barack Obama gave a spirited defense of his economic strategy on Tuesday and said there were signs of recovery, but "by no means are we out of the woods just yet."
In his most comprehensive speech to date on the recession-hit economy, Obama rebuffed critics who say he is spending with "reckless abandon." |
Astrid Glynn, First Female DOT Commissioner, Resigns as of May 8
4/13/2009 - Source: Associated Press
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New York transportation Commissioner Astrid Glynn has resigned and will leave the job May 8.
Gov. David Paterson's office gave no reason for the resignation. A call to DOT headquarters in Albany wasn't immediately returned.
The 59-year-old Ms. Glynn was a veteran Massachusetts bureaucrat when she was nominated in February 2007 by then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer to become the first woman to head the DOT.
Mr. Paterson praised Ms. Glynn on Monday for helping create a comprehensive state rail plan announced last month and for securing federal stimulus money for transportation projects.
First Deputy Commissioner Stanley Gee will serve as acting commissioner until Mr. Paterson names a replacement.
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Smithsonian Names Freelon Group as Designer of New African-American Museum in D.C.
4/14/2009 - Source: McClatchy
A Durham architect was selected today to help design the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall.
Philip Freelon and his Freelon Group, along with a team of colleagues, were among six finalists in a competition to design the new Smithsonian museum, which is expected to be one of the most important architectural works in recent years.
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$3.6 Billion Worth of Transportation Projects Included in NJ Capital Plan
4/13/2009 - Source: NorthJersey.com
Buses for the North Arlington Senior Center: $95,000. Rehabilitation of the Route 46 bridge over Broad Street in Clifton: $5.6 million. A new intersection to replace the Little Ferry traffic circle: $15 million.
Those are among $3.6 billion worth of projects proposed for next year under the Transportation Department’s capital plan released Monday.
“The Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation Capital Program will create or support tens of thousands of jobs for New Jersey residents by building and improving roads, bridges and our transit system,” Governor Corzine said.
LEEDTeacher Names Michelle Cottrell as VP to Guide National Expansion
4/13/2009 - Source: Press Releases
LEEDTeacher, a national provider of Sustainable Design / LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) seminars and educational support services, today announced the appointment of Michelle Cottrell as Vice President and shareholder. This new position was created for Ms. Cottrell, as LEEDTeacher continues national expansion of its green-facing educational services. Ms. Cottrell will utilize offices in Miami, Belmar NJ, and NYC.
New Worker Safety Campaign
Source: NYC Buildings
Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri joined Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Guillermo Linares, representatives from the City’s leading construction firms, industry unions and worker advocacy groups to announce the launch of a citywide worker safety campaign to encourage construction workers to properly wear their safety harnesses at all times while working at a construction site. Thousands of posters, banners and brochures - in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Hindi and Urdu - are being distributed throughout the City, including high-rise construction sites, designated worker centers, union halls, community centers, telephone kiosks, and the Buildings Department’s five borough offices. |
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
4/01/2009 - Source: New York State Office of General Services
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 22 construction contracts representing more than $5.9 million in construction, providing work in nine counties of New York.
Make the Connection. The World Trade Center Business Resource Center is where M/W/SBEs can access an array of valuable business services, including critical information on upcoming contract opportunities with WTC redevelopment projects.
WHEN:
Open Monday through Friday
From 9:00am - 5:00pm |
WHERE:
115 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York 10006 NY |
See Current Bid Opportunities from DASNY |
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