NWBOC News July 2008 In This Issue NWBOC News Success Stories Member News NWBOC Reminders Upcoming Events Certifieds & Re-Certifieds Quick Links Home Apply Certification Calendar Contact Us  Don't forget "When you need to procure goods and services, think WBEs first!" NWBOC News NWBOC MarketPlace NWBOC applauds those businesses that have logged onto the MarketPlace as a vendor to select your product/service category!  As a reminder, if you haven't chosen your codes, you can't receive bid opportunities. To be listed as a vendor and a buyer is free to NWBOC certifieds --- a $600 value! As a buyer, you have access to the contact information of other NWBOC certifieds and can purchase from one another and/or work together to bid on larger contracts/projects.  It only takes 15 minutes to learn how to put an RFP or bid opportunity on the system.  This is a great investment of your time. Additionally, think about referring the companies with whom you do business to us.  NWBOC is happy to provide buyers with a demonstration of the MarketPlace and how they can benefit.  Or, as another option, you can provide NWBOC's contact information to them as well. To sign up for the MarketPlace, go to www.nwboc.economicengine.com. If you have any questions, please call Janet Harris-Lange at 800-675-5066.  For training or MarketPlace questions, please call Larry Hancock at 866-526-9266. National City Joins Forces with NWBOC What is National City? Founded in 1845 in Ohio, National City is the 11th largest Bank in the United States. National City has partnered with NWBOC to strengthen their efforts and provide innovative methods for recruitment and sourcing with diverse suppliers. This will help ensure women, minority, veteran and service disabled business (WMVBE) enterprises have the opportunity to compete on an equal basis with other suppliers. What is the purpose of supplier diversity and development at National City? To build a proactive and inclusive strategic sourcing process integrally linked to organizational business goals while targeting relationships with WMVBEs. Why is WMVBE certification necessary? Certification serves as a marketing and development tool for WMVBE firms and a recruiting and pre-screening tool for corporations. Certification involves a series of steps performed by a third-party organization designed to validate the WMVBE classification of women-, minority, veteran and/or service disabled veteran-owned firms.  The process does not address vendor evaluations or due diligence activities (credit analysis/capacity monitoring/background screening) associated with vendor selection. How do you get started? 1. Proceed to the National City Supplier Registration portal www.nationalcity.com/supplierdiversity and complete the registration process with access to the following    · Your firm's Dunn & Bradstreet & Tax ID Numbers    · Copy of WMVBE Certification Document to upload into system    · Detailed supplier data files to complete registration profile 2. Supplier Diversity & Development area will process the profile and share with appropriate sourcing representative on Corporate Procurement team 3. Based upon pipeline opportunities or immediate sourcing needs, Corporate Procurement will contact SDD and suppliers to respond to RFP requests 4. Upon completion of registration, suppliers may contact Supplier Diversity and Development area with any questions or concerns at: carolyn.lee@nationalcity.com or (216) 222-5707. Board of Directors Update The Board of Directors of the National Women Business Owners Corporation met for a strategic planning meeting last month in San Francisco. In addition to prioritizing plans for the future, they discussed and voted on  issues concerning women business enterprise certification. Two new Board members were elected: Linda Stevenson of National City Bank and Nancy Zurbuchen of Motional Multimedia. The Board also refined the mission statement: The National Women Business Owners Corporation, premier certifier for  women-owned businesses, drives business opportunities through certification and  a robust eProcurement MarketPlace. 2008-2009 NWBOC Board of Directors Phyllis Hill Slater, Chair Hill Slater, Inc. Janet Harris-Lange, President NWBOC   Barbara Kasoff, Secretary WIPP Tana Davis, CFO Davis & Dash Accountantcy Corp. Phyllis Holifield, Director Priddy & Holifield Nancy Zurbuchen, Director Motional Multimedia Linda Stevenson, Director Vice-President/Director, Women's Business Initiative National City Bank Linda Haneborg, Director Sr. Vice President, Public Relations Express Employment Professionals Success Stories of Our Certified WBEs Meet Helen Russell, CEO and Co-founder of Equator Estates Coffee & Teas Having earned her B.A. in Business from Northeastern University, Helen Russell always wanted to own her own business. The first endeavor was two espresso bars which were sold in the mid 90s to begin Equator Estate Coffees & Teas, Incorporated-a small boutique artisan wholesale coffee roasting company. In January of 1995, Helen Russell and co-owner/founder Brooke McDonnell, embarked on the beverage frontier by creating a forefront company that commanded business efficiency with social responsibility and sustainable practices. They have achieved much success from coast to coast-not only in revenue but in reputation. The company has also achieved a loyal fan base of West Coast wholesalers, cross-country retail customers as well as chefs and bakers of the French Laundry in Yountville, California and Per Se in New York. Under Russell's leadership for the company's strategy and revenue, Equator Estates Coffee & Teas has seen a 10-20 percent annual growth rate since its creation. Both owners plan to open a roasting facility on the East Coast to achieve more growth. Helen recently used the NWBOC certification to confirm Equator was a women owned business for an upcoming profile on CBS local Channel 5 television, Her Company, Her Vision. In addition to Helen's focus on sales and customer service, she has volunteered her time and business experience to local and international organizations supporting women and the environment, including La Cocina Community Kitchen in San Francisco, the International Women in Coffee Alliance, Co-op America and C.E.O. Women. Helen has led efforts to make Equator a socially and environmentally responsible company by investing in an energy efficient roaster, a biodiesel delivery truck, and by purchasing coffees and teas from growers who practice responsible land stewardship and bio-friendly farming techniques. "We believe that our efforts to support growers and the environment are a competitive advantage and we intend to remain in the forefront on issues of sustainability." For more information on Helen Russell and Equator Estates Coffee & Teas visit www.equatorcoffess.com.   Member News Cargo Transit, Inc. Cargo Transit, Inc., a full service logistics company serving customer's needs globally by truck, rail, air and sea, was recently announced as Transcore's "Broker of the Month". (Transcore provides a wide range of services in the transportation industry.) With literally thousands of competitors, Cargo Transit is honored to receive this distinguished recognition.  Visit www.cargotransit.com NAWBO recognizes Elizabeth Miller Elizabeth Miller, Director of Business Development  for WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Rebhan & Associates, was recently honored for her excellence in community service at the NAWBO Charlotte Awards Gala on May 15.  Visit www.weichertrebhan.com. Mary Schnack Media Services, Inc. Mary Schnack of Mary Schnack Media Services, Inc., recently returned from Iceland where she had speaking engagements to the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs, an executive education course at Reykjavik University and the Icelandic Cancer Society. www.CommunicationBridges.com. Media 1 The West Michigan Shores Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (WMS-STC) announced Media 1 as a winner of its 2007-08 Effective Communication Competition. Media 1, a learning design and development-consulting firm in Grand Haven, was honored with 4 awards including a Best of Show for their work on the Meijer Effective Selling course. The WMS Chapter will sponsor sending this course on to the STC International Competition, where it will compete against the best online communications selected from STC competitions held around the world.  For more information on Media 1, visit www.m1tech.com. NWBOC Reminders NWBOC's website!  It contains more helpful information than ever before and will feature success stories, e-newsletters, etc. Go to www.nwboc.org to see for yourself. Certification kits are available from NWBOC   You can always print the application from the website, but now you can purchase a kit for $39.95 plus shipping. The kit, customized to the business entity (i.e. LLC, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) contains a notebook, dividers, the application, helpful hints for what materials to include, and other information.  And, you can charge this purchase to M/C or Visa.  Call 1.800.675.5066 to place your order. Upcoming Events Principal® Women in Business Teleclass Series Free monthly teleclasses are offered for women business owners by The Principal Financial Group. The classes are conveniently offered via phone, making participation accommodating to demanding schedules. Look up class topics, times and pre-register for classes at www.principal.com/women.  Space is limited. 2008 Schedule for The Principal® Women in Business Teleclass Series. ·    Tuesday, August 26 ·    Tuesday, September 30 ·    Tuesday, October 28 ·    Tuesday, December 2 Access transcripts and audio of previous classes at www.principal.com/women. WIPP 2008 National Conference The Women Impacting Public Policy 2008 National Conference is taking place September 8-9 in Washington, DC at the Mayflower Hotel.  Visit www.wipp,org for details. Certifieds & Re-Certifieds Companies Newly Certified by NWBOC for Summer 2008 (March 08 - June 08) 3-D Sales, Inc. Lisa DuVernay, President Algonac, MI Armour & Armour, Inc. Joan Link Armour, CEO Nashville, TN AT Solutions, Inc. Joann Wean, President Ocean, NJ Automation Support, Inc. dba Technical Support Gina McElheney, CEO Midlothian, TX Bogar Enterprises, LLC Robin Robert, President Las Vegas, NV BTO, III dba Express Employment Professionals Leslie Hackett, Owner West Jordan, UT Cable Tech, Inc. Beth Stroud, CEO Waukee, IA Carolina Millwork of Rockingham, Inc. Rebecca Parker, President Rockingham, NC Catalyst Solutions, Inc. Kelli Spiri, President Carson, CA CBT, Inc. Connie Banks, President Oakwood, GA Charleston Janitor Service Company Claire Phillips, Owner Cincinnati, OH Chester Phillips Construction Company dba PDC Construction Elizabeth Small, President Little Rock, AR CxE Group, LLC Stacey Towell, President St. Louis, MO Dennis Tasset Plastering, Inc. Clare Tasset, President Cincinnati, OH Discount Dumpster, LLC Lynn Williams, Managing Member Las Vegas, NV eprentise, LLC Helene Abrams, CEO Orlando, FL Fair Engineering Sales, Inc. Lana Accardo, President Mandeville, LA Flags USA, Inc. Judi Sklarz, Owner Bartlett, IL Flynn-Devereux, Inc. Gail Flynn, CEO Tucker, GA Frisella Nursery, Inc. Babette Frisella Briagas, President Defiance, MO Global Pursuits, Inc. Denise Poole, President Alpharetta, GA GuideSoft, Inc. dba Knowledge Services Julie Bielawski, CEO Indianapolis, IN International Office Products, Inc. Sherrie Jenkins, President Nashville, TN Kanawha Janitor Service Company Claire Phillips, Owner Cincinnati, OH Lefavor Envelope Company Beverly Lefavor, CEO Sandy, UT Lexington Staffing, Inc. Jamie Veldman, Owner Apopka, FL Luttrell Belting Supply Co., Inc. Rheba Turpin, President Nashville, TN Lyon Recruiting Solutions, LLC Linda Gutekunst, President Brook Park, OH Mainstreet Integration Services and Consulting, Inc. dba Mainstreet, Inc. Sharon Moore, President Grand Prairie, TX Maintenance Methods, Inc. Claire Phillips, Owner Cincinnati, OH Management Recruiters of Ann Arbor, Inc. dba Variant Partners Rosemary Sarafa, CEO Ann Arbor, MI Master Communications, Inc. Julie Enright, President Ellisville, MO Mechanical & Plumbing Solutions, Inc. Denise Taylor, president Newman, GA National Maintenance Services, Inc. Cathy Frantz, President Delray Beach, FL New Edge Design, LLC Johanna Hoehner, Co-Owner Baltimore, MD Paradyme, Inc. Pamela Jaymes, President Las Vegas, NV Phoenix Technical Consultants, LLC Rori Lea Smith, Managing Member Mesa, AZ Professional Maintenance of Charleston, Inc. Claire Phillips, Owner Cincinnati, OH Quest Automation, LLC Silvia Comparini, President Alvin, TX Railtemps, Inc. Terese Jones, President Overland Park, KS Rebhan & Associates, LLC dba Weichert Realtors Kathleen Rebhan, Owner Charlotte, NC RELS Contractors, Inc. Pamela Schneider, President Baltimore, MD Sage Implementation, LLC Helene Abrams, CEO Orlando, FL Sign FX, Inc. Andrea Bryant-Ward, President Holly Hill, FL Signature Contracting Services, LLC Marsha Newberry, Owner Grand Prairie, TX Smooth Mooove Senior Relocation Services, Inc. Adrienne Simpson, President Stone Mountain, GA Transportation Certification Services, Inc. Terese Jones, President Overland Park, KS Valley Case Management & Consulting Services, LLC Michelle Seekford, Managing Member McGaheysville, VA WillStaff - AMS Diversity, Inc. Kathy Williamson, President Monroe, LA Y3K Consulting, Inc. Elizabeth Prosl, President Clifton, VA Companies Renewing WBE Certification with NWBOC Summer 2008 (March - June 08)             4D Printing, Inc. Acorn Office Products, LLC Added Value Services Advanced Networking Group Advanced Parking Solutions, LLC Advantage Corporate Apartments, LLC Advertising In Motion, LLC Aero Expediting, Inc. Agenda Dynamics, Inc. All Foam Products Company, Inc. Ameritraining, Inc. Ashton Staffing Bailey Edward Design, Inc. Bamma Jammer, Inc. Benchmark 360°, Inc. Bennett Packaging of KC, Inc. Bodrie Trenching, Inc. Bonus of America, Inc. Brilliant Ideas, LLC Broadband Concepts, LLC Business Products and Solutions, LLC Business Relocation Services, LLC BWS Specialty Fabrication, Inc. California Host Cargo Transit, Inc. Carla's Pasta, Inc. Case Law Firm, S.C. CDT Business Solutions, Inc. Christy & Main, Inc. City Mirror & Glass, Inc. Classic Tents & Events, LLC Cleveland Tubing, Inc. Compass II, Inc. Computer Consultants of America Considine Capital Markets, LLC Control Tek, Inc. CoreMat, Inc. Craig Box Corp. Crawford Consulting Services, Inc. CryoPlus, Inc. Custom Pak, Inc. D & S Electrical Contractors, Inc. DAMKTG, Inc. DeNyse Signs/Woodgraphics, Inc. Dice Transportation, Inc. Dietrich Lockard Group, Inc. Digital Consulting & Software Services, Inc. Digital Printing & Imaging, Inc. Douglass Screen Printers, Inc. DP Professionals, Inc. EBP, Inc. dba Express Personnel Services EFK Moen, LLC Elite Promotions, Inc. e-Media Plus, Inc. Encompass, LLC Engel Consulting, Inc. Equator Estate Coffees and Teas, Inc. Evans Industrial Coatings, Inc. Evers & Sons, Inc. Express Employment Professionals dba WM.C. Inc. First Financial Network, Inc. Freedom Supply, Inc. Front Range Chemical & Supply, Inc. Frontier Steel Company, Inc. G Squared Wireless, LLC Gateway Logistics, Inc. dba Trans Group Worldwide Logistics General Commercial Corporation GeoStrategy Consulting, LLC Glenn-Miller, Inc. Goodle Fixins, Inc. Graphic Label Solutions, LLC Green World G-Tech Professional Staffing, Inc. Helga Designs, Inc. Henze Stamping & Manufacturing co. Hi-Gene's Janitorial Service, Inc. Hitchcock & Associates, Inc. dba FPC of Bangor, Inc. Holes, Inc. Houg Special Services, Inc. HRU, Inc. Technical Resources ignition Studios, LLC Industrial Specialty Products Industry Products Company Information Experts, Inc. InfoStaff Services Corporation Interline Cash Systems, Inc. International Engineering & Technologies, Inc. IS Leaders, Inc. Island Computer Products J.R. Bowman Construction Co., Inc. Jackson Masonry, LLC Jackson Press, Inc. dba The Jackson Group Jones Design Group, Inc. dba The Jones Group KB Litho Supply Co. Kitson Landscape Management, Inc. Liberty Transportation, Inc. dba Team Worldwide Lilly's Gastronomia Italiana Linc Energy Systems, Inc. Litigation Management, Inc. Liza Eilers, Inc. Lulu's Dessert Corporation Management Decisions, Inc. Manpower, Inc. of SE Michigan Marilyn's Fresh Foods, LLC Masi Research Consultants, Inc. Max Brock Company, Inc. MBrock & Associates McCallie Associates, Inc. McDuffie Box Co., In c. Medrecon Medical Research Consultants Metro Fabricating, LLC Micro Visions, Inc. MJ Datacorp, Ltd. Mobile Ag & Industrial Supply, Inc. Model Technologies, Inc. Monitor Security & Control Systems, Inc. Moore Partners dba More Business Solutions Mountain Valley Water Co. of St. Louis MWM, Inc. dba SubSurfaceConstruction NDI Group, Inc. Nu-Safe Floor Solutions, Inc. Oldstone Title Agency, LLC Omega World Travel P & B Sales & Service, Inc. P.R.O. Line Construction, Inc. Packaging Specialties, Inc. Pat Cameron Consulting, Inc. Patty's Presto Pizza, Inc. Perfection Equipment, Inc. Phyllis Weems & Co., Inc. Plexus Web Creations Positive Impact Advertising, Inc. PowerCom Solutions, LLC PreSeis Tek, Inc. ProActive Solutions, Inc. Process Piping, Inc. PTMW, Inc. PVA, Inc. Quality Technical Services, Inc. Regulatory Compliance Consultants, Inc. Reidsville Commercial Warehouse Rowena's, Inc. Ryan Mechanical, Inc. Sanders Financial Management, Inc. Sandra Heath & Associates, Inc. Scan-Vino, LLC dba Cherokee Freight Lines Scarlett Consulting Scoles Floorshine Industries Sharp Decisions, Inc. Sharp Machining, Inc. dba Miami Products Sink Paper & PackagingCompany Space Strategies, Inc. Spartan Distributors, Inc. Specialty Diving of LA, Inc. Staffing Plus, Inc. Stanwood Consulting, Inc. Stellar Specialties Studio One East, Inc. Sun Valley Electric, Inc. Superior Printing Company, Inc. T.G. Madison, Inc. Take 2 Productions, LLC Taylor Made Plans, LLC Technical Industries, Inc. Technical Maintenance Support, Inc. Telesis Corporation The Benefit Advocates, Inc. The Job Shop, Inc. The Management Forum, Inc. dba Express Employment Professionals The Matthews Group, Inc. t/a TMG Construction Corporation The Richlin Group The Servants, Inc. Titan Real Estate Services, Inc. Tivoli Partners, Inc. Transport Global Logistics, Inc. Travel Management, Inc. dba TMI Tours & Cruises Trio Clinical Research, LLC TTC - The Trading Company, Inc. Valley Processing, Inc. Verus Staffing Solutions, LLC Viking Security Consultants, Inc. Visicom Corp. (formerly iniGlobal, Inc.) Voyager Electronics Corp. W.A. Hynes & Company, Inc. Wathne, Ltd. West Star Electrical Construction, Inc. XIO Strategies, Inc. Young Opportunities Ltd. dba Virtual Vision Technologies   Janet Harris-Lange, NWBOC President  --- The NWBOC e-Newsletter is distributed by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC). NWBOC created the first national certification program for women enterprises. NWBOC's certification program offers an alternative to the costly, time-consuming and duplicative agency-by-agency and corporation-by-corporation certification process. If you have information for the NWBOC Newsletter, please send it to mary@CommunicationBridges.com or fax to 928-204-9835. 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 "It’s amazing how we are seeing the benefit of this certification.  P&G invited us to their diversity conference. They spent $1.9B this fiscal year and plan to hit $3B by 2010.    Great growth opportunities!"

Claudine Osipow, DCO International Trading, Inc., NWBOC-certified