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Companies Newly Certified by NWBOC
(1/12/09-2/24/09)
NWBOC is proud to announce that the following
companies have qualified for WBE certification:
American Millwork Installers, LLC
DeeAnn Massey, President
Ortonville, MI
CW Worldwide Meetings, Inc. dba Site Solutions Worldwide
Nathalie Whitton, President
Burnt Hills, NY
DW Smith Associates, LLC
Jennifer Nevins, Managing Member/President
Farmingdale, NJ
GFV Contractors, Inc.
Hennelore Goodspeed, President
Seguin, TX
GT Events, Inc.
Amy Glass, CEO
Los Angeles, CA
Jackman Construction, Inc.
Sandra Jackman, President
Tehachapi, CA
Lakehouse Graphics, Inc.
Judy Sanders, President
Arlington Heights, IL
Nova Enterprises of Southwest FL, Inc.
Alice Petrat, President
Sarasota, FL
OnSite Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Amy O'Brien, President
Kalamazoo, MI
Precision Group, Inc.
Wanda Morgan, President
Marietta, GA
Rethman Design, Inc.
Ann Rethman, President
Fort Loramie, OH
Sanchez Hughes Construction, Inc.
Marie Sanchez, CEO
Palm Desert, CA
Summit Fire Protection, Inc. dba Mojave Fire Protection
Debora Abadie, President
Las Vegas, NV
Tristone International Incorporated
Mei Zhou, President
Norcross, GA
Uniserv Group, Inc.
Heather Crabtree, President
Summerville, SC
US Appraisal Group, Inc.
Dione Spiteri, President
Chicago, IL
We're Ready Construction, LLC
Adrienne Kennedy, Owner
St. Louis, MO
Zetian Systems, Inc.
Weina Zhang, CEO
Las Vegas, NV
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Join the Biddies
The Biddies have been launched! NWBOC invited their certified WBEs to form local networks to share ideas, procurement opportunities, tips, etc. Groups meet at local coffee shops and since everyone is trying to win "bids," they have been dubbed "The Biddies." The response was overwhelming. In a couple of days about 30 groups formed and 7 (number changes daily) have definite dates for their first coffees, compliments of the NWBOC.
If any of you want to take the lead on this, NWBOC will send you a list of certified companies in your area and NWBOC will buy the first round of coffee. NWBOC will also send out an evite for you which will produce the RSVP list.
Here is a testimonial from an NWBOC Certified:
"The first two meetings of the Palm Beach "Biddies" were productive and informative. The cross section of businesses represented by other female professionals was diverse. Sharing our stories, both personal and professional, was great. On a personal level, Ariela Owens, Sunray Construction Services Inc., and Sandie Foland, Baron Sign Manufacturing, have been very helpful in providing information on contacts and opportunities to help me grow my business. I recommend these meetings to all women business owners as a valuable networking tool."
Denise DeDecker, President
Florida Windows and Doors Inc.
Please contact info@nwboc.org, if you are interested.
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Member News
Henze Industries is pleased and excited to announce their most recent award for "New Contractor of the Year - 2008" from the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency). Visit www.henzeindustries.com for more information.
Barbara Edwards, owner of California Host, an NWBOC certified WBE in the event and meetings industry and located in San Francisco, CA, was featured in the January, 2009, issue of Corporate & Incentive Travel. The article was entitled "Entertainment Trends & Tactics" and featured a 3-day event that Barbara organized last year. Congratulations, Barbara!"
Mary Schnack, President of Mary Schnack Media Services, Inc., will speak at the WIEF Businesswomen Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 1st. The theme of the Forum is "Women Entrepreneurs: The Driving Force Towards a Stronger Future". Schnack was invited to speak on "Opportunities Beyond Borders." To learn more visit www.prworks.ms.
Baron Signs owner Sandie Foland (certified NWBOC WBE) recently won a contract (out of a field of 10) from Miami Dade College for $750,000. Specifically, her "green" materials helped them go to the top! She is working diligently to provide green, eco-friendly products.
Send us your news!
Have you won an award, launched new products and services, gained new clients, etc.? if you are a member of NWBOC, then we want to hear from you! Email your news to Mary@CommunicationBridges.com.
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Success Stories
Meet Sam Montross of Cadence Keen Innovations
 Sam Montross started Cadence Keen Innovations (CKI) in 1996 with the intention of solving an age-old problem: how to combine two twin beds when a larger bed is needed. Montross, CKI sole owner, said the invention evolved from her role as an owner of ski rental property. "To finish our rental unit, we put queen beds in every room except one, which had a set of twin beds for guests who wanted to share a room but, perhaps, not sleep together," Montross explained. "But invariably, we would find that some guests had pushed the twin beds together which is not only uncomfortable to sleep upon, but unsafe."
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Montross sells her products predominately to catalogs and the hospitality industry. What began with the bed doubling system has expanded into a line of waterproof, anti allergen mattress and pillow products. With CKI clients located across the United State and around the world, NWBOC certification gives Montross's business a leg up. "I think being able to say or display that I am NWBOC certified gives the claim absolute validity," said Montross.
CKI has just patented a new product called the Bed MadeEZ. "With the heavy mattresses sold today, lifting the mattress to change linens is a difficult task," said Montorss. "This product allows one to effortlessly lift it."
CKI introduced the Bed MadeEZ at the International Hotel & Motel show in November and reports it was a big hit. They plan to sell the product to hotels, cruise ships as well as to the consumers.
For more information on CKI or Montorss visit www.cadencekeen.com.
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NWBOC Reminders
eProcurement Marketplace
It is important that your contact information and business codes within the Marketplace be updated so buyers have the correct information on your business and how to work with you.
Go to www.nwboc.economicengine.com and click on the blue login button in the upper left hand corner of the page. This will take you to the Marketplace Login page where you need to enter your email address and your password. Once in the marketplace, please verify and update your company information and check off all commodity/service codes (don't forget to save them once you have selected). By selecting these codes you will be able to receive email notifications via email when buying entities begin to place bid opportunities or requests for information on the Marketplace. Our buying entities will also have access to your up-to-date company information 24/7.
If you have any problems logging in or general questions please call customer support at (866) 526-9266.
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.
NWBOC on MSNBC
NWBOC President, Janet Harris-Lange was a featured guest on MSNBC morning show "Your Business" to discuss obtaining certification as a woman-owned or minority-owned company. Click on the following link to watch the episode. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26591632#26591632
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Re-Certified Companies
Companies Renewing WBE Certification with NWBOC
(1/13/09-2/24/09)
3-D Sales, Inc.
4D Printing, Inc.
Acloche, LLC
ADM Corporation
Administrative Services, Inc.
Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc.
Allied Ventilation, Inc.
Alta Mfg. Co., LLC
AP Supply Company
Artisan Mechanical, Inc.
AT Solutions, Inc.
Automation Support, Inc. dba Technical Support
Bjork Construction Co., Inc.
Bonus of America, Inc.
Bradford Industrial Coatings, Inc.
Business Relocation Services, LLC
Can Do Kid, Inc.
Can-Am Packaging Equipment Corporation
Catalyst Solutions, Inc.
Chameleon Custom Solutions Corp. dba Associated Printing
Champion Uniform Supply, Inc.
Commercial Custom Concepts, Inc.
Commonwealth Supply Company
Concepts in Staffing, Inc.
County Court Reporters, Inc.
CPS Technologies, Inc.
Crawford Consulting Services
CT-Innovations of Missouri, LLC
D & S Electrical Contractors, Inc.
DBSP Construction
EAM Ventures, Inc. dba Express Employment Professionals
Equinox Consultancy, LLC
Executive Office Search dba Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals
Fizza Group, LLC
FullBloom Baking Co., Inc.
Hi-Gene's Janitorial Service, Inc.
HRU, Inc. Technical Resources
Imagination 2000, LLC
Innovative Design Ideas, Inc.
InSite Design Studio, Inc.
Integrated Control Corporation
International Engineering & Technologies, Inc.
J. Anthony & Associates, Inc.
J.M. Neil & Associates, Inc.
John Myers Photography, Inc.
Juba Aluminum Products Company, Inc.
Link Electric Company
Lisa Schmitz Interiors
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Lowden & Associates, Inc.
Mainstreet Integration Services & Consulting, Inc.
Management Decisions, Inc.
Manpower, Inc. of SE Michigan
McKenzie Investments, Inc. dba Express Employment Professionals
McRae Signs & Displays, Inc.
MidOhio Employment Services, Inc. dba Spherion
MM Meeting Destinations, Inc.
Motional Multimedia
Multi-Option Systems, Inc.
Myles Creighton Consulting, LLC
Nu-Safe Floor Solutions, Inc.
Perfection Equipment, Inc.
Phoenix Technical Consultants, LLC
Precision Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Provider Resources, Inc.
RAH Marketing, Inc.
RailTemps, Inc.
Reidsville Commercial Warehouse, Inc.
Research & Retrieval, Inc.
Rocket Studios, Inc.
SA Technologies, Inc.
Sanders Financial Management, Inc.
Seymour of Sycamore, Inc.
Signature Contracting Services, LLC
Ski & Sea International, Inc.
Software Lifecycle Solutions, Inc.
SRUQ Spectrum, Inc.
Staffing Strategies, Inc. dba Express Employment Professionals
Stage 2 Advertising Marketing & Public Relations, Inc.
TDK Technologies, LLC
TechTrans International, Inc.
The Bailey Company, Inc.
The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara
Thompson's Construction Management, Inc. dba TCM Northwest, Inc.
Total Installation dba Millicare
Transportation Certification Services, Inc.
Valley Case Management & Consultancy Services, LLC
Visicom Corp.
Weldex Sales Corporation
West Star Electrical Constractors, Inc.
Wilson Building Maintenance, Inc.
WorkMatters, Inc.
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Don't forget..."When you need to procure goods and services, think WBEs first!"
~ Janet Harris-Lange, NWBOC President
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