2013 gnemsdc business opportunity conference & expo
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The 2013 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Trade Expo is the largest minority business trade show in New England. Please visit: www.gnemsdc.orgTRANSCRIPT
Greater New EnglandMinority Supplier
Development Council
September 24 - 25 | Connecticut Convention Center - Hartford, CT
Certify I Develop I Connect I Advocate
Conference & ExpoConference & Expo
BusinessBusinessOpportunityOpportunity
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GREAT IDEAS STEM FROM DIVERSITY OF THOUGHT.
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At UTC, we recognize that our future relies on the talent and diversity of our people and suppliers. We are proud to support the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council for its role in fostering new business opportunities within our community.
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Table of Contents
Schedule of Events .................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
A MESSAGE FROM
GNEMSDC President & CEO, Dr. Fred McKinney .............................................................................................9
GNEMSDC Chairperson, Lawrence Wooten, Pitney Bowes. Inc. ...................................................................... 10
MBEICChairperson,GaryStiffler,TheMATLETGroup,LLC ........................................................................... 13
A MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CO-CHAIR
GregAlmieda,GlobalViewCommunications ................................................................................................. 19
A WELCOME FROM OUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Governor, Connecticut, Dannel P. Malloy .......................................................................................................22
Governor, Maine, Paul R. LePage .................................................................................................................. 24
Governor, Massachusetts, Deval L. Patrick ..................................................................................................... 27
Governor,NewHampshire,MargaretWoodHassan .......................................................................................29
Governor, Rhode Island, Lincoln D. Chafee ....................................................................................................30
Governor,Vermont,PeterShumlin .................................................................................................................33
Senator,Connecticut,RichardBlumenthal ....................................................................................................34
Senator, Connecticut, Christopher S. Murphy ................................................................................................36
Congressman,Connecticut,JoeCourtney ..................................................................................................... 41
Congressman,Connecticut,RosaL.DeLauro ................................................................................................42
Lt.Governor,ConnecticutNancyWyman.......................................................................................................44
AttorneyGeneral,GeorgeJepson ................................................................................................................... 51
Secretary of the State, Connecticut, Denise Merrill .........................................................................................52
Treasurer,Connecticut,DeniseL.Nappier ..................................................................................................... 57
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr.MaysaAkbar,IntegratedWellnessGroup ..................................................................................................60
Pedro E. Segarra, Mayor, City of Hartford ......................................................................................................63
Dannel P. Malloy, Governor, State of Connecticut ...........................................................................................64
JosetWright,NationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil,Inc.................................................................67
SHINING STARS
JohnBrady ...................................................................................................................................................70
JamesDaley ................................................................................................................................................. 73
RameshWadhwani,SAISystems .................................................................................................................. 74
TRADE EXPO OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. .............................................................................................. 76
TheBostonFoundation .................................................................................................................................79
Cartus ..........................................................................................................................................................80
LibertyMutualInsurance ..............................................................................................................................83
MashantucketPequotTribalNation/FoxwoodsResortCasino.........................................................................84
TheMATLETGroup,LLC ............................................................................................................................... 87
Partners Healthcare ......................................................................................................................................88
State Street Corporation ................................................................................................................................ 91
UnitedTechnologiesCorporation ...................................................................................................................92
ADMINISTRATION
ExpoCorporateSponsors .............................................................................................................................. 94
ExpoMBESponsors .....................................................................................................................................96
ExpoCommittee ...........................................................................................................................................98
SeniorAdvisoryBoard .......................................................................................................................... 102-103
GNEMSDC Board of Directors ..................................................................................................................... 106
GNEMSDCAdministration ........................................................................................................................... 110
2013GNEMSDCCorporateMembership ............................................................................................... 114-115
IndexofAdvertisers .................................................................................................................................................. 116
Table of Contents
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scheduleof events
7:30am Registration Opens
8:00am–9:00am Breakfast Session:
Dr.MaysaAkbar,IntegratedWellnessGroup
“EmotionalIntelligence:NavigatingSupplierRelationship”
9:15am–10:30am MBE Session
TohelpMBEsunderstandvarioussourcesaswellaswhatinvestorslook
forbeforeinvesting
9:15am–10:30am MBE Session
U.S.SmallBusinessAdministration-8(a)Symposium
9:15am–10:30am Corporate Member Session
BigchangesinNMSDC&EconomicImpactReport
10:45am–12:15pm Joint MBE and Corporate Member Session
ViewofwhatsuccesslookslikefromMBEandCorporatememberperspective
12:30pm–1:45pm Luncheon
KeynoteSpeaker-HonorableMayorofHartford,PedroE.Segarra
1:00pm–10:30pm Booth Set Up
2:00pm–6:00pm One-on-One Meetings
6:15pm–9:00pm Shining Star Reception
Partners HealthCareis proud to support the
Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council
“We must remain committed to contributing both socially and economically to the development and growth of the community in which we live, work, and serve. The Supplier Diversity Program has helped broaden the Partners mission of community outreach and cultural inclusion by enhancing the diversity of our business partners while maintaining ongoing quality within patient care, research, education, and financial initiatives.”
Peter Markell, Executive Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Partners HealthCare
Tuesday September 24
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scheduleof events
6:00am–9:00am Booth Setup Continues
7:30am Registration Opens
8:00am–9:30am Breakfast and Plenary Session:
KeynoteSpeaker-HonorableGovernoroftheStateofConnecticut,DannelP.Malloy
9:45am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Expo Begins
12:45pm–2:00pm Luncheon
KeynoteSpeaker-Ms.JosetWright-Lacy
PresidentandCEOofNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil
2:00pm Expo Continues
3:45pm–5:30pm Post Expo Reception
5:30pm–8:00pm Booth Breakdown
WWW.TBF.ORG
The Boston Foundation is Honored to Support the
Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
We Encourage All Efforts to Strengthen Minority-Owned Businesses
in Greater Boston and Honor Your Mission to Foster and Support
Minority Business Enterprises Throughout New England.
BostonFoundation_Full_C_82012_TBF AD 8/24/12 1:32 pm Page 1
Wednesday September 25
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Special Welcome
Iamhonored towelcomeyouback to the2013GreaterNewEnglandMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil Business Opportunity Fair and Expo. We are very excited to be holding the program at theConnecticutConventionCenterinDowntownHartford,CT.Ithasbeenalmost20yearssincewelastheldtheeventinHartford.MayorPedroSegarraandthebusinesscommunityhavewelcomeduswithopenarms.
Theprogramthisyear featureskeynoteaddresses fromGovernorDannelMalloy,MayorPedroSegarraandJosetWright-Lacy,PresidentandCEOoftheNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil.Wewelcomethemandlookforwardtotheirmessages.Wealsowill featuresomeoutstandingworkshopsonthefirstday.ThehighlightofthefirstdayistheOne-on-Onemeetingprogram.Weareexpectingtoonceagainhaveover1,000tenminutemeetingsbetweencorporatebuyingorganizationsandcertifiedMBEs.WeknowfrompastexperiencethatthesemeetingsareoftenthekeyforMBEssecuringlong-termcontractualrelationshipswithourcorporatemembership.ThefirstdayendswithourShiningStarAwardsReception.ThisyearwearerecognizingDr.RameshWadhwaniofSAISystemsandJohnBradyoftheConnecticutHospitalAssociation.WearealsomakingaspecialposthumousawardtoourdearfriendJamesDaley,formerlyofTheHartford,forhismanyyearsofservicetotheGNEMSDCasadirector,amemberofourexecutivecommitteeandtheorganization’streasurer.ThefinaldayoftheprogramistheExpoday.WeareveryexcitedabouttheincreasedamountofspacewehaveaccesstoattheConnecticutConventionCenterbecauseitallowsustoexpandtheshow.Wehavearecordnumberofboothsthisyearandweareexpectingrecordnumbers.
The Expo requires the assistance of our staff, many volunteers, directors and the Expo committeemembers.Onceagain,wehavebenefitedfromthehardworkofRuthJohnsonoftheTJXCompaniesandArvinChaudaryofNadicentTechnologies.Theyandthecommitteehavedoneawonderfuljob.
OurthemethisyearinouradvertisingwasthatMinorityBusiness+CorporateAmerica=HopeandJobs.Ithinkthissaysitall.Wearebringingtogethertheseimportanttwosectorsofoursocietytomakeitabetterplaceforall.IwishyouallthebestandasuccessfulExpo.
President & CEO, GNEMSDC
Dr. Fred McKinney
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Special Welcome
Welcome to the 2013 GNEMSDC Business Opportunity Fair and Conference. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the conference planning committee led by our Co-Chairs: Ruth Johnson of TJXCompaniesandArvinChaudharyofNadicent.SpecialthankstothestaffoftheGNEMSDCledbyDr.Fred McKinney.
Each yearwecometogethertobuildonexistingrelationshipsandtoidentifynewandexcitingopportunities.Isuggestyoutakeadvantageofthefullconferenceexperience.Thecommitteeandthestaffhaveworkedtoensureattendeesexperiencetheeventastimewellspent.Theconferenceisdesignedtobeconducivetodoingbusiness, to learn fromeachother,and tobehonestandopen inourpursuitof successfulbusinessrelationships.Iaskthatwealltakeastepbackandaskourselves:“WhenitcomestowhatIbringtothisconference,howdoImeasuresuccess?”Answeringthatquestionwillsetyouupforaverysuccessfulconferenceexperience.
AsweventureintonewandexcitingtimesfortheGNEMSDCandtheentireNMSDCnetwork,Iwanttothankyouforyourcontinuedsupportofourmission.ThestaffandBoardofDirectorsappreciateyoursupportandcommitmenttotheGNEMSDC.
In closing, thank you for attending, and take advantage of the opportunity presented to you. Make every efforttoembracethisuniqueopportunityofbuildingbusinessrelationships.MymessageforbothourcorporationsandMBEs isalways thesame; takeyour roleand responsibilitiesseriously;provide thenecessaryfeedback,consultingandinformation;bepreparedtoaskandanswerquestions;behonestandforthright;andmostofall,beready.
Thankyouandhaveawonderfulconferenceexperience.
Chairman,GNEMSDCBoardofDirectors SupplierDiversityProgramManager,PitneyBowesInc.
Lawrence Wooten
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Special Welcome
Greetings,
Welcometoour2013GNEMSDCBusinessOpportunityTradeExpoattheConnecticutConventionCenterandthankyouforjoiningus.
Thisannualeventcontinuestoevolve intoonethe largestandmostsuccessfultradeexposwithintheentireNMSDCcouncilnetwork.ThisyearisevenmoreexcitingasthiswillbeourfirstTradeExpoattheConnecticutConventionCenter.Thislocationallowsustoprovidethemuchneededspacetohandlemoreeducational,participationand“connection”eventstoreachmoreprospectiveclientsandsuppliers.WearetrulyblessedtohavesuchastrongcontingentofCorporationsandMBE’swithinourCouncilthathelpmakethiseventasuccess.
I also want to thank this year’s entire Trade Expo Committee, the GNEMSDC staff and our team ofvolunteersforfinetuningeverydetailoftheevent.
Finally a special thanks to Larry Wooten our Chairperson of the Board, Dr. Fred McKinney, President of the GNEMSDC and the entire Board of Directors for their continued support and guidance that allows us to stay the course for the Council constituents.
PleasehaveasuccessfulTradeFairandgreatsuccessinthecomingyear.
Chairperson,MBEInputCommittee/PresidentandCEO,TheMATLET Group, LLC
Gary Stiffler
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© 2013 Bank of America Corporation SPN-108-AD | ARX2N275
Like individuals, businesses are members of the community too. The most extraordinary enterprises take this connection to heart, doing what they can to help their neighborhoods grow.
Bank of America is pleased to support the Greater New England MSDC for their active community involvement and in appreciation of their important role in advancing the public good.
Visit us at bankofamerica.com
In appreciation of effort. In awe of success.
Growing business with suppliers of diverse backgrounds adds long-term sustainable value to the economy. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care supports the great work that the GNEMSDC does to help create a climate where opportunity for growth and development exists within member corporations and minority business enterprises.
Amazing things happenwhen people work together.
Harvard Pilgrim is honored to partner with the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
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institutions, State Street offers a flexible suite of services that spans the investment spectrum. Our expertise
in investment management, research and trading, and investment servicing — along with our combination
of consistency and innovation — can help you manage uncertainty, act on growth opportunities and enhance
the value of your services.
For more information please visit www.statestreet.com.
Greater New England Minority Supplier
Development Council Expo
Investment Management Investment Research and Trading
Investment Servicing
©2012 STATE STREET CORPORATION 12-11980-0412
www.mbda/gov.businesscenters/boston
Bringing Quality, Growth & Innovation to Supplier Diversity LOCAL * NATIONAL * GLOBAL
Advantage: MBE
Join the Minority Business Development Agency - Boston Business Center (MBDA). Grow your business and contribute to the economic health of our community.
Advantage: Buyer
Your goal is to meet your supplier diversity purchasing targets. Our mission is to help you accomplish your goal.
Who We Are
Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Boston MBDA Business Center has launched a mix of innovative services and program resources to address the needs of the buying community and their diverse supplier base. We operate nationally and are one of the primary tools for the National MBDA to achieve its mission of promoting the growth and global competitiveness of US businesses that are minority-owned.
How We Work
Our goals are to foster full participation and entrepreneurial parity of minority business enterprises (MBEs) in the national economy; and be the resource for your supplier diversity initiatives, programs and teams.
Contact: Warren Bacon, Project Director [email protected] (617) 986-6366 Boston MBDA Business Center Operated by
Making Supplier Diversity Work
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HonoraryCo-Chair
GregAlmiedaisCEO&FounderofGlobalViewCommunicationsaPawtucket,RIbasedinclusionbusinessstrategyfirm.
GVCworks infiveareas:enterprise,consumermarketing,workforcediversity,supplierdiversityandcommunityrelations.Theyhelpclientscreateandimplementcommunicationsstrategies thatengage thekeyaudiences thatare transformingAmericanculture—andthatfostertheirclients’growthandcompetitiveness.
Greghasover20yearsofconsulting,marketing,businessdevelopmentandbusinessdevelopmentmanagementexperience,whichhasincludedmajormediaoutletsinBoston.
Currently, Greg is an active member of several professional and civic organizations.He is a boardmember of the Asian American Civic Association, ALPFA, The UrbanLeagueofEasternMassachusetts,theGreaterBostonEmployerAdvisoryBoardtotheMassachusettsRehabilitationCommissionandamemberofthesteeringcommitteeforthe CommonwealthCompact.
CEO&Founder,GlobalViewCommunications,Inc.
greg almieda
Aligning inclusion
initiatives with your
business strategy.
401.274.0033 | globalviewcomm.com
INCLUSION BUSINESSSTRATEGY
ROI
CULTURAL INSIGHTS
GLOBAL View Communications
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1-800 UR RENTS www.ur.com
Embracing Diversity
We are proud toteam up with
GNEMSDC anddiversity business.
Help us make it happen!
In these turbulent times of Mergers, Acquisitions, and rapid changes in telecommunications & cloud services, we find our clients demand greater accountability, deeper cost savings, and more proactive project engagement. They expect quality partnerships that extend and reflect the caliber of their leadership team. Big is no longer better. Clients seek cost effective, nimble and responsive solutions, as well as executive level expertise not necessarily a blue chip corporate address. They expect strategic solutions that produce visible results “When looking for suppliers the primary goal is to find good, flexible companies that can add high value and are competitive, for example Nadicent Technologies”
Jamie Crump, Director of Indirect Sourcing and Supplier Diversity, United Rentals Inc.
Experience the Strategic the Nadicent® Approach to Telecom
Video I Web & Audio Conferencing I Data Center – Colocation*Mpls Networks I Internet Service I Voice Services (Tdm & Voip/Sip) I Consolidated Multi-
Location Services I Hosted Ivr, Call & Contact Center I Standard & Custom Cloud Services
Contact Arvin Chaudhary 860-659-4400 [email protected]
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Governor, State of Connecticut
Special Welcome
Dannel P. Malloy
The Wire & Cable Specialists
The industry leader, distributing a wide range of wire & cable, custom cable assemblies and value added services throughout the world.
www.electrowire.com
Chicago | Boston | Atlanta | Phoenix
A Proud Member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council elite “Corporate Plus” companies.
• Telecomm
• Rail / Transit
• Military / Govt.
• Wireless
• Industrial / Utility
• OEM / Manufacturers
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Simplifying All Your Commercial Truck Needs!
Come See Why We Are The Best:
2181 Providence Highway Walpole, MA 02081800.225.4808 www.MinutemanTrucks.com
Certified MBE
MinuteMan trucks, inc.
Minuteman Trucks’ is a complete medium and heavy-duty truck support center, who has been in operation for over 20 years. We are an International® and Ford® Truck franchise dealership. We are a parts and service diesel engine repair center for Ford, MaxxForce®, Caterpillar® and Cummins®. Minuteman offers top quality, premium service, and exceptional value to all its customers. You’ll find Minuteman’s staff professional and our assistance invaluable for all of your commercial truck needs.
• Class 4-8 Gas, Diesel, and Hybrid Options • Truck Sales for Individual and Fleet • Full Service Leasing through Idealease• Financing and Finance Leasing • Managed Vehicle Delivery• Vehicle Engineering to your Specifications
• Service and Repair Shop with 31 Service Bays• Factory Trained and Certified Technicians• All Makes Truck Parts Wholesaler• 2-Story Parts Warehouse• 24/7 On-Site Mobile Maintenance Service Truck• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaning Services
sales service Parts leasing & rentals
Special Welcome
Governor, State of Maine
Paul R. lepage
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Governor, State of Massachusetts
Special Welcome
deval L. Patrick
Diggs Construction, LLC1010 Wethersfield Avenue, Suite 201
Hartford, CT 06114860.296.1664 :: 860.296.1554 Fax
Supporting the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council through Strength and Unity since 2006
DIGGSCONSTRUCTION.COMFollow us on Twitter @diggsbuilds
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Raytheon’s success has always been fueled by diversity. Today, our Supplier Diversity Program ensures that the
inclusive environment we’ve built within our walls extends to our supplier base. We continue to work with small, minority and women-owned businesses, and remain
committed to supporting diversity in everything we do.
© 2012 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. “Customer Success Is Our Mission” is a registered trademark of Raytheon Company. Raytheon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
INCLUSIVE. INSPIRING.
INNOVATIVE.
INNOVATION IN ALL DOMAINS
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Governor,StateofNewHampshire
Special Welcome
Margaret wood Hassan
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Special Welcome
Governor, State of Rhode Island
lincoln d. chafee
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Governor,StateofVermont
Special Welcome
Peter shumlin
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Special Welcome
Senator, State of Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Special Welcome
Senator, State of Connecticut
christopher S. murphy
Tuned in to you.
I T ’ S M O R E E X C I T I N G H E R E
To learn more about us, please visit www.comcast.com
At Comcast, we know how important it is to work with small and diversity-owned supplier businesses. We rely on such businesses to help us reach our goals and make a positive impact on our communities. Our Supplier Diversity Program encourages businesses like yours to join us. Together, we can create more, meaningful jobs and stimulate economies around the nation.
At Comcast, we are tuned into you, diversity and our communities.
We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer.
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© 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
The possibilityto grow your business
We’re looking for exceptional companies who are interested in becoming one of the many suppliers we work with to grow our business.
Tell us about your company by sending information to: [email protected]
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Celebrating the differences that make us stronger. At Aetna, great minds don’t think alike. To learn more, visit Aetna.com/diversity.
©2013 Aetna Inc.2013012
Quality health plans & benefitsHealthier livingFinancial well-beingIntelligent solutions
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Congressman,StateofConnecticut
Special Welcome
joe courtney
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Special Welcome
Congressman,StateofConnecticut
Rosa L. delauro
Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.
Supplier Diversity at Bristol-Myers Squibb generates new ideas and diversity of thought while promoting innovation that guides our work and fuels our growth.
For more information on Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Supplier Diversity, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website at BMSSupplierDiversity.com
CONNECTENGAGEINNOvATE
SUPPLIER DIvERSITY
©2013 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
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Special Welcome
Lieutenant Governor, State of Connecticut
nancy wyman
Banneker delivers bottom-line results by helping global manufacturers set up, manage, and streamline their supply chains. As a leading provider of supply chain management solutions, we have over 22 years of problem-solving expertise serving a broad range of customers in diverse industries. Our customers trust us to solve problems and add real, profitable value to their supply chains. Tell us your problems and see what Banneker can do for you.
800.808.5373 [email protected]
You’re a manufacturer. You make things. is moneY one of them?
Banneker inDustries 800.808.5373 [email protected] Banneker.com
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Management /Marketing Consulting Firm
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) - contracting certain operations and responsibilities of specific business functions / processes. BPO is typically categorized under back office outsourcing, sample services are: human resource functions, finance and accounting functions, call centers, customer service, document management, claims processing, et al.
Business Plans – Development and Enhancement of Business Plans to support Business Operations, Financing and Expansion.
Marketing and Sales Representation - Research, Promotion, Advertising, Pricing, Sales Forecasting, Market Share Analysis, Brochures and Special Projects (Commercial & Government).
Business Financing - Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Packaging, Cost Accounting, Planning, Budget and Control, Finance and Accounting Assistance.
Public Relations – Networking, Trade Fairs, Seminars, Company Image, Events, Meetings, et al.
Government Relations – Networking, Conferences, Meetings with Government Officials (Federal, State, Municipal), et al.
Management Assistance - Formulating Corporate Policy, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Public Relations, Reports and Control.
Certifications – GNEMSDC, NMSDC, SBA 8(a), DED, DOT, DAS, NYS, HUB Zone, etc.
Training – Distance Learning ( E-Learning), MBE and Small Business Seminars, OJT Training, Tenant Training, et al.
MBE Diversity Consulting – Analyzing, Structuring /Enhancing.
Security Authentication – Utilizing a secondary authentication process to assure data security.
SynergisticOne Rewards Marketplace – For B2C and B2B transactions with marketing and rewards offerings for both eCommerce (on-line) and brick/mortar transactions.
30 Lafayette SquareVernon, CT 06066 (860) 871-1783
©2013 The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.
Diversity paints our world.
We value diversity in the workplace and in the marketplace.
In building an increasingly diverse supplier pool, we are able
to work toward our goal of offering priority suppliers real
procurement opportunities as they arise.
BNY Mellon is pleased to announce on-line registration
To register, visit www.bnymellon.com/suppliers
select the Supplier Profile Form and follow the directions.
2009 Regional Corporation of the Year
NY-NJ Minority Supplier Development Council
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BRIDGE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
CIVIL ENGINEERING BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
919 Middle Street, Middletown, CT 06457Toll Free: (866) 635-7740 • Phone: (860) 635-7740 • Fax: (860) 635-7312
New York, NY Albany, NY Boston, MA Cranston, RI Richmond, VA
www.aiengineers.com
Corporate Office:
AI Engineers, Inc. is proud to sponsor the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC)
Pleased to Support
The Greater New England Minority Supplier
Development Council
Boston Milford
2 Seaport Lane, Boston MA • 440 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, CT
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AttorneyGeneral,StateofConnecticut
Special Welcome
george jepsen
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Special Welcome
Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut
denise merrill
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Special Welcome
Denise L. nappier
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Akbar received her Ph.D. inClinical Psychology fromSaint LouisUniversity in 2003. She completedherpre-and-postdoctoralworkattheYaleChildStudyCenter,SchoolofMedicine.SheisaBoardCertifiedChildandAdolescentPsychologistandholdsanumberofcertificationsinvariousareasoftreatment.SheiscurrentlyafellowattheCommunityLeadershipProgram,aleadershipdevelopmentorganizationfocusedonconnectingleaderstotransformcommunities.
Dr. Maysa Akbar is the Founder and Executive Director of Integrated Wellness Group (IWG), a diverse,multidisciplinarypsychotherapypracticeestablishedinNewHaven,Connecticut.Sinceitsinceptionin2008,IWGhasgrowntobeoneofthelargestforprofitmentalhealthserviceprovidersinthenorthernConnecticutregion.IWGservicesaremultifaceted,targetingmultipleareasofinterventionforchildren,families,schools,businessesandthecommunity.WithDr.Akbar’sleadershipIWGhasdevelopedintooneofthemostinnovativeanddynamicoutpatientclinics,servicingbothprivateandpublicsectorconsumers.Dr.Akbar’scomprehensivegrowthstrategies,coupledwith IWG’sfinancial successhas lead tounprecedentedsuccess in theareaofmentalhealthandithasclaimeditsleadershippositionamongthetoptreatmentprovidersinConnecticut.
In additiontoherclinicalwork,Dr.Akbar’sbackgroundincludesover15yearsofexperienceasaResearchAssociateengaginginavarietyofcuttingedgeresearchandtrainingendeavors.ShehasbeenpublishedinavarietyofprofessionaljournalsincludingProfessionalPsychology:ResearchandPractice,TheWesternJournalofBlackStudies,theJournalofBlackPsychology,andmostrecentlyResearchinAutismSpectrumDisorders.Additionally, Dr. Akbar is a featuredwriter in theBoston area bilingualmagazine Salud y Familia (HealthandFamily).SheisfrequentlyaskedtospeakatcommunityeventssuchasParentUniversityinadditiontoconductingformaltrainingsatinstitutionssuchastheUniversityofSaintJoseph.SheisanAdjunctProfessoratYaleUniversity,whereshe teachesChildandAdolescentDevelopment toPediatricDentistry fellows.Dr.AkbariswellrespectedforherexceptionalachievementinPsychologyandbusiness.Mostrecently,shehasbeenrecognizedbyWho’sWhoinAmericaandawardedtheAlumniMeritAwardfromSaintLouisUniversity.
Dr. Akbarissoughtoutbystate,localandprivateorganizationstodevelopanddeviseuniqueprogrammingthatisindividuallytailoredtofittheneedsoftheprospectiveorganizations.Theseservicesspanfromdevelopinginnovativeprogrammingtocreatingsustainablebusinessstructuresinthehealthfield.Mostrecently,Dr.AkbarhasdevelopedcollaborativerelationshipswithHeadStartandtheDepartmentofChildrenandFamilies.Shecontinues topartnerwithpediatricoffices throughout thestate tocreatePatient-CenteredMedicalHomes,an innovative initiative aimed at improving primary care. Further, her work currently extends to providingcomprehensiveDiversityTrainingtothefacultyandstaffofvariousagencies,organizations,corporationsanduniversities.
FounderandExecutiveDirector Integrated Wellness Group
Dr. Maysa Akbar
Staples® Corporate Supplier Diversity Program’s mission is to promote and include Historically Underutilized Businesses in all levels of our supply chain. Supplier diversity strategies are designed to strengthen diverse suppliers within our communities, create new job opportunities and acknowledge the vision of these businesses nationwide.
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The Metropolitan District -Effectively Managing the Region’s Natural Resources
Planning for the FutureBuilding Opportunities Through Supplier Diversity
For 80 years the MDC has played a critical role in the development and
successful growth of the capital region. As we continue one of the
Northeast region’s largest wastewater infrasturcture reconstruction projects,
we are committed to the further enhancement of supplier diversity initiatives
while continuing our role as a catalyst for future economic growth
and development in the region.
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Michael A. Jefferson, Diversity Manager at [email protected]
Keynotespeaker
PedroE.Segarraisthe66thMayoroftheCityofHartford.HewasfirstsworninonJune25,2010andtheninNovemberof 2011, he won a sweeping victory with 81% of the vote.
Electedwith a clearmandate of bringing stability toHartford,MayorSegarra createda senseof urgency to revitalizeConnecticut’s Capital City. His signature program “OpportunitiesHartford” focuses on improvement in three pillars;income,educationandemployment.Duringhistenure,MayorSegarrahasstabilizedthemillrate,maintainedtheCity’sbondrate,andincreasedtheRainyDayfundtothehighestamongConnecticut’smajorcities.TheSegarraadministrationhasaddedarecordnumberofmarket,moderateandaffordablehousingunitsintheCity.
Havinglosthisfatheratayoungagetogunviolence,MayorSegarrahasearnedareputationforbeingunwaveringinhisdeterminationtoreduceviolentcrimes.Underhisleadership,recordbreakingdecreasesinshootingshavebeenachieved,andtheCityofHartfordwasrecognizedasbeingsafernowthaninthepast25years.HeappointedanewChiefofPoliceandspearheadedthemodernizationandeffectivenessofpolicingthroughtheuseofintelligencegathering,newtechnologyand training.
HavingcalledHartfordhishomesincetheageof16,MayorSegarraisdedicatedtocreatinga21stCenturyrenaissancecity.Hehascommittedover$10milliontorestoringtheCapitalCityParksSystem.Hesecured$10millioninfundingfortheIntermodalTriangleProject–asustainabletransportationconstructionprojecttoimprovetransit,pedestrianandbikinginfrastructureinDowntownHartfordbringinganestimated275jobsandgenerating$2milliondollarsofneweconomicactivity.MayorSegarraisleadingeffortstohaveColtGatewaydesignatedaNationalPark,whichcouldbring1,000newjobsandinject$150millionbackintothelocaleconomy.Othernotableachievementsinclude;facilitatingtheUCONNWestHartfordCampusrelocationtoDowntownHarford,drivingtheimplementationofRapidTransit,a$600millionfederalandstatetransportationprojectandsecuringa$1milliongrantfromtheU.S.EconomicDevelopmentAdministrationtoestablishanInnovationHubforHartfordentrepreneurs[oneof3citiesselectedinthecountry.
Aproductofpublicschools,heunderstandstheimportanceofahighqualityeducationandequalopportunitiesforallHartfordstudents.Abelieverinthebenefitsofearlychildhoodlearning,theMayorhasbeenoneoftheCity’sstrongestadvocatesforeducationreformeffort,launchedin2007.Underhisleadership,over$250millionhasbeeninvestedtobuildandrenovateHartfordpublicschools.AcommittedsupporteroftheHartfordPublicLibrary,in2012hepushedthefirstfundingincreaseinrecentmemoryandsecuredthebondingresultingintheopeningoftwonewbranches.
Determinedtoimprovethequalityoflifeforresidents,MayorSegarraaddedaCulturalAffairsDepartment,afirstforCityHall,institutingpopulareventslikeJazzandMoviesinhistoricBushnellPark,thecreationoftheCapitalCityParksSystemandtheQualityofLifeunitattheHartfordPoliceDepartment.
AftergraduatingfromtheformerHartfordCommunityCollege(nowCapitalCommunityCollege),MayorSegarraearnedafullscholarshiptotheUniversityofHartfordwhereheearnedhisBAinPoliticalScience.HethenwentontoattendtheUniversityofConnecticutSchoolsofSocialWorkandLaw.There,hefoundedtheLatinoLawSchoolOrganizationandservedasitsfirstPresident.
Apracticing attorney for over 27 years, he was the youngest person to serve as Corporation Council when he was appointed in1991; isa foundingpartnerof theHispanicHealthCouncil andCLARO.HewaselectedCityCouncilPresident inJanuaryof2010andbecameMayorJuneofthesameyear.
Mayor SegarraliveswithhishusbandCharlieOrtizintheWestEndandtheirLabradormix“Betzaida.”
Mayor, City of Hartford
Pedro E. Segarra
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Keynote Speaker
Elected inNovember2010,GovernorMalloy’stopagendaitemshaveincludedreinventingoureconomybygrowingjobs,improvingpubliceducationandstabilizingthestate’sfinances.
Governor Malloyhaspursuedacomprehensiveeconomicdevelopmentstrategy,one that invests ingrowthindustriesandcreatesjobswhileatthesametimedefendsthecoresectorsofoureconomyandprotectsthejobswealreadyhave.HisthreetieredapproachmakessurethatConnecticutcancompeteatanylevel–fromlargecorporations,tosmallbusinessesandstart-ups.TheFirstFiveprogramhasleveraged$1.7billioninprivatesectorinvestmentsacrossourstate’seconomy;thatprogramandothershavebroughtnumerouscorporateheadquarterstoConnecticutfromoutofstate,includingNBCSports,CharterCommunications,andJacksonLaboratories.TheSmallBusinessExpressProgramshasinvestedinmorethan700smallbusinessesacrossConnecticut,creatingandmaintainingthousandsofjobs.Andthefournew“InnovationEcosystems”located throughout the state are connecting entrepreneurs with capitol investors, cultivating the grassroots of ourstate’sideaseconomy.
TheGovernor isalsomaking investments ineducationatevery level. In2012,hesignedinto lawaschoolreformbillthathasbeencalledanationalmodel.Thelegislationhasprovidedhundredsofmillionsofadditionmoneytoschooldistricts,inexchangeforholisticchangesthatwillpreparestudentstocompeteinthe21stcenturyeconomy.In2013,GovernorMalloywasproudtopushforwhatsomehavecalledatransformationalinvestment in theUniversityofConnecticut. NextGenerationConnecticutwillmakesure thatConnecticutresidentsareinpositiontocompeteforjobsinemergingfieldslikebioscienceanddigitalmedia.Finally,theGovernorhasalsocalledforandfundedthecreationofanewOfficeofEarlyChildhoodtoensurethatallourkidshaveaccesstoaqualityearlychildhoodlearningexperience.
Aswegrowjobsandimproveourschools,theGovernorbelieveswealsoneedtomakestategovernmentleanerandmoreefficient.ThenewlyenactedbudgetbuildsonthetremendousgainsmadeduringtheGovernor’sfirsttwoyearsinoffice,improvementsthatcontinuetofixthestate’sfinancialfoundationwithoutimposingnewtaxes.Withfeweremployeesandstateagenciesthanthedayhewassworninandnewinvestmentsintechnology, stategovernment ismaking thechangesnecessary to improve thedeliveryof serviceswithoutadditional costs.
Governor Malloywasproudtosignwhatsomehavecalledthemostcomprehensivegunviolencepreventionlegislation in the country.
Dannel PatrickMalloy,theyoungestofeightchildren,wasborninStamford,ConnecticutonJuly21,1955.Growingup,hestruggledtoovercomelearningandphysicaldisabilities,eventuallygainingtheskillsheneededtogoontograduateMagnaCumLaudefromBostonCollegeandcontinueontoBostonCollegeLawSchool.In1982,GovernorMalloymarriedhiswife,Cathy,whomhemetwhileatBostonCollege.Theyhavethreesons:Dannel,Ben,andSam.
Governor MalloybecameaprosecutorinBrooklyn,NewYork,servingforfouryearsasanAssistantDistrictAttorney,wherehewon22convictionsin23felonycases.PriortobeingelectedGovernor,hewasStamford’slongestservingMayor,servingfor14yearsfrom1995to2009.
Governor, State of Connecticut
Dannel P. malloy
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Keynotespeaker
JosetWright is president of the NationalMinority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), a privatenon-profit organization that advances business opportunities for Asian, Black, Hispanic and NativeAmerican-ownedcompaniesofallsizes.NMSDCencouragesmutuallybeneficialeconomiclinksbetweenminoritysuppliersandthepublicandprivatesectors,andhelpsbuildastronger,moreequitablesocietybysupportingandpromotingminoritybusinessdevelopment.
The NMSDC Network includes a national office in New York and 36 Regional Councils across thecountry.Thereare3,500corporatemembersthroughoutthenetwork,includingAmerica’stoppublicly-owned,privately-ownedandforeign-ownedcompaniesaswellasuniversities,hospitalsandotherbuyinginstitutions.TheRegionalCouncilscertifyandmatchmorethan16,000Asian,Black,HispanicandNativeAmerican-ownedbusinesseswithmembercorporationsthatwanttopurchasetheirgoodsandservices.
In2012,Ms.WrightwasappointedtotheU.S.DepartmentofCommerceNationalAdvisoryCouncilonMinorityBusinessEnterprise.Sheisanattorneyandformerprocurementexecutivewithabroadrangeofprofessionalexperience in thecorporateandprivatesectors. Previously,shewasexecutivedirectorofOrchardVillage,anot-for-profitorganizationthatserves individualswithdevelopmentalandphysicaldisabilities.
Ms.Wrighthonedherleadership,strategicplanningandmanagementskillsduringa13-yearcareerinthetelecommunicationsindustry.ShebeganhercareerasanattorneyatIndianaBell,asubsidiaryofAmeritechCorporation.Sherosethroughtheexecutiverankstobecomevicepresidentofprocurementandpropertyservices,whereshemanagedtheacquisitionof$4billionannuallyingoodsandservices,and introducedstrategicsourcingacross the$33billionenterprise.AfteramergerbetweenAmeritechCorporation and SBC Corporation, she was named president of Ameritech Illinois—then the largestcommunicationscompanyinIllinoiswith$4.5billioninannualoperatingrevenues.Shewasresponsibleforallregulatory,legislativeandexternalrelationsactivities.
Ms.Wrightearnedabachelor’sdegreefromDenisonUniversityandajurisdoctordegreefromGeorgetownUniversity Law Center.
PresidentNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil,Inc.
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JohnBradyisCHA’sChiefFinancialOfficerandVicePresidentofBusinessPlanning.InadditiontobeingtheAssociation’sCFO,heisresponsibleforcoordinatingtheplanningandperformancemeasurementofCHAbusinessservices,andheoverseestheoperationsofCHA’sdatanetworkingaffiliate,ChimeNet,anditsgrouppurchasingorganization,theCHASharedServicesProgram.
Prior to joiningCHA in 2001, Johnworked for five years as aGlobal ProjectManager and FinancialControllerforCitibank,N.A.,inNewYorkCity.
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JamesJosephDaley,II,wasborninNewJersey.HegraduatedfromAvon(CT)HighSchoolandwasagraduateofLafayetteCollege,Classof1974, receivinghisBachelorsDegree inEconomics.Mr.DaleywasaVicePresidentofEnterpriseCommodityManagementofTheHartfordandaCharteredPropertyCasualtyUnderwriter(CPCU)forover32years.JimwasamemberoftheGreaterNewEnglandMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil.HeservedtheTownofSimsburyasanelectedofficial for16yearsonthezoningboardofappealsandtheplanningcommission.JimwasamemberofSt.Mary’sChurchinSimsbury, theHartfordPowerSquadron,andHopmeadowCountryClub.Heenjoyedgolfing,goingtoconcerts,coaching,andlovedhisfamilyandfriends.HepassedawayonJuly5,2013.
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Co-FounderandChiefExecutiveOfficerSAISystemsInternational,Inc.
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Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani is the Co-Founder/CEO of SAI Systems International, Inc., a Shelton, CTheadquartered,rapidlygrowingITBusinessSolutionsandSystemsEngineeringfirmspecializingincosteffectivedeliveryofITproductsandservices.Duringits20yearsofservice,SAIhasbeenfortunatetowin several awards: UHY-CT Top40 Tech, Fast50 Growing Asian American Business by USPAACC-EF,GNEMSDCSupplieroftheYear,Inc5000FastestGrowingCompany...
Underhis leadershipSAIhasgrown to400+employees,withoperations in6countries. SAI focusesontheHealthcare, Investment-Banking,Manufacturing,andGovernmentverticalswithmostcustomerrelationship’sdatingback10+years.Solutionsinclude:
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Dr.Wadhwanihas35+yearsofexperienceinsoftwarearchitecture,applicationR&D,rangingfromMedicalDiagnosticSystems,Telecommunications,andProcessControlstoFinancialandBrokerageSystems.Hereceived his Doctorate (D.Sc.) in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering fromWashington University in StLouisandanMSinElectronicsfromtheIndianInstituteofScience.Heisafrequentspeakerandpanelmemberatconferencesaroundtheworld.
Dr.Wadhwaniisasuccessfulentrepreneurandphilanthropistfocusingonrapidandsustainablegrowthwhilemaintainingacompanyculturethatisdeeplycommittedtocustomersuccess,teamenrichment,andcommunitydevelopment.Hispassionliesinphilanthropiccausesworldwide.Heinstillsthesevaluesofhelpingsociety,withadeeprootedphilosophyof“LoveAll,ServeAll”intohisbusiness,employeesandhispersonallife.HealsoservesasaBoardMemberofGNEMSDCandSheltonEconomicDevelopmentCouncil.
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BlueCross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts is a community-focused, nonprofit health plan, operating as anindependent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.Wemanage approximately $13 billion inannualhealth care spending forour customers, andemployadiverseworkforceof3,500associates. Thecompanywasfoundedin1937toensurethatworkingfamiliesinMassachusettscouldaffordthecostofahospitalstay.Today,wecontinuetotakealeadingroleinmakinghigh-qualityhealthcarebothaccessibleandaffordable.
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Businessesofallsizesandtypesrelyonustoofferhigh-valuemedical,dental,life,anddisabilitybenefitsfortheiremployees,matchingtherightcoveragewithinnovativewellnessandcaremanagementprograms.Ourcustomersinclude8ofthe11Fortune500companiesheadquarteredinMassachusetts,morethan30,000smallbusinesses,and75percentofthestate’scitiesandtowns.
Consistentwithourcorporatepromisetoalwaysputour2.8millionmembersfirst,weareamongthenation’stop-ratedhealthplansformembersatisfactionandquality.Wetakespecialprideinourabilitytohelppeopleattimeswhentheyaremostinneedofsecurityandpeaceofmind.Whetherwearehelpingmemberstochooseadoctor,followingupafteranillnessorhospitalstay,ormakingsuretheirclaimsarepaidaccuratelyandontime,ourassociatesareconstantlyfocusedonprovidingexceptionalpersonalservice.
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WepioneeredanewpaymentsystemcalledtheAlternativeQualityContract,orAQC,thatrewardsphysiciansandhospitalsforthequalityandoutcomesofthecaretheyprovidetoourmembers.Morethan82percentofhealthcareprovidersinourHMOnetworkhaveadoptedthemodel.IndependentresearchhasshownthattheAQCisimprovingpatientcareandslowingthegrowthinhealthcarespending,anditisnowseenbymanypolicymakersasamodelfortherestofthecountry.
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Our commitment to service goeswell beyondourbusinessoperations.Every yearwe support theworkofhundredsofnot-for-profitorganizationsthroughdonations,grantsandsponsorships.In2012wecontributed6.3millionto560organizations,andouremployeesvolunteeredtoperformmorethan26,000hoursofcommunityservice throughout Massachusetts. In addition, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, an independentlygovernednon-profitorganizationestablishedin2001,supportsexpandingaccesstohealthcareforvulnerableandlow-incomepeopleintheCommonwealth.
Overall,wehaveasignificant,positiveimpactonourstate’seconomy,and,althoughwearenonprofit,wepaysubstantiallocal,state,andfederaltaxesandassessments–lastyear,atotalofmorethan$133million.OurcorporateheadquartersarelocatedinBoston,andwealsohaveofficesinQuincy,HinghamandWorcester.Weareonlineatwww.bluecrossma.com.
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ThePhilanthropicInitiative(TPI),anoperatingunitoftheFoundation,offersspecialconsultingservicestophilanthropists.Throughitsservicesanditsworktoadvancethebroaderfieldofstrategicphilanthropy,TPIhasinfluencedbillionsofdollarsofgivingworldwide.
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Cartus provides trusted guidance to organizations of all types and sizes that require global relocationsolutions.Weapplyournearly60yearsofexperience tohelpourcorporate,government,andaffinityclientswiththeirmobility,outsourcing,consulting,andlanguageandinterculturaltrainingneeds.Cartusservesmore than 64 percent of the Fortune 50 and provides service in 165 countries; in 2012, wemanagednearly160,000moves.
HonoredinrecentyearsinNewYork,London,andSingaporebytheForumforExpatriateManagement(FEM)as“RelocationManagementCompanyoftheYear”andfor“ThoughtLeadership:BestSurveyorResearchStudyAward”forour2012TrendsinGlobalRelocationsurvey,CartushasagainbeenshortlistedbyFEMfortheseandotherawardsinallthreeglobalregionsfor2013.
Cartusprovidesabroadarrayofservicestoassist itsclients indevelopingtheirglobalworkforcesandmanaging the mobility process—from selling a home and shipping household goods to settling intonewcommunitiesaroundtheworld.Forglobalassignments,weprovidenotonly logisticalsupport forexpatriatesbutalsospecializedexpertiseincross-culturalandlanguagetrainingandinpolicydevelopmentand talentmanagement.Theseprogramsaredesigned tohelpemployees increase theireffectivenesswhileworkingandlivingaroundtheworld.Oursupportallowsclientstooutsourcethelogistical,financial,andtrainingaspectsofglobalmobilityandtoaccesstoolsthatofferthecapabilityofcapturingthetotalcostsofanassignment.
Withmorethan3,000employeesin20worldwideoffices,wearetherecognizedleaderineachofourbusinessareasworldwide.At thesametime,westrivealways todemonstrate thequalitiesofaglobalemployerofchoiceandhavereceivedconsistentrecognitionforoureffortsinpromotingwork/lifebalance,diversity,andcitizenship.In2013,wewereproudtobecomeasignatorymemberoftheUnitedNationsGlobalCompact.
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Since 1912,LibertyMutualInsurancehasbeencommittedtoprovidingbroad,usefulandcompetitively-pricedinsuranceproductsandservicestomeetcustomers’ever-changingneeds.Liberty’sdeliveryonthiscommitment isthereasonit’snowthethird largestpropertyandcasualty insurer intheU.S.HoweverLibertyoperateswithaglobalview,intwenty-sevencountriesacrossfivecontinents.
LibertyMutualranks81stontheFortune500listoflargestU.S.companiesbasedon2012revenues.LibertyMutualemploysover50,000peopleinapproximately900officesthroughouttheworld.
LibertyMutual’smission isdoing the right thing tohelppeople livesafer,moresecure lives. It iswhyLiberty has earnedanAMBestCo. ‘A’ (Excellent) rating, AssociatedMinorityBusinessEnterprises ofNewEnglandnamedLibertyCorporateAdvocateof theYear,DiversityPlusMagazinenamedLibertyaChampionofDiversity,J.D.PowerandAssociatesrecognizedLibertyMutualdirectsalescallcentersforcustomerservicesexcellence,BusinessWeeknamedLibertyMutualtoits50BestPlacestoLaunchaCareer,EqualOpportunityMagazinenamedLibertyMutualtoitsTop50Employers,theEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyawardedtheENERGYSTARlabeltotwoLibertyMutualbuildings,theMassachusettsInnovationandTechnologyExchangenamedLibertyMutualInteractiveMarketeroftheYear,andwhytheResponsibilityProjectwashonoredbytheInteractiveAdvertisingBureau.
LibertyMutualInsuranceisanofficialsponsorofthe2014and2016U.S.OlympicandParalympicTeamsinSochi,Russia,andRiodeJaneiro,Brazil.ThesponsorshipdesignatesLibertyMutualastheOfficialProperty and Casualty and Life Insurance Partner.
LibertyMutualrecentlycompletedanexpansionintheBostonofficewitha22storytoweradjacenttoheadquarters on Berkeley Street in Boston.
Tolearnmore,visitLibertyMutualInsuranceatwww.libertymutual.comResponsibility.What’syourpolicy?
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Official Sponsor
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TheMashantucketPequotsareanEasternWoodlandpeoplewith its traditionalhomelands inwhat isnowknownasSoutheasternConnecticuthavingenduredcenturiesof conflict, survival andcontinuityonandaroundoneofAmerica’soldest Indian reservations,established in1666.The foxstandsasavigilantreminderoftheturbulenttimeswhenthePequotadoptedthename,whichremainstoday,TheFoxPeople.As thefirstnativepeoplewithin thebordersof thecontinentalUnitedStates to sufferanattemptedgenocidebyPuritanColonistsin1637,therepatriationofthePequotsisanunprecedentedstoryofrestorationexhibitedindetailattheTribe’sworld-classMuseumandResearchCenter.
TodaytheMashantucketPequotTribalNationownsoneofthelargestresortcasinosintheworld,FoxwoodsResortCasino,alongwithseveralothereconomicventuresincludingtheLakeofIslesGolfCourse,ajoint-venturepartnershipestablishingtheMGMGrandatFoxwoods,TheSpaatNorwichInnandFoxwoodsDevelopmentCompanydedicated toworld-class resortdevelopment throughout theUnitedStatesandCaribbean.Altogether,theMashantucketPequotTribalNationremainsoneoftheStateofConnecticut’shighesttaxpayersandlargestemployers.Likewise,theTribeprovidessignificantfinancialcontributionstostateandlocalnon-profitorganizationsthatsupportneighboringcommunities.
“TheMashantucketPequotTribalNationshallpromotespirituality,strongfamilyvalues,education,socialstability, economic independence, and thewell-being of TribalMembers, employees, and guests in ahealthyandsupportiveenvironment.”
mashantucket pequot tribal nation / foxwoods resort & Casino
OfficialSponsor
Commitment To Excellence: Renowned for its focus on developing leaders in technology, General Dynamics promotes a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.General Dynamics is proud to support the GNEMSDC. Through diversity comes strength.
www.gd.com Electric Boat • Bath Iron Works • C4 Systems • ATP
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Communities are like quilts. They reflect the unique pattern of neighborhoods joined together by the strength of a promise. John Hancock has been an active member of the community for over 150 years – keeping the promises made to our clients and to our neighbors, and helping them to continue to see possibility, even in times of doubt.
For the possibilities they create in our community, John Hancock is proud to support the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
GLES-002132-01 Greater NE Supplier Ad.indd 1 2/19/13 3:28 PM
Official Sponsor
TheMATLETGroup,LLC,headquarteredinPawtucket,RhodeIslandwasformedinDecember,2005bytheformerExecutiveVicePresidentofQuebecorWorld’sCommercialPrintingUSoperations,Mr.GaryStiffler,inamanagement-ledbuyout.
ThecompanywascertifiedasaMinorityBusinessEnterprisebytheGreaterNewEnglandMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncilinMarch,2006andhasobtainedreciprocalcertificationsinFlorida,Pennsylvania/NewJersey/Delaware,ChicagoandOhio.TheMATLETGroupisnowaCorporatePlus®memberoftheNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil,andwasnamedWMBESupplierofyearbyProcter&Gamblein2007,andGNEMSDCSupplieroftheYearin2009and2011.In2012TheMATLETGroupwasrecognizedwithaFast50AsianAmericanBusinessAwardbytheUSPanAsianAmericanChamberofCommerce.
Thecompanyismadeupofthreefacilities,CentralFloridaPress,acommercialprintingcompany,PackagingGraphics,apaperboardpackagingcompany,andNOVAMarketingServices,afulfillmentcompany.CentralFloridaPressandPackagingGraphicsarelocatedinFloridaandRhodeIsland,respectively,whileNOVAis located in Missouri.
TheMATLETGroupcombinesitsexpertiseineachofitsspecialtieswiththelatesttechnologiesandthebest ideas to help top companies across the country to produce and distribute theirmost importantprintedcommunications.
The Matlet Group, LLC
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OfficialSponsor
Partners HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by Brigham andWomen’sHospital andMassachusettsGeneralHospital.Inadditiontoitstwoacademicmedicalcenters,thePartnerssystemincludescommunityandspecialtyhospitals,communityhealthcenters,aphysiciannetwork,homehealthand long-termcareservices,andotherhealth-relatedentities. Partners isoneof thenation’s leadingbiomedicalresearchorganizationsandaprincipalteachingaffiliateofHarvardMedicalSchool.PartnersHealthCare isanon-profitorganization. Formore information,visithttp://www.partners.org; readourblogathttp://www.connectwithpartners.org.
partners healthcare
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There’s a lot of talk aboutsupplier diversity these days.And while talk is great, we don’tstop there— we recognize thecritical role diverse suppliers andtheir ideas and solutions have in our continued success at CVS Caremark. It makes us stronger and helps us better serve the needs of our customers and clients. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a culture of openness and opportunitythrough inclusion.
You see, we’ve found thatall differences make a greatdifference in buildingrelationships that help peopleon their path to better health.
For BusinessFor CommunitiesFor A Reason
www.cvssuppliers.com/supplier-diversity.com
At PepsiCo we create products that refresh the world, and our minority and women-owned suppliers drive creativity and innovation to our brands.
Learn more at pepsico.com.
SUSTAINEDEMPOWEREDCOMMITTED
Official Sponsor
StateStreethelpsyouidentifyopportunitiesandmitigatechallenges,makingyourcompanymoreeffectiveandresilient.WithUS$25.7 trillion inassetsundercustodyandadministration,andUS$2.1 trillion inassetsundermanagement,*weserveclientsinmorethan100markets.Wedeliverglobalreach,expertiseandauniquecombinationofconsistencyandinnovationtohelpyoumanageuncertainty,actongrowthopportunities,optimizecoststructuresandenhancethevalueofyourservices.
Weofferaflexiblesuiteofservicesthatspanstheinvestmentspectrum,includinginvestmentmanagement,investmentresearchandtrading,andinvestmentservicing.
YoucanrelyonStateStreetGlobalAdvisors,ourassetmanagementbusiness,forourdisciplined,preciseinvestmentprocessandpowerfulglobal investmentplatformthatprovidesaccesstoeverymajorassetclass,capitalizationrangeandstyle.Ourinvestmentcultureisbuiltonexperienceandskillthateachofouremployeesaroundtheworldbringtoeveryclientrelationship.
State Street GlobalMarkets, our investment research and trading arm, provides specialized research,trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies to owners andmanagers of institutionalassets. Our goal is to enhance and preserve portfolio values for our clients through original research, proprietaryportfolioandriskmanagementtechnologies,tradingoptimizationandglobalconnectivity.
Our investment servicing business, State Street Global Services, provides the essential financialinfrastructure for delivering effective investment servicing solutions globally. Our capabilities in assetservicing,operationsoutsourcingandanalyticsenableyoutomanageoperationalrisk—acrossallmajormarkets.
Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.statestreet.com.
*ThisAUMincludestheassetsoftheSPDRGoldTrust(approx.US$37billionasofJune30,2013),forwhichStateStreetGlobalMarkets,LLC,anaffiliateofStateStreetGlobalAdvisors,servesasthemarketingagent.
state street corporation
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OfficialSponsor
UnitedTechnologies(UTC)isadiversifiedcompanythatprovidesabroadrangeofhigh-technologyproductsandservicestotheglobalaerospaceandbuildingsystemsindustries.OurcommercialbusinessesareOtiselevatorsandescalatorsandUTCClimate,Controls&Security,aleadingproviderofheating,ventilation,airconditioning,fireandsecuritysystems,buildingautomationandcontrols.OuraerospacebusinessesareSikorskyaircraftandthenewUTCPropulsion&AerospaceSystems,whichincludesPratt&WhitneyaircraftenginesandUTCAerospaceSystemsaerospaceproducts.Thecompanyalsooperatesacentralresearchorganizationthatpursuestechnologiesforimprovingtheperformance,energyefficiencyandcostofUTCproductsandprocesses.UTCisamemberoftheFortune50,theDowJonesIndustrialAverageandtheDowJonesSustainabilityIndexes.
UTC’s 199,000 employees work in approximately 70 countries and speak about 40 languages. Thecorporationdoesbusiness inapproximately180countriesandmaintainsrelationshipswithmore than50,000 suppliers.
In2012,UTCrevenueswere$65billion.In2012,UTCspentmorethan$1.2billionwithdiversesuppliers,representingapproximately10%ofourdomesticspend.
United technologies corporation
[email protected] www.alianzacorp.com t. 845.675.7337
Proudly Supports the Greater New England MSDC and its mission to foster business
relationships between certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Corporate America.
ALIANZAa Certified Minority Business Enterprise
Office Furniture – Workplace Resources
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OFFICIAL
BlueCross/BlueShieldofMassachusetts,Inc.▸ Cartus ▸LibertyMutualInsurance
MashantucketPequotTribalNation/FoxwoodsResortCasino▸ Partners Healthcare ▸ State Street Corporation
TheBostonFoundation,Inc.▸UnitedTechnologiesCorporation&Divisions
PLATINUM
Aetna,Inc.▸RaytheonCompany
GOLD
BankofAmerica▸ BNY Mellon ▸Comcast-NortheastDivision▸ Connecticut Lottery Corporation
Northeast Utilities ▸GeneralDynamics-ElectricBoat,BIW,C4Systems,ATP▸ Hartford Healthcare
HarvardPilgrimHeathcare▸JohnHancockFinancialServices▸Pfizer,Inc.▸ Pitney Bowes, Inc
RBSCitizensFinancialGroup▸ Staples, Inc. ▸TheHartford▸TheMetropolitanDistrictCommission
TheTJXCompanies,Inc.▸ United Rentals, Inc.
SILVER
Bristol-MyersSquibb▸ Ernst & Young, LLP ▸PurduePharmaLP▸Stop&ShopSupermarketCompany,LLC
TurnerConstructionCompany
CONTRIBUTOR
ConnecticutHospitalAssociation▸CVSCaremark▸Millenium:TheTakedaOncologyCompany
People’sUnitedBank▸ PepsiCo, Inc. ▸ Sanofi ▸TheWaltDisneyCompany/ESPN▸ U.S. Postal Service
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Special thanks to the following companies for their contributions to the success of this event:Bauza&Associates,LLC-Billboard ▸ CarrollCommunicationsGroup,LLC-Design&DistributionofPrintedAd
GBG,TheCorporateGiftSource,Inc.-Souvenirs&Plaques▸Globalnest,LLC-FNEMSDCConferenceandExpoRegistrationsite&OneonOneRegistrationSiteJantrisMarketingServices,LLC-LayoutoftheProgramBook▸ Light Speed, LLC - Sponsors Presentation
NortheastUtilities-PrintingofBusinessOpportunityExpoFolderMaterials▸TheMATLETGroup,LLC-PrintingoftheProgramBook▸WhiteExpositionServices-ExpoBoothSetUp
ExpoSponsors
21 Old Windsor Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002Phone (860) 242-0303 • Fax (860) 286-0343
Email: [email protected] • www.sirspeedy.com/bloomfield
• Digitalandoffsetprinting• Fulfillment• Mailing
• Postersandbanners• Scanning
Sir Speedy Printing provides the perfect solutions to grow your business.
We get it done yesterday!
ORBITORBITDESIGN, LLC
Out of this world innovation in and Plastic Molding Tooling.
Quality Performance Delivery Cost Savings
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD TOOL MAKING
Experience Orbit’s out of this world approach for yourself.
203-393-0171 290 Pratt Street, Meriden, CT www. .com OrbitDesign
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OFFICIAL
TheMATLETGroup,LLC
PLATINUM
ACPFacilityServices,Inc.
GOLD
Bauza&Associates,LLC▸C&CJanitorialSupplies,Inc.▸commVergeMarketing▸DeluxeDeliverySystems,LLC
Diggs Construction, LLC ▸ Electro-Wire Inc. ▸ Fortune Metal Inc. of RI ▸GBG,TheCorporateGiftSource,LLC
GlobalViewCommunications▸JantrisMarketingServices,LLC▸ Light Speed, LLC ▸MinutemanTrucks,Inc.
NadicentTechnologies,LLC▸SAISystemsInternational,Inc.▸ThompsonHospitality▸W&R/RCI
SILVER
AIEngineers,Inc.▸AlianzaServices,LLC▸ASAEnvironmentalProducts,LLC▸AxcessStaffingServices,LLC
Banneker Industries, Inc. ▸HorizonServicesCompany▸OptimusManagementGroup,LLC▸PictureThat,LLC▸
Pinnacle Maintenance, LLC ▸ResourceManagementInc.▸TheBerndGroup,LLC▸TheComputerCompany
CONTRIBUTOR
AdvansITServices,Inc.▸CarrollCommunicationsGroup,LLC▸ Integrated Design & Construction, LLC
KoolInc,LLCdbaSirSpeedyPrintingofBloomfield▸OrbitDesign,LLC▸PenmarIndustries,Inc.
PrintabiliTees,LLC▸ Space-Craft Manufacturing, Inc.
Expo Sponsors
Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • Denver • Doha, Qatar • Fort Worth • Houston • Kansas City, Mo. • Minneapolis-St. Paul • New England • Orange County, Calif. • Phoenix • St. Louis
Austin, Texas • Calgary, Alberta • Chattanooga, Tenn. • Knoxville, Tenn. • Madison, Wis. • Miami • Milwaukee • New York • Norfolk-Hampton Roads, Va. • O’Fallon, Ill. • Oklahoma City Omaha, Neb. • Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. • Philadelphia • Raleigh, N.C. • Richmond, Va. • San Diego • San Francisco • Seattle • Washington, D.C. • Wichita, Kan.
E n g i n e e r i n g , A r c h i t e c t u r e , C o n s t r u c t i o n , E n v i r o n m e n t a l a n d C o n s u l t i n g S o l u t i o n s
The employee-owners of Burns & McDonnell commend the GNEMSDCfor strengthening procurement opportunities with minority-owned businesses
during the 2013 Business Opportunity Trade Expo.
108 Leigus RoadCampus at Greenhill
Wallingford, CT 06492
www.burnsmcd.com
MBE SPONSORS
SAVETHEDATE
www.gnemsdc.org
NOVEMBER21,2013
GNEMSDC/MBDASupplierDiversityForumatFenwayPark,Boston,MA
MAY6,2014
GNEMSDCAnnualAwardsGala,AquaTurf,Southington,CT
JUNE9,2014
GNEMSDCMAGolfOuting,FerncroftCountryClub,Danvers,MA
JUNE11,2014
GNEMSDCCTGolfOuting,LymanOrchards,Middleton,CT
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AltonMossAndieKimAndreas(Andy)ArnoldAnthonyDolphinAprileRicardiBill BoodryCarlton OnealCheryl ClarkeJerilynnClarkeChirag ModiDerek BrooksDiana L. BissonDr. RameshWadhwaniDurga P. MikkilineniFerdinand Alvaro,Jr.
Dr. Fred McKinneyGary StifflerMaria GonzalezHugh PeltzInna LeGuenJanisBecknerJayWesleyJenniferLittle-GreerJillDavis KoneJohnMavisKyong WilsonLawrence WootenLeonard ReedLesa RiversLiveda Clements
Lori JohnsonMarc CarrollMichael SpencerNormanRothRajGardillaRon WilliamsRonald MarlowRondu VincentRose HatcherRositha (Rose)DurhamSarah JamesSusan VirdeeTomDavisTriciaFarin
ARvin ChaudharyNadicentTechnologies
Ruth JohnsonTheTJXCompanies,Inc.
Expo Committee
COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
Know-how is supportingthe communities where we live and work.
©2013 People’s United Bank | Member FDIC
People’s United Bank is proud to sponsor the
Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
800-772-1090 peoples.com
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Our strategy is based on three key principles: increasing innovation in R&D, seizing external growth
opportunities and adapting the company’s model to future challenges and opportunities.
Sano has core strengths in healthcare, with 6 growth platforms: emerging markets, vaccines, consumer
healthcare, diabetes treatments, innovative products and animal health. Through the acquisition of Genzyme,
Sano has reinforced its footprint in biotechnology and rare diseases. With approximately 110,000 employees in 100
countries, Sano and its partners act to protect health, enhance life and respond to the potential healthcare
needs of the 7 billion people around the world.
Sano is proud to support small and diverse businesses. Those suppliers interested in doing business with Sano
are encouraged to register at http://supplierregistration.sano.us.
A DIVERSIFIED GLOBAL HEALTHCARE LEADER, FOCUSED ON PATIENTS’ NEEDS
For more information: www.sanofi.com - www.sanofi.us - www.facebook.com/sanofiUS - http://twitter.com/sanofiUS
COR.11.02.007
Our strategy is based on three key principles: increasing innovation in R&D, seizing external growth
opportunities and adapting the company’s model to future challenges and opportunities.
Sano has core strengths in healthcare, with 6 growth platforms: emerging markets, vaccines, consumer
healthcare, diabetes treatments, innovative products and animal health. Through the acquisition
of Genzyme, Sano has reinforced its footprint in biotechnology and rare diseases. With approximately
110,000 employees in 100 countries, Sano and its partners act to protect health, enhance life and
respond to the potential healthcare needs of the 7 billion people around the world.
Sano is proud to support small and diverse businesses. Those suppliers interested in doing
business with Sano are encouraged to register at http://supplierregistration.sano.us.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Vice President Marques Benton, 617-973-3153
Assistant Vice President Lora McCray, 617-973-3784
Supplier Diversity Manager Carole Sears, 617-973-3868
Procurement
Vice President Jon Colvin, 617-973-5909
Assistant Vice President Astier Sium, 617-973-3085
Procurement Director Mark MacDougall, 617-973-2104
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist Shelly Beede, 617-973-3273
Senior Buyer Julie Chan, 617-973-3632
Federal Reserve Bank of BostonProud to be a member of The Greater New England Minority Supplier
Development Council
simplifyingHR
Your Business. Our Business Experts.
When you come on board with RMI, you will be as-signed a TEAM of experts. They help solve problems in - Human Resources Government Compliance Benefits Management Workers’ Compensation/Risk Management Payroll Processing
Since 1995 we have been helping employers reduce their liability, increase profitability and grow the busi-ness that they love.
www.HelpMeWithHR.com Contact Leyla Eagle at (800) 508-0048
Certified member of National Minority Supplier Development Council
Reinaldo Lopez—CEO
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Advisory Board
AETNA, INC. - Joe Black, Chief Procurement Officer
JosephBlack isChiefProcurementOfficer forAetna, Inc.,oneof thenation’s leadingdiversifiedhealthcarebenefitscompanies. In thisposition,he leads thecompany’sprocure-to-payactivitiesenterprise-wide, impactingover$2.6billion incompanyexpense.His responsibilities includeSupplyManagement,AccountsPayable,MeetingManagement,Travel,SupplierDiversity,andExpensePolicy.Duringhis20-yeartenureatAetna,Mr.BlackheldvariousleadershiproleswithinProcurementandRealEstate.Mr.BlackholdsaBachelorsofSciencedegreefromCornellUniversityandanMBAfromtheUniversityofConnecticut.HesitsontheboardofadvisorsforInstituteforSupplyManagement;theboardofChurchHomes,Inc:anot-for-profit,nonsectariancorporation,whichownsormanagesretirementcommunities;theboardofMeadowsRealEstate:anot-for-profitcommunityrevitalizationorganizationfocusedonlow-income,subsidizedhousing;andtheboardofadvisorsforConnecticutAssociationofPurchasingManagement.HeisalsoadeaconandtrusteefortheApostolicFellowshipChurch.
AnneNoblehasbeenPresidentandCEOoftheConnecticutLotteryCorporationsince2008.HerfocushasbeenonmaintainingandincreasingtherevenuereturntotheGeneralFundwiththehigheststandardsofgoodpublicpolicyandsocialresponsibility.Thisisattainedbyofferingproductstoplayersthatarefunandentertainingandbyensuringthepublic’strustthroughintegrityandhonesty.Lastyear,theCTLotteryprovidedarecord$312.1milliontotheGeneralFundtosupportavarietyofvaluablestateprogramsandservices.
PriortohertenurewiththeCTLottery,AnnewasaPartnerattwodifferentlawfirmsinConnecticut,Robinson&Cole,LLPandPepe&Hazard,LLP.Shehasmorethaneighteenyearsoflegalexperienceinlitigationandcounselingemployersinboththepublicandprivatesectors.
AnneisagraduateofCornellUniversity(B.S.)andtheStateUniversityofNewYorkatBuffalo(J.D.).SheservesontheBoardofDirectorsoftheMultiStateLotteryAssociation,theNationalAssociationofStateandProvincialLotteriesandtheChildren’sLawCenterofConnecticut.Sheisalsoaproudmotheroftwosonsandenjoyscyclingandotheroutdoorfitnessactivities.
CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION - Anne M. Noble, President and CEO
Mr.DeckerhasworkedinincreasinglyresponsiblepositionsatElectricBoatforover30years.BlairdevelopedhisskillsandexpertisethroughElectricBoat’sinternalCareerDevelopmentProgramsintheareasofSupplyChainManagement,ProgramManagement,Logistics,andFinance.
Inhiscurrentposition,hisorganizationsareresponsibleforallaspectsoftheValueStreamassociatedwithSupplyChain,MaterialEngineeringServicesandInformation,DocumentandConfigurationManagementaswellasserviceandsupportfunctionsthataretiedtoAcquisitionManagementbothdirectlyand tangentially.
KeyfunctionalandProgramareasencompassedinhisspanofcontrolareDesign,ResearchandDevelopment,NewConstruction(VIRGINIAClass),OHIOReplacementProgram,MaintenanceandModernizationandLifeCycleSupport.BlairisagraduateofFairfieldUniversitywithadegreeinEconomics;hehasaMastersofScienceinEngineeringManagementfromtheUniversityofNewHavenwithadditionalcontinuingeducationalexperiencefromMIT,PennState,andBryantCollege.HeisalsothechairoftheGeneralDynamicsSupplyChainManagementCouncil,reportingdirectlytotheCEOandChairmanoftheBoardofGeneralDynamics,amemberoftheBoardsofDirectorsandTrusteesfortheEasternConnecticutChamberofCommerce,amemberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheNewEnglandMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil,andapastmemberoftheBoardofDirectorsfortheDNA-EPIScienceCenter.Mr.DeckerresidesinOldSaybrook,CTandistheproudfatheroftwoadultDaughters.
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION - T. Blair Decker, Director, Material Acquisition, Material Engineering Services/Information, Document, & Configuration Management
ChrisGallucci isSeniorVicePresident,GlobalProcurementatPepsiCo.Inthisposition,he isresponsiblefortheprocurementofallPepsiCo’sglobaldirectmaterials,whichconstituteanannualworldwidespendofover$7billionperyear.Chrisleadsglobalteamsfocusedondrivingquality,innovation,productivityandsustainabilityinitiativesacrosstheglobe.ChrisalsooverseesPepsiCo’sMinorityandWomenOwnedBusinessDevelopmentProgram.
ChrishasbeenwithPepsiCosince1990whenhestartedasaMechanicalEngineerdevelopingcustomfountainequipmentforPepsi’slargestcustomers.Sincethattime,Chrishasheldanumberofdifferentpositionswithintheorganization.ThesepositionsincludeIndustryManagerMarketingEquipment,GroupManagerGraphicsCommercialization,DirectorInternationalSweeteners,Sr.DirectorWorldwidePETBottles,VicePresidentGlobalSweetenersandIngredients,andVicePresidentofGlobalPackaging.PriortojoiningPepsiCo,ChrisworkedforUnitedTechnologiesCorporationasMechanicalEngineerdesigningradarequipmentformilitaryaircraft.
ChrisholdsaBachelorsofScienceinMechanicalEngineeringfromtheUniversityofMassachusettsatAmherstandaMaster’sDegreeinEngineeringfromNewYorkUniversity.ChrisandhiswifeLisa,liveinConnecticutwiththeir3children:Alyssa,Christopher,andAndrew.
PEPSICO, INC. - Chris Gallucci, Sr. Vice President, Global Direct Materials Global Procurement
Rodney(Rod)Powell ispresidentoftheGasBusinessUnitofYankeeGasandNSTAR.Rodisresponsiblefortheoveralloperationsofthecompanydeliveringnaturalgastoapproximately200,000customers in71citiesandtowns inConnecticut,and300,000customers in51citiesandtowns inMassachusetts.YankeeGasisConnecticut’slargestnaturalgasdistributioncompany.
Priortothemerger,RodwaspresidentandchiefoperatingofficerofYankeeGasServicesCompany(YankeeGas),asubsidiaryoftheNortheastUtilities(NU)system.PreviouslyPowellheldthepositionofPresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer(COO)ofWesternMassachusettsElectricCompany(WMECo)wherehewasresponsibleforitselectricdistributionsystem.
PowellbeganhiscareeratNUin1978asabudgetanalyst.Heheldpositionsincustomerengineeringandmarketing,regulatoryrelationsandwasgeneralmanagerofConnecticutLight&Power’s(CL&P)SimsburyAreaWorkCenter.HewasregionalvicepresidentoftheCentralRegionofCL&PandservedasvicepresidentofcustomerrelationsandConservationandLoadManagementforCL&P.PriortojoiningNU,PowellworkedforArthurAndersonandCompanyasaseniorstaffauditorandasassociatedirectorofafederallyfundedcommunityhealthprogramwiththeUniversityofConnecticutMedicalSchool.
PowellservesontheBoardofDirectorsoftheHartfordFoundationforPublicGivingandBoardofTrusteesoftheCouncilforAdultandExperientialLearning.PowellcurrentlyservesasamemberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheAmericanGasAssociationandtheNortheastGasAssociation.HeisamemberoftheAdvisoryBoardoftheGreaterNewEnglandMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil.PowellisamemberoftheLibertyChristianCenter.
PowellwasborninNorfolk,Virginia,andgraduatedfromNorfolkStateCollege.
YANKEE GAS SERVICES COMPANY AND NSTAR - Rodney Powell, President and Chief Operating Officer
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION - Jeffrey Place, Director, UTC Global Supply Management
Jeffrey Place isDirector,UTCGlobal SupplyManagement. In this role, Jeff provides leadership toUTC’s supplymanagement functions, includingprocurement, logistics,supplierdevelopment,andcorporatesupplierdiversity. JeffworkscloselywiththebusinessunitoperationsandsupplychainleadershiptoidentifystrategicareastoleverageUTC’sscaleandglobalfootprinttoreducecostandimprovesupplierqualityanddelivery.JeffalsochairstheUTCSupplyManagementCouncil,whichcontinuestoidentifyandleveragebestpracticesacrossbusinessunitsanddrivetheimplementationofkeyinitiatives.
JeffjoinedUTCinJuly2010fromEatonCorporation,whereheheldaseriesofsupplychainandoperationsleadershiprolesofincreasingresponsibilitysince2002.InhismostrecentroleasVicePresident,SupplyChain,VehicleGroup,Jeffwastheseniorsupplychainexecutivefora$3.5billiondivisionofEatonandwasresponsiblefordevelopingandexecutingstrategiesacrossallsupplychaindisciplinesfor44locationsin12countries.EarlieratEaton,JeffservedastheOperationsManagerforamulti-siteindustrialbrakeandclutchbusinesswithfacilitiesintheUS,Mexico,andChina.
JeffservesasaboardmemberfortheNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncilandasastrategicadvisortotheNewEnglandchapter.Jeffreceivedhisbachelor’sdegreeinMaterials&LogisticsManagementfromMichiganStateUniversityandanMBAfromCaseWesternReserveUniversity.
Advisory Board
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Janine Fondon, President and CEO
UnityFirst.comCertified Diverse Business Enterprise
(413) 221-7931 [email protected]
Make New Connections for Success...
●Marketing Communications●Multicultural Outreach●Multimedia News Distribution and Job/Events Posting
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Board of Directors
TreasurerMichael Spencer
PepsiCo
MBeIC ChaIrpersonGaryStiffler
TheMATLET Group, LLC
ChaIrpersonLawrence Wooten
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
Leonard ReedElectric Boat Corporation
HughA.PeltzIIRBSCitizensFinancialGroup
NormanRothBridgeport Hospital
AprileRicardiUnitedTechnologiesCorporation
AnnLangloisJohnHancock
Financial Services
RuthJohnsonTheTJX
Companies,Inc.
AltonMossPratt and Whitney
Carlton OnealLight Speed, LLC
Ron MarlowOfficeofAccess&Opportunity
CommonwealthofMA
FIrsT VICe ChaIrBill Boodry
LibertyMutualInsurance
seCond VICe ChaIrCheryl Clarke
NortheastUtilitiesServiceCompany
LivedaClementsBlue Cross Blue Shield
of Massachusetts
Rosita(Rose)DurhamM.I.T.
AnthonyDolphinRaytheonCompany
LoriJohnsoncommVergeMarketing
Rose HatcherAetna,Inc.
seCreTaryT.ThomasDavis
CARTUS
Andreas(Andy)ArnoldTheWaltDisneyCompany
/ESPN
Derek BrooksInsideCable,Inc.
FerdinandAlvaro,Jr.GonzalezSaggio&HarlanLLP
ArvinChaudharyNadicentTechnologiesLLC
Diana L. BissonMashantucket Pequot
TribalNation
Lesa RiversStaples
Dr.RameshWadhwaniSAISystemsInternational
JayWesleyTheMetropolitanDistrictCommission
RonaldWilliamsW&R,LLC/RCI
SusanVirdeePfizer,Inc.
Get NoticedAdvertising | Marketing | Branding | Public Relations
Em: [email protected] | Ph: 781-248-2125www.carrollcommunications.net MBE/DBE Certified
Carroll Communications Group
We provide highly reliable wholesale funding for housing and com-
munity development to more than 450 financial institutions throughout
New England.
Our support of economic development extends to our own operations, too,
with a commitment to diversity in all areas.
To be considered for future contracting opportunities, please register
on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s diverse supplier registration
portal at FHLBBoston.cvmsolutions.com. Federal Home Loan Bank of Bostonwww.fhlbboston.com
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OPTIMUS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC East Hartford, CT / Danbury, CT / Orlando, FL (860) 282-4047 ph http://www.linkedin.com/company/optimus-management-group-llc
Office Administration
Professional
General Labor
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Your contingent labor management partner Let us help you reach your labor flexibility, cost, and risk goals
Why use Optimus’ temporary labor?
Eliminate payroll costs
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©2013 Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.
To learn more, visit us at millennium.com.
Millennium proudly supports the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
At Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company our supplier diversity
program is a reflection of our values particularly in the areas of
innovation, collaboration, and integrity. The Millennium Core Values
describe who we are, how we treat one another and the way we
conduct ourselves – both in the company, in the community,
and out in our business environment.
Millennium is committed to strengthening our supplier base in
order to maximize the quality and talent available to help us conduct
business. We accomplish this by developing and maintaining
partnerships with diverse suppliers who meet our requirements for
excellence and innovation, and are competitive in their offerings.
We invite you to visit our website at www.millennuim.com to register
in our supplier database and for more information.
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Dr. Fred McKinneyPresident & CEO
GNEMSDC STAFF
Jose ColonCorporate Services Group
Business Development Manager
Diane ThomasExecutive Assistant
William LytleBusiness Development
GNEMSDCAdministration
Jennifer Little-GreerDirector, MBE Services Group
Andie KimDirector, Corporate Services Group
The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business
enterprises and connects them to corporate members. One of the region’s leading corporate membership organizations, GNEMSDC was incorporated in 1975 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities for minority businesses of all sizes.
M I S S I O N
BOSTON MBDA BUSINESS CENTER STAFF
Warren BaconProject Director
Joanne WangProgram Manager
Jeannette GeraldBusiness Consultant
Kevin BrownBusiness Consultant
Jerilynn ClarkeEvent Coordinator
Sarah JamesCorporate Services Group
Event Coordinator
Nicole MasonMBE Services Group Intern
[email protected] · www.idandc.net
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The vision of Pinnacle Maintenance LLC is toprovide residential and commercial property
maintenance services at an affordable price. Ourmission is to demolish the negative image of
contractors as seen on TV and restore pride andtrust back into the community. Pinnacle
Maintenance is not just about building pro ts butmore about building relationships with our customers.
Currently we provide routine day to daymaintenance repairs to 500 residential apartments
consisting of painting, plumbing, electrical,carpentry, ooring, sheetrock, janitorial, trash
removal, and power washing.
www.pinnaclemaintenancellc.com/ P T F 860-255-7900
“Building Trust by Doing Jobs Right”
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The Connecticut Hospital Association applauds the work of the GNEMSDC and appreciates its support of the
CHA Diversity Collaborative: From Intent to Impact
www.cthosp.org
The Best and Brightest Have Many Faces — You’ll See These Faces in Our Business Network Outreach to the multicultural business community is how we get the best. It’s also how we earned the right to be called the “Top Agency for Multicultural Business Opportunities.” Our business partners, like us, strive for economic growth, prosperity, and sustainability. To gain access to business opportunities, visit us at www.usps.com or write [email protected]. Just another way the U.S. Postal Service is working for you.
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AbbVieInc.
AdeccoUSAInc.
Aetna,Inc.
AffinionGroup
AholdUSA(Stop&ShopSupermarketCo,LLC.)
AlstomPowerInc./APComPowerInc.
AmicaInsurance
Anquillare,Ruocco,Traester&Company
AnschutzEntertainmentGroup,Inc.(AEG)
Apple,Inc.
AT&TCorporation
BankofAmericaCorporation
Bayer Corporation
Bay State Health
BigBand Networks, Inc.
BlueCross/BlueShieldofMassachusetts
BNY Mellon
BoehringerIngelheimUSACorporation
Bostik, Inc.
BostonBusinessJournal
BostonFoundationInc.,The
BostonRedSox
BostonScientificCorporation
Bridgeport Regional Business Council
BrightHorizonsFamilySolutions,Inc.
Bristol-MyersSquibbCompany
Burns&McDonnellEngineeringCompany
Cartus
CB Richard Ellis Group
CBS Corporation
CDW Corporation
CIGNACorporation
Cintas Corporation
CitiGroup, Inc.
City of Boston
Cly-DelManufacturingCompany
Coca-ColaCompany,The
Colgate-PalmoliveCompany
ComcastCableCommunications,Inc.
CommunityHealthNetworkofCT
ComputerSciencesCorporation
ConnectiCAREInc.&Affiliates
Connecticut Health Foundation
ConnecticutHospitalAssociation(CHA)
Connecticut Lottery Corporation
CopleyPlaceAssociates,LLC.
Corning Incorporated
Corning Specialty Materials
Covidien Ltd.
CoxCommunications,Inc.
CVSCaremarkCorporation
Deloitte&ToucheLLP
DiageoNorthAmerica,Inc.
DisneyCompany,TheWalt/ESPN
DiversifiedAutomotiveInc.
Dominion
DTZaUGLCompany
Eastern Bank
EducationDevelopmentCenter(EDC)
EMC Corporation
EmersonCollege
Enterprise Holdings
Ernst & Young LLP
FairfieldCountyCommunityFoundation
Fannie Mae
FederalHomeLoanBankofBoston
FederalProgramIntegrators,LLC
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Foodsource Plus
Fusco Corporation
GatewayCommunityCollege
GeneralDynamics-ATP,BIW,C4Systems&
Electric Boat
GeneralElectricCompany
Gorton’sInc.
GreaterMeridenChamberofCommerce
GreaterNewHavenChamberofCommerce
Grubb&EllisCompany
Hartford Healthcare
HarvardPilgrimHealthcare
Harvard University
HavasNorthAmerica,Inc.
HertzGlobalHoldings,Inc.
Hinckley,Allen&SnyderLLP
HubbellIncorporated
IberdrolaUSA
IllinoisToolWorks,Inc.
INGNorthAmericaInsuranceCorporation
Intel Corporation
InternationalPaperCompany
Iron Mountain
JayPackagingGroup,Inc.
JohnHancockFinancialServices
JPMorganChase&Company
Kelly Services, Inc.
Kimberly-ClarkCorporation
Corporate Membership
Kronos, Inc.
LibertyMutualInsuranceCompanies
Loomis-Sayles&Company,L.P.
M.I.T.
Macy’sInc.
MajorLeagueBaseball
Marsh & McLennan Cos.
MashantucketPequotTribalNation/Foxwoods
Resort Casino
MassachusettsMutualLifeInsuranceCompany
(MassMutual)
MassachusettsPortAuthority
MassBayCommuterRail
MassHousing
MBTA
MedtronicCardioVascular
Medtronic, Inc.
MetLife, Inc.
MiddlesexChamberofCommerce
Millennium:TheTakedaOncologyCompany
MobilityServicesInternational
MuseumofScience
NationalGridUSA
NestleUSA,Inc.
NewellRubbermaid,Inc.
NextStreetFinancial
Nike, Inc.
NortheastUtilitiesServiceCompany
Northeastern University
NorwalkTransitDistrict
Novation
Ocean Spray
OfficeDepot,Inc.
OfficemaxIncorporated
PartnersHealthcareSystem
PDS Engineering & Construction
People’sUnitedBank
PepsiCo, Inc.
Petra Construction Corporation
Pfizer,Inc.
Pitney-Bowes Inc.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PrinceLobelTyeLLP
Procter&GambleCompany,The
Prudential
PurduePharma,L.P.
RandstadNorthAmerica,L.P.
RaytheonBBNTechnologies
RaytheonCompany
RBSCitizensBank
Robinson&ColeLLP
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Sanofi
ScientificGamesInternational
SealedAirCorporation
SikorskyAircraft-DivisionofUTC
Sonalysts, Inc.
StandardRegisterCompany,The
Stanley Black & Decker
Staples, Inc.
StateOfConnecticut-Departmentof
Transportation
State Street Corporation
SunovionPharmaceuticals,Inc.
TerexCorporation
TheAssociatedConstructionCompany
TheChildren’sHospital
TheHartford
TheHousingAuthorityoftheCityofNewHaven
TheMetropolitanDistrictCommission
TheMoheganTribeofIndians
TheWorkplace,Inc.
TJXCompanies,Inc.,The
TradebeEnvironmentalServices,LLC
TuckSchoolOfBusinessatDarmouthCollege
TurnerConstructionCompany
TurnerCorporation,The
TycoInternationalLtd.
UMass Medical School
UMassMemorialHealthCare
UnitedIlluminating(UI)
UnitedParcelService(UPS)
United Rentals, Inc.
United States Postal Service
UnitedTechnologiesCorporation(UTC)
United Healthcare Services, Inc.
University Of Connecticut
UnumGroup
UTCAerospaceSystem-DivisionofUTC
WellsFargo&Company
Wesleyan University
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
XeroxCorporation
YaleNewHavenHealthSystem
Yale University
Corporate Membership
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ACPFacilityServices. .......................................................................................40
AdvansITServices,Inc. .................................................................................. 100
Aetna,Inc. .......................................................................................................39
AIEngineers,Inc. .............................................................................................48
AlianzaCorporation ..........................................................................................93
ApparaMarketing .............................................................................................69
ArrowStrategies ............................................................................................. 105
ASAEnvironmentalProducts,Inc. ................................................................... 108
AxcessStaffing ............................................................................................... 109
BankofAmericaCorporation ............................................................................ 14
Banneker Industries, Inc. ..................................................................................45
Bauzá&Associates ..........................................................................................77
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. ...........................Inside Back Cover
BNY Mellon ...................................................................................................... 47
BravaMarketingPromotions ........................................................................... 109
Bristol-MyersSquibb .........................................................................................43
Burns & McDonnell .......................................................................................... 97
C&CJanitorialSupplies,Inc. ..........................................................................93
CarrollCommunicationsGroup ......................................................................... 10
Cartus................................................................................................................8
Comcast–NortheastDivision ........................................................................... 37
ConnecticutHospitalAssociation .................................................................... 113
Connecticut Lottery Corporation ....................................................................... 71
CVSCaremarkCorporation ...............................................................................90
DeluxeDeliverySystems ...................................................................................50
Diggs Construction, LLC ...................................................................................26
Electro-Wire, Inc. ..............................................................................................22
Ernst & Young LLP ...........................................................................................53
FederalHomeLoanBankofBoston ............................................................... 107
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston ..................................................................... 101
Fortune Metal Inc. of Rhode Island ................................................................... 31
GBG,TheCorporateGiftSource,Inc. ................................................................89
GeneralDynamics-ElectricBoat,BathIronWorks,C4Systems,ATP ................85
GlobalViewCommunications ........................................................................... 18
HarvardPilgrimHealthCare ............................................................................. 15
Hartford Healthcare .......................................................................................... 81
HorizonServicesCompany ............................................................................. 112
Integrated Design & Construction, LLC............................................................ 111
JantrisMarketingServices,LLC ........................................................................78
JohnHancockFinancialServices ......................................................................86
LibertyMutualInsurance .......................................................... Inside Front Cover
Light Speed, LLC .............................................................................................. 72
MashantucketPequotTribalNation/
FoxwoodsResortCasino .................................................................Back Cover
Millenium,TheTakedaOncologyCompany ..................................................... 109
MinorityBusinessDevelopmentAgency ............................................................ 16
MinutemanTrucks,Inc. ....................................................................................25
NadicentTechnologies,LLC ..............................................................................20
Northeast Utilities .............................................................................................54
OptimusManagementGroup .......................................................................... 108
OrbitDesign,LLC .............................................................................................95
Partners Healthcare ...........................................................................................5
PenmarIndustries,Inc. .................................................................................. 104
Peoples’UnitedBank .......................................................................................99
PepsiCo, Inc. ....................................................................................................90
Pfizer,Inc. ........................................................................................................82
PictureThat,LLC .............................................................................................66
Pinnacle Maintenance, LLC ............................................................................ 111
Pitney Bowes Inc. ............................................................................................. 11
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP...........................................................................38
PrintabiliTees .................................................................................................. 112
PurduePharma ................................................................................................32
RaytheonCompany ..........................................................................................28
RBSCitizensFinancialGroup ...........................................................................68
ResourceManagement,Inc. ........................................................................... 101
SAISystemsInternational,Inc. ......................................................................... 75
Sanofi ............................................................................................................ 100
SirSpeedyPrintingofBloomfield ......................................................................95
Staples, Inc. ..................................................................................................... 61
State Street Corporation ................................................................................... 17
Space-Craft Manufacturing, Inc. .......................................................................99
Stop&ShopSupermarketCompany .................................................................35
TheBerndGroup ..............................................................................................58
TheBostonFoundation ......................................................................................7
TheComputerCopany,Inc. ............................................................................ 104
TheHartford ....................................................................................................65
TheMATLETGroup,LLC .................................................................................. 13
TheMetropolitanDistrictCommission(MDC) ....................................................62
TheTJXCompanies,Inc. ..................................................................................56
TheWaltDisneyCompany/ESPN .....................................................................59
ThompsonHospitality .......................................................................................55
TurnerConstructionCompany ..........................................................................49
United Rentals, Inc. .......................................................................................... 21
United States Postal Service ........................................................................... 113
UnitedTechnologiesCorporation&Divisions .......................................................1
UnityFirst ....................................................................................................... 105
W&R/RCI .......................................................................................................46
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