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NABWIC TALKS: AMBER LAWHORN, DIR. SMALL BUS. JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM

NABWIC TALKS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITH AMBER LAWHORN, DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Amber Lawhorn currently serves as Director of the Small Business Enterprise Program for Jackson Health System.  In her work with Jackson’s Small Business Program, Amber has managed initiatives that encourage and increase participation of small and historically underutilized suppliers in all of Jackson’s procurement activities.   Her mission is identifying and creating opportunities for those businesses to provide goods and services to Jackson.  Her personal goals include, but are not limited to, sharing information that results in successful outcomes and connecting suppliers with the right people and resources.  Currently, Amber takes advantage of every opportunity to keep suppliers informed of ways to participate in Jackson’s nearly two billion dollar capital program.  This 10-year construction and renovation effort includes a first-of-its-kind Mentor/Protégé program, partnering local small minority businesses with healthcare construction management giants for a priceless training experience.
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HOST:  Author, Legacy Writer, Keynote Speaker and MM Bethune Performer, Ersula Odom  |CO-HOST  Jada Williams, Owner and Founder. Kis Ls Inc.
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Contact Information:
Amber Lawhorn, MBA, CPSD | Director, Small Business Enterprise Program  | Procurement Management Department | Jackson Medical Towers
1500 NW 12th Avenue, Suite 819 | Miami, FL 33136
P: (305) 585 - 7059  | F: (305) 355 - 2193    |E: amber.lawhorn@jhsmiami.org
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NABWIC TALKS WITH VALERIE MUNDY, PE - HOW TO LOBBY FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

SPECIAL GUEST:
VALERIE MUNDY, P.E.-NABWIC MEMBER
Owner and Managing Partner at Global One Networks, LLC
IF YOU’RE NOT IN POLITICS, YOU’RE NOT IN BUSINESS - HOW TO LOBBY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Ms. Mundy is a licensed specialty electrical contractor providing installation of voice and data cabling, Security and Access Control, CCTV, Voice over IP, Avaya, Nortel, Cisco telephone systems and other low voltage applications. Continuing/On-Call Low Voltage Contractor for Orlando International Airport, Orlando Utilities Commission and Orange County Public Schools.
She is also engaged in workforce training, instructing adults on how to transition into a career in telecommunications from a telecom technician, cable tv technicians with Brighthouse and Directv, Networking, customer support and helpdesk, and Video Production Assistants.
Ms. Mundy is an active NABWIC member who has been intricately involved with organizing political events, including NABWIC's Annual Mid-Year Congressional Black Caucus Reception.  This year's reception will be held Thursday, September 17 from 5-8 PM  on ZOOM. You want to attend NABWIC's 2020 Congressional Black Caucus Virtual Reception. Join MC Yolanda Cash Jackson with special guest speakers Nyami Mandindi, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, US Army Corps of Engineer's Patricia Sweeney & more. Specially invited guests include Congresspersons Al Lawson, Hank Johnson, Karen Bass & others. Register at nabwic2020reception.eventbrite.com or visit nabwic.org, Any Questions: 4075762642

NABWIC Talks Opportunities with Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of Econ. Dev. with Broward County,

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.
OESBD has as its core functions economic development for the County and the oversight of local and Federal implementation of small business programs. Mr. McDonald champions opportunities for small businesses through developing, implementing, and monitoring these programs. OESBD provides resources to position businesses in growing beyond Broward County with an emphasis on creating capacity and encouraging international trade. With programs like a new mentor-protégé initiative and an enhanced effort to work directly with city-level economic development efforts, OESBD and the County are poised to continue improvements seen of late in economic development.
Prior to joining Broward County, Mr. McDonald worked for 13 years in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment finance programs, brownfield redevelopment, small business development, and disadvantaged business enterprise. 

NABWIC TALKS WITH WITH SANDY-MICHAEL MCDONALD, BROWARD DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.  BROWARD AND BEYOND
www.BROWARD.ORG/ECONDEV

NABWIC Talks with Deborah Thompson - An Inside Look at Federal Contracting

THIS IS A PRE-RECORDED SHOW.
Have you ever wondered if government contracting is a good strategy for your business?  Join the conversation as NABWIC Talks government contracting with Deborah Thompson, DKT Consultants.  
Host:  Ersula Odom
Co-Host: Jada Williams
Deborah K. Thompson, Consultants
3120 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL  32207
www.dktconsultants.com
 
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NABWIC's Mission:
NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:
     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.
     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections.
     * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry

NABWIC TALKS PART II WITH BILL SEED, SR VP JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEMS|MENTOR-PROTEGE

NABWIC continues the conversation in part II of this pre-recorded segment with SPECIAL GUEST:  Mr. William Seed, Senior VP, Facility Design & Construction, Jackson Health System.
William R. Seed is a Senior Vice President, Facility Design, and Construction at Jackson Health System in Miami Florida.  In that position he provides leadership for a 1.5 billion Capital program delivering 6 signature projects in 4 years including two new full-service specialty hospitals, renovating four existing hospitals to enhance service as the Miami Dade County safety-net healthcare provider. From 2014 to 2017, he was Executive Project Integration with Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a program delivery transformation employing Lean Integrated Project delivery methodologies.
Host:  Ersula Odom  |  Co-Host: Jada Williams
A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:
Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/   |  JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com
Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/
NABWIC's Mission:
NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:
     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.
     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry
Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH BILL SEED, SR VP JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEMS: MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM BENEFITS, PART I

WITH SPECIAL GUEST:  Mr. William Seed, Senior VP, Facility Design & Construction, Jackson Health System.
William R. Seed is a Senior Vice President, Facility Design, and Construction at Jackson Health System in Miami Florida.  In that position he provides leadership for a 1.5 billion Capital program delivering 6 signature projects in 4 years including two new full-service specialty hospitals, renovating four existing hospitals to enhance service as the Miami Dade County safety-net healthcare provider. From 2014 to 2017, he was Executive Project Integration with Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a program delivery transformation employing Lean Integrated Project delivery methodologies.
Along with his BS to mechanical engineering, commercial General Contractor License, master electrical license, Mr. Seed has functioned in numerous roles from physical plant operations to Capital and real estate development for two National Healthcare systems with over 250 combined campuses.
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Host:  Ersula Odom  |  Co-Host: Jada Williams
A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:
Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/
JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com
Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/
NABWIC's Mission:
NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:
     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.
     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry
Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS WITH MENTOR-PROTEGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH LUIS GARCIA, LEGO CONST. CO

NABWIC TALKS WITH MENTOR PROTEGE RELATIONSHIPS  WITH LUIS GARCIA, LEGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
As President of LEGO CONSTRUCTION CO., Luis works with all management and field staff to lead and maintain a strategic plan that will generate revenues, create new opportunities for business and help the company to remain competitive in the marketplace. Strong emphasis on reputation, respect for clients,  subcontractors and vendors, honesty, quality control, safety, professionalism and cost control management,  are the critical components that enable Luis to achieve success for both himself and the company.
 
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Host:  Ersula Odom
Co-Host: Jada Williams
A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:
Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/
JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com
Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/
NABWIC's Mission:
NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:
     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract
       opportunities.
     * Create strategic environments that support educational,
        entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.
     * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the
        construction industry
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