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NABWIC TALKS WITH ARNICE LAMB, NABWIC'S BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON "WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT" Mrs. Arnice Lamb is a manager of Supplier Diversity and supports the enterprise construction and professional services categories, as well as the Walt Disney Parks Resorts segment. She has been with the Company since February of 1991. Prior to joining Disney, Mrs. Lamb held a number of managerial positions with organizations such as Shiley, Inc., a division of Pfizer Inc.; Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, a division of Medtronic, Inc.; and Bard Cardiopulmonary, a division of C.R. Bard, Inc. For several years, Mrs. Lamb has been instrumental in the development, implementation and compliance of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) programs. Mrs. Lamb is a native of the state of Ohio. She attended Whiting College in Cleveland, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Later Mrs. Lamb completed extension courses in purchasing & material management at Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA, and co

SPECIAL PODCAST WITH ONE OF THE TOP 25 WOMEN IN POWER IMPACTING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY Mrs. Arnice Lamb is a manager of Supplier Diversity and supports the enterprise construction and professional services categories, as well as the Walt Disney Parks Resorts segment. She has been with the Company since February of 1991. Prior to joining Disney, Mrs. Lamb held a number of managerial positions with organizations such as Shiley, Inc., a division of Pfizer Inc.; Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, a division of Medtronic, Inc.; and Bard Cardiopulmonary, a division of C.R. Bard, Inc. For several years, Mrs. Lamb has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and compliance of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) programs. Mrs. Lamb is a native of the state of Ohio. She attended Whiting College in Cleveland, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Later Mrs. Lamb completed extension courses in purchasing & material management at Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA, and co

PRE-RECORDED SHOW. 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. __________________ 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 W

In this pre-recorded session, NABWIC takes a closer look at how businesses have been impacted and strategies that can be taken to ensure equality in business, especially procurement and corporate involvement. NABWIC Talks with Nina Cook, Supply Chain Site Director at PepsiCo - Frito-Lay North America. Nina is a proven leader with broad functional experience and a track record of creative problem solving while motivating teams to achieve unprecedented results. Nina has 15 years’ experience leading in diverse roles of increasing responsibility within Supply Chain, In Market Operations, and Change Management Projects.  Currently leads a PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Plant of over 500 people to make and move products safely, efficiently, of the highest quality and delivering top tier service to our sales partners.She has supported and led teams in delivering volume growth and better than plan performance results while successfully executed major business changes inline startups, automation, and conversions. In addition, sh

NABWIC Spotlights Inez Evans & Overviews 3 Professional Transit Organizations Last week, NABWIC Talks had the privilege of interviewing Chris Walton, Director of Transportation for the Broward County Transit, who was also the Keynote speaker for NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon.   On Today's show, NABWIC Talks spotlights Inez Evans who was also introduced during last week's luncheon.  Inez Evans was selected as IndyGo’s President and CEO in summer 2019. Evans began her transit career as a Customer Service Call Center Representative in the early 90’s and most recently served as a Chief Operating Officer for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). In this pre-recorded session, you'll also learn about three professional transit agencies every woman in construction should be familiar with: American Public Transportation Association (APTA)  |  Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) |  Transportation Expressway Authority Management of Florida (TEAMFL) NABWIC's Mission: NABW

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Christopher “Chris” Walton began his employment with Broward County in 2000 when he was appointed operations manager for Broward County Transit (BCT). In 2002, he was promoted to associate director responsible for overseeing bus operations and maintenance. In 2007, he was promoted to Department Director; the department includes the Fleet Services Division and the Transit Division. In 2010, BCT introduced new express bus service to downtown Miami, the first inter-county express bus service provided by the agency, and in 2012 new bus service along I-595 to the downtowns in Fort Lauderdale and Miami began. In December 2011, the Department launched the nation’s first countywide Bike Share Program, Broward B-Cycle. In 2015, BCT introduced the largest alternative fueled (propane autogas) paratransit fleet in the nation. Current initiatives include the introduction of electric buses into the County’s fleet and the regional fare collection system in collaboration with Tri-Rail, Miami-Dade Transit, a

More About Our Guest: Aida Smith is a seasoned finance and compliance professional, with more than thirty years of exceptional experience in Accounting, Capital Assets, Construction Accounting, and Auditing. Aida began her finance career at Shearson Lehman Brothers right across the street from the NY Stock Exchange. She also studied finance at Bernard Baruch college, while holding various positions in the finance field.. Today Aida is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Construction Auditor. Today Aida is here to share her passion to encourage balance between your profession, a healthy mind and body, by way of DNA Total Fitness.  DNA (Dance & Aquatics) Total Fitness, LLC is a black owned fitness company that specializes in encouraging a happy healthy mind and body through dance. DNA Total Fitness offers various types of Zumba, private sessions, and virtual Zumba. A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations: Ann McNeill

SPECIAL GUEST: PHRANTCEENA T. HALRES FORMER $60M MOTHER OF NATIONAL SECURITY, TURNED REALTOR, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, PHILANTHROPIST coachtatefoundation.com 904-330-8646 Our Special Guest is a SHRM Certified Diversity Trainer & Consultant | Public Speaker  |  Educator  | Developer  | Builder  | Designer  | Innovator  | Lecturer  | Creator  |Industry Certified Nuclear Security National & International Security expert _______________________________________ 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.      * Cre

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 businesse

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

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 cont

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

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   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

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.c

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. __________________ Host

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.   __________________ 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

Back by popular demand, one full hour with special guest Les Moore as he outlines Five Factors to Consider when starting a business. Les Moore, the company's founder started his professional career in 1985 with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, in the tax department where he serviced small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the areas of tax planning, tax compliance and accounting services. He later joined Unisys Corporation as an international tax analyst before leaving to start his own accounting firm. He later sold his firm and relocated to Florida. Les later joined the Boca Raton firm of Grau & Company where he remained until 2004 when the company underwent and organizational division. Les continued his relationship with his former firm as a consultant for tax services. Les Moore with Moore & Associates: www.moorecpa.net (863)-294-7772 __________________ Host:  Ersula Odom Co-Host: Jada Williams A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn mor

NABWIC Talks Part II -Les Moore | 5 Factors to Consider When Starting a Business Maybe you've already started your business, but have you stopped to evaluate if you've organized your business correctly?  Do you have the right type of bookkeeping and accounting workflow processes in place?   What would you do if you had an IRS audit?  Whether you are just starting or have been in business for years, you'll want to join the conversation with questions or comments at  714.459.3918. Five Factors to Consider When Starting a Business:  Part II OUR VISION:The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities _____________ Les Moore with Moore & Associates | www.moorecpa.net (863)-294-7772 NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS  Five Factors to Consider When Starting a Business With Les Moore Part I  Hosts: ANN MCNEILL, Ersula Odom, and Jada Williams, JACKIE PERRY About our Guest Les Moore, the company's founder started his professional career in 1985 with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, in the tax department where he serviced small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the areas of tax planning, tax compliance and accounting services. He later joined Unisys Corporation as an international tax analyst before leaving to start his own accounting firm. He later sold his firm and relocated to Florida. Les later joined the Boca Raton firm of Grau & Company where he remained until 2004 when the company underwent and organizational division. Les continued his relationship with his former firm as a consultant for tax services. Les holds a CPA license in Florida, a Master of Taxation degree and Master's certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship with Nova Southeastern University. As part of his commitment

NABWIC Talks with Deborah Thompson & Takes an Inside Look at Federal Contracting 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   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.ORG