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NABWIC SPEAKS WITH TASHA GREEN CANIDATE FOR CITY COUNCIL www.votetashagreen.com www.greentitanmanagement.com tasha@greentitanmanagement.com 7378287010 cell

  LOOKING BACK AT THE Congressional Black Caucus (CBC During this repeat broadcast, NABWIC members Quentin Washington, Yolando Phillips-Lee, Ann McNeil and Valerie Mundy will provide an overview of the Congressional Black Caucus Conference and NABWIC's role in supporting and attending this national event.  For more information, email events@nabwic.org.

LOOKING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND EXPAND BUSINESS AND POLITICAL NETWORKS? Learn how attendance at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Conference can help you meet legislators, expand your business networks and stay ahead of the competition by learning first hand and early about government contract opportunities. Attend NABWIC's networking reception and make connections that count. During this broadcast, NABWIC members Quentin Washington, Yolando Phillips-Lee, Ann McNeil and Valerie Mundy will provide an overview of the Congressional Black Caucus Conference and NABWIC's role in supporting and attending this national event.  For more information, email events@nabwic.org. Reserve your Spot at the NABWIC Reception

NABWIC Host Robyn Donaldson  talks with Mr. Craig McKenzie, P.E., Engineered Design Services in Tampa, Florida. Mr. McKenzie is a professional engineer and entrepreneur who has spent 8 years working as an engineering consultant for Fortune 500 companies.  He founded Engineered Design Services in 2013 to provide specialized engineering services using the latest 3-D scanning design technology and software.  Has successfully executed projects for industrial, commerical, residential, and governent clients. Mr. McKenzie holds agricultural and biological engneering degrees from the University of Flodia and professional licenses in engineering and construction. Be inspired and motivated as Mr. McKenzie provides insight on his entrepreneurial journey.

Robyn Donaldson, NABWIC member and CEO of Renew Construction Services LLC, interviews Mr. Ben Walker, Founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, a leading source of Low Voltage Wall Plates and Accessories. A new NABWIC member and an active member in a number of business and advocacy societies, Ben holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and studied business management at the undergraduate level.  Walker’s well-earned business acumen is matched by a natural entrepreneurial spirit and impressive work ethic. After gaining experience as a financial analyst and audit manager, Walker founded Buyer’s Point in 2010 in an effort to pay off his student loans -- all while balancing his existing full-time career and attending graduate school. He started the company with only $50. Be inspired and motivated as Ben shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey towards success.

Join us for this segment of Blog Talk Radio. Fifty Cents and a Dream The inspiring story of Ben Walker, CEO and Founder of Buyer's Point.

Robyn Donaldson, NABWIC member and CEO of Renew Construction Services LLC, interviews Mr. Ben Walker, Founder and CEO of Buyer’s Point, a leading source of Low Voltage Wall Plates and Accessories. A new NABWIC member and an active member in a number of business and advocacy societies, Ben holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and studied business management at the undergraduate level.  Walker’s well-earned business acumen is matched by a natural entrepreneurial spirit and impressive work ethic. After gaining experience as a financial analyst and audit manager, Walker founded Buyer’s Point in 2010 in an effort to pay off his student loans -- all while balancing his existing full-time career and attending graduate school. He started the company with only $50. Be inspired and motivated as Ben shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey towards success.

NABWIC BLOGTALK talks with Rachell Moore.

Throwback Wednesday:  NABWIC Talks with Denita Patterson. 

Patricia A. Wallace, ARM, President and Chief Executive Officer of P.A. Wallace & Associates, Inc., specializes in providing consulting and risk management services primarily related to the construction industry and government. She possesses more than twenty years of extensive construction experience in general consulting, minority business development and compliance, commercial insurance, bonding, employee benefits and risk management consulting. She was the first Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise Director for the County of Erie in up-state New York and was responsible for developing and implementing all policies and procedures for that department.  Ms. Wallace authored the first local Minority/Women Business Enterprise legislation which covered all areas of procurement including construction, supplies and professional services.    

THROWBACK WEDNESDAYS. THIS WEEK NABWIC TALKS WITH... Patricia A. Wallace, ARM, President and Chief Executive Officer of P.A. Wallace & Associates, Inc., specializes in providing consulting and risk management services primarily related to the construction industry and government. She possesses more than twenty years of extensive construction experience in general consulting, minority business development and compliance, commercial insurance, bonding, employee benefits and risk management consulting. She was the first Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise Director for the County of Erie in up-state New York and was responsible for developing and implementing all policies and procedures for that department.  Ms. Wallace authored the first local Minority/Women Business Enterprise legislation which covered all areas of procurement including construction, supplies and professional services. Ms. Wallace was subsequently employed by a national general contractor/ construction manager to develop and implem

NABWIC Visits it's archives and features some of it's premier, popular interviews with nationally renown women who have made an impact in the construction industry.  Our first interview is with the first black female general contractor in Florida and the visionary behind the National Association of Black Women in Construction.  Be inspired by this extraordinary women who has made such an impact on women in construction , especially minority owmen breaking into construction and the related trades. Earlier this year in Washington, DC at The Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Ms. McNeil was recognized --as one of ten outstanding women from all modes of the transportation industry -- and saluted for her contributions to the industry during their 6th annual Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Awards. Google Ann McNeil and learn more about this amazing woman.

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NABWIC Talks with UNF Small Business Development Center

Celebrating 8 Years of STEM Education Success: Building the 21st Century Workforce Pipeline LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE! Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus 1200 Clifton Street, NW -   Washington, DC  20009 8th ANNUAL INDUSTRY DAY & EXHIBITION Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NABWIC's Jada Williams, CEO of Kis Ls Inc.,  intereviews Prairie View A&M University intern Draylon Leassear who is also the NABWIC Student Ambassador from the Houston Texas NABWIC area .    Draylon is a senior pursuing a degree in Construction Science with a minor in Architecture.  Tune in and listen to the insights and helpful advice Draylon has for students and adults alike.    Thanks to our 2017 NABWIC Sponsors:   Hensel Phelps PCL Construction MCM The Polote Corporation

NABWIC Talks with Tamika Low from South Florida.   Rachel Moore discuss with Mrs Low her transition being a police officer to the construction industry.

National Association of Black Women in Construction members along with Shirley McCall and Cheryl Rogers of Transtech Academy, will discuss Industry Day  Where nearly 50 professionals will join Thursday, June 1, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to co host with USDOT, the eight annual Industry Day in Transportation  at Cardozo High School in Washington, D.C. A District of Columbia Public School, Cardozo is located at 2501 – 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20001, and its TransTech Academy has been dedicated to preparing its graduates for careers in transportation-related industries for 20 years.  Industry Day, held in collaboration with the TransTech Partners Consortium, is dedicated to building Many of the students attending Industry Day are preparing for the future. The interaction between volunteers and students is a valuable exchange in sparking the passion and interest these young adults will need as they prepare for the world of work.  Moreover, we believe that this event will create a platform for blendin

National Association of Black Women in Construction members along with Shirley McCall and Cheryl Rogers of Transtech Academy, will discuss Industry Day  Where nearly 50 professionals will join Thursday, June 1, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to co host with USDOT, the eight annual Industry Day in Transportation  at Cardozo High School in Washington, D.C. A District of Columbia Public School, Cardozo is located at 2501 – 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20001, and its TransTech Academy has been dedicated to preparing its graduates for careers in transportation-related industries for 20 years.  Industry Day, held in collaboration with the TransTech Partners Consortium, is dedicated to building Many of the students attending Industry Day are preparing for the future. The interaction between volunteers and students is a valuable exchange in sparking the passion and interest these young adults will need as they prepare for the world of work.  Moreover, we believe that this event will create a platform for ble

NABWIC Talks with Tamika Low.  Discussing the Construction Industry as a whole.