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NABWIC Supports Industry Day and talks with some of the outstanding leaders in the construction industry.                National Association of Black Women in Construction, South Florida Chapter, Inc. Presents Industry Day 2015! Industry Focus: Transportation Date: FRIDAY, October 9, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Location: Booker T. Washington High School 1200 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.   The specific objectives of Industry Day are: To give students exposure to role models and possible careers they can consider as well as offering new career choices.To show the connection between school and real life; how presenters used their education to achieve their goals.To emphasize careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and other areas of transportation, aviation, construction and engineering.To provide students an opportunity to interact with professionals.

Deloris Moton Quaranta Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc Deloris (Dee) is the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc.  She retired from the US Air Force after 20 year of service and that career has taken her to places such as Italy, Philippines, Germany, Korea, Puerto Rico and several stateside bases. After retirement and returning home to Jacksonville to work for the state of Florida as a veterans’ representative, she was able to understand some of the challenges veterans face, especially women.  Answering to the call from women veterans, she founded the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. Currently, she is working to bring awareness to the needs of women veterans.  She was able to convince the Mayor to sign a proclamation to declare the third week of March each year, “Women Veterans Recognition Week”, she spearheaded a week-long celebration that culminated in honoring WWII female veterans, and she is actively engaged in var

  Deloris Moton Quaranta Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc Deloris (Dee) is the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc.  She retired from the US Air Force after 20 year of service and that career has taken her to places such as Italy, Philippines, Germany, Korea, Puerto Rico and several stateside bases. After retirement and returning home to Jacksonville to work for the state of Florida as a veterans’ representative, she was able to understand some of the challenges veterans face, especially women.  Answering to the call from women veterans, she founded the Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc. Currently, she is working to bring awareness to the needs of women veterans.  She was able to convince the Mayor to sign a proclamation to declare the third week of March each year, “Women Veterans Recognition Week”, she spearheaded a week-long celebration that culminated in honoring WWII female veterans, and she is actively engaged in

Melissa Hong and Beth Trammel Visual Solutions and Duval County School Board In celebration of MEDWeek 2015, NABWIC airs a repeat show from the previous week, featuring our special guests who will be celebrating MEDWeek in Jacksonville, Florida. The First Coast Business Alliance (FCBA) will be hosting a luncheon in recognition of the 2015 Minority Economic Development (MED) Week. This year's theme is " Emerging Markets & Industries: Blueprint for Success'.   Our guest speaker will be Dr. Carlton Lamar Robinson, Senior Director, Entrepreneurial Division for the Jax Chamber. The event will take place on  Thursday, September 17, 2015, 11:30am to 1:30pm at the University Center, located at 12000 Alumni Drive.  We hope to see you there!  For a copy of the MEDWeek Flyer, click here.  

  Derek Lott Sr. Director Supplier Diversity at Southeastern Grocers, MEDWeek Sponsor   What is Southeastern Grocers? Southeastern Grocers, parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is the fifth-largest conventional supermarket chain in the U.S. and the second-largest conventional supermarket in the southeast based on store count. The company employs nearly 72,000 associates who serve customers in 756 grocery stores and 504 in-sto?re pharmacies throughout the eight southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and loyal associates, and strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to customers.

This week's show is a replay of an interview with Duval County School Board's Beth Tramel and Sponsor Melissa Hong as they discuss the upcoming MEDWeek Celebration in Jacksonville.  NABWIC supports National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek) as it is celebrated all across the country.  Join us for MEDWeek celebration in Jacksonville on :.  Thursday, September 17th                             11:30am to 1:30pm The First Coast Business Alliance (FCBA) will be hosting a luncheon in recognition of the 2015 Minority Economic Development (MED) Week. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Carlton Lamar Robinson Senior Director, Entrepreneurial Division for the Jax Chamber   Celebrating Businesses:  Awards & Recognition Recognizing Successful Minority Businesses on the First Coast. For a copy of the MEDWeek Flyer,  click here. To Register, click here. Gold Sponsors :  Chartwells and GCA Services Group    Platinum Sponsor :  Visual Solutions, Inc. Location:  Adam W. Herbert University C

NABWIC Talks with CEO Paul Tutwiler Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation   Paul Tutwiler serves as the Chief Executive Officer  (C.E.O.) of Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) since August 2002.  He is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, but has enjoyed the last 30 years working in Jacksonville, Florida.  He is a graduate of Memphis State University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Philosophy.  He also attended the University of Florida graduate program for Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to his tenure at (NJCDC) he worked with Local Initiatives Support Corporation for two years as an assistant program officer. This was preceded by two years in the redevelopment of the Oaks of Durkeeville Public Housing Development. He has a passion for history and music. He served on the Enterprise Zone Board and chairman of the Urban Core Vision Plan Steering Committee with the City of Jacksonville. Tutwiler was appointed by the mayor of Ja

                  Machelle Maner is currently Vice President, Community Development for Wells Fargo. As Sr. Community Development Officer, she covers Southwest Florida (a ten County Region). Wells Fargo’s Community Development Group and Machelle are focused on the strategic development of public/private partnerships, the identification of programs available to expand lending opportunities for affordable housing and small businesses and identifying community and economic development opportunities. In addition, Machelle is responsible for investments in non-profit organizations that focus on housing, small business, and economic revitalization. With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, she has held positions in both the Consumer, Commercial, Marketing and Commercial Banking divisions and was promoted to Vice President in 1996. Since 1994, Machelle has specialized in Community programs with an emphasis on establishing community, housing and business partnerships in Southwest Florida.

Machelle Maner is currently Vice President, Community Development for Wells Fargo. As Sr. Community Development Officer, she covers Southwest Florida (a ten County Region). Wells Fargo’s Community Development Group and Machelle are focused on the strategic development of public/private partnerships, the identification of programs available to expand lending opportunities for affordable housing and small businesses and identifying community and economic development opportunities. In addition, Machelle is responsible for investments in non-profit organizations that focus on housing, small business, and economic revitalization. With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, she has held positions in both the Consumer, Commercial, Marketing and Commercial Banking divisions and was promoted to Vice President in 1996. Since 1994, Machelle has specialized in Community programs with an emphasis on establishing community, housing and business partnerships in Southwest Florida.

Beth Tramel was born in Miami and raised in Jacksonville Florida.  She attended Stanton College Preparatory and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and her Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix.  She is currently employed with Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) as the Supervisor of the Minority Business Affairs Office.   In this role, she assists Minority Business Enterprise (MBEs) owners with doing business with DCPS.  She also works with other public and private organizations such as the First Coast Business Alliance, the Florida Association of Minority Business Enterprise Officials, the North Florida Procurement Association,  the Florida Minority Supply and Diversity Council to advocate partnering with MBEs.  She is very active in the community and is currently servings as President of the First Coast Business Alliance, and is a board member for the Florida Association of Minority Business Enterprise Officials.   She

Machelle Maner is currently Vice President, Community Development for Wells Fargo.  As Sr. Community Development Officer, she covers Southwest Florida (a ten County Region).  Wells Fargo’s Community Development Group and Machelle are focused on the strategic development of public/private partnerships, the identification of programs available to expand lending opportunities for affordable housing and small businesses and identifying community and economic development opportunities.    With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, she has held positions in both the Consumer, Commercial, Marketing and Commercial Banking divisions and was promoted to Vice President in 1996.   Machelle has served on several project teams within Wells Fargo and in the Community.  Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of several Nonprofit organizations including the Black Business Initiative Fund, Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation, Minority Enterprise Development Corporation and Computer Mentors.

COUNTDOWN TO NABWIC'S TOP FOUR SHOWS CONTINUES!   Talk is hot!  Talk is also widely diverse -- as diverse as the construction trade and the women who are making their mark on the industry.  Getting a handle on what's on the minds of other listeners around the country is a tough job. The results have proven fascinating to our listeners. Every week Blog Talk Radio spends 30 minutes talking to dynamic men and women who discuss relevant topics concerning issues resting on the minds of our listeners. During the last three weeks you've heard the top shows in countdown order. This week's show features our top show for 2015 year to date.     A conversation with Florida State Representative, Mia Jones tops our list at #1, representing the "Best of the Best" in our Blog Talk Series.    Our listening audience made their voices heard and have said that specific episodes are worth hearing again.  So here they are, our top Blog Talk Radio Shows brought to you by the National Association of Black Women  in Constructi

Talk is hot! Talk is also widely diverse -- as diverse as the construction trade and the women who are making their mark on the industry.  Getting a handle on what’s on the minds of other listeners around the country is a tough job. The results have proven fascinating to our listeners. Every week Blog Talk Radio spends 30 minutes talking to dynamic men and women who discuss relevant topics concerning issues resting on the minds of our listeners. Open phones, intriguing guests and regular contributors, make NABWIC's Blog Talk Radio fast moving, entertaining and informative. During the next four weeks, we will take the opportunity to bring you the "Best of the Best" in our Blog Talk Series.  Our listening audience have made their voices heard and have said that specific episodes are worth hearing again.  So here they are, our top Blog Talk Radio Shows brought to you by the National Association of Black Women  in Construction (NABWIC). Enjoy and forward this to a friend so they can tune in as well.

Talk is hot! Talk is also widely diverse -- as diverse as the construction trade and the women who are making their mark on the industry.  Getting a handle on what’s on the minds of other listeners around the country is a tough job. The results have proven fascinating to our listeners. Every week Blog Talk Radio spends 30 minutes talking to dynamic men and women who discuss relevant topics concerning issues resting on the minds of our listeners. Open phones, intriguing guests and regular contributors, make NABWIC's Blog Talk Radio fast moving, entertaining and informative. During the next four weeks, we will take the opportunity to bring you the "Best of the Best" in our Blog Talk Series.  Our listening audience have made their voices heard and have said that specific episodes are worth hearing again.  So here they are, our top Blog Talk Radio Shows brought to you by the National Association of Black Women  in Construction (NABWIC). Enjoy and forward this to a friend so they can tune in as well.

    Anikka King is a Jax, FL businesswoman who has just launched a Financial Services firm located in Jacksonville, FL. The name of her company is the Anikka Nicole Financial Group. She is a Midwesterner, growing up in Anderson, IN.  She has a M.S. degree from Indiana University in Instructional Systems Technology.  Anikka has a broad range of expertise in several industries: Manufacturing, Education, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial Services.     She is on a mission to educate and empower her clients to make insightful financial decisions.  She most recently was a 2X Executive Council Agent for New York Life.  Her awards include Rookie of the Year and New Org Agent of the mos. for 1st quarter.  Her sales experience and client relationships are what makes her unique.  Her passion is to take people to the next level financially.   She is the proud mother of 3 children.  In her pastime she is the Interim President of NABWIC Jacksonville, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.  

Stacey Banks-Houston Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Speaker and Executive Director Tampa Women Business Center Stacey Banks Houston has experience in the industry as an entrepreneur, author, speaker, trainer, usiness consultant and coach.  She won the 2010 SBA Minority Small Business Champion Award.  She previously worked as director of the Cuyahoga County Small Business Development Center in Ohio and was recently appointed director of the Helen Gordon Davis Women's Business Center in Tampa, FL.   This will be an encouraging, uplifting and motivational experience you don't want to miss!     June  10, 2015     Contact: (813) 251-8437 ext. 235   sbhouston@thecentre.org    www.thecentre.org       CLICK HERE to listen in on the discussion.

Amber Lawhorn is a hometown girl - born, raised and, now, working in Miami, FL.  Amber worked in both the Aviation and Entertainment industries prior to becoming immersed in the business side of healthcare.  In 2008, Amber joined Jackson Health System as a Business Analyst.  In her role, she was responsible for managing the implementation and daily administration of the contracts division of Jackson’s enterprise compliance system.  In 2012, an exciting opening for growth within the organization appeared.  This opportunity - Small Business Program Liaison - would afford Amber the chance to make a direct impact in her community.  As Small Business Program Manager, Amber enjoys working closely with vendors on a daily basis.  She works hard to provide assistance with navigating Jackson’s operations.  On any given day, she is advocating for small businesses within the community, establishing positive internal and external relationships in order to develop avenues for small companies within the Miami-Dade County co

     Stephanie M. Landing is the Vice President for Construction/Environmental at A. Harold and Associates, LLC.  She is responsible for profit and loss for the multi-million dollar division and the Joint Venture effort focused on Base Operating Support projects.  With 10 years project management experience and 5 years focused on Federal Government contracts, she ensures the construction division is running efficiently by overseeing operations, staffing, business development opportunities and coordinates proposal team efforts.   She started with A. Harold and Associates, LLC as a project manager for the USACE with project oversight for the $50 million Everglades Restoration project. Stephanie is also founding Executive Director of the Florida 8(a) Alliance. She has over seven years of project and grant management experience and brings to the role her non-profit experience as a previous Grants Manager for the National Park Foundation with responsibility for manaing a number of grants awarded from $10 to $29

Vera Marie Holmes is passionately driven by results-oriented leadership spanning a 20-year career in management and entrepreneurialism with demonstrated expertise in financial literacy and education. She is the Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Debt Crisis Anonymous (DCA), Founder of Collections & Strategic Management Consulting Firm, Co-founder and Manager of General Operations for Three Star Trucking Company. Her dedicated services and experience are highly accredited to leadership and management in the financial services industry; specialization in laws that protect consumer rights, financial consultant for small business owners, financial strategist, and advisor for development of leadership teams for a non-profit organizations and community outreach mission. Vera Holmes is committed to advancing financial literacy among underserved populations. Her vision is to bring awareness to a debilitating [financial] crisis and to provide proven, remedial solutions that substantiate a lifetime of fina

    Don Zavesky is the Procurement Specialist with the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) affiliated with the University of North Florida located in Jacksonville, Florida. Don works with Florida companies who are interested in pursuing federal, state, county, and local government business. His 20+ years of government contracting experience encompasses the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, large multi-million dollar contracts, GSA Schedule contracts, and all facets of business operations. Kevin Monahan has over 20 years of professional economic development experience. He has served in a wide range of business assistance roles in organizations such as the University of Florida, New Jersey Department of Commerce, Metro New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and First Energy Utilities. He specializes in community economic development planning and small business development having worked with over 75 municipalities to improve their local economies.  Contact information:  Website www.sbdc.unf.e