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Sherry Burton Ways is an interior design specialist for commercial environments. Her programs and design solutions are focused on creating well-being by supporting the intent of the occupants through Intentional Design and Green Design awareness. Her results focus on relieving stress in commercial environments. She is the Principal Designer of Kreative Ways & Solutions, LLC  a Washington, DC based commercial interior décor firm.  Recently her commercial design work has been awarded the American Institute of Architects Presidential Urban Design Award (2013) and the Unity Health Care Foundation’s Key Corner Partner in Caring Award (2012) respectively. Her design work has appeared in several local and national media including The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, 2011 MD, DC, VA Portfolio of the 100 Top Designers by Home & Design Magazine, and Design Bureau Magazine’s Special Edition:  Inspiring Interiors:  A Collection of the Best Interior Design Around the World.  Ways has been quoted in the

Founder and Executive Director of the E3 Business Group. Nearly 25 years working with hundreds of entrepreneurs sharing his E3 philosophy to thousands of people in the US and Europe. His concepts for marketing and relationship building have been used in numerous industries and helped leaders from CSX, First National Bank, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, USAF, DARPA, Aetna, NAACP, Urban League, DJJ, Harlem Globetrotters, Ardyss, Body Bi Vi, Boys & Girls Clubs, Taco Bell Foundation and others .  Mr. Butler owns Eagle Soaring Management, Inc. handling a limited number of clients annually. With numerous awards and recognition from organizations to Fortune 100 firms his most recent accomplishments include being selected by both the Republican and Democratic parties as a representative of small business to meet First Lady Michelle Obama in April of 2012 followed by being honored as one of the first civilians awarded honorary membership into the National Society of Pershing Rifles - Alumni Chapter. In 2013 he

Jackie Kotei is first a foremost a mom of a beautiful five month old boy. She is the CEO and creative director of My Butterfly Bliss which is a blog and coaching practice where people follow their dreams and thrive. Jackie is also a rockstar when it comes to marketing and PR. Whether it’s growing your sales, repositioning your brand, marketing your business, launching a media campaign or lining up press coverage, she is one of the best in the industry. With nearly 10 years of experience working in this field, she is a creative force to be reckoned with. As a former television news reporter and producer, she then moved over to PR as the director of communications for one of the leading public safety agencies in the country. Both on and off screen, she built the public information office from the ground up and continues to work in that capacity. Most of all, she loves the work she is doing and loves sharing her passion with people.   Jackie Kotei's contact information:  jackiekotei@gmail.com www.MyButterflyB

NABWIC Talks Radio talks with Rail Expert Lani Schultz! Lani Schultz, Assistant Project Manager for Archer Western Construction Contraction. Archer Western Construction is participating in the All Aboard Florida Phase I and II of the I-4 Railway construction project consisting of stations, bridges, builders and rail construction. Contact information:  Laini Schultz, Asst. Project Manager, (407) 328-8950 email: lschultz@walshgroup.com      

     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.

Mr. Greene is CEO/Pres The Assn of Builders and Contractors; a co. that advocates, educates and trains for over 350 builders and contractors in 26 counties.  Former Public Policy Regional Rep for The Natl Federation Of Independent Business; Founder: Total Solutions Group in Saginaw specializing in Telecomm & Technology Project Consulting;  I’m Next; an online athletic apparel company and The Saginaw Valley African American Leadership Training Institute for young Black men & women. Prior to starting his own technology consulting company he assisted in the origination of two new local telephone providers serving as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Winn Telecom, and as the Regional Sales Mgr. for McLeodUSA.  Responsible for creating CenturyTel’s first retail outlet distribution ctr. His involvement in numerous civic and charity organizations is extensive! He is a graduate of Michigan Political Leadership Program; Leadership Saginaw County; Great Lakes Bay Region Leadership  and One Thousand

Florida House of Representatives, District 14 Representative Mia L. Jones began her political career in 2003, being elected to the Jacksonville City Council to represent the constituents of District 10. She was subsequently re-elected in 2007 for the same district. Rep. Mia Jones continued her political career and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives serving her Third Term, in representation of District 14 affirming the confidence from the stakeholders have in her leadership, knowledge and commitment to service. In addition, during her tenure in the Florida House of Representatives, she served as the Democratic Minority Leader pro tempore to Democratic Minority Leader, Representative Perry E. Thurston, Jr., for the 2012-2014 legislative term. Representative Jones served as the 2nd Vice President for the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials from 2006 - 2008. Recognizing her leadershp and commitment to citizen engagement, City of Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown appointed her as his S

P. Leon King P. Leon King is the Managing Partner of K-WAM Financial Solutions; an Alternative Financing for Small Business serving the Jacksonville, Florida Area.  He leads the team of alliances that provide financial solutions for your business.  Mr. King is a strategic leader with over 20 years of finance and management experience.  He has met aggressive financial and operational objectives throughout his career in the healthcare and mortgage industries.  In addition to negotiating contracts large and small, he has facilitated more than $200 million in small business financing and commercial and residential real estate. Our Mission K-WAM Financial Solutions’ primary mission is to support small businesses. The Unsecured Business Finance Program is our latest offering to fulfill this commitment. Please contact us for additional details about this new program. Contact: (904) 220-2567 or Email: info@k-wamfs.com  Website: www.k-wamfs.com

Beth Tramel was born in Miami and raised in Jacksonville Florida.  She attended Stanton College Preparatory.  She 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.  

Graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors in Construction Management. I was a student athlete with a busy schedule, practicing twice a day, working and competing on weekends and my studies in between.  Beyond college, I continued as a track and field athlete traveling to various countries to compete for about 2 years.  My construction career started with Habitat for Humanity a non-profit organization that built and sold homes in underdeveloped areas. Currently, I am in the telecommunications as a Project Specialist for SBA Communications, a cell tower developer.  They provide an infrastructure for carriers such as T-mobile, AT&T, Sprint etc. that streamline signals from one tower to another. To Apply for Cell Tower Telecommunications - Go to www.sbasite.com You can contact Ms. Linda Louissaint at llouissaint@live.com 

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Diversity and Equity Program Manager, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Ken Middleton is the Diversity and Equity Program Manager at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) where he is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Title VI and Americans with Disability Act compliance programs.  He has been employed with the JTA for 13 years.  Prior to his current position, Ken worked within JTA's Para-transit office for five 5 years.  Ken currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Florida Unified Certification Program (FUCP) and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Historically Underutilized Business Advisory Council for the past seven years.  He is a two term Mayoral Appointee to the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission dedicated to eliminating prejudice and the practice of discrimination.   Contact information:   (904) 598-8728 kmiddleton@jtafla.com       

National Association of Minoity Contractors's 45th National Conference A Legacy Celebration - New Roads To Excellence June 18- 20, 2014 National Harbor, MD - Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center www.namcnational.org Gloria is the President and CEO of The Daniele Company, Gloria is a highly experienced professional and accomplished construction executive with more than 25 years in building construction and project management as a general contractor and construction manager. Gloria has led the company in transforming visions into reality for its clients through Relationship Integrity, Execution Excellence and providing Superior Customer Value. A key business strategy has been collaborative partnerships with several major construction companies that has allowed the company to complete over $300 million in projects targeted in higher education, healthcare, governmental institutions, and manufacturing with a specific focus in automotive, aviation and pharmaceutical construction. The Daniele Company is h

 My name is Aretha Fung-A-Wing, I was born in Paramaribo, Suriname but raised in South Florida. I have an Associates degree in Business Administration from Broward College. I am currently a junior at Florida International University and I am pursing a Bachelors in Construction Management. I am very much interested in project development and the inner workings of planning the construction of any structure, I'd like to be apart of the business aspect of the industry. My dream is to build an NFL stadium and to become the first African American woman to own a professional football team and stadium in the National Football League. I am a firm believer in "speaking it into existence," as my faith in God is my guiding force and in everything I do. I would love to be apart of the greater good and give back to my community by creating jobs, educating our youth, and so much more. Success isn't contained to financial wealth, it's not when an individual has accomplished his/her goals, but it's when you've broken barriers

NABWIC's guest this morning is Andrea Whilby! Andrea Whilby is the President of Providian Construction Group, She is a General Contractor and  a dynamic leader in the South Florida Community. Andrea came to the United States with her family over 15 years ago from the Island of Jamaica to pursue her educational goals. She began her pursuits of an associate degree in Architecture at Broward Community College. While at BCC Andrea was a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa. There she served as Parliamentarian and then Vice President. She was a member of the Deans list several times and was honored in the Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges in 1995. Andrea Graduated with Honors from BCC and also received the distinguished Student in Business award in 1996. She then transferred to the University of Florida where she pursued her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Building Construction Management. While at the University Andrea was nominated to be a McNair Scholar in honor of the late Ronald E. McNair. She ser

Rosa Jones Carter is a progressing construction owner with JC Homes Services, LLC of Jacksonville Florida. She has been skilled in commercial and industrial masonry and concrete construction for 24 years and counting. This is a family owned business and she is the third generation.  At the age of 25 she became certified as a Structural Mason Contractor in Tampa, FL and an OSHA Safety Inspector in Chicago, IL.  After suffering a near death experience she closed the business until recently.  She envisions restructuring the company to include young adults, innovation while achieving a Mind Shift change on how to become a Black Woman in Construction. Rosa Jones Carter also stays active in her community by educating others about the construction industry, current political dealings, and current affairs. She serves as a Board Member and Officer of the Florida First Coast Chapter of the National Business League (NBL), Co-Chair of Economic Development of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a Memb

Born in Philadelphia, Thea Jeffers started making her clothes at age 14 and has been sewing ever since. She also started decorating the family home at that time.  She attended Fashion Design School in Longbeach, CA.  Her 30 years of sewing and teaching sewing skills, is combined with her love and formal training as a decorator in the early eighties.  Her current Interior Decorating Business focuses on her belief that Décor is for the Soul. As an Interior Decorator, Thea delivers rich, warm looking, comfortable, and intimate spaces.  Her trademark is always making it cozy, functional, and within budget.  She is available for consulting.

Born in Philadelphia, Thea Jeffers started making her clothes at age 14 and has been sewing ever since. She also started decorating the family home at that time.  She attended Fashion Design School in Longbeach, CA.  Her 30 years of sewing and teaching sewing skills, is combined with her love and formal training as a decorator in the early eighties.  Her current Interior Decorating Business focuses on her belief that Décor is for the Soul. As an Interior Decorator, Thea delivers rich, warm looking, comfortable, and intimate spaces.  Her trademark is always making it cozy, functional, and within budget.  She is available for consulting.

The National Association of Black Women In Construction will come together with Lockheed Martin in collaboration with the TransSTEM Academy Partners Consortium for the Fifth Annual Industry Day Event at Cardoza High School, 2501 -11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001! Industry Day provides a platform for industry professionals to share with students the opportunities available in various career fields of transportation, aviation, construction, engineering, and technology. On Today's Show, Host Jamie Dean and other invited members-panelists from the NABWIC will discuss the impactfulness of TransSTEM Academy's 2014 Industry Day Event that will be held May 15, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Welcome our Guest:  Shelia Jones, she is a 25 year business entreprenuer, focusing on business development for small businesses and organizations that support the small business community. Ms. Jones 10 year tenure with Xerox Corp., facilitated her interest in the use of technology for education & training.  Her diver

The National Association of Black Women In Construction will come together with Lockheed Martin in collaboration with the TransSTEM Academy Partners Consortium for the Fifth Annual Industry Day Event at Cardoza High School, 2501 -11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001! Industry Day provides a platform for industry professionals to share with students the opportunities available in various career fields of transportation, aviation, construction, engineering, and technology. On Today's Show, Host Jamie Dean and other invited members-panelists from the NABWIC will discuss the impactfulness of TransSTEM Academy's 2014 Industry Day Event that will be held May 15, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Welcome our Guest:  Shelia Jones, she is a 25 year business entreprenuer, focusing on business development for small businesses and organizations that support the small business community. Ms. Jones 10 year tenure with Xerox Corp., facilitated her interest in the use of technology for education & training.  Her diver