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  JocCole “J.C.” Burton realized she had an aptitude for engineering when, as a nine-year old she took apart, then successfully reassembled the family television set. J.C.’s parents nurtured her analytical skills, developing her into a first-rate problem solver, via family game night calculus challenges or by encouraging her to read her older cousin’s college textbooks. At the time, she was 14.     By providing Woodline Solutions’ clients with integrated services of program management, LEED services and construction management, J.C. Burton remains on the forefront of implementing green technologies and standards. Her personal commitment to develop and manage projects that reduce the carbon footprint, optimize water systems, improve indoor air quality and utilize materials with a high recycled content makes her a leader in eco-friendly design and development. She sums it up this way: “Our vision is to directly impact our clients’ with green projects by helping them reduce the tax on our natural resources. As

NABWIC Talks with Jasmine Jones

Marsha Evans Jackman serves as president of The Vailon Group.  This corporation was established in 2007 to assist in the development of business partnerships and provide business development and management strategies.  In formulating this company, Marsha had a special interest in reaching out to very serious and viable companies that want to grow and diversify.  Additionally, she found a desire to extend an olive branch to governmental agencies and private companies needing assistance in achieving diversity as they strive to attain their goals and objectives.    Marsha and The Vailon Group understand the challenges that come with seeking that achievement by presenting clients with successful firms and can assist organizations in reaching all of their diversity and inclusion efforts.

  NABWIC's guest this morning is Gladys Keith! The National Association of Black Women in Construction is “The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities”  OUR MISSION:  Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Lisa Colon Heron, Esq.!   LISA COLON HERON is an associate with Smith Currie & Hancock. Lisa is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. Lisa represents contractors, suppliers, owners, design professionals, construction managers and sureties in public and private real estate and construction disputes. Lisa has experience in a wide range of construction disputes ranging from lien law, contract disputes, government contracting, bid protests and mistakes, Miller Act bonds, surety, condominium construction, licensing and arbitration. Lisa is deeply immersed in matters relating to small and disadvantaged business enterprises. She is a board member of the National Association of Minority Contractors, National Association of Black Women in Construction. In 2011 Lisa was appointed to the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development. She is a former fellow with the American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Industry.  Lisa received her B.A.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Andrea Whilby!   Andrea Whilby, President 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 l

NABWIC's guest this morning is Robin Beale!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

  Sharon K. Jackson, AICP Land Development Group (LDG), PresidentSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Jackson has over 25 years of experience professional experience, which include five years as the City of Lake Worth Director of Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Department and two years as the City of West Palm Beach Director of the Economic and Community Development Department.  Specifically, Ms. Jackson:   Administered and coordinated municipal planning, zoning and historic preservation programs. Worked with Palm Beach County staff to annex approximately 120 acres into the City of Lake Worth. Worked with Palm Beach County staff to create a redevelopment plan for the Lake Worth Industrial Park. Processed a wide range of development applications and prepared both minor and major amendments to municipal comprehensive plans. Coordinated staff support for the Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Historic Resource Preservation Board. Coordinated with the City Building Department

NABWIC's guest this morning is Ann McNeill!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Dudly Paul-Ettienne!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Christina Williams!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Shelia Jones!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Stacy Silvera!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Deborah Thompson!   The National Association of Black Women in Construction is "The Voice of Black Women in Construction" "The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities" OUR MISSION: ?Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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

NABWIC's guest this morning is Linda Louissaint! The National Association of Black Women in Construction is “The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities”  OUR MISSION: Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Shandra Bowes! The National Association of Black Women in Construction is “The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities”  OUR MISSION: Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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.

NABWIC's guest this morning is Revonna Mitchell! The National Association of Black Women in Construction is “The Voice of Black Women in Construction” “The Architect of Jobs and Builder of Communities”  OUR MISSION: Founded to increase the national awareness of African American women in the construction industry. The charge of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to advocate for Black women to further opportunity for its membership. We advance the NABWIC mission with our core foundation strengthen, by the building blocks of new educational, entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections. 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.

NABWIC Talks with: Yolanda English a Financial Powerhouse when it comes to growing and managing your finances. Yolanda English has extensive experience developing and administering entrepreneurial workshops, seminars and coaching sessions for both government agencies and corporations. Yolanda English has been serving the business community since 1987. She serves many clients throughout the United States, Caribbean and LATAM.  Yolanda earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Wilberforce University. She holds a FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative and a Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law offered through H. Beck Inc. After working for various Fortune 500 firms, Yolanda formed YVE & Associates in 1999 in an effort to offer a wider array of investment optionsto her client base.  Her firm specializes in providing entrepreneurs with investment advice, access to capital and business coaching.  Yolanda’s main objective is to help clients reach their financial goalsby delivering strategi

  NABWIC Talks with: Yolanda English a Financial Powerhouse when it comes to growing and managing your finances. Yolanda English has extensive experience developing and administering entrepreneurial workshops, seminars and coaching sessions for both government agencies and corporations. Yolanda English has been serving the business community since 1987. She serves many clients throughout the United States, Caribbean and LATAM.  Yolanda earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Wilberforce University. She holds a FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative and a Series 63, Uniform Securities Agent State Law offered through H. Beck Inc. After working for various Fortune 500 firms, Yolanda formed YVE & Associates in 1999 in an effort to offer a wider array of investment options to her client base.  Her firm specializes in providing entrepreneurs with investment advice, access to capital and business coaching.  Yolanda’s main objective is to help clients reach their financial goals by delivering str