E-Network
A membership publication to the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
January 2016 •
Volume 16
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P r e s i d e n t ’ s C o mm e n t s
J o i n a C o mm i t t e e
E ve n t F o c u s
Each One Reach One
E m e r g i n g 1 0 ( E -1 0 W i nn e rs )
CO M TO N a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e
HMSDC IT Industry Group
E d u c a t i o n Tr a i n i n g C a l e n d a r
P r e s e n t a t i o n P ow e r
S WOT A n a l y s i s
Building Project Management
H CC P r o c u r e m e n t E X P O 2 0 1 6
I S M S u p p l i e r E X P O & D i nn e r
G o ve r nm e n t A f f a i rs - S B A
Administrator meets with Houston
B u s i n e ss L e a d e rs
Corporate News - POHA
BP Holds Indirect Procurement
S u p p l i e r D i ve r i s t y S u mm i t
L o o k W h o ’ s Wal k i n g t h e Ta l k
B u s i n e ss Tr e n d s - W h a t
Management Strategy should I
u s e i n a D ow n t u r n
H M S D C Tow n H a l l M e e t i n g H e l p U s H e l p You
$1 Billion New MBE Spend Goal
A nn o u n c e m e n t
The Credit Junction Pledges
$ 1 0 0 M i l l i o n i n L o a n Av a i a l b i l i t y
t o H M S D C B u s i n e ss e s i n
L a n d m a r k P a r t n e rs h i p
M B E S u c c e ss - Bor a l B r a n d e rs
A H R M D CO I n t e r n a t i o n a l
Salute
New MBEs
Returning MBEs
C o mm i t t e e C h a i rs | A d r a t e s
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council
Three Riverway, Suite 555
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone: 713-271-7805 | Fax: 713-271-9770
Email: [email protected] | www.hmsdc.org
Our mission is to actively involve our members in efforts
that will increase and expand business opportunity and
business growth for minority business enterprises.
A New Year, A New You!
Welcome to HMSDC’s E-Network! Happy 2016! As we look ahead, we are
confronted with a lot of uncertainty. We are experencing a collaspe of oil prices
and drilling which is effecting budgets, suppliers and projects of our major oil
companies. Economists are not sure how long this will effect job creation and
stability for that industry. So what do we do when faced with a pre-1980’s
disposition again? One of the advantages within Houston is we are multi-facet. We
have many corporations that can assist in stabilizing and diversifying
opportunities because of its national reach such as HP, BMC Software, United
Airlines and Sysco. Contruction of petrochecmial, refining and liquid natural gas
(LNG) plants are being built in Houston due to the low prices. We will host the
NCAA Final Four in March of 2016 and then SuperBowl XXXXXI in 2017. The nay
sayers will say we are doomed. Others will say, there are opportunties, we just
have to look in different places and be innovative. As HMSDC, we are staying
focused on finding those opportunities for MBEs and growing firms so
corporations will be attracted to them. Are you viewing 2016 as half empty or half
full? Keep reading the E-Network and determine how you will view the glass.
Certify | Develop | Connect | Advocate
president’s comments
WHAT DOES 2016 LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
Happy New Year! 2016 looks like a challenging year in
Houston with the slump in oil prices continuing and
causing major cutbacks in production, exploration, capital
expenditures and jobs. The ripple effect will be
significant. We are likely to see a number of businesses
fail, as well as opportunities arise.
Experience shows that minority businesses can often
gain more ground during a bad economy than a robust
economy when everyone is too busy to
consider alternatives. MBEs can bring
cost savings, innovation, performance
enhancements and even new business
to the table to bolster the economy in
good times and in bad. This is a time
when MBEs have opportunities
available that they can grasp, and
HMSDC is here to help make that
happen.
HMSDC is committed to the success of our MBEs and our
Corporate Members. We are positioned to help MBEs be
attractive to our corporate members and to set a
certification and education bar that concretely
demonstrates the strength and depth of our MBEs.
HMSDC continues to maintain a strong cadre of programs
that meet today’s challenges and positions serious MBEs
for unprecedented success.
So let’s hope you have set a New Year’s Resolution to
grow your business and the effectiveness of your
supplier diversity program in 2016. Many of you know
what you need to do to achieve that. HMSDC is here to
provide added discipline and reinforcement to help you
actually succeed. Others want HMSDC to help guide you
on the steps to take to grow and walk with you on the
pathway to success. In either case, HMSDC will be here
for you.
How will HMSDC help you grow in 2016? For Corporate
Members HMSDC will increase the
value and ROI of your supplier
diversity programs. HMSDC will
help you achieve world class status
in supplier diversity as we help grow
your spend with certified MBEs.
For MBEs, HMSDC will open doors to
new
opportunities
through
certification, develop a personal
growth plan for any interested MBE, connect you face-toface with potential customers, surround you with the
information and insight to achieve long-term sustainable
growth, grow you and your management team so you can
grow your business, position you deliberately for
success, and increase your visibility and credibility.
Sound good? Well there is no better place to grow your
business in 2016 than HMSDC, and there is no better time
to do it.
HMSDC Means Success…..Come Grow With Us!
Join a Committee!
Committee participation is just one more tool that should be in your toolbox. Whether
you use the committee system to meet a potential client or to shape the direction of
the organization, there is value in actively participating in HMSDC. For contact and
more information on the committees, turn to page 24 in your newsletter TODAY!
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event focus
Make Plans to Attend
(registration for the following events is online at www.hmsdc.org/events)
January 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
HMSDC IT Industry Group Meeting
BMC Software
See flyer on page for details.
Feburary 3
11:00 pm - 1:00 pm
It’s All About Your Business Strategy - SWOT Analysis Workshop
HMSDC Office, Three Riverway, Houston, TX 77056
See flyer on page for details.
Save the Date
May 16
8:00 am
MBE Executive Scholarship Fundraiser (Golf Tournament)
Blackhorse Golf Course - 12205 Fry Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 - www.hmsdcsc.org
The scholarship fundraiser is a great opporutnity for MBEs and Corporate members
to network in a relaxed atmosphere. Corporations use this opportunity as a way to
support the MBE Executive Scholarship Fund. MBEs use this opportunity as a way
to meet corporate buyers and primes and develop meaningful relationships.
October 5 - 6
EXPO Business Opportunity Marketplace
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77002
Attend the largest minority business trade fair in the State of Texas and connect with
major corporations, govenmental agenies and educational institutions.
Houston will be hosting the Super Bowl in 2017. In order for your firm to be incuded in the business directory
that will be circulated to the SuperBowl contractors and partners, firms must be certified by April of 2017.
Pass the message along and refer a new business today!
Did You Know
HMSDC offers a monthly potential MBE certification workshop:
1st Thursday- 11:00 a.m - Noon
HMSDC Offices
Three Riverway, Suite 555
If you know of a minority business that should be certified, refer them to attend one
of the certification briefings.
Let’s Grow HMSDC Together!
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Emerging 10 (E-10)
The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), The Houston Business Journal and
sponsors Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, Fluor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, KBR, Port of
Houston Authority and Shell offer sincere congratulations to the 2015 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award
winners. This prestigious award honors ten of HMSDC’s top minority-owned businesses. These
HMSDC certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) have faced the challenges common to all
independent entrepreneurial efforts. In addition, they have often had to overcome hurdles that are a
legacy from the past.
N.K. Gupta
President & CEO
Cornerstone Valve, LLC
riginally from
India with a
background in
electrical engineering,
NK
Gupta
is
the
President and CEO of Cornerstone Valve,
LLC. Cornerstone Valve is a 25 year old
brand name in the valve manufacturing
industry for the upstream oil and gas
business sector. The company was on
the brink of extinction until NK acquired it
in 2013. Since the acquisition, NK has
made great strides in improving and
focusing on the people, processes and
products to make Cornerstone a
phenomenal company. In the last 2 years,
Cornerstone’s
brand
has
evolved
tremendously
despite
historically
declining
revenues.
Under
NK’s
leadership, the company is constantly
reinventing itself to build on a strong
foundation to survive these tough
economic times. Their commitment to
the “Buy America Act” has had a direct
impact on improved gross margins
without compromising quality, delivery or
safety. Cornerstone’s ability to optimize
their workforce, and the economy with
products and parts “Made in Texas,” has
surely made this state of the art facility
located in Sugarland a stable for the
O
community. Congratulations NK!
Darrell Groves
Member
DWG CPA, PLLC
WG CPA is a
full service CPA
firm, providing
tax, accounting and audit
solutions for private and
public entities, as well as
for individuals. Darrell has a long history as
a dedicated CPA with extensive experience
in developing and implementing financial
systems, strategies, processes and controls
that significantly improve results. His focus,
drive and innovative mantra paid off as DWG
has experienced above average growth over
the last three years. Darrell attributes much
of DWG’s success to a sustained effort
towards establishing a “client first” culture
and to its ability to effectively utilize
technology to simplify its processes. With a
continual focus on offering competitive
pricing without sacrificing service quality,
DWG is often faced with the challenge of
examining cost savings opportunities. In
2013, DWG implemented a 100% remote staff
workforce plan that included maintaining a
traditional office space in an executive suite
for in person meetings. By implementing
this key element of its strategic plan, DWG is
better positioned to manage continued, rapid
growth whichincludes a planned 100%
increase in revenues for 2016! Great vision
Darrell!
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Award Winners
Those who both achieve success and share their skills and resources with the minority business community are definitely worthy of
this prestigious award. HMSDC has done a survey of its members and found that their MBEs alone have 93,807 employees and generate sales of nearly $18 billion. That’s a huge impact on Houston’s economy, the community and on the lives of a lot of people. This
year’s Emerging Ten (E-10) winners represent a fraction of our community that now comprise a three trillion dollar
marketplace and growing rapidly.
Sadie Rucker
President
Horizon International
Group
adie Rucker and
her partner Al
Kashani
have
worked feverously to make
Horizon International Group
a great success story. The company is a
construction
management,
general
contracting, JOC, design/build, project and
program management firm. Sadie understood
and knew the importance of building a
business one contract at a time. Her saying
was “every job is important and you’re only as
good as the last one.” The performance of her
initial jobs gained the company returning
customers and soon, the project revenues
jumped from three figures to seven. Sadie and
Al grew the firm’s capabilities by branching
into real estate development and, as bonding
capacity grew, they took on construction
manager-at-risk and design-build projects.
Sadie’s approach to expanding the business in
the Houston marketplace has ultimately led to
a joint-venture between Clark Construction
and Horizon to break ground together this
year on the $78 million Harris County Joint
Processing Center. “Collaborating with other
minority businesses is not a requirement for
us…it’s our way of doing business everyday.”
As Sadie can attest, for a small business, even
the tiniest contract can be a step in the right
direction. WOW…Congratulations Sadie!
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Jose Lara
President
JR2 Energy Services, Inc.
nderstanding
value and the
ability
to
formulate alliances to meet
customers’ demands is what
has won this MBE the privilege of being named
Edison Electric Institute Subcontractor of the
Year for 2015. With his dedication to high
quality service which exceeds engineering
standards and a guarantee of timely service,
Jose Lara has secured JR2’s place among the
top performing engineering service providers
as ranked by CenterPoint for 4 consecutive
years. Strategic alliances with MWBEs allows
JR2 to adapt to the constant changes in the
marketplace while exceeding customer
expectations. He has taken smaller projects in
order to build his brand and reputation. His
hard work, innovative approaches and
excellent service delivery has allowed him to
compete against larger firms and win
contracts with major utilities. Definitely on the
right trend for growth, Jose still feels his
biggest obstacle is the “unknown of being
selected” when bidding for opportunities.
However he feels it is extremely rewarding
once he receives the opportunity to know that
he is providing his employees financial
stability and livelihood. We salute Jose as he
continues his commitment in growing his
U
business as well as other MBEs!
Emerging 10 (E-10)
The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), The Houston Business Journal and
sponsors Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, Fluor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, KBR, Port of
Houston Authority and Shell offer sincere congratulations to the 2015 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award
winners. This prestigious award honors ten of HMSDC’s top minority-owned businesses. These
HMSDC certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) have faced the challenges common to all
independent entrepreneurial efforts. In addition, they have often had to overcome hurdles that are a
legacy from the past.
Jorge Vasquez
President and CEO
Latin Specialties, LLC
rive into the
heart
of
Houston
and you will find a
state of the art facility
that has allowed this
firm to create jobs, grow their distribution
channel and educate consumers on how
to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Latin
Specialties specializes in growing,
importing, distributing and now also
processing fresh fruits and vegetables
from around the world. Latin Specialties
also owns their own transportation fleet,
giving them flexibility to distribute their
products outside of Texas. With a
company that is in a heavily regulated
industry, President and CEO Jorge
Vasquez has implemented mock-audits
and invested time in training his staff to
meet every food safety regulation
mandated by the government. The
management team has implemented fun
and rewarding events for their employees
to work in a team-like environment. The
management team is very involved in the
community and they encourage their
associates to be active as well. Educating
consumers on healthy living is such a
huge part of Jorge’s DNA, he travels
D
across the US spreading the message.
Congratulations!
Jamie Gutierrez
Chief Executive Officer
Midwest Maintenance
Company, Inc.
aime Gutierrez
is the CEO of
M i d w e s t
Maintenance
Company.
The company provides
custodial and housekeeping services for
commercial
buildings,
manufacturing
facilities, healthcare facilities, events and
conference centers throughout the US. Not
afraid of hard work, Jaime forged her way
through adversity to become a successful
business leader in a male dominated
industry.
Using a creative approach to
attract high quality personnel has been a
staple under Jaime’s leadership.
The
implementation of the “transformational
leadership”
program
encourages
the
management team to take on the challenge
and offer the commitment needed to develop
themselves
from
a
personal
and
professional growth perspective in order to
lead and develop others to a level of
excellence. By focusing on her staff, she has
has increased the level of customer service
being offered to her customers. The
company is also focused on using green
products and practices that have a direct
impact on lowering their footprint on the
environment. Jaime definitely believes in
paying it forward which is demonstrated by
a women business forum she co-founded
over 15 years ago. Continue to forge new
ways Jaime!
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Award Winners
Those who both achieve success and share their skills and resources with the minority business community are definitely worthy of
this prestigious award. HMSDC has done a survey of its members and found that their MBEs alone have 93,807 employees and generate sales of nearly $18 billion. That’s a huge impact on Houston’s economy, the community and on the lives of a lot of people. This
year’s Emerging Ten (E-10) winners represent a fraction of our community that now comprise a three trillion dollar
marketplace and growing rapidly.
Jonathan Sprinkle
President
Sprinklisms, Inc.
usinesses often
struggle
to
articulate their
message,
communicate
their value and connect
with
their
audience.
Jonathan Sprinkles, President of Sprinklisms,
Inc. is on a mission to change that. An
award-winning author of 13 books (including
two international bestsellers), Jonathan’s
advice has been featured in Forbes, USA
Today, Black Enterprise, Fox News, and ABC.
Sprinklisms Inc. is a training company that
specializes in creating systems for executives
and their organizations to shift their culture
and increase profits. Jonathan is irrationally
passionate about teaching companies how to
increase
their
influence
and
boost
productivity. He personally mentors and
coaches business leaders and MBEs through
his event Presentation Power. Since 2007,
Presentation Power has been the go-to event
for hundreds of influencers to learn how to
lead, build trust, and get buy-in to their ideas.
Presentation Power gives leaders the skills
they need to achieve the next level in their
business presentations, personal brand, sales,
and leadership. Now we know what you mean
by “Connection Is Key,” Jonathan!
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Latoya Bullard-Franklin
Founder and CEO
The Bulsard Group, LLC
ith a vision to
harness
the
power
of
change through the delivery
of world-class organizational
frameworks
and
by
striving for outstanding business performance,
The Bulsard Group, founded by its current
CEO Latoya Bullard-Franklin, is an outlier in its
industry of Lean Six Sigma Change
Management. “Think globally, but act locally” is
the approach that has led The Bulsard Group
to be named as one of the fastest-growing
inner city businesses in the U.S. by both
Fortune Magazine and the Initiative for a
Competitive Inner City (ICIC). With a focus on
sustainable community based growth, The
Bulsard Group makes sure to source from
their fellow MBEs for at least 80% of their
business needs from printing to accounting
services. The Bulsard Group sets an example
as the meeting point between business growth
and community involvement. With services that
focus on helping other businesses optimize
their strategies for success and the ambition
to make opportunities when there are none to
be found, The Bulsard Group has stood up
where many might have fallen back.
Congratulations, Latoya and thank you for your
commitment to community growth!
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Emerging 10 (E-10)
The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), The Houston Business Journal and
sponsors Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, Fluor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, KBR, Port of
Houston Authority and Shell offer sincere congratulations to the 2015 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award
winners. This prestigious award honors ten of HMSDC’s top minority-owned businesses. These
HMSDC certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) have faced the challenges common to all
independent entrepreneurial efforts. In addition, they have often had to overcome hurdles that are a
legacy from the past.
Rueben Flores, Sr.
President
The Fierro Group
he
Fierro
Group is the
parent company
of Fencemaster of Houston
and Advanced Concrete
& Construction, both
family owned enterprises which install
wood and chain link fences and gates,
electronic entry systems, and work in
various areas of concrete construction.
Though facing the prejudice that comes
with being a minority business owner,
Ruben Flores, the President of The Fierro
Group, has persevered to make the
company a successful heirloom for his
family. Working alongside his wife, Teresa
Flores, Vice President, the two business
owners have put forth a tremendous
amount of effort to grow the company to
its full potential. Dedicated to providing a
stable and profitable career for their
employees, The Fierro Group raised their
minimum wage to $12.00 this year. Clear
communication
and
community
involvement are a priority to the company
as they help construct the face of the city.
Ever strong in their faith, The Fierro
Group looks forward to continued
success as they put to use their
education, their dedication, and their
respectful nature. Congratulations on
your success, Ruben!
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Tiffany Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Twice Media
Productions, LLC
iffany Williams
is the CEO of the
innovative, ever
evolving
Twice
Media
Productions.
As
a
full-service commercial video marketing
company, Twice Media Productions is
confronted with the difficult task of
marketing video services to a world
inundated with camera phones and amateur
videographers. To differentiate themselves,
Twice Media Productions began offering
mobile video training workshops that teach
businesses to shoot and edit their own
professional-looking videos so they can post
more visual, engaging content and stay
relevant online. By doing this, Twice Media
Productions broadened their target market to
include small businesses and found a unique
entryway into the corporate sector. In
addition to their dedication to out-of-the-box
thinking, Twice Media Productions aims to
source
from
other
minority
owned
businesses at every opportunity. More than
40% of their expenditures is spent with
minority- or women-owned firms. With the
support of a dedicated and fastidious team,
Twice Media Productions has snapped their
way to the forefront of their industry.
Continue seeking new solutions, Tiffany and
congratulations!
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Award Winners
Those who both achieve success and share their skills and resources with the minority business community are definitely worthy of
this prestigious award. HMSDC has done a survey of its members and found that their MBEs alone have 93,807 employees and generate sales of nearly $18 billion. That’s a huge impact on Houston’s economy, the community and on the lives of a lot of people. This
year’s Emerging Ten (E-10) winners represent a fraction of our community that now comprise a three trillion dollar
marketplace and growing rapidly.
We salute th CPOs that attended the CPO Summit.
There was great networking at the exhibit booths.
Special thanks to our Sponsors!
Title
Gold
Silver
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2016 HMSDC TRAINING CALENDAR
January
February 3
March 2nd
April 6th
No Training
SWOT Analysis
Lunch and Learn
Value Proposition
Lunch and Learn
Value Proposition
Academy
[2-Hour]
[2-Hour]
[4-Hour]
May 4th
June 8th
July 13
August 3rd
Marketing
Lunch and Learn
Marketing
Strategy Academy
Cyber Security
Academy
Risk Management
Lunch and Learn
[2-Hour]
[4-Hour]
[4-Hour]
[2-Hour]
September 14th
October 5th
November 2nd
December
Risk Management
Academy
Quality Assurance
Lunch and Learn
Quality Assurance
Academy
[4-hour]
[2-Hour]
[2-Hour]
No Training
P2E Business
Assessment
[2-Hour]
P2E Business
Assessment
Mandatory for
Coaching Corner
Coaches
Mandatory for
Coaching Corner
Coaches
SWOT Analysis
Lunch and Learn
[2-Hour]
Morning and
Afternoon Sessions
All 2016 Training Events are designed to assist business owners in utilizing the Pathways to
Excellence Assessment to improve business performance.
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:
WWW.HMSDC.ORG/EVENTS
Pathway to Excellence (P2E) © Copyright 2014. Houston Minority Supplier Development
Council. All Rights Reserved.
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government affairs
Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration,
Maria Contreras-Sweet, meet with Houston’s business leaders
HMSDC was delighted to join Houston Community College and Houston’s community leaders in welcoming Maria ContrerasSweet, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to Houston as she addressed the small business
community and underscored President Obama's State of the Union address. Maria Contreras-Sweet became the 24th
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet on April 7, 2014. She
is a successful business executive, entrepreneur, and state cabinet official. Throughout her career, she has been a
champion of diversity, access to capital and equal opportunity for all Americans.
During the community leadership meeting, Administrator Contreras-Sweet was introduced to Houston’s SBA
strategic partners and learned how we work together to grow local small businesses to continue to fuel the economy and
increase jobs. She engaged with conversation on recent developments in the U.S. economy regarding small business and
entrepreneurship and excited to share how SBA exceeded its goals (23%) for the first time in eight years due to increased
collaboration with other federal agencies and increased small business access to capital by adding 308 new and returning
lenders to the 7(a) loan program.
The SBA has many programs and services available to support the growth and development of your business. Just to
highlight a few that were mentioned by Administrator Contreras-Sweet:
•
SupplierPay Initiative - SupplierPay is a new partnership with the private sector to strengthen small businesses by
increasing their working capital, so they can grow their businesses and hire more workers.
•
SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative - The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative is a federal training initiative that specifically focuses on executives of businesses poised for growth in historically challenged communities. The initiative provides
these executives with the organizational framework, resource network, and motivation required to build sustainable businesses and promote the economic development within urban communities.
•
7(j) Management and Technical Assistance. The 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program is one of SBA’s
means to achieve the goal and objective, by providing specialized assistance to important underserved markets.
Administrator Contreras-Sweet also highlighted the opportunities abroad for American’s small businesses, “More than 95
percent of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States, so there are significant opportunities for small businesses to grow their bottom line by exporting to new markets around the world. The export of Made-in-America goods and services supports nearly 12 million jobs here at home that pay up to 18 percent more, on average, than non-export-related jobs.
And of the more than 300,000 American companies that already export, 98 percent of them are small or medium-sized
businesses. But the United States has over 28 million small businesses, which means we have to work harder to help more
American companies reach global customers.”
HMSDC has many similarities with the SBA program and services that can infuse the growth of minority businesses. With
the collaboration of SBA and the other leading organizations and education institutions in Houston, we will growth MBEs as
we continue to grow into the one the nation’s top largest cities.
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Corporate News
Did You Know? --- Port of Houston Authority
A recent study by Martin Associates shows that the public and private marine terminals at
the Port of Houston continue to be an economic engine for the Houston area, Harris County,
and the State of Texas. The total value of economic impact is measure at $264.9 billion, 16.1%
of the State’s Gross Domestic Product. Furthermore, the marine cargo activity at the Port of
Houston marine terminals supported 1,174,567 jobs in the State of Texas and over $5.0 billion in state and local
taxes. In the past three years alone, the Port of Houston has created 147,747 new jobs supported by cargo
activity and generated an $82.3 billion increase in total economic value to the state. With the opening of the
Panama Canal, the economic impact of the Port of Houston will continue to grow. HMSDC salutes the Port of
Houston Authority on doing good while doing well by consistent achievement of their small business goals to
ensure that all of Houston grows as they grow.
BP Holds Indirect Procurement Supplier
Diversity Summit
BP America held an Indirect Procurement Supplier Diversity Summit to introduce
specific, pre-qualified MBEs direct to BP decision makers at BP Helios Plaza on October
15. HMSDC was honored to be asked to submit MBEs for consideration, then to be
invited to address the group on the value of supplier diversity.
The
summit allowed 16 MWBEs from throughout the nation to make 20-minute presentations
to BP decision makers in business consulting, facilities management, learning & development, property design
& construction, and Environmental Consulting & Remediation. HMSDC is particularly proud and thankful that
the following MWBEs were invited to present:
Aztec Facility Management
Franklin Engineers & Consultants
Ruiz Productions
Shea Writing & Training
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Look Who’s Walking the Talk
Records show that the following HMSDC Corporate Member and MBEs are “walking the talk” when it comes
to seeking MBEs for upcoming contract opportunities by regularly contacting HMSDC to identify certified MBEs
who can supply their contract needs. We encourage you to consider them when you have money to spend
either personally or in your business. Let’s support those who support us!
Corporate Members
AT&T
Balfour Beatty Construction
BP
CB & I
CenterPoint Energy
Chevron
Enterprise Holding
Harris County Office of Transit Center
HEB
Houston First Corporation
METRO
NRG Energy
Shell
TransCanada
United Airlines
University of Houston
UTMB
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Certified MBEs:
ARVO Realty
Briter Enterprise
Castle Business Solutions
Diversity Consulting
Electronic Assembly Services
Kay Davis & Associates
RPH Consulting
Taylor Construction Management
Toppins Law Firm
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business trends
What Management Strategy Should I use in a Downturn
The following was adapted from a WSJ column by Darrell Rigby and Steve Ellis of Bain & Co.
Like dangerous curves on a racetrack, economic downturns create more opportunities for companies to move from
the middle of the pack into leadership positions than any other time in business. Unlike straight-aways where
leaders can thrive on raw power alone, steep curves require strategic finesse. That often results in dramatic
differences in performance as leaders steer out of the curve.
Consider how Southwest Airlines Co. surged ahead during the 2001 recession. With a clean balance sheet, a clear
cost advantage and adroitly hedged fuel costs, the discount carrier grew at the expense of rivals. As others
eliminated capacity and jobs, Southwest lowered fares to gain market share. It boosted advertising to trumpet its
price advantage and built solid relations with labor by avoiding layoffs.
Southwest is not unique. About 24 percent more firms moved from the
back of the pack to the front in the 2001 downturn compared with the
subsequent period of economic calm, according to an eight-year study
by consulting firm Bain & Co. that analyzed the net profit margins and
sales growth of more than 2,500 companies. Meanwhile, about one-fifth
of all leadership companies—those in the top quartile of financial
performance in their industry—fell to the bottom quartile. By comparison
only three-quarters as many companies made such dramatic gains or
losses after the recession.
Recessions hit some industries harder than others, so staying alert matters. The variations get amplified in a
globalizing, interdependent economy. That adds both opportunity and complexity. The opportunity is to shift focus
to economically healthier regions. The complexity arises from having to make long-term investments in global
operations with less certainty than ever about where you will be exposed when the next downturn hits.
Many industry leaders fall from the top during recessions because they assume that a strong market position is an
insurance policy against trouble. That approach breeds overconfidence. Executives postpone taking precautions or
reach for the same levers they pulled in the past — like hedging their bets by diversifying. When the downturn hits
hard they usually over-react. They slash costs and staff indiscriminately, cut capital expenditures, squeeze
suppliers, and avoid strategic acquisitions. Then when conditions improve, they must spend heavily to regain
momentum.
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business trends
What Management Strategy Should I use in a Downturn
The following was adapted from a WSJ column by Darrell Rigby and Steve Ellis of Bain & Co.
The better approach: slow in, fast out—like a
good driver heading into a sharp curve. Winners
in recessions tend to brake quickly heading into
a downturn by managing costs carefully and
consistently. It’s like downshifting to a lower
gear to slow momentum and increase
responsiveness. They focus on what the
company does best, reinforcing the core
business and spending to gain share. They
aggressively monitor the competition to ensure
they have the best possible line through the
curve. That sets them up to accelerate at the apex of the curve, when the economy starts to improve. The
farther you can see and the quicker you can turn, the faster you can safely corner. Another characteristic of
companies adept in a downturn: they make bargain acquisitions to build up their core, even when it means
taking calculated financial risks. As markets improve, they are well-positioned to accelerate.
Tips
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Focus on what the company does best and spend to gain share.
Make bargain acquisitions to build up the company's core, even when it means taking calculated
financial risks.
Approach the economic downturn like a driver heading into a sharp curve -- slow in, fast out.
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HMSDC Town Hall Meeting –
Help Us Help You
On December 16th HMSDC hosted its annual Town Hall
meeting to gain insight from MBEs on how the
organization has serviced their business needs and
improvements that can impact business growth. Chris
Haas, HMSDC Board Chairman, kicked off the meeting
with remarks about the opportunities that have been
developed from the challenges in the marketplace.
HMSDC has and continues to position MBEs to
overcome and conquer the unexpected through
programs and services that enhances their abilities to
compete and perform on contract opportunities. The
market may not make a positive turn in the very near
future, but in 2016 HMSDC will be more focused and
targeted in every effort to ensure the growth and
development of MBEs.
During the Town Hall meeting MBEs participated in a
poll to rank the programs and services HMSDC
provides as Most or Less Useful. The results for the
Most Useful are: MBE Certification, Lunch with the
President, Pathways to Excellence, Scholarships,
EXPO, Luncheons, and Matchmaking. As a result of the
group discussions, the following list indicates what
MBEs said were the top five things HMSDC can do for
thier business:
• MBE to MBE interaction
• Networking and relationship building with
corporation and primes
• Educational Training
• Forming Strategic Alliances
• Showcase MBEs
Do you agree? If you would like to participate in this
poll, send your thoughts via email to Angela Freeman
[email protected] and let us hear from you.
$1 Billion New MBE Spend Goal Announced
Chairman Chris Haas announced a new campaign to generate an additional $1 billion in spend with HMSDC
certified MBEs by 2017. This spend can be MBE to MBE spend or spend with MBEs by HMSDC Corporate
Members and others who support supplier diversity. “This is an ambitious goal, but it can be achieved,”
stated Richard Huebner, HMSDC President. “The goal articulates the bottom line effect of HMSDC in
generating business opportunities and business growth for MBEs while bringing innovation, superior pricing
and service to those who use MBEs.” All HMSDC Corporate Member and MBEs are asked to support this
initiative and to report your results in achieving the $1 billion goal.
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The Credit Junction Pledges $100 Million in Loan Availability to Houston
Minority Supplier Development Council Businesses in Landmark
Partnership
The Credit Junction, an online lending platform for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), announced today that
it has pledged $100 million in loan availability to the minority businesses belonging to the Houston Minority
Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), a non-profit organization for minority-owned businesses in the Greater
Houston Metropolitan area. This strategic alliance will help provide much needed support to the growing
number of small businesses in the United States’ fourth largest city.
HMSDC’s more than 700 minority-owned businesses, now has access to working capital that would otherwise
be difficult to obtain by traditional financing sources. Access to capital remains a significant obstacle to the
growth of small businesses, and as traditional financial institutions face increasing regulations and compliance
costs, business owners will continue to seek alternative financing sources.
“This collaborative, multi-faceted strategic partnership will benefit both local businesses as well as the region
at large, furthering The Credit Junction’s commitment to offering SMBs a financing alternative,” commented
Sergio Rodriguera, Chief Strategy Officer of The Credit Junction. “As part of that mission, we will continue to
build even more regional relationships to further facilitate the flow of credit to the small businesses that fuel our
nation’s economy.”
“Houston is a growing, thriving city, thanks in many ways to a diverse number of industrial, oil and gas and
healthcare businesses to name a few,” said Robert Gonzalez, Director of Development and Consulting Services
of HMSDC. “Traditional sources of capital have often fallen short in supplying the needs of small businesses,
particularly when it comes to minority-owned businesses. Our partnership with The Credit Junction helps to
ensure that our minority business community receives the opportunity to access the capital essential to
develop and thrive as leaders.”
The Credit Junction is an online lending platform focused on providing working capital and supply chain
financing solutions to small and mid-size businesses. The company employs an asset-based lending credit
evaluation model, and offers businesses up to $5 million in capital availability, both in term loans and lines of
credit. Using technology and data intelligence in conjunction with traditional asset-based lending metrics. The
Credit Junction can better assess the health of a small business, and provide a more transparent and
user-friendly experience. Our fast, flexible and efficient access to capital provides small business owners with
the resources they need to grow their business, which ultimately supports job creation and local community
development. For more information, please visit:www.thecreditjunction.com.
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mbe success
Boral Branders is Awarded as Emerging Business
of the Year
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored Houston
entrepreneurs, corporate executives and businesses for their
leadership and impact on the Houston Hispanic business community
during its Annual Awards ceremony. More than 1,000 attendees joined the
event, making it the largest Hispanic Awards ceremony in Houston.
“Houston-area Hispanics have a significant impact on the business
community; collectively contributing to Houston serving as the epicenter of entrepreneurship. The Annual Awards is an
opportunity to recognize and celebrate Hispanic leaders and their many accomplishments,” said Dr. Laura Murillo,
President & CEO, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Patricia & Brenda Boral, Owners of Boral Branders, received the Emerging Hispanic Business of the Year Award. Boral
Branders is a local marketing firm based in Houston that specializes in online marketing strategies. They have helped
hundreds of business owners grow their business through web design, social media management, search engine
optimization (SEO), content optimization, print marketing materials, marketing strategies, and branding
positioning. Boral Branders understands the needs of small business owners, that’s why they provide custom
tailored, yet affordable, marketing services
Houston - We have a WINNER!
AHRMDCO wins big at the NMSDC Conference
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) held its
annual conference in San Diego, CA. After 4 long and intense days of
networking, business develoment and making connections at the
conference, its ends on a high note as committed suppliers, corporations
and supplier diversity professionals are recognized for their
achievements. This year, Houston had the priviledge of calling one of its
own, AHRMDCO International, Class I Supplier of the Year!
AHRMDCO International is led by Roderick Lemon. The multifacet company specializes in Corporate and
professional development, strategic planning, management, leadership, sales, supervision, customer service
development and executive coaching. Under Rod’s direction he opend a janitorial and custodial services branch
to supplment the business.
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salute!
Join us in saying Salute to our HMSDC family for achieving
monumental milestones!
Melba Williams of MW Studios MW Studios received a contract for interior design for Lilly Grove Baptist
Church.
During the MBWDBE Transformation week that was held the week of December 14 - 18th, HMSDC MBESs defenitely
made an impact! Congrautlations to the following companies for being recognized:
Professional Services Firm of the Year – Tolunay –Wong Engineers
Minority Construction Firm of the Year – Horizon International Group
Marketing and communication Firm of the Year – Gilbreath Communications
Minority Business Advocate of the Year – Reuben Brown BWA Diversity Consultant
Technology Firm of the Year – Cybersoft Technologies
Congratulations to the following companies for graduating from the Turner School of Construction:
Associates and Genesis Cabling Solutions
CandCNET
Donna Cole of Cole Chemical & Distributing for being recognized as Women Business Owner of the Year at the
Governors Small Business Forum
Maria Rios of Nation Waste for being recognized as Minority Small Business of the Year at the Governors Small Business
Forum
Emerald Standard Servies for receiving the Houston MBDA Choice Award in Construction
Facility Management Solutions for receiving the Houston MBDA Choice Award in Services
World Commerce Forwarding for receiving the Houston MBDA Choice Award in Exports
Bill Morris with The Morris Group (TMG) for the past two years partnering with Group CSE to produce the graphics for
the NBC/NFL bus that travels to each Sunday Night Game.
Dean’s Professional Services for receiving re-certification of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ® for Health
Care Staffing Services Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval ® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's
commitment to providing qualified and competent health care professionals.
Erma Palmber of Autos R Us, Vernita Harris of Impact Strategies Consultants and Heather Holland of TransCanada for
being named one of Houston’s Top 30 Influential Women.
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Anodico Corporation
Jose Navarro
Phone: 7136906100
1 Source Project Management
Email: [email protected]
Robert Vallejo
Manufacturing and testing of sacrificial
Phone: (713) 799-6818
Email: robert.vallejo@1sourceproject- Anodes.
management.com
Atlas Field Services LLC
Broker logistics
Craig Taylor
Phone: 2814072434
ABC Professional Tree Services, Inc.
Email:[email protected]
Rocio Jasso
Professional, Scientific and Technical
Phone: (713)644-8808
Services
Email: [email protected]
New MBEs
Vegetation Management, Tree Trimming
Basal Soultions, LLC
Brandon Morris
Phone: (713) 393-8767
Email: [email protected]
Engineering firm.
Accelytics, Inc.
Ashish Jain
Phone: (832) 428-3339
Email: [email protected]
Oracle Platinum partner, providing
consulting services in the area of Bose Corporate Support, LLC
Enterprise Performance Management Carol DuBose
Phone: (713) 203-3900
(EPM) and Business Intelligence (Bi).
Email:[email protected]
Provide legal support to companies and
Adrian Sherwood
law firms
Adrian Sherwood
Phone: (409) 739-2888
Email:[email protected] Bose Staffing, LLC
Mobile restaurant, mobile food truck, Arthur DuBose
Phone: (713) 465-4500
catering services
Email: [email protected]
Alpha Security Solutions & Investigations Staffing for inspection and evaluation of
engineering projects and related services
dba 1 Alpha Security
David Torres
Phone: (361)420-3001
Email: [email protected]
Security guards
Buendia Enterprises, Inc.
Alejandro Buendia
Phone: (781) 346-9482
Email: [email protected]
Amran, Inc. dba Amran Instrument Consulting firm.
Transformers
Cargo One Logistics, LLC
Bhargav Shah
Diego Alexander
Phone: (281) 243-2200
Phone: (713) 290-9922
Email: [email protected]
Manufacturing and distribution of Low Email: [email protected]
(600V) and Medium Voltage (upto Transportation, customs brokerage,
warehousing and distribution services,
25.5kV) Instrument Transformers.
Domestic and International.
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Chizito Oil & Gas Equipment Services Inc
Christina Ndulaka
Phone: (713) 339-2767
Email: [email protected]
Oil & Gas Equipment Service
Colorscapes of Houston
Gregory Carmona
Phone: (832) 455-9028
Email: [email protected]
Landscape Architectural Design
Construction Diversity Group
Steven Hadley
Phone: (832) 527-6861
Email: [email protected]
Complete project management including
preconstruction, procurement, owner's
representation & construction mgmnt
Custom Technology Solutions LLC
Nadeem Mazhar
Phone: (832) 200-9915
Email: [email protected]
Software as a service (saas) deliver
complete support with full data
warehouse system
Dan Martinez & Associates, L.P.
Dan Martinez
Phone: (281) 494-7396
Email: [email protected]
Sales and Use Tax Consultants
Decundi Inspection Services, LLC
Raymond Davis
Phone: (713) 466-1535
Email: [email protected]
Inspection services for industrial equip
DG Grafix
Don Terrell
Phone: (832) 498-2964
Email: [email protected]
Creative graphic design and multi media
studio specializing in print designs,
multimedia; website, and 3D animation
New MBEs
EDI Building Consultants. Inc
Philip Sumang
Phone: (713) 772-6300
Email: [email protected]
Engineering Services
Fronza & Francis, LLC dba RCS & Caisson
Fabrication Company
Deborah Fronza
Phone: (713) 501-3846
Email: [email protected]
Program Management, Construction
Management, Consulting, Design Build
and Steel Fabrication services.
KSB Food Distribution, Inc.
Tri La
Phone: (713) 237-9588
Email: [email protected]
Wholesale Food & Restaurant Supplies
Integreus, LLC
Joseph Pacheco
Phone: (713) 398-3677
Email: [email protected]
Providing professional services and
technology solutions on a consulting,
project management, and/or outsourced
management basis
Mona Composites, LLC
Imran Dhanji
Phone: (832) 661-2059
Email: [email protected]
Manufacturing and fabrication of
fiberglass molded and pultruded grating,
ladders, handrails, stairs, platforms
Leading Edge Enterprises, LLC
Leanne Alvarez
Elise Resources, Inc
Fun & Wealth Company
Phone: (504) 234-1216
Nadia Clark
Ignatius Okeze
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (713) 705-4104
Phone: (281) 564-3458
Shipping/freight, print/copy, scanning
Email: [email protected]
services, mailing services, private mailBusiness consulting and executive Email: [email protected]
Provides keynote speeches & workshops boxes, notary services.
search firm
EN-FAB, Inc.
Chandra Tripathy
Phone: (713) 225-4913
Email: [email protected]
Design, engineer and fabricate surface
production
equipment
including
metering & measurement equipment, oil
& gas pipeline equipment, enhanced oil
recovery equipment, and gas gathering
& oil production facility equipment.
Fallows International, LLC.
Farhana Swati
Phone: (409) 983-0044
Email:[email protected]
A distributor of pipes, valves, fitting
materials, safety equipment standard
and non-standard industrial equipment
components, parts and supplies.
FFG Strategic Consulting, LLC
Colette Lewis
Phone: (832) 412-2524
Email:[email protected]
Engineering consulting firm and project
management
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PK Inspections Services, LLC
ISC Aquisition Corp. dba ISC Building Dionne Cox A'akquanakhann
Materials
Phone: (832) 925-8914
Narciso Flores Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (713)275-4500
delivering the highest quality vendor
Email: [email protected]
solution in heavy industrial construction,
Distribution of construction materials.
maintenance, pipe, module and vessel
fabrication
JFE Franchising, Inc.
Jim Kim
Principle Information Technology Company
Nickell Cheruku
Phone: (713) 463-7777
Phone: (832) 849-1120
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Sushi bar management company
Provide IT/Management consulting,
Managed Services, Education & Staffing.
KR Joseph Consulting, LLC
Kent Reyer Joseph
Rebar Reinforcement Placers, LLC
Phone: (936) 827-0838
Andres Pena
Email: [email protected]
Automation and integration of process Phone: (281) 484-3265
controls
Email: [email protected]
specialize in the installation of concrete,
reinforcing steel, and post-tension cables
in Texas areas
New MBEs
Recruiting Source International, LLC
Delaina Allen
Phone: (281) 277-1411
Email:[email protected]
Full-Service Executive Search, Staffing
Samaripa Oilfield Services LLC
Amy Samaripa
Phone: (979) 257-9385
Email: [email protected]
Pressure washing service, tank clean
out, spill clean up, emergency response,
general labor, rentals, drift and tally,
hydrostatic testing
Testing, Innovations, and Mechanical Virgina Brokerage
Solutions, LLC
Virgina Dorronsoro
Timothy Thomas
Phone: (855) 262-4503
Phone: (337) 563-3575
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
We arrange transportation services for
Engineering services.
heavy duty equipment.
Tex Star Bearings, LLC
Nurbanu Tajuddin
Phone: (713) 731-7200
Email:[email protected]
Distributor of bearings and power
transmission parts
Vistacone Management
Kayode Bello
Phone: (281) 235-3485
Email: [email protected]
Management and Technology Consulting
Zuniga Insulation Paint Scaffold
The Allen CPA Firm, PLLC
Noe Zuniga
Shibrook, LLC
Robert Allen
Phone: (254) 290-0150
Josephine Taylor
Phone: (713) 489-7575
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 784-9380
Email: [email protected]
Blasting,
Coatings,
Insulation,
Email: [email protected]
A full service CPA Firm providing tax, fireproofing, Scaffold, 3rd party safety
A procurement and supply company
accounting, and consulting services to advisory, fire watch attendant, confine
individuals and businesses.
space attendant, bottle watch attendant,
Silk Worldwide, LLC dba Signalboosters,
twic escorts
Wilsom Amplifiers, Creekle, Cell Phone The Little Training Company, LLC
Accessories Depot
Carol Little
Sadruddin Currimbhoy
Phone: (818) 613-8130
Phone: (281) 738-3838
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
We are a corporate training company
specialized in cell phone accessories
specializing in public speaking, l
eadership, sales, and work/life balance
Solomon Joseph, LLC
courses.
Joseph E. Long
Phone: 813-956-6737
The Morris Group E3, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Bill Morris
Risk management consulting
Phone: (281) 988-4774
Welcome to HMSDC!
TCI Control USA, LLC
Annabell Vidal
Phone: (713) 455-0443
Email: [email protected]
Inspection, audit and independent
certification
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Email: [email protected]
Provider of Trade show Exhibit,
Corporate Events and Enviroments
Therapy Supply House, Inc.
Ovo Nwabudike
Phone: (713) 669-0500
Email: [email protected]
Therapy Supply House is a home medical
equipment and supplies firm.
Returning MBES
3rd I Business Solutions
4W Solutions
A. S. Physiques
A1 Shredding, Inc
Adventus Technologies, Inc.
AHRMDCO International
A-K Building Maintenance
All- N- One Services
Alton & Alton Travel
Amazing Awards, Inc.
American Bag Mfg, Inc
American Services, LLC dba American HVAC, Inc.
AmPac Chemical Company, Inc.
Anderson WP, Inc.
AP Energy Solutions
Applied Field Data Systems, Inc
Aqua Micobics, LLC
Ardoin Engineering
Argio Roofing & Construction, LLC
Argus Talent
A-Rocket Moving & Storage
Asakura Robinson Company, LLC
Atlas Commodities, LLC
Auto R Us Collision Center
Avalon Chemicals, Inc
Aztec Bolting Services, Inc.
Aztec Facility Management, LP
Aztec Facility Services
B Bad Sports
B-Squared Technical Services and Consulting, Inc.
Barksdale Technologies, Inc.
Barrera's Supply Company, Inc
Bastion Technologies Inc
Bayside Printing Company
BeAed
Beal's Legacy Town Cars & Limos, LLC
BEI Engineers
BestAssets, Inc
Birring NDE Center, Inc
BQR advertising and Public Relation, Inc
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Bradlink, LLC
Branwar Wine Distributing, Co.
Breathe Max
Briter Enterprise
C & C Fence Corp
CAM Cleaning Services, LLC
Camipan Corp
CandCNet Associates, Inc
Cap Kick Company
Carousel Specialty Products
Castillo & Associates, Information Technology
Consultants
Challenge Office Products, Inc
Charter Pest Control
ChaseSource, LP
Chemplast, Inc,
Chickasaw Distributors, Inc.
Chief Solutions, Inc.
Computer Decisions
Corevis Services, LLC
Corpus Christi Surgical Assistants, Inc.
Cosme Consulting, LLC
Covenant Plastics, Inc
Criner- Daniels & Associates, Inc.
Cybersoft Technologies
DAE & Associates, LTD dba Geotech Engineering and
Testing
Data Management Solutions Corporation
Defour dba Monitors USA Controls, Inc
Diplomat Petroleum, LLC
Divine Limousine Services, Inc.
Donatti Translation & Interpreting
DYD Creative Solutions
Eclat Integrated Software Solutions, Inc.
Elite Adjusting Services, LLC
ELP Enterprises, Inc
Energy Flow Systems
Enterprise Logic, Inc
Esparza Advertising Texas
eXcellence in IS Solutions, Inc dba X-ISS
Returning MBES
Five Woods, LLC
FocuzMindz, Inc.
Forward Edge, Inc
G & A Partners
Gamma Waste Systems LLC
GAP Engineering
Garcia-Martin & Martin, PC
GCS Water Purification, LLC
Genesis Cabling Solutions
Global Coffee Company
Global Force
GMW Quality Cleaning Solutions
Gold Star Petroleum, Inc.
GP Industrial Contractors, Inc
Grayson Armature Works, Inc
GSR Worldwide Services, LLC
GTMS Partners, LLC
Gulf Coast Metallizing & Machinery
Gulf Logistics & Projects
Hernandez Office Solutions
Hill & Swart Architects, Inc.
Houston Avocado Company, Inc.
HSV Automotive
Human Talent, LLC
Ichi-Ban Trophy & Engraving
Imagina Communications
Imani Quality Concepts
J. Simmons Group, Inc
Javier's Radiator & Air Conditioning, LLC
JBR1 Industrial Services
JC Cantera Homes
JD Items, TX
JR2 Energy Services, Inc
King Cheesecake Company, Inc
KT Maintenance, Inc
Kwame A. Opuni
KyKoE Designs Inc
La Vera Prestage Financial Advisor
Lam, Lyn & Philip PC
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Lanz & Swinney, LLC
Latavco Consulting Group
Laura O. Morales dba Energize Your Outlook
Law Office of Delphine James, PLLC
Lazarus Energy Holdings, LLC
Lee Printing Company
LegalWatch, Inc
Live Line Safety
LogNet Worldwide Inc
Lone Star Coffee
L'Renee & Associates, LLC
LRG Services
LY Electronics USA, Inc.
Maddisoft
Mariga CPA, PLLC
McConnell & Jones, LLP
Metoyer- Roy Printing, LTD
Mexilink
MMT Services, Inc
Monty & Ramirez, LLP
Mpower Tech
Mr. T's Courier Services, Inc.
Multigraphics of Houston
MW Design Studio
MVS Supply & Services
National Wire
Navarro Insurance Group
Net Matrix Solutions, Inc.
Netsync Network Solutions
Nextant
Niche Assurance
Nino Corporate Lodging, Inc
NQ Solutions, Inc
NSC Companies
Nuksy's Fine Catering, LLC
ObjectWin Technology, Inc
Offisol
One Source International, LLC
One Source Toxicology Laboratory, Inc.
Returning MBEs
Pennington & Associates Commissioning, LLC
Petro Amigos Supply, Inc
Piping, Technology & Products
Portia Haggerty PC
Power One Associates
Power Tool Service Company
Precision Task Group, Inc.
Prime Eco Group
Prince Painting
PRO Consulting Services, Inc.
Professional Healthcare Education Services
Professional Safety & Risk Management Consultants
Q Staff, Inc
Quick Protection, Inc.
Quintela Group, LLC
R.E.D Construction dba 3V Company
RA Group, LLC
RAC Conference Center dba RAC Houston (CR)
Radia, Inc. dba Career Uniforms
RAG Industrial Solutions
RDC Architects, LLC
Rigging & Welding Specialists, Inc.
RJ Engineering Systems
RJM Group, LLC dba City Build Utility Supply
Rods Surveying, Inc
Rushmore Enterprise
Ryalnd Enterprises, Inc. dba ARVO Realty Advisors
RZV Ltd Co. dba Texas Landscape Co
s(4) Communications, LLC
Sai Business Solutions, LLC
Savience Technologies Private Limited
Sentinel Biologics, Inc
Shelia Mitchell Impact Management
SKE Construction, LLC
Smith & Dean, Inc dba Deans Professional Services
Sophia Adrogue', PC
Sterling Building Specialist
Strategic Litigation Partners
Sunrise Delivery
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SuperBag USA, Corp
Swift Courier Service
Swift International Service Group
Synergy Management Solutions
Systel, Inc
TCT Enterprises, LLC
Team Plus Build
Tejas Tubular Products, Inc.
Teksys, Inc.
Tela Technologies
Texas Electronic Information and Computer Corp
Texas Lone Star Mechanical, Inc.
The Bulsard Group, LLC
The City Technology Group, LLC
The Document Group
The Fierro Group dba Fencemasters of Houston
The Information Store, Inc.
The Rothschild Corporation
The Unbeatable Connection, LLC
The Web Department, LLC
Titan Controls, LLC
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.
TOPCO dba Geller Inc
Toppins Law Firm, P.C.
Trice Education Resources, Inc.
Ultimate Linings, Ltd
Vilseck
Virtuo Group Corporation
W.J. Alexander & Associates
WalkerCom, Inc.
Wal-White, Inc.
WestBurchell, Inc
Working Objects Janitorial Service
World Commerce Forwarding, Inc.
Yo Soy I Am
Zaytec, Inc
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HMSDC NetWork Newsletter
A Publication of the
Houston Minority Supplier Development
Council
Chairman Alastair Donald
President Richard A. Huebner
E-NetWork Newsletter Team
Editor Constance Y. Jones
Layout & Design Constance Y. Jones
Contributing Writers Angela Freeman
Robert Gonzalez
Richard A. Huebner
All correspondence should be mailed
before the 15th of each month to:
Editor, HMSDC Network
Three Riverway, Suite 555
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone 713.271.7805 • Fax 713.271.9770
URL http://www.hmsdc.org
E-Mail [email protected]
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Committee Chair
Contact
No. Meeting
EXPO
American HVAC
Tony Samper
(713) 271-7805
2nd
Monday, 2:00 p.m.
MAC (MBEs Only)
NSC Companies
Patricia Thompson
(713) 789-9191
3rd
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Membership
Facility Interiors
Frederick Barksdale
(713) 585-7870
2nd
Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Pathways to Excellence
Robert Gonzalez
(713) 271-7805
Varies
Program
Al-Razaq Computing
Stormy Suber
(713) 839-9613
4th
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Scholarship Fundraiser Troi Taylor
Taylor Construction Mgmt. (281) 898-4741
2nd
Friday, 11:00 a.m.
SDAC (Corporate Only)
H-E-B
3rd
Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.
James Harris
Day/Time
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