September 2005
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New look and
Website improvements
Earlier
this year, we changed our logo and now we have a new website
with more information and an interactive component to register
for events online. These improvements are being made to
enhance our image and strengthen our communications among
our corporate members, MBEs, and business community throughout
the region.
Additionally,
this online newsletter has been renamed “Connections” as
another way to “connect” with our audiences,
while helping to make connections and build businesses
with our members and MBEs. Please feel free to offer your
comments or suggestions. Just email vshelton@slmbc.org.
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Excellence
Awards Nominations Due October 6
The
annual Excellence Awards program is designed to recognize
the Council’s outstanding MBEs and corporate members.
The deadline is October 6 and we urge you to submit your
nominations right away. Just return the nomination form
you received in the mail or register online at www.slmbc.org.
Eligibility requirements and award categories are included
in the nomination brochure and on our website. We are also
seeking sponsorships to help support the many educational
and development programs offered by the Council. Sponsorships
range from $500 to $5,000. For more information, visit
our website or call Barb Gibson at 314-241-1143.
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Save
The Date • December
1 • Awards Gala
Plan
now to join us Thursday, December 1 at the Ritz Carlton
for the 2005 Excellence Awards Gala. Look for your invitation
in the mail.
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October General
Membership Meeting Rescheduled
Please
make a note that the October 4 General Membership Meeting
has been moved to November 2 at Harrah’s Casino from
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
The
dynamic Steve Simms from NMSDC in Washington, D.C. will
be the featured speaker at the General Membership Meeting
on November 2. His topic will be the rebuilding efforts
on the Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
and the availability of opportunities for corporations
and MBEs. Ironically, the program will be held at Harrah’s
in the New Orleans Room!
All
corporate members and MBEs are invited. RSVP by October
28 to Valerie Shelton at vshelton@slmbc.org or
call 314-241-1143
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PON Makes
The Case For Supplier Diversity
The
PON (Purchasing Officers Network) Meeting that was
held on September 12th was very productive
and well-attended. The program, “Making the Business
Case for Supplier Diversity,” was facilitated
by MBE Gloria Carter-Hicks from Hicks-Carter-Hicks and
corporate member Mark Graham from Express
Scripts. Meeting
participants were divided into three groups and asked
to make the case for supplier diversity. Following
are the top six reasons for supplier diversity as developed
by all three groups:
• Supply
base should reflect customer base
• Supplier
diversity provides competitive advantage
• Supplier
diversity provides new ideas and perspectives
• Diversity
helps to build and expand supplier base
• Diversity
helps promote the local economy
• Supplier
diversity provides opportunities for cost reduction
as
well as and value added
MBE
presentations were given by Gloria Carter-Hicks of Hicks-Carter-Hicks
and Pat Woods of Specialties
International, Inc.
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Golf Classic
Was A Great Success
The
Council’s 11th Annual Golf Classic on
September 22nd was a sold-out success! There
were more than 160 golfers on two courses with more MBEs
participating than ever before. We wish to thank all our
tournament sponsors for supporting the Council in this
fundraising effort and making this a memorable event for
all.
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New Corporate
Member And MBE Certifications
Congratulations
to the following newly certified MBEs:
JLE
Janitorial Service, Inc.
Services – Janitorial/Commercial
Mr.
Jimmie Miller, President
St.
Louis, MO 63103
314-588-9006
Logistical
Resource Solutions, Inc.
Services – Warehousing & Distribution
Mr.
Keith Savage, President
St.
Louis, MO 63103
314-241-5770
www.lrsstl.com
Management
Alternative Re-Engineering
Professional
Consultants – Logistical
Mr.
Peter T. Farms, Vice President
Lake
St. Louis, MO 63367
636-561-7781
Miller
Flooring Company, Inc.
Contractor – Flooring
Mr.
Jimmie Miller, President
St.
Louis, MO 63103
314-588-9006
The
Controls House, Inc.
Professional
Consultants – Industrial Automation Controls
Mr.
Pascal B. deSilva President
Earth
City, MO 63045
314-432-2500
www.thecontrolshouse.com
Threadstone
Signs, Inc., d/b/a/ Signs Now
Manufacturing – Signage
Mr.
Michael Reese, President
St.
Louis, MO 63131
314-822-3015
www.4signsnow.com
MBJ
Consultants, Inc.
Professional
Consultants – Construction
Mr.
Monroe Barnes, Jr., President
Cincinnati,
OH 45206
513-631-9600
Risk
Assessment & Management Group, Inc.
Professional
Consultants – Environmental
Mr.
Atul Salhotra, President
Bellaire,
TX 77401
713-785-5151
Software
House International, Inc.
Distributor – IT
Software
Mr.
Thai Lee, President/CEO
Somerset,
NJ 08873
732-764-8888
www.shi.com
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December Holiday
Reception And Annual Meeting
Mark
your calendar now for Thursday, December 15 for our annual
Holiday Reception and Annual Meeting. This annual event
will be held at the Charles Knight Educational Center at
Washington University in St. Louis. Look for more details
coming soon.
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For more information about ongoing programs, workshops and
general meetings, see our calendar at www.slmbc.org.
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St. Louis Minority Business
Council
308 North 21st Street
Suite 700
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
phone: 314-241-1143
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