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News Flash! November 2004
. Excellence Awards Luncheon December 1 ______________________________________________________________ Excellence Awards Luncheon December 1The SLMBC Excellence Awards will be presented at a special luncheon December 1 at the Renaissance Grand Hotel from 11:30am - 1:00pm . This is one of the highlights of the year where we honor outstanding MBEs and corporations. The following is a list of those nominated for awards this year: Corporate Nominations Corporate Innovative MBE Program: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Corporation of the Year : Ameren UE Government/Institution of the Year: MSD MBE Buyer/Coordinator of the Year Nominees: Ameren - Brian Montgomery MBE Nominations Construction : BRK Electrical Contractors Distribution: BRC Distributors Manufacturing: Andy's Seasoning Professional/Other Services: A-1 Private Investigations Your Re-certification Letter is in the Mail Check your mailbox. Re-certification letters were mailed on November 19, a little sooner this year since the earlier national deadline is being enforced. There is no grace period. You must recertify by January 31 or you will have to complete a new certification package. Please, please, please send in your re-cert application by January 31 . Better yet, do it right away so you won't have to worry about it during the holiday rush.Benefits of SLMBC Certification For 31 years, the St. Louis Minority Business Council has been committed to the growth and expansion of certified, minority-owned businesses. We offer comprehensive resources and tools designed to help you obtain and keep the big contracts you seek. We hope you will continue to take advantage of all the Council has to offer by re-certifying your business now for 2005. Your exclusive benefits include: . The opportunity to showcase your products and services to corporate buyers at the annual Business Opportunity Fair . Educational programs such as the new Supply Chain Management Certificate offered through St. Louis University . Specialized workshops, seminars, mentoring and networking opportunities . Identification of funding sources and much more! Plus, you'll have the opportunity to rub shoulders with buyers and decision-makers at social events such as the Golf Tournament, Rail Cruise and Holiday Reception. No other MBE certification program offers these kinds of programs and benefits. Basic re-certification is only $200. Or you can become an MBE Sponsor and enjoy additional benefits and recognition for your company. Please look for your re-certification package in the mail, and return the application right away. You owe it to yourself to begin the New Year with every advantage possible. Results of MBEIC Committee Election The MBEIC Committee elections were held on November 10 at the T.A.B. Company. Here are the individuals that were elected to a three-year term: Edmond Brown - ELB Enterprises, Inc. Juliette Campbell - Juliette's Interiors Stanley Franklin - Network Food Staffing, Inc. Elliott Henry - Maintenance Unlimited Janitorial, Inc. Carmen Jacobs - NextGen Information Services, Inc. Julia Holmes - Concepts Marketing and Advertising Company, Inc. Ben McMillan - Bentech, Inc. Vinet McMillan - Forget Me Not Florist Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception It's our year-end-wrap up and fabulous holiday celebration. Plan now to join us for the Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on December 16 at the Anheuser-Busch Tour Center . The festivities begin at 5:30 pm including great food and drink, live music and exciting door prizes. Most of our corporate members and MBEs will be there for this exciting event. So don't miss this major networking opportunity. Call Valerie Shelton at 314-241-1143 for reservations. |