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ARE YOU GOING? NYS MWBE FORUM Oct. 1& 2 2014
Recommendation: A must attend event to network and build business connection.
TIPS to Maximize your experience:
I. Be prepared – biz cards, brochures and Capability Statement
II. Practice your Biz pitch/ elevator speech
III. Review workshop line up – make a strategic decision what you must attend.
New York State’s MWBE Forum is the largest statewide business opportunities event for MWBEs. Learn about New York’s new projects, meet New York’s leading public and private sector leaders and procurement decision makers and identify the right opportunities for your company. This informative two-day event will help you chart a new
road map to business success.
REGISTER TODAY. INVEST IN YOU. INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS.
For more information visit the event website at http://nysmwbeforum.org/.
July 23 – NYS MWBE event to help businesses leverage local new economy
New York State Western NY MWBE Outreach
Building Relationships and Making Connections for Success
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DASNY MWBE Outreach Event Buffalo July 2014 FINAL.
(Albany, NY) In support of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to maximize opportunity for New York businesses, DASNY (the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ) will host a business outreach and networking reception on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Buffalo Hyatt Regency from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
DASNY has invited key state and local agencies and authorities; leading construction management companies and representatives from Buffalo’s major economic project drivers to join them for this complimentary and interactive MWBE event.
“Last year, under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s leadership, the utilization of minority-– and women- owned businesses in state contracts reached a record 21.06 %. In all, $1,488 billion in contracts from a total of 97 public agencies and authorities were awarded to Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in FY 2012-2013,” said DASNY President Paul T. Williams, Jr. “Events like this will help ensure that MWBE firms are aware of the possibilities available to them so that we can continue to build upon our past success.”
Information about upcoming procurement and bid opportunities will be provided, along with guidance on how to pursue new business opportunities in Western New York. Key presentations include: an overview of the NYS Contract System, including how prime contractors and subcontractors can benefit from it, and a panel discussion moderated by Michael M. Clay, DASNY Director,Opportunity Programs Group, where state and local agency MWBE representatives will discuss strategies for success in achieving 20% MWBE participation on projects.
The conversation continues after the presentations with a networking reception where attendees will be able to speak with key project managers and business owners.
Interested business owners are asked to send a RSVP to DASNYinWNY@gmail.com by July 18, 2014.
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Founded in 1944, DASNY is one of the largest higher education, health care and public-purpose issuers of public debt in the nation with an outstanding bond portfolio of approximately $45.8 billion as of March 31, 2014. DASNY is also a major public builder in New York State with a construction pipeline of 904 projects valued at more than $5.74 billion.
Black Capital Network to Host Event Series that Showcases the Projects that are Shaping the “New Buffalo”
WHAT/WHY
: On Thursday, July 17,2014 the Black Capital Network will host its second “Have you Heard about the New Buffalo” Networking Series that offers local business owners an opportunity to network with local influencers and get a glimpse into the “New Buffalo.”
The networking series features key development locations in Buffalo with the goal of updating and connecting professionals and MWBE business owners to the project decision makers.
The July 17, 2014 event will feature the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and the newest innovative co-working space dig. Featured presenters include: Matthew Enstice, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc and Patrick Whalen, Chief Operating Officer
“We encourage guests to attend and experience a hub of innovation and opportunity.”
The cost is $20.00 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks, presentation, great networking and a tour of the BNMC campus.
WHERE: dig at the BNMC
Innovation Center
640 Ellicott Street – Buffalo,NY, 14203
WHEN: Thursday, July 17 at 5pm -7:30 pm.
WHO: Local business owners
Jennifer Parker, founder of the Black Capital Network and owner of Jackson Parker Communications
Matthew Enstice, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc
Patrick Whalen, Chief Operating Officer
ARE YOU GOING? Email: bcnparker@gmail.com to RSVP!
*Walking Tour of BNMC – Tour will be offered after the presentation. Please bring low heeled shoes for the walking tour.
A “Have You Heard about the NEW Buffalo” Networking Series
Hosted by the Black Capital Network
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July 17, 2014 HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT the NEW Buffalo Networking Event
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT …
The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and dig
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus NEW innovative work space for entrepreneurs – dig
A HUB OF INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITY
Thursday July 17, 2014
- Learn more about the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
- *Take a tour of the Campus
- Experience the surroundings of Buffalo’s newest shared mixed-use work space for innovative entrepreneurs
Featured Guests:
Matthew Enstice, President & CEO, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc.
Patrick Whalen,Chief Operating Officer
WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2014
TIME: 5:00 – 7:30pm
WHERE: Innovation Center on the BNMC
640 Ellicott Street . Buffalo,NY, 14203
Enjoy….
* A unique venue
* Delicious Hors d’oeuvres and drinks
* PowerNetworking
COST: $20.00 (hors d’oeuvres,drinks,networking and presentation)
* Pay at the event
Be sure to RSVP – Register Online
Email: bcnparker@gmail.com
*Walking Tour of BNMC – Tour will be offered after the presentation. Please bring low heeled shoes for the walking tour.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All interested in learning more about opportunities at the BNMC and Buffalo’s Newest
mixed use Workspace for Entrepreneurs
A “Have You Heard about the NEW Buffalo” Networking Series
Hosted by the Black Capital Network
The Power of Networking and Your Business Growth
As diversity flourishes, so does business
As Buffalo’s field of dreams grows along the waterfront and Medical Campus, some involved in the long struggle to get minority-owned businesses a share of the action say the answer increasingly is “yes.”
Maybe that explains the turnout this week when Global Spectrum, the company managing Canalside, held an outreach meeting in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center to lay out some of the business opportunities. About half of the more than 50 entrepreneurs who showed up were black.
It was the second such meeting the company has held since being hired by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. in January. The temptation is to dismiss such events as dog-and-pony shows – until you hear stories such as Anita Sanders’.
Sanders went to the first meeting in March, heard about the opportunity to supply everything from food and uniforms to paper products and cleaning supplies, and then posed an inquiry. “I just asked the question, ‘Do you need security?’ He said, ‘Yes,’ and it went on from there,” said Sanders, who used her experience as a Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority police officer and her master’s degree in management to start Trace Assets Protection Service two years ago.
Now she has a contract with Canalside for Thursdays at the Square and weekend events, guarding everything from ticket receipts to bank deposits.
Her advice to other minorities looking to get a foot in the door? “Make sure you follow through … and go to the meetings,” she said, echoing the advice of Jennifer Parker, who was hired by Eric Mower + Associates to put together an outreach effort to minority and female entrepreneurs for Canalside.
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE
http://www.buffalonews.com/columns/rod-watson/as-diversity-flourishes-so-does-business-20140625
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