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MBEIC Kickoff and Tier II Opportunities

February 3, 2015 by angishields

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MBEIC Kickoff and Tier II Opportunities

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Our Let’s Talk Small Business show on February 3rd 2015 featured Mr. Sylvester Johnson, Senior Manager Supplier Diversity of Home Depot, and Ms. Sylvia Nealy-David, the Principal Managing Consultant for Human and Technology Capital Advisors, LLC, and chair of the MBEIC. This show announced the MBEIC Kickoff event where Mr. Johnson will be the keynote speaker discussing the importance of Tier II opportunities in the corporate supply chain. Bringing more than 17 years of corporate experience at Home Depot, he shares a comprehensive view on the current minority business landscape in Georgia and identifies strategies for success with Tier II opportunities. This year the MBEIC focus will be on educating all MBE’s on the importance of Tier II , and how to maximize resources for growth and capacity building. Please join Sylvia and the entire MBEIC leadership for an exciting meeting as they kick off the year on February 16th, 2015 from 9-11 am at Georgia Power. We look forward to seeing you there, and helping you “Realize Tomorrow.”

Sylvester Johnson / The Home Depot

Sylvester Johnson leads The Home Depot’s efforts to tap into small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. He drives internal processes and functions as the external liaison to ensure The Home Depot forms mutually beneficial partnerships with small and diverse businesses. This allows The Home Depot to deliver innovative products and services and superb customer service, which ultimately increases shareholder value.

Sylvester joined The Home Depot in 1997 and has served in a variety of positions during his 17 year career at the company including Manager for Home Depot Tool and Truck Rental, Sr. Manager Inventory Planning & Replenishment, Sr. Manager Multi- Channel Integration and eBusiness Inventory Manager in the HD.com organization. He has also held key roles in Strategic Finance, Logistics Finance and Supply Chain. Prior to beginning his corporate career Sylvester spent several years working in The Home Depot stores as a Department Manager.

Sylvester is a graduate of Alabama State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. He currently serves on the advisory boards for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, and the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council. He is also a member of the NMSDC Retail Industry Group and the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Corporate Brain Trust.

Sylvia Nealy David / Human & Technology Capital Advisors, LLC

Sylvia Nealy David is the Managing Principal with Human and Technology Capital Advisors, a premier Human Capital Management consulting and solution implementation firm, specializing in the implementation of human capital management strategy utilizing technology. She is an International HR Executive with over 20 years of experience in human capital management. Sylvia has led international and national HR organizations in North America, South America, Southern and Central Europe for profit and non-profit organizations. She has experience in higher education, financial services, and the healthcare industries. Her expertise includes strategic human resources leadership and evaluation, total rewards management, workforce planning & diversity implementation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate compliance, leadership development, talent management, performance management and organizational design & development.

Sylvia is a pioneer in Human Capital Management. She developed an HR Capabilities Model. This model has established standard competencies for measuring HR effectiveness and efficiency. Sylvia has held several leadership roles with in human resources management. Prior to Human and Technology Capital Advisors, Sylvia was the Vice President for Human Resources for Morehouse School of Medicine, Global Vice President of HR at Habitat for Humanity International, and various leadership roles with Emory and Synovus Financial Corp.

Sylvia serves on the Board of Director, (HR Committee) for the Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and is a Mentor for Pathbuilders, Inc. In addition, she serves as the Chair of (MBEIC) Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee for the NMSDC Georgia Affiliate Council, a member of the Board of Directors for the NMSDC Georgia Affiliate Council, and an appointee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Advisory Council. Sylvia is also Chair of the Small Business Council Community Committee.

GMSDC 2015: Realizing Tomorrow

January 13, 2015 by angishields

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GMSDC 2015: Realizing Tomorrow

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In honor of GMSDC’s 40th anniversary, we invite you to join us in the discussion of looking back and moving forward with the exciting new initiatives GMSDC has in store for the upcoming year. Our theme for the New Year is Realizing Tomorrow! At GMSDC we want to unlock your potential as a minority business owner, and cover how GMSDC plans to help its members realize a more successful tomorrow in 2015. Sylvia Nealy David with HTC Advisors, chair of the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee, and a minority business owner herself, joins us to talk about the new minority business enterprise (MBE) opportunities, and the cutting edge programs we can look forward to in 2015.

Sylvia Nealy David / Human & Technology Capital Advisors, LLC

Veteran Owned Small Business, Part II

November 25, 2014 by angishields

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Veteran Owned Small Business, Part II

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Finishing out our two-part series on veteran small business owners (VOSB), we had Dorna Werdelin, supplier relations, communications and outreach manager at the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, and co-host Cassius Butts, SBA regional administrator in the studio. Listen in to hear about the opportunities, challenges and trends veterans encounter as they turn to entrepreneurship as a viable career path. You’ll also want to tune in for lesser known tips for successfully doing business with the State of Georgia. So listen in – you’ll be glad you did.

Dorna Werdelin / Georgia Department of Administrative Services

Dorna Werdelin is the communications outreach manager with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Division. She is responsible for official communications, marketing of statewide contracts and supplier relations. Mrs. Werdelin is also the Georgia Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification official, and conducts several monthly training sessions for companies wishing to do business with the State of Georgia government, acting as a dedicated resource to those businesses.

Mrs. Werdelin has worked with the State of Georgia government for almost 10 years, formerly as the assistant director of the Georgia Leadership Institute and Enterprise Learning Division at the State Personnel Administration, managing training contract and the training function in the state.

Prior to her work with the state, she was employed at what was the largest oil refinery in the Western Hemisphere, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the deputy information officer and HR specialist, she was a government liaison, and was responsible for organizational training, ERP training, employee relocation and orientation, and community outreach programs. She serves as a mentor to teenaged and college-bound girls in her community, and is an advocate for disabled military veterans and fathers’ rights. She is a certified Caregiver, married to a Wounded Warrior and has three sons.

Veteran Owned Small Business, Part I

November 18, 2014 by angishields

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Veteran Owned Small Business, Part I

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On the heels of Veterans Day, the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council kicked off a special two-part series on veteran small business owners (VOSB) – the opportunities, challenges and trends they encounter while turning to entrepreneurship as a viable career path. Special guest Vanessa Bull, supplier diversity site administrator and mentor protégé program manager for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics covered burning topics including VOSB training and mentorship/development opportunities, as well as, tips for preparing for the upcoming National Veterans Small Business Engagement Conference sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. So listen in!

Vanessa Bull / Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Vanessa Bull is a Supplier Diversity Advocate and Mentor Protégé Program Manager for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia.

In this role, she is responsible for maintaining a world class Supplier Diversity program focused on customer satisfaction and the achievement of Small Business goals. She is also accountable for the company’s Mentor Protégé efforts including agreements with federal, state and local agencies.

Ms. Bull has served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Women’s Business Council, the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as Chair on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC).

Ms. Bull has received numerous awards for her efforts in support of Supplier Diversity. Women’s Enterprise USA news magazine has recognized her as one of the “100 Women Impacting Supplier Diversity.”

Special Edition: Health IT

November 11, 2014 by angishields

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Special Edition: Health IT

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Health IT is the subject of mass attention, particularly as Georgia continues to grow and make national headlines for its work in the field. Recently, thought leaders Christopher Kunney of InfiniteOptions Technology Consulting Group, and MBEs Tracey Grace of IBEX IT Business Experts, and Dr. Cassandra Tancil of PharmaCare Solutions, came together to discuss major trends in this cutting edge industry. Topics included the Affordable Healthcare Act, electronic health records, telemedicine, and recommendations to small business owners on how to both stay in tune to the industry’s accelerated growth and make it work for you. Listen in!

Tracey Grace / IBEX IT Business Experts

Tracey Grace is President and CEO of IBEX IT Business Experts in Alpharetta, Georgia. Tracey founded IBEX after seizing the opportunity to staff Electronic Healthcare Record projects. IBEX today is a National Staffing and Training Firm.

Tracey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Spanish at the University of Pittsburgh, and was awarded a Graduate Fellowship to attend the Katz Graduate School of Business where she earned her MBA in less than a year. Tracey has held various sales management positions at companies such as the FedEx Corporation, Learning Tree International and was as Vice President at Quint Wellington Redwood, a Dutch Consulting firm where she received numerous awards.

Tracey is on the MBEIC Leadership Council – Chair of the Healthcare Consortium, currently serves as a Board Member at the Katz Graduate School Alumni Association advising on Minority recruitment and has served as a board member of AFCEA – Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association. She actively speaks about Gender and Minority diversification, using IBEX as a platform. IBEX is a certified Woman Owned and Minority Owned Enterprise.

Christopher Kunney / InfiniteOptions Technology Consulting Group, LLC

Christopher is a senior level healthcare information technology executive and strategist. He is called upon by his clients to provide guidance and thought leadership specific to emerging healthcare technology offerings, compliance related issues and technology adoption. His recent roles include serving as Director of Emerging Healthcare Technology for AT&T, Vice President & COO for HealthInovation and Vice President and CIO for Piedmont Healthcare. Christopher currently serves as managing partner of Infinite Options, LLC. and also maintains strategic alliances with various HIT consulting firms such as Smartecute, The BAE Company and The Desir Group.

He has a track record of successfully implementing and providing strategic enterprise-wide solutions that address the current issues faced by health systems including; meaningful use, PPACA, HITECH Act, HIPAA, EMR Adoption, CMS quality measures, and HIEs. In addition, Christopher is an experienced IT leader with demonstrated ability to build peak-performing teams and achieve cross-functional business objectives that effectively integrate within the clinical setting. As a valued member of senior management teams, he’s contributed a seasoned, broad-based perspective with the maturity to lead IT transformation efforts in all areas of the healthcare business. His business philosophy is to create pragmatic IT strategies and implementation plans designed for maximum return.

Christopher serves as instructor-at-large for Southern Polytechnic University Professional Education – HIT Certification Program and is industry advisor to Georgia Institute Of Technologies – HIT Cluster Program, ITT Technical Institute and DeVry University – Atlanta. He also serves on the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce HIT Public Policy Taskforce and Bioscience – Health IT Leadership Council and active member of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)

Some of his current leadership roles include, board member and FY14 President of the Healthcare Information Systems Society (HIMSS) – Georgia Chapter and Board Chairman of Ivy Preparatory Academy of Schools. He’s previously served as past chair of Dr. Ben Carson Foundation Atlanta Chapter and board emeritus for the Men’s Health and Wellness Center. Other previous professional organizational memberships include: Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives (GAHE), Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Healthcare Service Executives (NASHE). Christopher has also served as an adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at DeVry University.

Christopher is a graduate of Fort Valley State University, earning a Bachelor Of Science in Computer Science/Mathematics and Executive Master of Science in management of Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition to his formal education, he’s received various certifications in the areas of healthcare information technology (CPHIT), customer relationship management (CRM), technical management, total quality control, project management, and other various I.T. related fields of study.

Christopher is a recipient of the Seaborn Lee Middle School Trailblazer Award; 2006 Minority Scholarship Award from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). Along with this award he also was selected to participate in the CHIME’s CIO Boot Camp for high achieving business leaders. Christopher was also selected to deliver the commencement address for a recent graduating class at ITT Institute in Atlanta, GA and has appear as a subject matter expert at various healthcare IT industry conferences and events. Christopher has appeared in various publications including The Atlanta Business Chronicle, Modern Healthcare, 2006 thru 2012 editions of Who’s Who in Business and Industry, Who’s Who in Black Atlanta and was featured in a spring 2006 article on “Minorities in Healthcare” published by the Atlanta Hospital News. He’s also been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine’s executives “On The Move” section. He’s co-author various articles, whitepapers and presented nationally on topics surrounding the impact of health information technology on the clinical ecosystem. Christopher is an avid blogger and shares his perspective through various social media outlets including, Twitter, Linkedin and Google Plus.

Cassandra Tancil / PharmaCare Solutions, Inc.

Dr. Cassandra G. Tancil, co-founder and President/CEO of PharmaCare Solutions, Inc., has practiced as a clinical pharmacist for more than 25 years. Dr. Tancil began her career in a progressive community hospital in Baltimore, MD where she was responsible for overseeing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the appropriate use of medications throughout the institution. After spending eleven years as the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator in Baltimore, she moved back home to Georgia and decided to explore other facets of pharmacy. Her journey led her to diverse experiences within the pharmaceutical industry for a Fortune 500 global R&D company, an ambulatory care clinic for a leading HMO, and the nation’s leading provider of government pharmacy benefits management services.

The skills that Dr. Tancil has acquired during her career led to the founding of PharmaCare Solutions, a healthcare consulting company, whose primary focus is to manage your healthcare cost through clinical, analytical, and marketing services to ensure patients are utilizing medications to achieve positive health outcomes. Her willingness to work closely with other healthcare professionals and patients often leads to mutual accountability and a win-win for all.

Dr. Tancil received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Music from Emory University, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy, and completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. She is also a board certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).

Spotlight on Georgia Film and Entertainment Industry, Part III

October 28, 2014 by angishields

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Spotlight on Georgia Film and Entertainment Industry, Part III

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For weeks, we have delved into the opportunities, challenges and personal experiences of small business owners active in Georgia’s growing TV/film industry. Closing out this 3-part series is Tirrell Whittley, president and CEO of Liquid Soul Media, one of the most successful and award-winning lifestyle marketing agencies in the South. Don’t miss Whittley’s perspective on how offshoot businesses can get in and make it big in the “Hollywood of the South.” Special thanks to co-host Cassius Butts, regional administrator of the Small Business Administration.

Tirrell Whittley / Liquid Soul Media

Mr. Whittley is the visionary and executive leader of Liquid Soul (LS). Since founding the company in 2001, it has grown into a full-service, award-winning Lifestyle Marketing Agency specializing in marketing, media, and publicity for entertainment, faith, corporate, sports and non-profit organizations. LS locates unobtrusive ways to integrate brands and marketing messages across lifestyle segments to maximize return on investment with measureable results. As a trailblazer in modern marketing solutions, social-media, innovative campaigns and creative designs, the agency’s distinctive value-add approach has led to substantial yearly growth for the company.

Rashida Winfrey

Spotlight on Georgia Film and Entertainment Industry, Part II

October 14, 2014 by angishields

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Spotlight on Georgia Film and Entertainment Industry, Part II

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Maria Guerra-Stoll of GSB Architects, a very successful small business owner and leader in Georgia’s entertainment space, helped us usher in our second installment of the film and TV interview series. Tune in to hear her story, how her work on a very large TV/film project led to future business, making entertainment one of her largest business markets. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a small business trailblazer. Learn tips and wisdom to better your efforts at success in the Hollywood of the South.

Rodney Sampson with Opportunity Hub, Part 2

September 30, 2014 by angishields

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Rodney Sampson with Opportunity Hub, Part 2

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Discussions of angel investing as a means to raising capital for small businesses have given way to a wider conversation of the minority wealth gap and the dearth of minority angel investors in this part 2 interview with Rodney Sampson of the Opportunity Hub. In this compelling interview with GMSDC President/CEO Stacey Key, they attempt to answer the question, “Why are there so few minority angel investors?”

Rodney Sampson / Opportunity Hub

Rodney Sampson is a social innovator, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, published author, and consecrated bishop. Via his Episcopal affiliations with the Old Holy Catholic Church and International Bishops Conference, Sampson shapes innovative economic policy and opportunities throughout society and culture. As a serial entrepreneur, Sampson co-founded Multicast Media Networks (Streamingfaith.com) in 2000 (sold in 2010), a live and on-demand streaming platform that laid the foundation for companies like YouTube and Ustream. Not stopping there, Sampson co-founded Intellectual Currency (an integrated marketing and business development firm) in 2002, Intellect Inspire (a digital publishing imprint of Audible) in 2006, and Legacy Opportunity Fund in 2007 with private equity investments in technology, energy, consumer products and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He also serves on the advisory boards of a learning company (a Pearson Education Alliance Partner), a production company and multiple startup and early stage companies throughout the world.

Sampson is passionate about reducing our nation’s poverty and wealth gap by advancing the cause of innovation, coding, entrepreneurship, investment and Crowdfunding as a way of life for all communities. To advance this definitive cause, Sampson created Opportunity Ecosystem (OE). Opportunity Ecosystem includes opportunity.UP // unleashing private equity, the nation’s leading conference and learning platform learning for minorities and under-served communities to learn, navigate and master investment ecosystem. opportunity.UP conferences attract over 1,000 entrepreneurs, 500 teenagers and 100 accredited investors and mentors. Opportunity Ecosystem also includes opportunity.HUB a coworking space, knowledge hub, coding school and accelerator located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. opportunity.HUB is home to opportunity.VENTURES, a new seed and early stage fund focused on making investments in early stage consumer facing, technology and disruptive social enterprise based companies that impact culture and beyond.

Sampson is also an advocate and respected expert on the JOBS Act (debt and equity based crowdfunding) and State of Georgia’s “Invest Georgia Exemption” legislation. Always meditating, thinking, networking and connecting to disrupt economic culture, Sampson is innovating what he has branded as an “ecosystem crowdfunding platform” -designed to integrate the capital markets of the African American owned banks, churches, business associations and historical black colleges and universities. The platform will allow underserved and under-represented communities to learn, engage and invest in the investment ecosystem by providing access to relevant investment opportunities traditionally reserved for accredited and institutional investors. The long-term outcome will result in job creation, wealth creation and a better society for all.

Spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 2

September 23, 2014 by angishields

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Spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month, Part 2

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The council hosted its final interview of the two-part interview series honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month with special guests GMSDC Blue Legend Monica Maldonado of Interprint Communications, and Alejandro Coss, president of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce Georgia (LACC). In a broad discussion of entrepreneurship in the Latin American community, major topics were discussed including: a) Common obstacles to small business growth and how to overcome them, b) When to know that a small business is “ready” to do business in the corporate arena, c) The value-add of certification and membership with the LACC. Get the small business information and resources you need from some of the most successful Latino business owners and partners in the supplier diversity space. Tune in now!

Monica Maldonado / Interprint Communications