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August 2015 A publication of the Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity In This Issue www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe How to Connect @IndianaMWBE https://twitter.com/IndianaMWBE Like Us www.facebook.com/IDOA.MWBE Subscribe/Unsubscribe Email: [email protected] NWIBC Certification Webinar Pay Audit Webinar Sept. Commission Meeting Sept. Certification Webinar Sept. DSDBusinessConference Sept. Pay Audit Webinar Oct. Certification Webinar Oct. More details can be found at: http://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/2749.htm Event Calendar Companies to watch pg 2 Business Reads pg 2 Subcontractor Opportunities pg 2 IBE Inspiring Innovation pg 4 Newly Certified Businesses pg 6 Puzzle & 3 Word Challenge pg 7 Aug. Aug. 14 19 9 14 14 21 16 23-24 Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann an- nounced that 20 companies from 11 Indiana counties have been named ‘Companies to Watch’ by the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneur- ship (OSBE). “I congratulate each of the Hoosier busi- nesses on being selected as one of Indiana’s ‘Compa- nies to Watch’ in 2015,” said Lt. Gov- ernor Ellspermann. “In Indiana we cel- ebrate success- ful companies and commit to policies that support and en- courage continued growth. We know that most future job expansion will oc- cur with companies like these being honored. They are already having a positive impact on our economy and we look forward to their greater contri- butions in the de- cades to come.” Three of the 20 'Companies to Watch' - Fine- line Graphics Inc. (MBE); MS Inspec- tion & Logistics Inc. (WBE); and Guidon Design Inc. (IVBE) - are state of Indiana certified businesses with the Division of Supplier Diver- sity (DSD). Fineline Graphics, Inc. has been certified with the Division of Sup- plier Diversity since 2004. Richard Miller, President of Fine- line had this to say about being recog- nized. “Fineline is thrilled and honored to be selected as one of the twenty Indiana Companies to Watch in 2015. Fineline’s passion- ate, hardworking and customer-cen- tric team defines our company, and has enabled us to grow and therefore be recognized in this way. Our mis- sion is to build a better Indiana by providing resources to our team mem- bers and clients that allow them to achieve personal and professional success.” Guidon Design expressed their joy about being honored on Face- book, posting “We are excited to an- nounce that we have been named as one of the 2015 Indiana Companies to Watch! We are proud to have our growth, innovation, and stability rec- ognized with this award.” Presented by the State of Indiana and OSBE and en- dorsed by the Ed- ward Lowe Founda- tion, ‘Companies to Watch’ recognizes privately held In- diana businesses that have experi- enced exceptional growth and are well positioned for even greater growth in the future. Eligible companies must have six to 150 full- time employees and have generated between $750,000 to $100 million in annual revenue or capital. The 20 ‘Compa- nies to Watch’ were named after evalu- ating 50 nomina- tions for the awards and represent in- dustries ranging from real estate and construction/manu- facturing to infor- mation technology and food services. During 2014, these chosen companies had combined rev- enues in excess of $196 million and created 148 new jobs. This repre- sents an increase of 27.5% from 2013. Projecting contin- ued growth through 2015 includes a 23% revenue in- crease and 16% job growth for the standout com- panies. The 2015 ‘Compa- nies to Watch’ will be honored at a OSBE Names Three MWVBEs as Indiana 'Companies To Watch' Continued on pg. 2...
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August 2015
A publication of the Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity
In This Issue
www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe
How to Connect@IndianaMWBEhttps://twitter.com/IndianaMWBE
Like Us www.facebook.com/IDOA.MWBE
Subscribe/UnsubscribeEmail: [email protected]
NWIBC
Certification Webinar
Pay Audit Webinar Sept.
Commission Meeting Sept.
Certification Webinar Sept.
DSD Business Conference Sept.
Pay Audit Webinar Oct.
Certification Webinar Oct.
More details can be found at: http://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/2749.htm
Event Calendar
Companies to watch pg 2
Business Reads pg 2
Subcontractor Opportunities pg 2
IBE Inspiring Innovation pg 4
Newly Certified Businesses pg 6
Puzzle & 3 Word Challenge pg 7
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Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann an-nounced that 20 companies from 11 Indiana counties have been named ‘Companies to Watch’ by the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneur-ship (OSBE).“I congratulate each of the Hoosier busi-nesses on being selected as one of Indiana’s ‘Compa-nies to Watch’ in 2015,” said Lt. Gov-ernor Ellspermann. “In Indiana we cel-ebrate success-ful companies and commit to policies that support and en-courage continued growth. We know that most future job expansion will oc-cur with companies like these being honored. They are already having a positive impact on our economy and we look forward to their greater contri-butions in the de-cades to come.”
Three of the 20 'Companies to Watch' - Fine-line Graphics Inc.(MBE); MS Inspec-
tion & Logistics Inc. (WBE); and Guidon Design Inc. (IVBE) - are state of Indiana certified businesses with the Division of Supplier Diver-sity (DSD). Fineline Graphics, Inc. has
been certified with the Division of Sup-plier Diversity since 2004.
Richard Miller, President of Fine-line had this to say about being recog-nized. “Fineline is thrilled and honored to be selected as one of the twenty Indiana Companies to Watch in 2015. Fineline’s passion-ate, hardworking and customer-cen-tric team defines our company, and has enabled us to grow and therefore be recognized in this way. Our mis-sion is to build a better Indiana by providing resources to our team mem-
bers and clients that allow them to achieve personal and professional success.”
Guidon Design expressed their joy about being
honored on Face-book, posting “We are excited to an-nounce that we have been named as one of the 2015 Indiana Companies to Watch! We are proud to have our growth, innovation, and stability rec-ognized with this award.”
Presented by the State of Indiana and OSBE and en-dorsed by the Ed-ward Lowe Founda-tion, ‘Companies to Watch’ recognizes privately held In-diana businesses that have experi-enced exceptional growth and are well positioned for even greater growth in
the future. Eligible companies must have six to 150 full-time employees and have generated between $750,000 to $100 million in annual revenue or capital.
The 20 ‘Compa-nies to Watch’ were named after evalu-ating 50 nomina-tions for the awards and represent in-dustries ranging from real estate and construction/manu-facturing to infor-mation technology and food services. During 2014, these chosen companies had combined rev-enues in excess of $196 million and created 148 new jobs. This repre-sents an increase of 27.5% from 2013. Projecting contin-ued growth through 2015 includes a 23% revenue in-crease and 16% job growth for the standout com-panies.
The 2015 ‘Compa-nies to Watch’ will be honored at a
OSBE Names Three MWVBEs as Indiana 'Companies To Watch'
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ceremony at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in India-napolis on August 27. Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are available at www.inctw.org and ques-tions may be emailed to Noelle Dunckel at [email protected].
“These companies are a
shining example of what MWVBEs have to of-fer our communities and it’s very satisfying to see such deserving busi-nesses recognized for their exceptional growth. I encourage all business owners to learn some-thing from them and fol-low their examples. I will
be following their future growth with anticipation and excitement," said Terrie Daniel, Deputy Commission for the Divi-sion of Supplier Diversity. "Our division is proud of the exemplary certified businesses and congratu-lates them on their recog-nition."
Complete List of 2015 ‘Companies to Watch’ Honorees:
2015 Companies to Watch (Cont.)...
Project Name Due Date Contact InformationWastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treat-ment Improvements
Tuesday,Aug. 25
Thieneman ConstructionPhone: (317) 867-3462Fax: (317) 867-3463 [email protected]
Indiana Department of Transportation Con-tracts R-36004-A
Tuesday,September 01
Blankenberger Brothers, Inc.Jason FoxPhone: (812) 845-2717 Fax: (812) [email protected]
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus – Chilled Water Distribution Infrastructure Installation – South Campus Renovations
Thursday, September 03
Purdue UniversityBelinda MorrowPhone: (765) [email protected]
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The Mayor’s Breakfast kicked off Indiana Black Expo’s Busi-ness Conference Monday, July 13. Mayor Greg Ballard started the event with a speech about the ways his administration has worked to support minority com-munities in Indianapolis. He was followed by other key commu-nity figures who spoke to the overall positive trends that are happening in Indianapolis, not only for African Americans, but for all minorities. The climax of the breakfast was the Mayor’s awards ceremony.
After the breakfast the Busi-ness Conference workshops got underway. Monday’s Highlights included round-
Mayor's Emerging Entrepreneurial Award of Prestige: Mauri Miller, Measured Success Custom Clothing
Mayor's Community Business Award of Excellence: Debra Wilson, Engaging Solutions, LLC
Mayor's Minority Business Enterprise of the Year: Mamon Powers, Powers & Sons Construction Co. Inc.
Mayor's Business Advocate Award through Media and Community Service: Reggie Jones, Community Activist
Mayor's Above and Beyond Award through Leadership and Dedication: Vivian Cage, Department of Minority and Women Business Development
Indiana Black Expo Business Conference: Inspiring Innovation
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table discussions with city develop-ers and project leaders for upcom-ing construction and economic development opportunities here in Indianapolis.
Tuesday’s workshops included an overview of the procurement pro-cess for federal and state projects, contracting opportunities with the Indiana colleges and universities, as well as a professional education workshop put on by the US Hous-ing and Urban Development and Small Business Administration.Kathy Cabello, President of Cabel-lo Associates, emceed a Lunch & Learn session with keynote speak-er Carla A. Harris. Harris shared some of her "pearls of wisdom" from her new book "Strategize to Win."
IBE's Business Conference con-cluded with the Indiana Governor's Award Reception and IBE's Media Reception.
“The men and women we honor today are uniquely Hoosier and fully embody the Hoosier spirit,” said Governor Pence. “Their tire-
military, religion, entrepreneurship, and community service. The Gov-ernor also awarded the Sam Jones Trailblazer Award and the Rever-end Charles Williams Community Service Award.
ABC Correspondent Linsey Davis hosted the "Honoring Minorities in Media" reception. She delivered a speech focusing on the importance of accuracy, not quickness, in to-day's media, as well as diversity in media. The Indianapolis Associa-tion of Black Journalists awarded two students with scholarships in the names of two deceased India-napolis journalists.
Leah Johnson, a senior at Indiana University-Bloomington received the Lynn Dean Ford Scholarship, and Raven Moody, a senior at Indi-ana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received the Lis Daily Crawford Scholarship.
less efforts and dedication to their respective communities and this great Hoosier State deserve our utmost gratitude and respect, and I could not be more thrilled to honor
them today.”Governor Pence presented 10 outstanding African-American Hoosiers and community leaders from across the state with several awards. Eight individuals re-ceived the Governor’s Award for Achieve-ment in the fields of physical fit-ness, education,
Reverend Charles Williams Community Service Award Former Representative Bill CrawfordSam Jones Trailblazer Award Genois Wilson BrabsonGovernor’s Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship Gil MichelGovernor’s Award for Achievement in Physical Fitness Cleveland HarpGovernor’s Award for Achievement in Civic Leadership: Education Joyce AkridgeGovernor’s Award for Achievement in Civic Leadership: Military Chaplain Obadiah Smith, Jr.Governor’s Award for Achievement in Civic Leadership: Religion Alphonso BaileyGovernor’s Award for Achievement in Civic Leadership: Community Service Jesse Moore, Frankye Calloway, Al Polin
Award recipients were selected by the Governor in collaboration with state and commu-nity leaders. Governor Pence and IBE President and Chief Executive Officer Tanya Bell presented the awards during a ceremony at the Indiana Convention Center.Extended Bios on the recipients can be found HERE
Indiana Black Expo Business Conference (Cont.)...
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SudokuComplete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive.
Certified MBEsAlpha Office Supplies, Inc.Terrill Brown215/[email protected]
Dalpon Lawn Care, LLCDamian Pondal317/[email protected]
E-Squared Consulting CorporationRichard [email protected]
eTeam, IncBipin Thakur732/[email protected]
JPS Consulting Engineers, LLCBangalore Prakash317/[email protected]
MJ Realty Pros, LLCMarcus Johnson812/[email protected]
Odyssey AirMark Knox317/[email protected]
Plexis Healthcare Systems, Inc.Jorge Yant541/[email protected]
Starfish Office Solutions, Inc.Jim Pickens317/[email protected]
The Consultants Consortium, Inc.Steven Maudlin317/[email protected]
Watchmen Security Group, LLCAustin Smith317/[email protected]
Certified MBEs
Door2Door Transportation Service, LLCPatricia Breaziel317/[email protected]
Extraordinary Feet, LLCKareen Adkins317/[email protected]
Modern Interior Upholstery Co.Larry Johnson, Sr.317/[email protected]
Seven Seas Technologies, Inc.Dayakar Veerlapati636/[email protected]
The Owens Group, Inc.William Owens III312/[email protected]
Certified WBEsAdministrative Strategies, LLCLinda Sullivan317/[email protected]
Advanced Vascular Access, LLCRobyn Chilton812/[email protected]
Aztec Printing, Inc.Joyce [email protected]
BehaviorWorks, LLCAnn Baloski317/[email protected]
Comprehensive Land Procurement, LLCAngela Whicker317/[email protected]
7For the full list of certified MBE,WBE & IVBE firms please visit: http://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/2743.htm
MZ CorpMary Zurbuch317/[email protected]
RealAmerica Construction, LLCRonda Shrewsbury Weybright317/[email protected]
Circle “R” Mechanical, Inc.Linda Fogus219/[email protected]
Certified WBEsCertified WBEs
Russell Martin & AssociatesMary [email protected]
Sue Blee Designs, LLCSue [email protected]
Swearingen Environmental Services, LLCLindsay Swearingen812/[email protected]
Virgil Deli Provisions, Inc.Shelley Virgil574/[email protected]
Wright’s Painting & Decorating, LLCSheila Townley219/[email protected]
Contact Us Deputy CommissionerTerrie Daniel(317) 232-3061 [email protected] Director of Business Development & ComplianceCourtney Edmonds(317) 234-3428 [email protected] Director of Certification & OperationsLuther Taylor Jr.(317) 234-3424 [email protected] Development & Outreach Manager Michael Babcock (317) 234-5360 [email protected] Relations SpecialistIsabel Smith(317) 234-3421 [email protected] Williams(317) 234-3425 [email protected] Program Coordinator Kesha Rich(317) 234-9521 [email protected] Brassard 317) 233-1872 [email protected]
Three Word Challenge:The Best Parts of Entrepreneurship
When the Division of Supplier Diversity thought of the best parts of
entrepreneurship we came up with:
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Laura Snider Consulting, LLCLaura Snider317/[email protected]
LBH Construction, LLCWendy Hartson317/[email protected]
Crossroads Resource ManagementJennifer Weaver317/[email protected]
Energy Conservation Solutions, Inc.Tanya Mentgen765/[email protected]
Franklin Stamping Industries, Inc.Sharon Franklin765/[email protected]
Gamer Insights Group, Inc.Michele Wojtyna630/[email protected]
KW - E&S, Inc.Katherine Willett812/[email protected]
