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NABWIC TALKS WITH ARNICE LAMB, NABWIC'S BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON "WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT"

Mrs. Arnice Lamb is a manager of Supplier Diversity and supports the enterprise construction and professional services categories, as well as the Walt Disney Parks Resorts segment. She has been with the Company since February of 1991. Prior to joining Disney, Mrs. Lamb held a number of managerial positions with organizations such as Shiley, Inc., a division of Pfizer Inc.; Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, a division of Medtronic, Inc.; and Bard Cardiopulmonary, a division of C.R. Bard, Inc. For several years, Mrs. Lamb has been instrumental in the development, implementation and compliance of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) programs.

Mrs. Lamb is a native of the state of Ohio. She attended Whiting College in Cleveland, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Later Mrs. Lamb completed extension courses in purchasing & material management at Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA, and contract administration at University of California, Irvine

An active participant in numerous organizations, Mrs. Lamb serves as chairwoman for the corporate advisory committees of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California, Asian Business Association of Orange County. She also serves as corporate advisory to the Women Business Enterprise Council – West, National Association of Minority Contractors & Women Construction Owners & Executives, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, among others.

SPECIAL PODCAST WITH ONE OF THE TOP 25 WOMEN IN POWER IMPACTING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Mrs. Arnice Lamb is a manager of Supplier Diversity and supports the enterprise construction and professional services categories, as well as the Walt Disney Parks Resorts segment. She has been with the Company since February of 1991. Prior to joining Disney, Mrs. Lamb held a number of managerial positions with organizations such as Shiley, Inc., a division of Pfizer Inc.; Medtronic Cardiopulmonary, a division of Medtronic, Inc.; and Bard Cardiopulmonary, a division of C.R. Bard, Inc. For several years, Mrs. Lamb has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and compliance of minority and women business enterprise (MWBE) programs.

Mrs. Lamb is a native of the state of Ohio. She attended Whiting College in Cleveland, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Later Mrs. Lamb completed extension courses in purchasing & material management at Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA, and contract administration at the University of California, Irvine.

An active participant in numerous organizations, Mrs. Lamb serves as chairwoman for the corporate advisory committees of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California, Asian Business Association of Orange County. She also serves as corporate advisory to the Women Business Enterprise Council – West, National Association of Minority Contractors & Women Construction Owners & Executives, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council, among others. She is the recipient of  the Woman in Spotlight Award for NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon in Entertainment Centers Contracting Opportunties.

PRE-RECORDED SHOW.

NABWIC TALKS WITH MENTOR PROTEGE RELATIONSHIPS  WITH LUIS GARCIA, LEGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

As President of LEGO CONSTRUCTION CO., Luis works with all management and field staff to lead and maintain a strategic plan that will generate revenues, create new opportunities for business and help the company to remain competitive in the marketplace. Strong emphasis on reputation, respect for clients,  subcontractors and vendors, honesty, quality control, safety, professionalism and cost control management,  are the critical components that enable Luis to achieve success for both himself and the company.

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Host:  Ersula Odom

Co-Host: Jada Williams

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NABWIC's Mission:

NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:

     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract

       opportunities.

     * Create strategic environments that support educational,

        entrepreneurial, professional and social network connections.

     * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the

        construction industry

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In this pre-recorded session, NABWIC takes a closer look at how businesses have been impacted and strategies that can be taken to ensure equality in business, especially procurement and corporate involvement.

NABWIC Talks with Nina Cook, Supply Chain Site Director at PepsiCo - Frito-Lay North America. Nina is a proven leader with broad functional experience and a track record of creative problem solving while motivating teams to achieve unprecedented results.

Nina has 15 years’ experience leading in diverse roles of increasing responsibility within Supply Chain, In Market Operations, and Change Management Projects.  Currently leads a PepsiCo/Frito-Lay Plant of over 500 people to make and move products safely, efficiently, of the highest quality and delivering top tier service to our sales partners.She has supported and led teams in delivering volume growth and better than plan performance results while successfully executed major business changes inline startups, automation, and conversions. In addition, she is also affiliates of several business and networking organizations supporting the organization's Diversity & Inclusion agenda as part of the Network of Executive Women Leadership and National Women of Color Leadership team.  She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Nina was also the recipient of a National Inclusion award with PepsiCo.

Nina holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Alabama A&M University and an MBA from the University of North Alabama.  Nina has been married to her husband Cedric for 10 years and has a son Cedric Jr (CJ), daughter Chloe and dog Cod.

Contact: NABWIC.org for more information

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NABWIC Spotlights Inez Evans & Overviews 3 Professional Transit Organizations

Last week, NABWIC Talks had the privilege of interviewing Chris Walton, Director of Transportation for the Broward County Transit, who was also the Keynote speaker for NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon.  

On Today's show, NABWIC Talks spotlights Inez Evans who was also introduced during last week's luncheon.  Inez Evans was selected as IndyGo’s President and CEO in summer 2019. Evans began her transit career as a Customer Service Call Center Representative in the early 90’s and most recently served as a Chief Operating Officer for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

In this pre-recorded session, you'll also learn about three professional transit agencies every woman in construction should be familiar with:

American Public Transportation Association (APTA)  |  Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) |  Transportation Expressway Authority Management of Florida (TEAMFL)

NABWIC's Mission:

NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:

     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.

     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry

Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Christopher “Chris” Walton began his employment with Broward County in 2000 when he was appointed operations manager for Broward County Transit (BCT). In 2002, he was promoted to associate director responsible for overseeing bus operations and maintenance. In 2007, he was promoted to Department Director; the department includes the Fleet Services Division and the Transit Division. In 2010, BCT introduced new express bus service to downtown Miami, the first inter-county express bus service provided by the agency, and in 2012 new bus service along I-595 to the downtowns in Fort Lauderdale and Miami began. In December 2011, the Department launched the nation’s first countywide Bike Share Program, Broward B-Cycle. In 2015, BCT introduced the largest alternative fueled (propane autogas) paratransit fleet in the nation. Current initiatives include the introduction of electric buses into the County’s fleet and the regional fare collection system in collaboration with Tri-Rail, Miami-Dade Transit, and Palm Tran.

 

A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:

Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/

JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com

Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/

NABWIC's Mission:

NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:

     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.

     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry

Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

More About Our Guest:

Aida Smith is a seasoned finance and compliance professional, with more than thirty years of exceptional experience in Accounting, Capital Assets, Construction Accounting, and Auditing.

Aida began her finance career at Shearson Lehman Brothers right across the street from the NY Stock Exchange. She also studied finance at Bernard Baruch college, while holding various positions in the finance field.. Today Aida is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Construction Auditor.

Today Aida is here to share her passion to encourage balance between your profession, a healthy mind and body, by way of DNA Total Fitness. 

DNA (Dance & Aquatics) Total Fitness, LLC is a black owned fitness company that specializes in encouraging a happy healthy mind and body through dance. DNA Total Fitness offers various types of Zumba, private sessions, and virtual Zumba.

A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:

Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/

JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com

Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/

NABWIC's Mission:

NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:

     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.

     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry

Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

SPECIAL GUEST:

PHRANTCEENA T. HALRES

FORMER $60M MOTHER OF NATIONAL SECURITY, TURNED REALTOR, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, PHILANTHROPIST

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Our Special Guest is a SHRM Certified Diversity Trainer & Consultant | Public Speaker  |  Educator  | Developer  | Builder  | Designer  | Innovator  | Lecturer  | Creator  |Industry Certified Nuclear Security National & International Security expert

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Host:  Ersula Odom  |  Co-Host: Jada Williams

A special thanks to our advertising sponsors.  Visit their websites to learn more about these organizations:

Ann McNeill:  https://www.annmcneill.com/

JPerryandAssociates: www.jperryandassociates.com

Pepsico/FritoLay:  https://www.pepsico.com/

NABWIC's Mission:

NABWIC was founded to increase the national awareness of Black Women in the construction industry.  Our charge is to:

     * Advocate for Black women-owned construction businesses for contract opportunities.

     * Create strategic environments that support educational, entrepreneurial, professional, and social network connections. * Train the next generation of Black women and minorities in the construction industry

Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

NABWIC TALKS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITH AMBER LAWHORN, DIRECTOR, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

Amber Lawhorn currently serves as Director of the Small Business Enterprise Program for Jackson Health System.  In her work with Jackson’s Small Business Program, Amber has managed initiatives that encourage and increase participation of small and historically underutilized suppliers in all of Jackson’s procurement activities.   Her mission is identifying and creating opportunities for those businesses to provide goods and services to Jackson.  Her personal goals include, but are not limited to, sharing information that results in successful outcomes and connecting suppliers with the right people and resources.  Currently, Amber takes advantage of every opportunity to keep suppliers informed of ways to participate in Jackson’s nearly two billion dollar capital program.  This 10-year construction and renovation effort includes a first-of-its-kind Mentor/Protégé program, partnering local small minority businesses with healthcare construction management giants for a priceless training experience.

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HOST:  Author, Legacy Writer, Keynote Speaker and MM Bethune Performer, Ersula Odom  |CO-HOST  Jada Williams, Owner and Founder. Kis Ls Inc.

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Contact Information:

Amber Lawhorn, MBA, CPSD | Director, Small Business Enterprise Program  | Procurement Management Department | Jackson Medical Towers

1500 NW 12th Avenue, Suite 819 | Miami, FL 33136

P: (305) 585 - 7059  | F: (305) 355 - 2193    |E: [email protected]

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SPECIAL GUEST:

VALERIE MUNDY, P.E.-NABWIC MEMBER

Owner and Managing Partner at Global One Networks, LLC

IF YOU’RE NOT IN POLITICS, YOU’RE NOT IN BUSINESS - HOW TO LOBBY FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Ms. Mundy is a licensed specialty electrical contractor providing installation of voice and data cabling, Security and Access Control, CCTV, Voice over IP, Avaya, Nortel, Cisco telephone systems and other low voltage applications. Continuing/On-Call Low Voltage Contractor for Orlando International Airport, Orlando Utilities Commission and Orange County Public Schools.

She is also engaged in workforce training, instructing adults on how to transition into a career in telecommunications from a telecom technician, cable tv technicians with Brighthouse and Directv, Networking, customer support and helpdesk, and Video Production Assistants.

Ms. Mundy is an active NABWIC member who has been intricately involved with organizing political events, including NABWIC's Annual Mid-Year Congressional Black Caucus Reception.  This year's reception will be held Thursday, September 17 from 5-8 PM  on ZOOM. You want to attend NABWIC's 2020 Congressional Black Caucus Virtual Reception. Join MC Yolanda Cash Jackson with special guest speakers Nyami Mandindi, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, US Army Corps of Engineer's Patricia Sweeney & more. Specially invited guests include Congresspersons Al Lawson, Hank Johnson, Karen Bass & others. Register at nabwic2020reception.eventbrite.com or visit nabwic.org, Any Questions: 4075762642