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Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.

OESBD has as its core functions economic development for the County and the oversight of local and Federal implementation of small business programs. Mr. McDonald champions opportunities for small businesses through developing, implementing, and monitoring these programs. OESBD provides resources to position businesses in growing beyond Broward County with an emphasis on creating capacity and encouraging international trade. With programs like a new mentor-protégé initiative and an enhanced effort to work directly with city-level economic development efforts, OESBD and the County are poised to continue improvements seen of late in economic development.

Prior to joining Broward County, Mr. McDonald worked for 13 years in Community and Economic Development on both local and federal programs. His expertise includes initiating tax increment finance programs, brownfield redevelopment, small business development, and disadvantaged business enterprise.

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since May 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District.  BROWARD AND BEYOND

www.BROWARD.ORG/ECONDEV

THIS IS A PRE-RECORDED SHOW.

Have you ever wondered if government contracting is a good strategy for your business?  Join the conversation as NABWIC Talks government contracting with Deborah Thompson, DKT Consultants.  

Host:  Ersula Odom

Co-Host: Jada Williams

Deborah K. Thompson, Consultants

3120 Atlantic Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL  32207

www.dktconsultants.com

 

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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

NABWIC continues the conversation in part II of this pre-recorded segment with SPECIAL GUEST:  Mr. William Seed, Senior VP, Facility Design & Construction, Jackson Health System.

William R. Seed is a Senior Vice President, Facility Design, and Construction at Jackson Health System in Miami Florida.  In that position he provides leadership for a 1.5 billion Capital program delivering 6 signature projects in 4 years including two new full-service specialty hospitals, renovating four existing hospitals to enhance service as the Miami Dade County safety-net healthcare provider. From 2014 to 2017, he was Executive Project Integration with Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a program delivery transformation employing Lean Integrated Project delivery methodologies.

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

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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

Visit us at NABWIC.ORG

WITH SPECIAL GUEST:  Mr. William Seed, Senior VP, Facility Design & Construction, Jackson Health System.

William R. Seed is a Senior Vice President, Facility Design, and Construction at Jackson Health System in Miami Florida.  In that position he provides leadership for a 1.5 billion Capital program delivering 6 signature projects in 4 years including two new full-service specialty hospitals, renovating four existing hospitals to enhance service as the Miami Dade County safety-net healthcare provider. From 2014 to 2017, he was Executive Project Integration with Walt Disney Imagineering, leading a program delivery transformation employing Lean Integrated Project delivery methodologies.

Along with his BS to mechanical engineering, commercial General Contractor License, master electrical license, Mr. Seed has functioned in numerous roles from physical plant operations to Capital and real estate development for two National Healthcare systems with over 250 combined campuses.

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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 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

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

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Back by popular demand, one full hour with special guest Les Moore as he outlines Five Factors to Consider when starting a business.

Les Moore, the company's founder started his professional career in 1985 with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, in the tax department where he serviced small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the areas of tax planning, tax compliance and accounting services. He later joined Unisys Corporation as an international tax analyst before leaving to start his own accounting firm. He later sold his firm and relocated to Florida. Les later joined the Boca Raton firm of Grau & Company where he remained until 2004 when the company underwent and organizational division. Les continued his relationship with his former firm as a consultant for tax services.

Les Moore with Moore & Associates: www.moorecpa.net (863)-294-7772

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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

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NABWIC Talks Part II -Les Moore | 5 Factors to Consider When Starting a Business

Maybe you've already started your business, but have you stopped to evaluate if you've organized your business correctly?  Do you have the right type of bookkeeping and accounting workflow processes in place?   What would you do if you had an IRS audit?  Whether you are just starting or have been in business for years, you'll want to join the conversation with questions or comments at  714.459.3918.

Five Factors to Consider When Starting a Business:  Part II

OUR VISION:The vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities

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Les Moore with Moore & Associates | www.moorecpa.net (863)-294-7772

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NABWIC TALKS  Five Factors to Consider When Starting a Business With Les Moore

Part I 

Hosts: ANN MCNEILL, Ersula Odom, and Jada Williams, JACKIE PERRY

About our Guest

Les Moore, the company's founder started his professional career in 1985 with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, in the tax department where he serviced small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in the areas of tax planning, tax compliance and accounting services. He later joined Unisys Corporation as an international tax analyst before leaving to start his own accounting firm. He later sold his firm and relocated to Florida. Les later joined the Boca Raton firm of Grau & Company where he remained until 2004 when the company underwent and organizational division. Les continued his relationship with his former firm as a consultant for tax services.

Les holds a CPA license in Florida, a Master of Taxation degree and Master's certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship with Nova Southeastern University. As part of his commitment towards providing his clients with the most current tax law information, Les maintains a membership in both the American and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The National Society of Tax Professionals. He also attends various seminars throughout the year in order to stay abreast of current tax and accounting developments.

Moore & Associates

www.moorecpa.net

863.294.7772

www.nabwic.org

NABWIC Talks with Deborah Thompson & Takes an Inside Look at Federal Contracting

Have you ever wondered if government contracting is a good strategy for your business?  Join the conversation as NABWIC Talks government contracting with Deborah Thompson, DKT Consultants.  

Host:  Ersula Odom

Co-Host: Jada Williams

Deborah K. Thompson, Consultants

3120 Atlantic Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL  32207

www.dktconsultants.com

 

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/

 

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