NABWIC

In this age of social media whereby a world of peers is only a tweet away, are membership organizations still relevant today?

It's been said that Membership has It's Perks.  If you've been wondering how organizations like NABWIC can benefit you or your business, then you don't want to miss this interview with NABWIC's membership chair, Nicole Allen, President of Operations, Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections.

Learn 6 ways in which membership with one of the fastest growing women organizations in the construction industry -- National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) - can benefit you!

NABWIC Talks with Lisa Colon on Law and Legal Contracting Issues

Lisa Colon is a Partner in the Fort Lauderdale Office of Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP. Lisa is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Mediator. Sher represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals in public and private real estate and construction matters. Lisa has experience with federal, state and local government contracting issues.  Lisa is deeply immersed in matters relating to small and minority businesses. She serves as General Counsel for the National Association of Minority Contractors. She is a fellow with the American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, and regularly lectures on a variety of construction and government contracting issues. Lisa received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Miami.

Contact:

Y. Lisa Colon, Esq. 

Partner

Board Certified Construction Attorney

Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP

101 N.E. Third Avenue | Suite 1910

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

T 954.761.8700 | D 954.769.5329

F 954.524.6927 | M 954.830.7522

Ending a busy year and getting ready for an even busier one?  Learn how you can balance health, wellness, and your business as you enter year 2020.

Monica Alexander

Monica Alexander is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build and grow profitable businesses. She is the Founder of Balance Body Network (a holistic health & wellness company). Monica is currently serving as BunkerLABS Detroit’s Entrepreneur City Leader. A 16-year active duty veteran and trained social worker, she has a unique 27+ year background in communications, elegant leadership, project management, strategic planning and business development which provides those she serves with unique advantages and opportunities. Monica’s newest adventure includes her first book titled Perfectly Flawed – A Woman’s Journey of Self Discovery

BalanceBodyNetwork.com

NABWIC Talks with Monique Owens, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Politician

 Monique Owens has always been a social justice trailblazer. Serving her community is no stranger to her.  Serving as a Police Officer for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department for over 10 years made her more aware of the challenges we face as a community and how our society is affected by our environment, economic status, race and education. Her love for seeing other people excel and be successful led to her role as a professional Comedienne.  Bringing people together with social issues and awareness through laughter allowed her to travel the world and reach others.  In 2014, She auditioned for “Showtime at the Apollo” and won.  In 2015, she started her own talent agency called “Naturally Funny Talent Agency, LLC” to provide comedy entertainment and also guide new comedians on what to expect in the business of entertainment. On November 5th,2019 she was elected the first African American Mayor of Eastpointe, Michigan and in 2017, she made history as the first African American Councilwoman in Eastpointe, Michigan making history twice in only two years breaking the glass ceiling to help bridge the gap on so many levels.  She wanted more for our youth because she understands that no matter where you come from doesn’t determine where you are going.  She started a 4-h program, in Eastpointe which she was a part of as a child, to teach the youth about critical thinking, self-worth and giving back to the community.  She has partnered up with local business owners to provide community events that cater to not only our residents but surrounding areas as well.

Alvina Mickel started her career in the Merchant Service/Financial Service Industry back in 1987 with National Bank Card Company as a chargeback specialist, she was responsible for cardholder disputes filed against merchants. She became the Customer Service Supervisor and move into the role of a Relationship Manager in the Banking Services Unit where she was responsible for negotiating contracts, training clients on new products and services.

Alvina continued her role as a relationship manager in 1995, after National Bank Card Company sold its company to First Data one of the largest credit card processing companies in the United States.  After First Data sold the banking services unit to iPayment Inc. in 2004,  Alvina transitioned with the new company continuing her role as Relationship Manager.

In 2016 Alvina decided with the knowledge she has acquired over the many years in the Merchant Service/Financial Service Industry she would branch out on her own. She partnered with MerchantPro Express (MPX) as an Independent Agent Owner. Alvina has developed card processing solutions for countless businesses, she understands that each business has unique needs and deserves personalized service and support. Alvina is also co-owner of Prostyle Real Estate Investors.

Alvina belonged to several chambers of commerce and is currently a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), Lower Township Chamber of Commerce in NJ, NAACP, and other networking groups in New York.

How to Move your marketing from Mediocre to Magnificent…Tips and Strategies from Digital Marketing Strategist, Danielle Gray

 

Danielle Gray is a Content Marketing Strategist with over seven years of industry experience composing proposals, writing content, running email campaigns, and generating leads online. Along with developing proposals, she helped her former design-build firm grow website visits by 88% and contributed over $150 million in revenue from leads generated from the website in just three years. Now, Danielle is the owner of DG Marketing Company, a marketing firm committed to contributing and creating genuine, humanized digital marketing that listens and solves instead of tells and sells. She also speaks around the country about content generation, the importance of digital marketing and social media specifically relating to the professional services industry.

Danielle Gray, MBA

The Content Whisperer

Digital Marketing Specialist

Owner

DG Marketing Co.

678.232.0033

[email protected]

dgmarketingco.com

@EmpatheticDG

Discover how you can increase business profits by doing business with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). Also, learn how initiatives such as Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek) can benefit your small business enterprise.  

Join NABWIC as we talk with DBE/Diversity Compliance Specialist, Anita Mcgoogin with the JTA..

Anita McGoogin is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Specialist with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. In this role, Anita coordinates with a team that provides all aspects of Supporting Northeast Florida Small and Minority Businesses as defined by the SBA.

In Anita's prior role with JTA, she worked as a Project Administrator in the Engineering Department and was responsible for ensuring projects were on budget and on schedule. 

Anita has worked with reputable agencies throughout her career, including RS&H, Jacobs Engineering, and Haskell, among others. Anita and is always a voice for the small business owner and helps small businesses and Individuals with grassroots level needs to establish their businesses and goals. You can expect 100% transparency, and no horror stories, or surprises when working with Anita.

Anita is a Jacksonville Native, Grounded Proud Grandmother and loves her career working with Small and Minority Businesses.

Anita McGoogin

DBE/Diversity Compliance Specialist - Diversity, Equity & Customer Advocacy

Diversity & Equity Program Office

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

904-633-8533 (Office)   904-630-3181 (Main)   904-352-9811 (Cell)   [email protected]

Gain valuable insights, tips and strategies from one of America's most successful and influential CEOs, Mr. Quinten J. Washington, President and CEO of Quintessential LLC.

Mr. Washington has been the President & Chief Executive Officer of Quintessential Construction Managers & Consultants, LLC (Quintessential LLC), a Northern Virginia based construction management services firm, form in March 2006. He has over 30 years of U.S. and international experience involving engineering and construction, contract disputes, project management, project development, and construction management.

Before associating with Quintessential LLC, Mr. Washington was Senior Vice President of Construction Management Services with Intelligent Information Technology Solutions LLC's District of Columbia office. He is a former Senior Project Manager with Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (AECOM); Senior Project Controls Manager with Black & Veatch Pritchard; Project Controls Manager with BE&K Construction Company; Deputy Business Manager with the Super Conducting Super Collider Laboratory; Cost & Scheduling Supervisor with John Brown E&C; and Senior Project Scheduler with Fluor-Daniel.

Mr. Washington is a graduate of California State University at Northridge with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering, is one of more than 3,200 certified construction managers worldwide, certified by the Construction Management Association of America.

QUINTESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

& CONSULTANTS, LLC

President & Chief Executive Officer

1934 Old Gallows Road Suite 350

Vienna, Virginia 22182

(703) 752-6124 Main Office

(571) 719-0607 Mobile

Monique Strong is a native Memphian with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clark Atlanta University and a Construction Manager Certification from Atlanta Technical College. Monique is an ambitious, detailed, oriented engineer and construction manager with leadership capabilities, project understanding, and experience with a specialty experience coming from the property management industry. She joined Ujamaa Construction in 2019 as a project engineer.

Monique is also a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)  and is currently active as sub-committee chair for Social Media for NABWIC's Marketing and Communications Committee.

Monique Strong is a native Memphian with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clark Atlanta University and a Construction Manager Certification from Atlanta Technical College. Monique is an ambitious, detailed, oriented engineer and construction manager with leadership capabilities, project understanding, and experience with a specialty experience coming from the property management industry. She joined Ujamaa Construction in 2019 as a project engineer.

Monique is also a member of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)  and is currently active as sub-committee chair for Social Media for NABWIC's Marketing and Communications Committee.