HISD’s Workshop Wednesday this week featured local marketing communications executive Audrey Gilbreath speaking on the topic of How to Market Your Business.
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Contractors, HISD Supplier Diversity department host networking event for Davis HS project
- H.J. Russell & Co. representatives meet with subcontractors to discuss opportunities on the rebuilding of Davis High School.
HISD’s Business Assistance – Supplier Diversity Department, along with representatives from H.J. Russell & Global Momentum, hosted a meet and greet recently at the Hattie Mae White building to give contractor attendees the opportunity to network and discuss requirements for the upcoming bond construction project at Davis High School.
HISD team recognized for success with supplier diversity program
HISD’ s Supplier Diversity team recently was honored for its M/WBE program.
The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBPF) presented Alexis Licata, HISD’s General Manager of Business Assistance, with the Distinguished Supplier Diversity Award at this year’s Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) awards ceremony on Oct. 21.
The award is presented annually to an organization or individual whose business practices have had a significant impact on the growth and development of minority-owned firms.
Pre-bid meeting held for potential subcontractors on Sterling HS bond project
Cadence McShane Construction held a pre-bid meeting at Sterling High School on Friday for companies interested in working on the school’s new building project. As part of HISD’s 2012 bond, $72.3 million was allocated to construct a new 21st century campus for Sterling.
More than 80 potential subcontractors attended Friday’s meeting, which was the company’s second and final pre-bid meeting for the Sterling project prior to the October 22 bid deadline.
Businesses learn benefits of becoming M/WBE-certified
This month’s Workshop Wednesday, hosted by HISD’s Business Assistance Supplier Diversity team, featured helpful tips from business associations that offer certifications to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs).
Attendees received valuable advice and information on the benefits to qualified companies associated with becoming M/WBE certified. Angela Freeman represented the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) and gave details on the steps and requirements involved.
Business expo provides networking, business opportunities
HISD joined hundreds of Houston employers – including big names like Chevron, BBVA Compass, NASA, and the City of Houston – at the George R. Brown Convention Center this week for the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) Business Expo.
“Energizing the Global Economy!” was the theme of this year’s expo. HMSDC actively involves its members in efforts that will increase and expand business opportunities and business growth for minority business enterprises.
Local businesses learn about forming successful business plans
HISD’s Business Assistance Supplier Diversity team hosted September’s Workshop Wednesday, which featured Cynthia Nevels, Senior Partner of Integrality, a business management consulting firm.
Nevels presented information on the topic, How to Submit a Successful Business Plan.
Monthly workshop offers insight on landing contracts with HISD
Twenty-five small business professionals learned insider secrets to landing a HISD contract at a workshop Wednesday with the district’s supplier diversity team.
HISD workshop offers contract tips to potential subcontractors for district
The HISD supplier diversity team collaborated with the City of Houston, Port of Houston Authority, and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County to talk contracts with small businesses during May’s Workshop Wednesday hosted by the district’s business assistance office.
HISD workshop helps businesses form roadmap for success
Small and minority- and women-owned businesses were asked to change the way they think about their business during a workshop Thursday on a mentorship program designed to help participants improve business plans and leverage new opportunities. Continue reading