Read more https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&rss=5M2O39mr Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:52:01 GMT Mon, 3 Oct 2022 05:20:07 GMT Copyright © 2022 National Association of Black Women in Construction Powerful Parties with a Purpose and a Plan https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=479121 https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=479121
Powerful Parties with a Purpose and a Plan
 
“Long-term perspective turns out to be more important than family background, education, race, intelligence, conversations, or virtually any other single factor in determining your success in life and work.” – Dr. Edward C. Banfield
 
As we build for the future, we are learning and reimagining our strategy with a long term perspective, which is turning out to be most important to the future of our businesses. Therefore, during the 51st Annual Legislative Congress ALC, we partied with a powerful purpose and a plan, while taking a longer term perspective in Washington D.C. in order to cash a check. This was an excellent opportunity, platform, and strategy to achieve our mission, vision, and goals in the construction industry, as we connected with Congressional Representatives, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and federal procurement agencies and directors.
 
I am reminded of Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech delivered on the 28th of August, 1963. It best describes why NABWIC goes to Washington, D.C. for the Congressional Black Caucus. King said, “One hundred years later, life and business of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself in exile on his own land. And so, we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. In a sense we’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check.”
 
This is why NABWIC goes to Washington to the Congressional Black Caucus every year. It best describes why NABWIC goes to Washington, our Nation’s Capital to cash in on a four trillion-dollar check. 
 
My first visit to the Congressional Black Caucus was to support our first black lawmaker elected in the State of Florida. In 1992, Congresswoman Carrie Meeks was elected to the US House of Representatives Florida 17th Congressional District. A large group of African Americans from South Florida accompanied her on the momentous trip to Washington. I have made that trip ever since. As I grow to better understand the power of politics and partying with a powerful purpose, I am more committed to ensuring that I share this experience with others strategically by bringing them with me. Since 1994 we have hosted an event at the City Club of Washington during the Caucus. This year we had over 1500 to register for our event and close to 300 showed up to join us in Washington, D.C. on the 28th- 30th of September, 2022.

T.D. Jakes described a strategy as a synchronized, step by step plan from point A to point B. We at NABWIC are reimagining our strategies, updating our strategies, and creating a synchronized, step by step implementation plans, which include powerful political parties with a purpose. 
 
Our strategic planning sessions and reception would not be possible if not for the support of our sponsors, large and small. Thanks to our sponsors, planning committee, leadership, and members who made this momentous occasion a great success.
 
Our challenge and call to action for you is to connect with us as we continue to help grow your bottom line.
]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 06:20:07 GMT NABWIC'S BILLION DOLLAR VIRTUAL LUNCHEON BRINGS HUNDREDS TOGETHER FOR PORT CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467782 https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467782 More than 100 people attended the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) Billion Dollar Virtual Luncheon in Port Contracting Opportunities on Wednesday, April 13. The vision of NABWIC is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals committed to providing groundbreaking and innovative solutions for Black women in construction and their respective communities.

The luncheon allowed members to connect with more than a billion dollars in new port contracting opportunities across the country. AECOM, Jacobs, WSP, and the Minority Business Development Agency are some of the sponsors of the event. 

During the luncheon, NABWIC presented the Woman in the Spotlight Award to Kenyatta Lee, Interim Chief of Staff and Chief of Modal Development at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Lee is a seasoned, results-driven leader with 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. She recently joined FDOT, where she oversees Florida’s comprehensive multimodal network that includes the Offices of Aviation, Freight and Multimodal Operations, Seaports, Spaceports and Transit. 
 
Innovative and trendsetting leaders nationwide in the port industry shared upcoming opportunities to work with their organizations. The keynote speaker for the luncheon was Jorge Chavez, Assistant Director of Capital and Port Planning for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Department. Guest speakers included Christopher J. Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Port Authorities; Lucinda Lessley, Acting Administrator of the USDOT Maritime Administration; and Brenda C. Trevino, Director of the Technical and Business Analytics Department of the Port of Houston.  
 
Looking for more opportunities for your business? Then mark your calendar for the upcoming NABWIC Billion Dollar Luncheon in Facilities Contracting Opportunities on Wednesday, June 8.
]]> Sun, 1 May 2022 04:07:12 GMT NABWIC MEMBER MARGARET ANGLIN CONTINUES TO TAKE BUSINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH GRANT FROM SIEMENS VIA MBDA https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467780 https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467780 NABWIC MEMBER MARGARET ANGLIN CONTINUES TO TAKE BUSINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH GRANT FROM SIEMENS VIA MBDA

Mr. Wireman Electric offers some of today's best electricians in the field. They are equipped to take on any electrical work, both residential and commercial. No contract is too big or too small! With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Wireman Electric is the premier choice.
Margaret and her team at Mr. Wireman are a pleasure to work with and a game changer! Margaret has decided to dig deep and has been persistent and consistent for the last twelve years. Margaret has also obtained a training grant from Siemens to take her business to higher heights.
 Margaret is the Chair of NABWIC’s Membership Committee for the South Florida chapter. Margaret’s dream as Membership Chair is to educate black women in the industry. Her vision is to engage various members with extensive trades to collaborate on a singular project, so the world can see the strength, skillset, and tenacity of NABWIC members.
Margaret is personally inviting you to join NABWIC’s next Billion Dollar Luncheon on Wednesday, June 8th. The Billion Dollar Luncheon is the perfect opportunity to get industry knowledge, network, meet other NABWIC members and possibly score an exceptional business opportunity.

You can also catch Margaret as early as Friday, May 6th, at the Broward and Beyond Business Conference (BBB), at the Signature Grand, Davie Florida. She will be a panelist for the 11:00 am session sharing her experience in, I Did It… You can too!

 

Margaret will discuss how she utilized her certifications to leverage vast multi-year contracts. Margaret uses the term “Going from Zero to Hero!”, to coin her journey. I think we can all agree that Margret is a “CHAMPION” and she is not stopping anytime soon!

Margaret Anglin, President and Owner
Mr. Wireman Electric
(954) 765-6685
www.mrwireman.com


]]> Sun, 1 May 2022 03:54:28 GMT NABWIC SPRINGS INTO ACTION; A TIME TO CREATE, BUILD, and RENOVATE https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467779 https://members.nabwic.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=2023555&post=467779 NABWIC SPRINGS INTO ACTION; A TIME TO CREATE, BUILD, and RENOVATE
 
“You can dream, create, design, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it requires people to make the dream a reality.”
– Walt Disney.
 
Our focus and desire as contractors are to lay a strong foundation in the construction industry. Henry Kravis, the co-founder of Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co., a global investment firm with a market cap of approximately $16.5 billion (as of October 2017) once said, If you build that foundation, both the moral and the ethical foundation, as well as the business foundation, and the experience foundation, the building won’t crumble.”
 
We are springing into action by introducing our new NABWIC leadership. Click the link to view the entire leadership team. We are excited and thrilled
to announce Tylene Henry as NABWIC’S new incoming President as well as all of our 2022 board members.
 
In other words, as contractors, we must know that the strength of the foundation we lay is pivotal to the structure of any building. We must know that we already possess the ability to finish any building or else the desire to achieve it would not be there. Once you embrace the desire, you must know that you already can bring it into manifestation; however, we must keep in mind that, the strength of a foundation is just as important for the foundation of any organization, association, or corporation (big or small).

As the results are coming in from NABWIC’s celebration of Women’s History Month, our chapters, areas, and nationally we are experiencing an increase in exposure of our brand, increased awareness, an increase in memberships, and also increased partnerships. This increase in membership and partnerships is the foundation of our organization.
Our members often find it easy to start businesses, but the challenge and opportunity for growth are in the creation and building of the foundation that we lay for our construction businesses. We are finding that the foundation is strengthened with our civic involvement, political awareness, and by providing client support.
For example, our newsletter this month is highlighting some of the impacts we are having in our organization, especially member to member benefits wherein two of our members have been positively impacted by, the local activities, national billion-dollar luncheon in port opportunities, and our SIEMENS partnership, wherein, one member received a contract, while another member received a grant through the MBDA, funded by SIEMENS.
Needless to say, we are building a stronger foundation of cultural diversity, which enriches us all. We are also building a stronger foundation, on both sides of the aisle and in the middle. This allows our members to build and foster strategic relationships and partnerships among small and large corporations, within our membership. This is a member-to-member benefit.
To summarize, foundations are critical and are the building blocks for success. It’s time to spring into action to create, build, and renovate a stronger foundation.
Walt Disney said it well, “You can dream, create, design, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it requires people to make the dream a reality.” Therefore if you are not a member or partner, and looking for value-added benefits, join us. This is your call to action.

 

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