June Newsletter: THE WAKE-UP CALL FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER AND CHAIR

THE WAKE-UP CALL FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, whom shall I send? Who will speak for us? Then I said, ``Here I am, send me." Isaiah 6:8

The definition of a wake-up call is a person or thing that causes people to become fully alert to an unsatisfactory situation, and to take action to remedy it.

I believe that the Supreme Court overturn of Roe vs Wade, is a wake-up call for all women in construction to look inside and ask what can you do individually and collectively to resolve the problem. To move forward with purpose to protect women’s rights, and to understand that you have the ability to achieve the object of your desire internally, and externally in the construction industry.

As we build our professional careers and businesses, we must answer the wake-up call. As in the words of Isaiah, the question is being asked, who shall speak for us?

Will you say, "Here I am send me?"

As a national organization, we are answering the call by taking our voices to Washington DC in September 2022. Please join us!

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DENNIS IRANETTA AND CFX RECOGNIZED AS 2021 CORPORATE PROCUREMENT GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) presented an award to Ms. Dennis on behalf of the Central Florida Expressway Authority who was selected as the 2021 Corporate Procurement Group of the Year Award Recipient (better known as the HCCMO Supplier Diversity Traveling Cup) for exceeding the spending with diverse suppliers, providing different diversity programs, and positively impacting the local community.

Ms. Iranetta J. Dennis is the Supplier Diversity Director with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). As the director, she is responsible for implementing CFX’s Supplier Diversity Policy and programs. She has 24 years in the state government of which 17 have been in areas of program development for small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises.

Ms. Dennis has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and B.A. Degree in Business Administration as well as acquiring her certification as a Master Compliance Administrator.

Iranetta J. Dennis

Director of Supplier Diversity

Central Florida Expressway Authority

4974 ORL Tower Road • Orlando, FL 32807

407.690.5000 (p) • 407-690-5011 (f)

CFXway.com

https://www.cfxway.com/

Ms. Dennis has been acknowledged for her contributions and support of small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises. Throughout her career, her primary objective has been to transition small, minority and women-owned businesses from the role of subcontractors to sustainable prime contractors in the community.

NABWIC TALKS HOST JADA WILLIAMS LANDS ROLE AS ON-AIR RADIO PERSONALITY, "JKIS' ON MIAMI'S #1 RADIO SHOW FOR HIP HOP, & R&B, 103.5 THE BEAT!

Many of you know Jada as the voice behind NABWICTalks podcast which airs every Wednesday morning at 8.30 AM. The podcast features a number of interesting and engaging guests who are interviewed by the high-energy, high-passion host, Jada Williams.

After hosting numerous shows over the past two years, South Florida's hottest member decided to combine her volunteer experience with classroom education and has been putting in hours in class and at the studio. She recently graduated from Miami Media School in May.

Jada's NABWIC experience, coupled with her recent certification has landed her a position with 103.5 which is owned by iHeartMedia. In her new role, Jada works alongside radio hip-hop legends, DJ Bulletproof and T-Roy.

If you're in the Miami Area, you can tune in to hear DJ JKis from 12-4 am and from 5-6 pm on 103.5 The Beat Miami. You can also join Jada on the internet or live by phone during one of her regular Wednesday 8.30 Am Podcasts on NABWICTalks as she interviews exciting, engaging guests in the construction industry.

Well done, Jada. This is just another example of how NABWIC helps add to members' individual and growth goals.

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As a new member, you are entitled to a no-cost professional podcast/interview to showcase you and/or your business products and services. Use the email below to request your free podcast.

If you have conducted business in the past year, or are currently doing business with another member please let us know. Additionally, if you have been the recipient of a business deal or contract as a result of a NABWIC meeting, luncheon or another event, please let us know.

We will feature your "NABWIC Connection" in our new feature column.

Email: marketing@nabwic.org with a sentence or two describing the member-to-member business connection.

NABWIC'S BILLION DOLLAR VIRTUAL LUNCHEON BRINGS HUNDREDS TOGETHER FOR FACILITIES CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES.

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES COMING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 2022

NABWIC Billion Dollar Luncheon Recap

by Allison Horton

NABWIC Member

President and Owner, BizTech411

The National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) Billion Dollar Virtual Luncheon in Facilities Contracting Opportunities was held on Wednesday, June 8. The luncheon allowed members to connect with more than a billion dollars in facilities opportunities across the country.

NABWIC’s Woman of the Spotlight was Dicky Sykes, Director of the Office of Diversity in Business Practices for the School District of Palm Beach County, for her outstanding contributions to the facilities industry. The School District of Palm Beach County is the 10^th largest school district in the nation. Notable speakers nationwide discussed facilities opportunities available within their organizations, including Dr. Sharon L. Contreras, Superintendent of Guilford County Schools in North Carolina; Emile Lauzzana, Executive Director of Capital Projects at Ann Arbor Public Schools; Erick Laventure, Administrative Director of Design and Sustainability at Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice-Chair and elected District 1 School Board Member for the Miami-Dade County Schools.

More opportunities for your business will be available during the upcoming NABWIC Billion Dollar Luncheon in Public-Private Partnerships Contracting Opportunities on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.