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Newsletter: November 2022 Edition

Saturday, November 12, 2022  
Success in Construction
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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER AND CHAIR
 
SUCCESS IN CONSTRUCTION
 
It is not enough to have a dream unless you’re willing to pursue it. It is not enough to know what’s right unless you’re strong enough to do it. It’s not enough to learn the truth unless you also learn to live it. It’s not enough to reach for love unless you care enough to give it.  Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough, and if they do not find them they will make them.”
--Samuel Smiles
 
Welcome and congratulations to all of our new members and strategic partners this month. Please remember to engage with our committees nationally and locally. A special announcement and acknowledgment to our NABWIC Member of the Year, Dominique McNeil who was selected by the national membership. She was also a member of the month.
 
I am a strong believer in the power of collective ideas to overcome the collective struggles, challenges, trials, and tribulations in the construction industry, because it is not enough to have a dream, unless we as a national organization are willing to pursue it, as shared by Samuel Smiles in his book, Self Help, published in 1859.
 
Pursuing the dream is where the journey in this industry begins, which is helping our members to build stronger character as we learn to build stronger businesses and more strategic relationships to help and support the growth of the construction industry.
 
Building more strategic relationships is one of the tools we are using in our toolbox.
 
For example, in October we participated in the following:
 
  • Public-Private Partnership in Facilities Conference
 
  • Public Private Partnerships Nabwic Billion Dollar Luncheon Opportunities
 
  • The National Chicago Build Expo
 
 
NABWIC SUPPORTS CHICAGO BUILD EXPO WITH SPEAKERS, SPONSORS AND OVER 60 AMBASADORS
 
Guest Speaker at the October 14 Event
 
Guest Speaker at the October 14 Event
 
Guest Speaker at the October 14 Event
 
SEPTEMBER FEATURED MEMBER OF THE MONTH
 
Dawn Tucker, CEO and Founder
Lord and Tucker Management Consultants, LLC (LTMC) 
8(a) | MD MBE, EDWOSB | GSA Schedule | 8(a) STARS III |Navy Seaport Next Gen.
info@ltmctraining.com 
 
Dawn is a NABWIC member in the NCR (Washington, DC) Area. She is actively involved in the Legislative Committee and regularly volunteers her time, as well as the time of her staff members, for other NABWIC efforts. Dawn recruited the most members for the NABWIC organization for the month of September.
 
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
(September)
 
Atlanta Chapter
 
Gabrielle Espy
Weener Nathan Phillips LLC
gespy@wnpllp.com
 
Christopher M. Hunt, Sr.
Heart Craft Homes
cmh@heartcraft.com
 
 
Central Florida (Orlando))
 
Catherine Hall
National Assoc of FHA Consultants
chall@nafhac.org
 
Chicago Region
 
Teresa Hollingbird-Jackson
Aseret Development Series LLC
teresa@aseretdevelopment.com
 
Detroit Region
 
Jameel Williams
Best Builders, LLC
build@bestbuildersmichigan.com
 
New York (Tri-State)
 
Reagan Ranch.
Pyramid Safety & Health Solutions Inc
reagan@pyramidsoln.com
 
Northeast Florida Region
 
Ashley McDonald P.A.
Sunshine Realty & Co.
yoursunshinerealtor@gmail.com
 
Nakea Sanders
Alpha Property Solutions, LLC
info@alphapropertysolutionsllc.com
 
 
 
North Capital Region (Washington DC )
 
Oluwakemi Abdul
BlueHaven
kemiabdul@gmail.com
 
LaShonda Bracey 
Health-Works1 LLC
info@lashondabracey.com
 
Alfranda Durr
ALD & Associates LLC
alfranda@ald-associates.com
 
Nicole Earle
Dominion Real Estate
yoursunshinerealtor@gmail.com
 
Queen McKnight 
Queens Energy Conservation, LLC
Queenmcknight@energycrownd.com
 
Tiffany Seay
Seay Electrical Services LLC
tiffanyDSeay@yahoo.com
 
Sherry Snipes
Global Diversity Collaborative
sherrysnipes@gdc-us.org
 
Gerald B. Thomas
B&G Solutions LLC
gbarnes@consultant.com
 
New York (Tri-State)
 
Reagan Ranch.
Pyramid Safety & Health Solutions Inc
reagan@pyramidsoln.com
 
 
 
EVENT RECAP
P3 BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
 
Woman in Spotlight, Kassandra Timothe, recognized during P3 Luncheon
 
The National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) Billion Dollar Virtual Luncheon In Private, Public, Partnership Contracting Opportunities was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.  The vision of NABWIC is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals committed to providing ground-breaking 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 contracting opportunities across the country.   
 
During the luncheon, NABWIC presented the Woman in the Spotlight Award to Kassandra Timothe, Councilwoman of North Miami District 2.
 
   Industry leaders nationwide shared upcoming opportunities to work with their organizations. The keynote speakers were leaders in the industry, including Judith Thorman, Miami Dade County Schools District 1 School Board Member/Vice Chair; K. Joe Carpenter, Jr. P.E., Division Director of Engineering at Georgia Department of Transportation; and Hasan Ikhrata, CEO of San Diego Association of Governments. 
 
Recap by Allison Horton
South Florida Chapter
member to member
 
NABWIC Members Laini Schultz (Ralisan LLC) and Xiomara Yanique (CMTS LLC) are involved in Hurricane Ian Clean-Up Activities in Central Florida.
 
Shaniece Bennett Accutrak became an FPC client in response to a call to action from NABWIC's Consortium Sub-Committee. Due to this collaboration, Accutrak was contacted by the DOT contracting office to ask if we would consider executing an award for the current fiscal year rather than waiting until 2023. Accutrak is grateful to be awarded two (2) prime contracts from US DOT in September 2022.
 
SAVE THE DATES (MARK YOUR CALENDARS)
Wed, Jan 18, 2023 6:00 PM EST
NABWIC 2023 Annual Meeting & Billion Dollar Transportation Luncheon
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center, Orlando
 
CONSTRUCTION TIP OF THE MONTH
 
1. Review your contracts to ensure it covers you for unexpected supplier delays and material cost increases. COVID-19 has had significant impacts on labor and material availability snd cost, so be sure your contract terms have been updated accordingly.
 
Tips to Help You be Successful on the Job
 
2. Avoid projects that are not in line with your portfolio of projects, unless you have taken solid measures to adequately expand your service offerings.
 
3. Do not overstretch your team. It is better to underpromise and overdeliver. Stretching your team too thin can negatively impact the quality of service you provide.
 
--By: Margaret Gachelin
IMR Development Corp
Email: imrdevelopment@yahoo.com
Phone: (305) 908-8303