“The man who has a Definite Major Purpose in life and a Definite Planfor achieving that purpose has already gone nine-tenths of the distance towards success. ” – Napoleon Hill.
In the spirit of growing leadership, I am reminded of an interview I listened to with John Maxwell, a renowned leadership expert, on the Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu podcast. He said that sometimes leaders have to leave in order for leaders to lead. That resonated with me as I was torn between attending the NABWIC 2023 Annual Meeting and going on a three-week vacation to Asia. In my absence, our NABWIC leaders led in an awesome way.
As a part of our plans for an exciting new year, it was an honor to attend the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dorval R. Carter, Jr, President of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Leslie Richards, General Manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Monday, January 16, 2023.
It was very exciting to be a part of history in the making during the special ceremony commemorating the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dorval R. Carter, Jr.., President of the (CTA),Chicago Transit Authority and Leslie Richards, General Manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) The event took place on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM EDT at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) office on 555 12th Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004, AASHTO Office.
"2022 was a year full of excitement, challenges, triumphs, and failures."
I bring greetings on behalf of the National Association of Black Women in Construction's Board of Directors.
Overall, 2022 was victorious. As I reviewed my excessive notes from a wide array of NABWIC engagements throughout the course of the year, I am encouraged.
Whether it was facilitating sessions to support our members, volunteers, and/or leaders in their ability to navigate our platforms and templates; or coordinating our engagement with USDOT Secretary Buttigieg; it is all forward movement. While many of the fresh ideas I was ever so passionate to champion at the beginning of my term seemed to be beyond our reach, so much growth came from being stretched and pulled into uncharted territory.
NABWIC MEMBERS AND SPONSORS KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR IN ORLANDO WITH ANNUAL RECEPTION
CFX Shines as Platinum Reception Sponsor along with Gold Sponsors Turner, Weitz, HMS Host and PCI Program Controls, Inc.
Nearly 100 members, guests, construction professionals, sponsors, procurement specialists, and stakeholders gathered at the Embassy Suites in Orlando to kick off a year of accomplishment and goal-setting.
Surrounded by soothing sounds of music and a hearty supply of appetizers, the group made major connections during the evening as NABWIC prepared for several other major events during the week.
Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Construction Group, Inc., focusing on subcontractor cost support and growth that drive increased profitability.
She is the Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and has used her diverse experience and expertise in project management and strategic planning to generate greater operational effectiveness and efficiency within the organization. Her countless hours of volunteerism have meant a wealth of difference for our members and NABWIC overall.
Pictured left to right: Caleena Shirley, NABWIC VP, Elena Hercule Jean-Francois, NABWIC Volunteer of the Year and Tylene Henry, President, NABWIC
NABWIC HOSTS BILLION DOLLAR LUNCHEON IN TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES
Transportation Secretaries from Illinois and Louisiana laid out their billion-dollar contracting opportunities for their states and provided key strategies for securing contracts and making connections. Laura Kelly, CFX, thanked NABWIC for the prestigious honor of being highlighted as the Billion Dollar Luncheon's Woman in the Spotlight.
Omer Osman, Transportation Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation, Keynote Speaker,
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of Louisiana Dept. of transportation and Development (DOTD);
Keynote Speaker
Laura Kelley, Executive Director, CFX, NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight
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