MATCHMAKING APPOINTMENTS WORKSHOPS & AWARDS LUNCHEON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2014 THE L.A. HOTEL DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION Our Nation thrives when we fulfill the promise of opportunity for all -- when each of us has the same chance to succeed, when every American can find pride and independence in their work, when our shared prosperity rests upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class. With talent, dedication, and bold ideas, minority entrepreneurs reach for that promise. They bring jobs and services to communities across our country. They innovate and create. They open new markets to goods stamped "Made in the U.S.A." During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate their essential role in our economy and our communities. Minority-owned businesses employ millions of Americans, and my Administration is proud to invest in their success. We have increased access to contracts and capital, reduced burdensome paperwork, and connected more minority enterprises to booming export markets. Since I took office, my Administration has made more loans to small business owners than any other. By hosting workshops and through www.Business.USA.gov, we are empowering minority entrepreneurs with the tools to help their businesses grow. America's great strength lies in our diversity -- of people, perspectives, and ideas. We cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it. But if we invest in small businesses and give all our entrepreneurs a chance to compete, new opportunities will open, and we will flourish -- as individuals and as a Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 27 through August 2, 2014, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to recognize the many contributions of our Nation's minority enterprises. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA
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Message from the
Chairperson & President/CEO A warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you in attendance here at the 2014 Black Business Association (BBA) Procurement Exchange Summit and Awards Luncheon! As the Board Chair and the President/CEO of the BBA, we are pleased that you have chosen to join us in this resource-rich annual event that imparts vital information to business owners and commemorates the national observance of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. Rest assured that you will leave the Summit today with broader knowledge and new business contacts that quite possibly would not have otherwise come your way, and the limitless opportunities will be what you can make happen as a result of this time well spent in such stimulating company. This year's Summit and Luncheon blend the sweet smell of success, as recognition is bestowed upon our deserving award honorees, with a fond farewell to an outstanding public servant whose time in office has come to an end. Our six honorees are: Malcolm N. Bennett, Lifetime Achievement Award; Frank Dinkins, Pioneer Award; Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards to Ollie M. McCaulley, Ella Williams, and Leatora J. Morse; and Adolf Dulan, Community Based Business of the Year Award. Kudos are in order for each of these exemplary business leaders, who individually and collectively have made major positive impacts upon the African American community throughout Southern California. A tinge of sadness comes with acknowledging the hard work and imminent departure of California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey, one of the Summit's CoChairs who is leaving the Commission after twelve years of dedicated service. Commissioner Peevey's record of accomplishments with the PUC includes masterfully guiding California's utilities recovery from the energy crisis of the early 2000s, providing unprecedented support for green-energy programs, and vigilantly overseeing that business contracting regulations be fairly implemented to level the playing field for minority and women entrepreneurs. Unequivocally, Mike Peevey can be regarded as having the strongest environmental and pro-small business record ever created by a California commissioner. His presence and influence will be sorely missed. We extend our genuine appreciation to two additional Co-Chairs, State Assemblyman Steven Bradford (D-62nd District) and Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price of the Ninth District. Thanks also go to Summit supporters Wells Fargo Bank, Verizon, Comerica, US Bank, METRO, Sempra Energy Utilities, Northrop Grumman, EastWest Bank, Western State Petroleum Association and Golden State Water Company. Without the generous assistance of these valued partners, the Summit and Luncheon could not take place as it has for the past eleven years. Thank you for being here today, and we hope you have enjoyed the activities planned by our partners and presenters with your maximum benefit in mind to make the most of this day and to find inspiration and opportunity all around you!
Gwen Moore
Earl “Skip� Cooper II
Chairperson, Black Business Association Director, GeM Communications
President and CEO Black Business Association
Our Sponsors & Supporters SUMMIT CHAIR
SUMMIT CO-CHAIRS
SUMMIT CO-SPONSORS
California Public Utilities Commission
HONORARY EVENT COMMITTEE KAREN BASS, CONGRESSWOMAN, 37TH DISTRICT JANICE HAHN, CONGRESSWOMAN, 44TH DISTRICT SEBASTIAN RIDLEY-THOMAS, CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMAN, 54TH DISTRICT MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 2ND DISTRICT HERB WESSON, PRESIDENT, LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL, 10TH DISTRICT MIKE DAVIS, COMMISSIONER, CITY OF LOS ANGELES, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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About Workshops and Matchmaking
Luncheon Program Invocation Master of Ceremony
Dean L. Jones President, Southland Business Development Center
Introduction of Dais Welcome
Gwen Moore Chairperson, Black Business Association
Earl “Skip” Cooper II President/CEO, Black Business Association
Greetings from Summit Chair
Eric Fisher Southern California Edison
Award Presentations Special Presentations Closing Luncheon Remarks
Earl “Skip” Cooper II
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Master of Ceremonies Dean L. Jones, C.P.M. President, Southland Business Development Center Dean Jones is recognized and respected for his work to expand, retain, and attract enterprise to the greater southern California region. He is a notable business and labor engagement advocate currently operating the Southland Partnership Corporation, a nonprofit economic development corporation that operates from Compton, California. In this capacity, he serves as the executive director for the POWER Collaborative Network (POWER — Promoting Opportunities with Essential Resources), an independent human resources services organization delivering capacity building for workforce service providers in the non-profit sectors. Under his management, this inter-professional Los Angeles County network sponsors the www.IStartOnMonday.com, www.JobCollaborative.com, and OpportunityWeekly.com community job and social services assistance web sites. Similarly, he manages an Internet outreach tool for small and large corporations that targets emerging suppliers to enhance their request for proposal responses through improved estimating techniques. This activity manages www.TheArtOfBidding.com and www.BlackSuppliers.com web sites, where each offer business tools to encourage, recruit, and utilize black-owned and operated enterprises to access and supply products and services to major public and private organizations. As a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), his consulting services have been extended to a diverse range of major organizations, such as; Blue Cross of California, California Endowment, City of Compton CA City of Long Beach CA, City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, Comerica Bank, First American Title Corporation, GTE Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Black Business Expo & Trade Show, Los Angeles Music Center, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Southern California Edison, Sullivan International, Verizon Communications. A second generation Angelino and Los Angeles Unified School District graduate, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - Accounting from San Jose State University. He has received a range of recognition and distinction awards for his work in support of socioeconomic programs, including a special recognition from the California State Legislature for his extensive service and contributions to the regulated utility corporation's supplier diversity programs. Dean Jones, is also an Ethics Advocate for the Southland Partnership Corporation (a public benefit organization), contributing his view on health attributes derived from foods & beverages. (SugarAlert.com)
Honoree Malcolm N. Bennett Broker/Owner, International Realty & Investments Malcolm N. Bennett is the Broker/Owner of International Realty & Investments, a firm with more than 40 years of experience in the management, sales, and acquisition of income producing properties. Mr. Bennett is a licensed real estate broker and a licensed contractor. Mr. Bennett is very active in the real estate community where he has served as President of various real estate boards and has served two terms as President of the Los Angeles County Board of REALTORS速 (LACBOR). Mr. Bennett has served for two supervisors on the Los Angeles County Tax Appeals Board and served two terms as President. His community involvement includes two, four-year terms on the Board of Directors for the South Central Regional Los Angeles Center (SCLARC) for the Disabled. He currently serves as President of Friends of SCLARC. Mr. Bennett is currently a Regional Vice President for the National Apartment Association, Board of Directors for Apartment Association, Board of Director for California Southern Cities; where he was the Apartment Industry Leader of Year Awardee in 2013; Board of Directors for the California Association of REALTORS速 (CAR), and National Association of REALTORS速 (NAR); Member of the Lynwood Oversight Committee and Southwest Los Angeles College Oversight Committee. Mr. Bennett has spoken in front of several congressional committees in Washington, D. C., which included current Vice President Joe Biden, and was inducted into the Congressional Hall of Records for outstanding community service in 1994. He is the President and Founder of the Minority Apartment Owners Association (MAOA), which recently celebrated its 27th Year, Chairman of the Inglewood Rental Property Owners Association (IRPOA), and Vice President of the Long Beach Fair Housing Council. Some of his clients have included the City of Los Angeles, Southwest University School of Law, One United Bank, One West Bank, East West Bank, and others. He is a State Court Receiver for real properties in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside Counties. He is a proud graduate of Dorsey High School and formal education included Los Angeles City College and California State University Los Angeles. Mr. Bennett has a highly motivated and talented staff of more than 23 employees led by his General Manager, Ms. Ruth Hayles, a licensed real estate broker, who has been with the firm more than 25 years. He has offices in Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
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Honoree Frank Denkins CEO, L.A. Office Furniture
As entrepreneurs, the name Frank Denkins, goes back more than 100 years. The first Frank Denkins (Grandfather of the honoree); migrated from the south to Tucson, Arizona back in the late 1800s. He was a pioneer of his time and as a business owner, employed other African Americans in one of the largest barber shops in the area. Migration from the south to the west is very historic for African Americans and Frank Denkins, the first was highlighted in an online story entitled "On The Steps of Esteban" about Tucson's African American Heritage. The second Frank Denkins (father of Frank Denkins, the third) owned a very successful automobile detailing business in the Los Angeles area. Frank Denkins, the third, is a Los Angeles native whose business roots run deep in the local community. When one thinks of the definition of the word "endurance", the name Frank Denkins stands out. Asked why he has remained in business for nearly 60 years; his answer is that he is not a quitter. Frank says "it's really about staying power and not giving up on anything that you believe in; knowing every day is a new day that brings new ideas and adventures." In 1956, Frank begin his first business venture, owning and operating a service station located in the Leimert Park. With entrepreneurial skills and practical experience, Frank later owned and operated one of the largest dry cleaning establishments in the local community, Holiday Village Cleaners. With twelve locations over the years, in 1984, Holiday Village Cleaners was designated the official dry cleaners for the Olympic Games, serving all Olympic venues. Prior to the dry cleaners, he owned coin operated laundromats and ultimately, in 1991 as a calculated risk, he started Office Furniture Outlet (now known as L.A. Office Furniture). This proved to be a wise and profitable venture in which sales doubled within two years of opening. Through the years, L. A. Office Furniture has done business with many major corporations in the Los Angeles area. L. A. Office Furniture operates by the motto "Service Is Our Most Important Product." In June, 2011, Frank was named California Businessman of the Year by State Senator Curren Price Jr. Important to Frank's business philosophy is giving back and being actively involved in the community as evidenced by his having employed more than 300 people from the community over the years. He is Founder of the Inglewood Port Antonio Sister Cities Committee and is also a Founding Member of Recycling Black Dollars where he assisted Muhammad Nassardeen in development. Frank, a community activist over the years, enjoys participating with various groups and organizations and has been a member of several boards.
PIONEER AWARD
Frank has been married to his wife Rosemary, a former elementary school teacher for 50 wonderful years and is the father of two children. He is an active member of historic First AME Church (FAME) in Los Angeles. Thankfully, the future is still ahead of him.
Honoree Ollie M. McCaulley
President/CEO, Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc. Ollie McCaulley is currently a resident of Palmdale, California, together with his wife Aurora and three children Susanna, Jade, and Ollie Robert. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama, the oldest of five children. Mr. McCaulley served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was decorated for his meritorious service during the Vietnam Era. After his discharge, he attended Alabama A&M University where he studied Business and Political Science. Mr. McCaulley also holds a Bachelor of General Studies degree from Indiana University and is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas Law School's International Tax Program, with an LLM (Masters of Law) in International Taxation and a LLM (Masters of Law) Certification in E-Commerce Law. He is currently finishing his Doctoral studies with the University of Phoenix where he will receive his Doctoral Degree in Education. Mr. McCaulley has served as a police officer in the City of South Gate, and has worked in numerous senior management positions in the Los Angeles area. He has also served as a Director of Housing and a Government Relations Director in various Los Angeles-based projects which created and implemented programs to provide affordable housing and other benefits to low income and disadvantaged people. His civic activities have included serving as the Chair of the California Juvenile Justice Task Force, and as a Commissioner of the Los Angeles County Health Facilities Authority. Mr. McCaulley has been the President/CEO of the Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc. (GMIG) since 2002. In 2014 Mr. McCaulley took a bold step and created GMIG Acquisition University, thus enabling GMIG to take federal education to Federal Government employees in all areas of the globe, reaching across the United States, Asia, and Africa. Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc. (GMIG): In 2002 Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc. (GMIG) was founded by Aurora Gonzales and Ollie McCaulley to provide Federal Government grants and acquisition contacting training to the Federal Government. The company currently teaches 58 different contracting related courses and is developing additional courses daily to address new government competency requirements for contracting professionals. GMIG has experienced and knowledgeable instructors who work across the United States providing training in grants management, Federal Government contracting law, and acquisition regulations. GMIG holds the following certifications: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA Certified 8A Program Participant, SBA Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, GSA schedule holder, and Minority Owned. GMIG holds its own license as a General Contractor builder, and its President Ollie McCauley also holds a second separate General Contractor Builder License. GMIG has a cadre of instructors who have successfully taught acquisition classes within the U.S. Federal Government to over 16,200 employees. GMIG has delivered training courses for senior level management, Federal Government attorneys, Contracting Officers (CO) and all 3 levels of the required Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training. GMIG instructors bring over 160 years of combined senior level acquisition management experience and skills with them.
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Honoree Ella D. Williams CEO & Founder, Aegir Systems From her humble beginnings as a businesswoman to the CEO of a thriving Engineering and Technical Services firm, Ella Williams has had a most distinguished career. Ms. Williams started Aegir Systems over thirty years ago with little more than the management training provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a strong desire to succeed. Ms. Williams also had two other things on her side, her strong personal ethics and high energy. Her ethics came from her mother, who while raising twelve children, also managed to provide an environment where the children could develop a sense of pride. Along with that pride came an understanding of what's really important. Ms. Williams recalls her mother's words: "Quality is important, If you want things to last, start with the best." Ms. Williams never forgot this ideal, and when she started Aegir, she took it to heart. As a service company, Ms. Williams realized that you are only as good as your people, therefore to offer the best quality service; you must start with the best people. As a person who leads by example, she has attracted and assembled one of the most dynamic group of people in the industry. Together, they continue to grow and be awarded contracts from the defense, transportation, security & facilities sectors. Under Ms. Williams leadership, Aegir has received several awards from the Small Business Administration including "Small Business Subcontractor of the year," "Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year" for three years, and "8(a) Graduate of the Year-1998". In addition, Aegir has been awarded the "Outstanding Women-Owned Business Enterprise", and the "Minority Business Enterprise of the Year for 1997" from the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. Ms. Williams has been the recipient of the: "Entrepreneur of the Year" presented by AT&T; "Business Person of the Year" presented by Business Digest; "Woman of Distinction" presented by the Girl Scouts; "Women of the Year" presented by Camarillo Women's Day; and “Women of Enterprise� presented by Avon. Ms. Williams has been profiled in a number of newspaper and magazines such as USA Today, Business Week, Working Woman, Entrepreneur, Executive Female, Good Housekeeping and Home Office. Ms. Williams has also appeared on several local and nationwide television programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and The Leeza Gibbons Show. Ms. Williams is a seasoned entrepreneur and a small business advocate who speaks internationally to various groups on business and women's business issues. Ms. Williams has provided high level input on business, contracting, and regulatory issues to various organizations and to the Federal Government as a member of numerous Board's, including: 6 Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation 6 Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance 6 Defense Conversion Council 6 White House Commission on Small Business (appointed by President Bush) 6 National Women's Business Council (appointed by President Clinton) 6 Business for Social Responsibility
OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEUR
There is just no easy way to describe this incredible woman. Mother, Businesswoman, Dynamic Public Speaker, Mentor, Role-model to women, the black community, and the business world.
Honoree Leatora Jefferson Morse President and Owner, Avery Group, Inc. The woman behind Avery Group's success is Leatora Jefferson Morse who serves as the President and owner of Avery Group, Inc. Avery Group was created in 2003 after Mrs. Morse completed a successful career as a Senior Vice President to a huge Los Angeles Based organization specializing in full food and janitorial services. Mrs. Morse. Her diverse career took her from collectively managing over 5 million sq. ft. of cleanable space for a number of janitorial service and food services contracts, to managing and operating high-rise buildings and more. Since 2003 when Avery Group was created, growth has been steady. Backed by years of success in the service industry, our hallmark is innovative solutions coupled with a winning price strategy. It's a combination that's tough to beat. Mrs. Morse's humble vision for Avery Group stated with nine (9) personnel at one single location and today has grown to over two hundred (200) personnel around the country. The goal of Avery Group is to ensure that each of our customers is completely satisfied by receiving exception services every single day. We set out every year to win as many projects as we can successfully manage and still deliver exception services to each client.
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Honoree Adolf Dulan Owner, Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen Adolf Dulan the (King of Soul Food) was born on June 18, 1934 in a log cabin on a family farm in Luther Oklahoma. Adolf's love for cooking came from being the youngest sibling and listening to his mother, who told him that he must learn to cook, because he never knew what he would have to do to make a living. Adhering to his mother's wishes, Adolf learned to cook by staying close to the kitchen and helping his mother raised chickens on the farm and hand picking collard greens, one of his favorite foods. He attended Langston University where he graduated with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Sociology and History. After college Adolf served in the United States Army and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams. He started his career as a Social Worker with the County of Los Angeles, but realized that being a restaurateur was when he was happiest. Presently, Adolf has two thriving businesses in Inglewood California. Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen #1 located at 202 E. Manchester Blvd and Soul Food Kitchen #2 located at 3249 W. Century Blvd. At both restaurants you are sure to experience friendly southern hospitality in the big city. Employees greet each and every customer when they walk in the door, giving you the feeling like you've just returned back home. Adolf credits the success he has had over the past 37 years to the thoughtful ways in which he treats his customers, and of course the great tasting foods which customers continue to come back for! Over the years, Adolf has brought the Los Angeles community various types of eatery establishments. He opened restaurants such as: Hamburger City, Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch and now Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen #1 and #2. In all of his accomplishments, he is most proud of the fact that he has been able to provide employment for hundreds of individuals over the years, young and old from all ethnic backgrounds. He has continued to give back to his community by generously supporting area schools, churches, non-profit organizations and sponsoring Christmas Toy Drives for under privileged children in the area. Adolf is widely recognized and respected as a businessman in the community. He has reinvested back into the community and recognized the importance of not just giving back, but providing the tools, so others in the community can experience their own success. Adolf has received many awards over his lifetime. Among them is the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year 2010 for Langston University and Recognition Certificates by the Cities of Los Angeles and Inglewood.
COMMUNITY-BASED BUSINESS
He resides in Los Angeles and is the proud father of 5 very successful children, Greg the oldest, who is also a restaurateur, Terry, Jeffery Danielle & Tiffany. Adolf Dulan is truly a humanitarian and an inspiration to all.
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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman - Gwen Moore, GeM Communications Secretary - Denise Peoples, Peoples Choice Staffing, Inc. Treasurer - Nathan Freeman, Figueroa Media Group, Inc. Clarence Scott, Brandon Supply Corporation, Inc. Lamar Lyons, Rideau Lyons & Co. Inc. Ted Davis, ISComp Systems. Inc. Zeke Patten, Patten Energy Enterprises, Inc.
CORPORATE PARTNERS AEG AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO, INC. ANTHEM/BLUE CROSS AT&T BANK OF AMERICA CHEVRON CITI CITY NATIONAL BANK COMERICA BANK DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER DONALD STERLING CORPORATION EAST WEST BANK HSBC JP MORGAN CHASE
KAISER PERMANENTE LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION SEMPRA ENERGY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SWINERTON BUILDERS TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNION BANK US BANK VERIZON WALT DISNEY COMPANY WELLS FARGO BANK
About The Black Business Association SINCE 1970, the Black Business Association (BBA), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, headquartered in Los Angeles, has contributed to and supported the development, progress and expansion of thousands of African-American businesses. Nationally, we have access to and influence with more than 100,000 AfricanAmerican owned and women/minority-owned businesses (WMBE’s), through the formation of strategic alliances with trade associations and organizations nationwide.
Our Mission The Black Business Association’s mission is to advocate for and advance the development and growth of African-American owned businesses. We contribute to and participate in the self-determination, economic growth and prosperity of African-American communities, thereby creating a strong economic base that nurtures, empowers and supports the on-going success of these communities and our society at large by: . C Identifying and creating financial opportunities for the growth and stability of AfricanAmerican owned businesses; C Being a community voice that advocates for the success of small businesses; C Being a conduit for the merging of resources, values, profits, technology and people; C Promoting development and support of minority business enterprises within the domestic and international economies by encouraging and generating greater access to market opportunities and capital; C Providing training for entrepreneurial professional development; C Supporting and contributing to the economic base and progress of the African-American community; and C Developing coalitions that support our political endeavors to effectively achieve public recognition and political influence for African-American business owners.
Advocacy The Black Business Association maintains very effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials for the support of African-American business development. Locally, statewide and in Washington, DC, we are constantly aware of pending legislation that might affect our member’s businesses, their growth and even their ability to conduct business. When legislation is being considered that affects our mission, the BBA quickly mobilizes to work with key policy makers to support, defeat or modify the bill and pursue the BBA position. As an organization, we are constantly at the helm, securing innovative means and policies that protect our constituency and their business interests.
The Black Business Association Mailing Address: P.O. Box 43159, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Tel: (323) 291-9334 | Fax: (323) 291-7820 | www.bbala.org | mail@bbala.org
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We Congratulate
All 2014 Honorees Malcolm N. Bennett
Ella D. Williams
Broker/Owner, International Realty & Investments
CEO & Founder, Aegir Systems
Leatora Jefferson Morse
Frank Denkins
President and Owner, Avery Group, Inc.
CEO, L.A. Office Furniture
Ollie M. McCaulley
Adolf Dulan
President/CEO, Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc.
Owner, Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen
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Acknowledgements The Black Business Association wishes to thank the following companies and individuals who contributed to the success of our
2014 Procurement Exchange Summit Matchmaking Session & Awards Luncheon In-Kind Contribution Wells Fargo, Gorilla Marketing, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company/Sempra Energy, U.S. Small Business Administration-Los Angeles, Verizon, AEG, Golden State Water, Southland Partnership Corporation and Lumpkin & Associates
Special Thanks SuiteEvents House of Phallu LA Business Printing California Flower World Dazzle & Design DB International Lion Communications Bo Jangles Lumpkin & Associates Little Lambs The L.A. Hotel The Slaton Group Urban Excellence Foundation Business Resource Group Flagg & Associates
Sarah Harris (323) 988-7290 Phallu Morgan (909) 568-3305 Eric Johnson (310) 649-5855 Curtis Simpson (323) 778-2272 Linda Patterson (310) 774-6537 Dennis DeLoach (323) 253-8918 LaSandra Stratton (773) 891-1462 Robert Hollis (310) 327-2208 Debbie Lumpkin (424) 832-4075 Yolanda Gilliam (323) 202-7252 James Long (213) 617-6076 Steven Turner (818) 217-5493 Kim Anthony (310) 773-6140 Sharon Evans (818) 632-9290 Wanda Flagg (310) 497-6206
Graphic Design/Admin Creative Director/Designs Printing Flowers Event Decor Award Framing Communications Banner Procurement Specialist Administrator Catering Manager Contributor Coordination Asst./PR Workshop Writing
Photography & Video Production Photography by Foxx Media Group Majeed Photo Synthesis Top of the Line Communications
Ian Foxx (323) 868-2621 Sabir Majeed (323) 270-3731 TC Richard (951) 242-0333
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Event Coordination 2014 Procurement Planning Committee – Earl "Skip" Cooper II, President and CEO Phallu Morgan, Event Director; Patricia A. Basquez, Event Coordinator; DeLinda Jones, Admin. Asst. Thank you for joining us today and we look forward to your continued support.
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