LEADING the CHANGE
OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES, & CONNECTIONS
CITY OF COLUMBIA
PRESENTER*
P. o. box 147 • Columbia, SC 29217 • 803.545.3950 @ColumbiaOBO • www.columbiasc.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration *SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.
aGENDA LEADING THE CHANGE: OPPORTUNITIES, RESOURCES & CONNECTIONS F r i d a y, M a y 1 0 , 2 0 1 9
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 - 9:30 AM Morning Opening Session Ballroom A & B Welcome and Opening Remarks Ms. Michelle Thompson Morning Mistress of Ceremony Executive Director, Pecan Pie Marketing Firm Ms. Melissa L. Lindler, Director Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), City of Columbia The Honorable Stephen K. Benjamin Mayor, City of Columbia The Honorable Tameika Isaac Devine Mayor Pro Tem, City of Columbia Ms. Teresa Wilson City Manager, City of Columbia 9:30 - 10:00 AM Morning Motivation with Krista Barnett The Audacity to Innovate: Vision, Power, and Purpose Krista Barnett Founder, CEO & Chief BootBangelist, Bootband 10:00 - 10:30 AM Mid Morning Strategy with Dave Britt From Adversity to Advantage – Embracing Missteps and Repositioning for Success Dave Britt Entrepreneur, Artist, and Executive Director The Greater Rosewood Merchants Association 10:30 - 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 - 11:25 AM Concurrent Sessions Taking Your Business to a New Level: The Benefits of Going Green Mary Pat Baldauf, Sustainability Facilitator City of Columbia
Senate A & B
BOOM! Proven Strategies to be a Successful Business of the Future LaSonya Berry, CEO, McPherson, Berry & Associates, Inc.
Ballroom C
Understanding The Principles of Business Expansion DeAnna Bookert, Consultant, The Bookert Agency Christopher Lyles, Global Expansion Strategist, CLUV Consulting
Lincoln A & B
Ink That Deal! The Small Business CEO’s Role as Chief Negotiator Monica Jennings, Attorney/Consultant, Law Office of Monica Jennings & SMALLBIZ HD.COM
Hall of Fame
11:25 - 11:35 AM
Break
11:35 - 1:00 PM
Luncheon Program
Ballroom A & B
Totlyn A. Oliver, CEO Afternoon Mistress of Ceremony Goldspeak, LLC
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Business Spotlight & Special Recognition Bret Whiting Loan Officer, OBO, City of Columbia 2019 Business Spotlight Honoree Vanessa Mota CEO, Mota Enterprises, LLC Recognition of 2019 FastTrac Growth Venture & NxLevel Micro-Entrepreneur Graduates Kalenna Ginyard Program Coordinator, OBO, City of Columbia Invocation Reverend Chris Leevy Johnson Brookland Baptist Church Northeast Campus, Columbia, SC Lunch U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program Angela Brewer, Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration 1:00 - 1:10 PM
Break
1:10 - 1:55 PM Concurrent Sessions Hall of Fame Digital Reputation: Making Social Media Work for You Ernie Grigg, Managing Director, The Carolina Agency Jason Porter, Managing Creative Director, The Carolina Agency Claire Robinson, The Carolina Agency Maximizing Growth Opportunities with Advocacy Groups: Why Get Certified Dominique Milton, President & CEO, Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
Ballroom C
The Importance of Connecting with the Latino Market Vanessa Mota, CEO, Mota Enterprises, LLC Ulises Chavez, CEO, Anglo-Latino Promotions, LLC
Senate A & B
Grow Your Business While Minimizing Employment Risks Sheila M. Willis, Attorney, Fisher Phillips, LLP
Lincoln A & B
1:55 - 2:05 PM
Break
2:05 - 3:00 PM Introduction of Afternoon Keynote Speaker Tre Tailor Media Marketing Strategist, Tailor Made Productions
Ballroom A & B
Cookies & Conversation with American Icon Wally “Famous” Amos Wally “Famous” Amos Creator of the Famous Amos Chocolate Chip & Cookie Kahuna Gourmet Brands Special Presentation by the City of Columbia The Honorable Tameika Isaac Devine Mayor Pro Tem, City of Columbia Closing Remarks Ms. Melissa L. Lindler, Director Office of Business Opportunities (OBO), City of Columbia
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS krista barnett FOUNDER, CEO OF BOOTBAND Krista Barnett is the founder and CEO of BootBand, the company that produces and sells the only removable boot expander in the world. Krista became an entrepreneur in 2006 when she set out to create a work and life balance, pursue her entrepreneurial passions and have a flexible schedule to enjoy her family. In 2007, Krista was operating a business to help families purchase affordable clothes and gear when she was inspired to invent the BootBand. She sold this business and embarked on a three-year journey to develop this revolutionary product. Since launching in 2010, Krista has single-handedly gotten press in O, The Oprah Magazine, Woman’s Day, The Doctor’s Show, The Wall Street Journal, and has appeared live on MSNBC, CBS, and The Today Show. Krista creates products that fill a market need and solves problems and in doing so, she has been awarded patents and trademarks in the United States and international patents in Canada and Europe. Krista has established vendor relationships with Amazon and QVC to distribute her products to the millions of women who need them. Krista is a regular contributor to Forbes and is excited to share what she has learned along the way to help other entrepreneurs establish their definitions of success and step out boldly to achieve their goals. CONTACT: www.bootband.com
dave britt ENTREPRENEUR, ARTIST AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GREATER ROSEWOOD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Dave Britt is the executive director for the Greater Rosewood Merchants Association, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote businesses on Rosewood Drive and bring tourism to the area. His responsibilities include communications with local businesses, acting as a liaison between local businesses and local government, as well as producing special events like the Rosewood Crawfish Festival, the Rosewood Art and Music Festival and the LoCo Craft Beer Jam. Dave is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. In addition to the responsibilities of his day job, Dave also owns the event planning business SOLID Entertainment, which is a partner in the local music venue, The White Mule, and is the chair-elect for the Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR). CONTACT: www.rosewoodmerchantsassociation.com
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FEATURING WALLY “FAMOUS” AMOS AMERICAN ICON, CREATOR OF THE FAMOUS AMOS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE KAHUNA GOURMET COOKIE BRANDS
American Icon, Wally “Famous” Amos, is the creator of the Famous Amos chocolate-chip and Cookie Kahuna gourmet cookie brands. Amos learned to bake when he was sent to live with his Aunt Della in NYC after his parents’ divorce. This special time in the kitchen with his aunt helped him overcome adversity and eventually lead to his success! As the first Black talent agent with the prestigious William Morris Agency, Amos discovered Simon and Garfunkel and worked with musical greats, such as Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, who along with singer Helen Reddy became early investors in what would end up as the Cookie Man’s legacy. Amos has penned nine books, of mostly motivational and inspirational concepts that he’s utilized in his own life. His upbeat and positive thoughts and ideas have made him a frequent speaker at various events. Book number ten is already in the works! The children’s story, based loosely on his life, will help people of all ages embrace every aspect of life, so they can find their true purpose and passion! After living in Hawaii for some 40 years, Amos currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina where he is baking his delicious bite sized cookies at the SC Farmers Market in collaboration with restaurateur Dupree Percival. Amos continues to be a motivational speaker, community activist and entrepreneur and at 82, he is launching what he calls “his final cookie company”. Aunt Della’s Cookies is a tribute to the special woman who taught him how to bake cookies so many years ago. To schedule Wally Amos to speak at your event, read to school aged children (his passion) or to order Aunt Della’s cookies, email WallyAmosTheCookieMan@gmail.com.
MISTRESSES OF CEREMONy
morning mistress of ceremony: michelle thompson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PECAN PIE MARKETING FIRM
Michelle Thompson is executive director & owner of Pecan P.I.E. Marketing Firm. Michelle’s career started as a nurse and as Michelle advanced in her career, she began marketing for various healthcare entities. During this time Michelle noticed a disconnect between the internal and external market. Business ownership was always Michelle’s passion, so after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, she went back to obtain a Master’s in Business Administration. Michelle’s next step was creating a marketing and business growth strategy called Pieology to create cohesiveness between the internal and external market. “Thank You Ladder” and “The Culture of Business”, are a few Michelle’s published articles. Michelle is also the executive producer and host of her web series called Pecan P.I.E. Pecan P.I.E. is about the People, Interiors, and Elegance of the South we love. Pecan P.I.E. Marketing Firm is unlike any other marketing firm because they understand marketing efforts are at it’s best when you are not only creating noise, but also growing your business.
afternoon mistress of ceremony: totlyn A. oliver CEO OF GOLDSPEAK, LLC. Totlyn Oliver is an ace communications professional with a combined 30 years of experience in broadcasting, training, and public relations. An award-winning speaker, she is the Vice President Education of the Saturday AM Toastmasters. Author of “7 Secrets of Mastering Public Speaking”, Totlyn has lectured in and successfully facilitated workshops on business communications, workplace & interpersonal communication, conflict resolution & negotiation, public speaking & TeenSpeak (a public speaking program for teens). As CEO of Goldspeak LLC – she recently staged an International Women’s Day event GOLDSPEAK Women – providing a forum for discussions of overcoming life challenges for a better life. With a Master’s Degree in Adult Education, from Mt St Vincent University, Canada, Totlyn specializes in helping individuals to achieve mastery in finding their own voice, gaining confidence in speaking their truth – no matter what the challenges may be.
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS Mary Pat Baldauf SUSTAINABILITY FACILITATOR, CITY OF COLUMBIA Presentation Title: Taking Your Business to a New Level: The Benefits of Going Green Mary Pat got an early start as an environmental activist at the age of four, when she and her mother cleaned a littered alley in the small town of Vass, North Carolina, and she hasn’t gotten off her soapbox yet. As the City of Columbia’s Sustainability Facilitator, Mary Pat guides sustainability efforts consistent with the City’s Climate Protection Action Campaign, Columbia’s initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address related environmental issues. She has been with the City for over 10 years. Previously she served as recycling coordinator for Lexington County and director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. CONTACT: Mary.Baldauf@columbiasc.gov
LaSonya Berry PRESIDENT AND CEO, MCPHERSON, BERRY & ASSOCIATES Presentation Title: BOOM! Proven Strategies to be a Successful Business of the Future LaSonya Berry is the president and CEO of McPherson, Berry & Associates, an industry award winning human resources consulting firm. She is an HR thought leader with an exceptional track record of helping businesses and individuals achieve their full potential. She has served on various boards including the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources and the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC). A graduate of Clemson University, LaSonya holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, an Master of Science in Human Resource Development, and an All But Dissertation (ABD) in Educational Leadership. She is featured in several magazines, serves as a national speaker, and she works with executives as a leadership development expert. LaSonya has authored several books, including 101 Power Tips for the Workplace and the CEO Strategy Planner for business owners and executives. CONTACT: lasonya@mcphersonberry.com | www.mcphersonberry.com
DeAnna Bookert and Christopher Lyles CONSULTANT, THE BOOKERT AGENCY / GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGIST, CLUV CONSULTING Presentation Title: Understanding the Principles of Business Expansion DeAnna Bookert is an empowerment speaker, author, consultant and owner of The Bookert Agency in Columbia, South Carolina. The agency’s goal is to provide public relations, corporate training, personal and business development services that will empower and equip the growing population of business professionals and public officials. It is DeAnna’s vision that through her work with The Bookert Agency and her Queens mentoring program she will continue to help adults and youth recognize, develop and use their gifts and talents. Christopher (Chris) L. Lyles, Sr. was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina where he attended C.A Johnson High School and the University of South Carolina. He is also a veteran of the US Air Force and currently works for a major financial institution in Charlotte, NC. Chris started Changing Lives Uniting Visions (CLUV) Consulting to empower businesses to explore the strategic advantages of local and global expansion. His clientele represents diverse industries ranging from financial advisement, technology, and restauranteurs to the entertainment field. He strives to continue building viable businesses and relationships that improve the overall success of our local and global economy. CONTACT: deanna@bookertagency.com | clylessr@gmail.com
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS Ernie Grigg, Jason Porter, and Claire Robinson THE CAROLINA AGENCY Presentation Title: Digital Reputation: Making Social Media Work for You Ernie Grigg is a strategic communication consultant and educator with more than fifteen years of experience working for a variety of startups, non-profit organizations, and small businesses. Ernie currently serves as the managing director of The Carolina Agency, the award-winning full-service strategic communication firm housed on the University of South Carolina campus. The Carolina Agency helps clients use a metrics-based approach to develop and execute well-thought out digital and traditional communication programs. Ernie is also an instructor at the University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Ernie received a Master of Science in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from New York University (NYU) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television, and Theatre from the University of Notre Dame. Jason Porter is an award winning animator and designer. He creates interactive visual stories that span across media platforms including video games, print, web, television, and film for Disney, Volkswagen, Sprint and Target. The stories he designs engage the very culture of the new media landscape through augmented reality, virtual reality and interactive experiences. He completed his Master of Arts in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina where he currently teaches in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Claire Robinson is the agency director for The Carolina Agency. Through her experience with The Carolina Agency and other jobs, she has been responsible for creating weekly social media content, tracking social media insights, and engaging with social media users. Claire also has previous experience overseeing various public relations accounts and assisted with content development, problem solving, and client communication. CONTACT: egrigg@mailbox.sc.edu | www.thinktca.com
Monica Jennings ATTORNEY/CONSULTANT, LAW OFFICE OF MONICA JENNINGS & SMALLBIZHD.COM Presentation Title: Ink That Deal! The Small Business CEO’s Role as Chief Negotiator Monica Jennings, a local attorney and consultant is a skilled contracts negotiator whose career in government contracts spans over 25 years. A proud graduate of the University of Alabama (Bachelor of Arts) and George Washington University (Juris Doctor), Monica is recognized by the National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) with its highest professional certification, the Certified Procurement and Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation, and has played key roles in high stakes negotiations with a plethora of government and commercial organizations and entities. CONTACT: me@monica-jennings.com
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS Dominique Milton PRESIDENT AND CEO, CAROLINAS-VIRGINIA MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CVMSDC) Presentation Title: Maximizing Growth Opportunities with Advocacy Groups: Why Get Certified Dominique Simpson Milton is President & CEO of the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC / The Council). Prior to assuming this role in June 2018, Milton served as the Director of Corporate Services for CVMSDC, overseeing an affiliate office of the Council in Charleston, South Carolina. Along with her experience as a business owner, Milton also brings more than 25 years of corporate experience to the Council. A specialist in new business development, Milton earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics from Spelman College and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University. She is currently working toward a Doctorate in Business Administration, with a focus on Leadership, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship. With more than 35 years of expertise in sales, advertising, new business development and retail management, Milton provided marketing direction for three national products. As a general manager, she also led the Coastal Carolina merger efforts and ongoing retail expansion of a global telecommunications company. Milton has received numerous awards for retail performance, business growth, and product expansions. CONTACT: Dominique.Milton@CVMSDC.org | www.cvmsdc.org
Vanessa Mota and Ulises Chavez CEO, MOTA ENTERPRISES, LLC / CEO, ANGLO-LATINO PROMOTIONS, LLC Presentation Title: The Importance of Connecting with the Latino Market Vanessa Mota was born in Chicago, Illinois. For the past 11 years, she has served as CEO of Mota Enterprises, LLC, a bilingual business consulting firm with the mission of uniting, connecting and diversifying every community she touches. Her goal is to connect and crosslink the Anglo and Latino business markets. Currently, Vanessa is the president of Empresarios 101, a networking Latino group, vice president of the Columbia Chamber of Prospanica, and a member of the Mayor’s Minority Business Advisory Council for the City of Columbia. She utilizes her degree and expertise in international relations to connect others in the entrepreneurial arena. She has written many articles and has been published in the Latino statewide newspaper, Prospanica’s Newsletter and Exposure Magazine. Ulises Chavez is the Bilingual Marketing Consultant and CEO of Anglo-Latino Promotions. His company connects the community through social and private events, creating an atmosphere of cooperation between the English and Spanish-speaking communities. Ulises completed the City of Columbia’s NxLevel Micro-Entrepreneur Training as well as the FastTrac Growth Venture Training. His company has partnered with the South Carolina State Museum, the Columbia International Festival, Columbia Fireflies, Edventure Children’s Museum, the South Carolina State Fair and many other notable state and local organizations and establishments. CONTACT: motasvcs@gmail.com | www.motaenterprises.com
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS Sheila Willis ATTORNEY, FISHER PHILLIPS, LLP Presentation Title: Grow Your Business While Minimizing Employment Risks Sheila Willis practices management-side employment law. She is committed to finding practical, real world solutions to her clients’ employment law needs. She frequently advises clients regarding hiring, discipline, investigations, and other related issues. Sheila has extensive experience working on collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and class actions under wage and hour state laws. Sheila also handles matters related to employment discrimination, wage and hour litigation, OFCCP compliance, unemployment proceedings, as well as providing training for supervisors and managers on harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, the Family Medical Leave Act and many other areas. Mrs. Willis is the recipient of the 2019 Silver Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law’s Alumni Association. She has been recognized locally and nationally in publications such as Columbia Business Monthly, Columbia Regional Business Report, and the American Bar Association in the area of employment law. Recently, Mrs. Willis was named the 2019 recipient of the Leadership in the Law award. CONTACT: swillis@fisherphillips.com
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CITY of COLUMBIA IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE
vanessa mota
mota enterprises, llc AS THE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT HONOREE FOR 2019 AND CONGRATULATES THEM ON THEIR SUCCESS.
City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities 1225 Lady Street #102 | Columbia, SC 29201 | 803.545.3950
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2019 FastTrac Growth Venture Training Series
FASTTRAC GROWTH VENTURE is a course designed to support the entrepreneur seeking to take their existing business to a higher level. This program assists entrepreneurs in analyzing their current business condition to identify the best opportunities for growth. Budgeting, sales strategies, management team roles, operational systems and business plan implementation are key areas of emphasis. The course also facilitates networking between entrepreneurs and experienced professionals. This training is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with more in-depth business skills to grow their business successfully.
2019 GRADUATES Isaiah Carswell, The Food Academy LLC Yvette Castellanos, Carolina Stone Construction Kenisha Coleman, PA Boys Rita Lazo de Arellano, Arellano’s Produce Judy Etheridge, Celebrity Fit Lifestyle Kiwan Fitch-Webster, Empowered Connections Denishia Macon, Macon Designs Tashana Moore, Carolina Clutches Shaka Pope, Prime & Prim Studio of the Arts Kelli Simone Rembert, The Web Bar LLC Cynthia Robinson, Little Rubies Childcare
Aswad Salam, Elevate Professional Services Veronica Saldana, Quality Construction Solutions LLP Bayron Salazar, BCS International LLC Teresa Tidewell-Smith, Meaningful Escapes Emerald Washington, E&J Management Group Marcella Washington, Old Skool Cookies & Loaves Christina Wells, Candid Jewells LLC Tori West, Talent Impact Strategies Faida Whitaker-Mfomboutmoun, Maman Afrique Boutique Corey Willis, WireMonkey AV Ebony Young, Shifting Solution Consulting
Facilitator: J. Thomas Ledbetter Associate Vice President, Economic Development and Community Engagement Midlands Technical College 803-691-3885
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NxLevel Micro-Entrepreneur Training Series
THE NXLEVEL MICRO-ENTREPRENEUR is training that prepares entrepreneurs to compete, win, and survive in the marketplace. It is designed for businesses with less than five employees. Participants learn how to choose a business idea, develop a business plan, develop a marketing plan, understand market analyses, explore financing options, assess risk management, develop a customer’s service philosophy, as well as other relevant entrepreneurial skills.
2019 GRADUATES Corshia Alexander, Hair by Corshia Victoria Glover,U No Entertainment, LLC April Hart, Harts Delight, LLC Bryan Hatcher, Hatcher Studios Serwah Armah-Koranteng, AfricStyle Initiatives Yakesha Means, A Better U, LLC Jovonne McDaniel, Eventful Memories by Jae Sarah Rodriguez Robertson, Think Blink SC Tamika Shuler, Converspace
Tomika Sumter, Caliber Nail Boutique, LLC Candace Thompson, Canvases With Candace Kenisha Thompson, Contour Brow Studio, LLC John Tudor, Tudor Magic Felicia Ward, Nesty Crafts Esha Williams, Advance Solutions, LLC Larry Patterson, Patterson Solutions
Facilitator: Paul Smith BEST Carolina, LLC 803-546-6784
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CITY of COLUMBIA MISSION: The Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is committed to supporting initiatives that benefit small, minority, and women owned businesses located in, or that want to do business with, the City of Columbia. This is accomplished by providing creative financing and funding, technical assistance, and the City’s utilization of local, minority, and women owned businesses to ensure that our funds contribute to the economic growth of all communities.
COMMERCIAL LENDING & FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Commercial Revolving Loan funds available through OBO provide financial assistance to start-up and existing businesses for expansion, creation, the retention of jobs, and assistance in the redevelopment of commercial corridors within the City. Our Commercial Retention & Redevelopment Program aims to improve the appearance of businesses along the corridors throughout the City that are significantly deteriorated.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION & ADVOCACY
Provides business development assistance and courses for start-ups and existing businesses looking to expand and grow on various topics including: marketing, use of social media, business plan development, finances, legal issues, and more.
CONTRACTOR & SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Provides training and support for city initiatives designed to increase local contractor’s capacity to compete for government contracts and other procurement opportunities. We are also responsible for the implementation of the City’s Disparity Study goals and objectives. Programs include: Sub-Contractor Outreach; Mentor Protégé; Local Business Enterprise; Columbia Disadvantage Business Enterprise; and Construction Management Training.
The City of Columbia is committed to maximize opportunities for all small businesses by assisting in the cultivation and growth of historically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) including, but not limited to Small Businesses, Minority Businesses, and Women-Owned Businesses. In an effort to encourage access and product/service diversification, the Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is responsible for implementing programs designed to encourage DBE participation in all areas of our procurement process. These programs include our Local Business Enterprise, Columbia Disadvantage Business Enterprise, Subcontractor Outreach, and the Mentor Protégé programs. Additionally, the City has implemented a citywide 10% DBE goal to further our efforts to increase the participation of socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. This goal extends to bidders, subcontractors and suppliers on its procurement and contracting offerings. For more information and to register your business with the City of Columbia, please contact OBO Compliance at obocompliance@columbiasc.gov.
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exhibitors Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council
Columbia Chamber of Commerce CARL BLACKSTONE
www.cvmsdc.org
javis financial services, llc www.javistax.com
KABRINA BASS
COURTNEY YOUNG
WELLS FARGO
clemson road creative, llc
www.midlandsmediation.org
optus bank
ashlye kingston jewelry and accessory boutique
www.webbardesigns.com
TOTLYN OLIVER
totlynoliver@gmail.com
SANDRA BEST
www.ashlyekingston.com
Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity
www.richlandcountysc.gov/government/ departments/osbo
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DARRIN THOMAS
www.blackpagessouth.com
edward jones
perfect presents
www.edwardjones.com
perfectpresents@yahoo.com
TYRA RISHER
columbia metropolitan airport www.flycae.com
www.columbiasc.edu/wbcofsc
City of Columbia Public & media Relations www.columbiasc.net/pr
SC Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification www.osmba.sc.gov
thomas media group, llc
TONYA FOSTER
KATHERINE SWARTZ-HILTON
www.mbda.gov/businesscenters/columbia
www.columbiasc.net/communitydevelopment
www.BISNET.us
SC Women’s Business Center at Columbia College
minority business development agency business center
City of Columbia Community Development
HARRY & DARLENE PRESTON
www.jhaleem.com
the web bar, llc
goldspeak, llc
bisnet entrepreneurs joining together to empower
JAMAR & EMERALD WASHINGTON
KELLI SIMONE REMBERT
www.clemsonroad.com
JANE PLANTE
j haleem media group
www.optus.bank
DR. KASIE WHITENER
www.aossc.org
www.t-mobile.com
DOMINIK MJARTAN
www.thinkfsc.com
www.gcs.consulting
t-mobile
JAMES CHATFIELD
foresight communications
aos specialty contractors, inc.
ALONZO BARKLEY
www.sccommunityloanfund.org
MIDLANDS MEDIATION CENTER
Global core strategies Consulting, LLC. RONALD HARVEY
www.cwcarolina.org
South Carolina Community loan fund
KARDENIA JAVIS
www.wellsfargo.com
KATY DAVENPORT
www.columbiachamber.com
DOMINIQUE MILTON
WAITES EPPS III
Community Works Carolina
national association of minority contractors (namc) www.namcsouthcarolina.com
city of columbia public works
www.columbiasc.net/cpac
city of columbia procurement & contracts
www.columbiasc.net/procurementcontracts
U.s. Small Business Administration (SC District)
www.sba.gov/offices/district/sc/columbia
SC Small Business Development Center www.scsbdc.com
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STEPHEN K. BENJAMIN, MAYOR MAYOR’S MINORITY BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL Gregg Davis, Director - SC Department of Transportation Jimmy Chao, President - Chao and Associates, Inc. Todd Corley, Co-Owner - Corley Construction Cynthia Hardy, President - OnPoint Media, LLC Karen R. Jenkins, President/CEO - KRJ Consulting, LLC Anthony Lawrence, Executive VP and Architect - Brownstone Construction Group Dr. Louis Lynn, President - ENVIRO AgScience Vanessa Mota, Owner – Mota Enterprises, LLC Dahli N. Myers, Principal - Myers, LLC-Business Lawyers Terris S. Riley, Principal - NewVenue Technologies, Inc. Cheryl Sally, Manager - SC Small Business Development Centers Ronald Taylor, Contractor - Taylor Brothers Construction Company Roscoe Wilson, Jr., CEO - RC Wilson Group Boyd Summers, Executive Vice President - The Congaree Group, LLC
TERESA WILSON, CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER’S MENTOR PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL David Beaty - HDR Engineering, Inc. Jimmy Chao - Chao & Associates Bill Edmonds - MB Khan Deepal Eliamtamby - Alliance Consulting Engineering John Funny - Grice Consulting Group, LLC Linda Hutto - LAD Corporation of West Columbia Bill Orne - Hazen and Sawyer Dianne Rushing - AOS Specialty Contractors Nathaniel Spells, Jr. - Construction Dynamics Diane Sumpter - DESA, Inc.
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