The ELOCEN Group - 15 Year Anniversary Commemorative Journal

ENGAGE. EXECUTE. DELIVER.

A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER AND CEO

As Founder and CEO of The ELOCEN Group I want to take a moment to pause, refect and mark this moment in time. It has been an incredible Fifteen Years of hard work, teamwork, growth, and service that has culminated in this celebratory milestone. My emotions run high as I consider each one of you who have played an integral role in turning this dream into a reality. Our clients, our partners, our mentors, and our employees, this would not have been possible without each of you.

To our Employees and Staff, it’s your shared sense of dedication to excellence in completing every project on time, on schedule, and within budget, that has resulted in signifcant federal direct contracts, over 200 million square feet of managed space, and over 35 industry awards and recognitions. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our team, our clients, and our community.

To our Clients, Vendors, Strategic Partners, Family, and Friends, we wish to thank you for your trust and support over the last Fifteen Years. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to exceed expectations, defne new levels of service and deliver on our promise of creating “Satisfed Customers Who Become Satisfed Clients For Life!”

As CEO, I can focus on the future of The ELOCEN Group because I am confdent in my team’s ability to maintain momentum in our daily execution of serving the Northeast region, Southeast region, and beyond. We are continuing to defy the odds as a womanowned, minority-owned business, and we invite you to continue to partner with us as we expand into the Education, Healthcare, Mixed Use Development, and Sustainability sectors. Thank you again for your business, commitment, and support of The ELOCEN Group.

Sincerely,

Necole Parker

Necole Parker

Principal/CEO, The ELOCEN Group

Parents

DEDICATION

From my Father...

“Never give up. You can do anything you put your mind to and don’t let anyone tell you different!”

From my Grandmother...

“Once a task has begun, Never leave it ‘til it’s done. Be the labor big or small, Do it well or not at all.”

Author - Unknown

Siblings

Son and Grandchildren

From my Mother...

“Pray Awlays!

God frst in all that you do.”

Uncle (deceased) and Father

Grandmother (“Grumma”)

ELOCEN STORY

CLIENTS / PARTNERS / VENDORS / ORGANIZATIONS

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

PROCLAMATIONS / CITATIONS / TESTIMONIALS

ELOCEN GIVES BACK

ELOCEN REACHES BACK

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE

BEYOND 15

ELOCEN’S BEGINNINGS

After working in the construction management industry for 14 years as an employee to several prominent companies and continuously being overlooked for promotions and upward mobility within the frms she faithfully and expertly served, Necole Parker decided to step out on faith and form her own company. On that day The ELOCEN Group was born. The name “ELOCEN” was chosen because it is Necole’s name spelled backwards.

ELOCEN began its journey in 2006 in the basement of Necole’s parents’ home, dubbed the “Million Dollar Basement,” where she also lived at the time. ELOCEN was offcially incorporated in 2007. Within just fve years, ELOCEN went from Necole being the company’s sole employee to employing several full-time employees and contractors.

With this rapid growth, The ELOCEN Group moved to its frst commercial offce space in Washington, DC. in 2010. As the company continued to grow and expand its horizons beyond the Capital Region, The ELOCEN Group rebranded to refect the company’s now greater services, scope, capacity, and approach to providing streamlined client solutions, attention to detail, and a focused emphasis on quality customer care.

In the years since, The ELOCEN Group has expanded its offces and reach into Virginia, Georgia, and Florida markets as the company continues to Engage, Execute, and Deliver –always striving to build on the extraordinary foundation that has been laid.

ELOCEN LEADERSHIP

An organization, no matter how well it is designed, is only as good as the people who lead and build it.

ENGAGE . EXECUTE . DELIVER .

ABOUT ELOCEN

OVERVIEW

The ELOCEN Group is a full-service Program and Project Management frm focused on providing innovative client solutions. Intuitively understanding all of the dynamics required to effectively engage in full-scale Tenant Construction and Facilities projects of all sizes, we seamlessly integrate effciency into all client fow operations. Our Service offerings include:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DESIGN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES & LOGISTICS INTEGRATION

These services extend from initial project preplanning, through all development phases, to fnal turnover occupancy and logistics support, ensuring that client program requirements are consistently met with exemplary results.

To date, the ELOCEN team has completed more than 100 projects, totaling over 200 million square feet of managed space, comprised primarily of new construction and renovations. As a complete solutions provider, we ensure that our clients achieve maximum results through the consistent delivery of optimal service excellence.

MISSION

The ELOCEN Group® is a Program and Project Management provider in the built environment, committed to improving the quality of lives in our communities. Our services extend from initial pre-planning through all project development phases to fnal turnover/occupancy and all logistics support.

OUR CORE VALUES

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Excellent customer service is a value that every ELOCEN Employee embraces. Serving each of our clients is a privilege, not simply just a right. Each employee is a value-added solutions provider to our client(s), which allows for concentration on day-to-day responsibilities more effectively that results in improved effciencies.

ENCOURAGES TEAMWORK

The ELOCEN Team regularly works together toward a common vision/goal. Working as a team is a catalyst in reputation-building, which is often the difference between growth and stagnation.

ETHICAL INTEGRITY

Every ELOCEN Employee embraces transparency, does the right thing every time, and never cuts corners to cover an oversight. Ethical Integrity is paramount to maintaining her/his reputation.

PASSIONATE

ELOCEN Team Members embrace high standards of personal achievement, believe in their work performance and recognize that there is a vested interest in the success of ELOCEN. Our clients recognize this passion and appreciate the enthusiasm consistently demonstrated.

PROACTIVE

ELOCEN employees demonstrate self-initiated behavior and proactively control situations by causing things to happen rather than waiting to respond after situations occur. Initiative and drive to the completion of tasks, with minimal direction to satisfy, is always at the forefront.

RESULTS DRIVEN

The ELOCEN Team focuses on desired results and sets out to achieve challenging goals. Evaluating responsibilities, with the end goal in mind, allows team members to identify measurable achievable goals that ultimately gets the job done, with planning and organizing as guidepost approaches to drive results.

OUR CREDENTIALS

NORTHEAST REGION

• SBA 8(a) Certifed (ASMPP) Joint Venture

• Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• Capital Region MSDC

• Carolinas-Virgina MSDC

• District of Columbia – CBE

• MDOT MBE/DBE/SBE

• Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Commission

• Massachusetts Gaming Commission

• Prince George’s County – CBBC

• Prince George’s County – MBE/DBE

SOUTHEAST REGION

• City of Atlanta AABE/FBE/EBO

• City of Atlanta SBE

• Dekalb County LSBE-MSA

• Fulton County M/FBE

• GDOT ACDBE/DBE

Contract Holder

Contract #47QRAA18D00076

- Professional Services Schedule

- Comprehensive Furniture Management Services

8(a) Certified (ASMPP) Joint Venture

WOSB

Woman Owned Small Business

ELOCEN IS QUALIFIED

UNDERSTANDING THE ONGOING NEED FOR EXPERIENCED AND CREDENTIALED PERSONNEL FOR QUALITY WORK

PERFORMANCE, ELOCEN IS PROUD TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OUR TEAM HOLDS ONE OR MORE CERTIFICATIONS WITH:

American Institute of Architects

American Society for Healthcare Engineering Health Care Construction

Construction Management Association of America

Certifed Construction Manager

International Facility Management Association Facilities Management Professional

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction

National Contract Management Association

Certifed Federal Contract Manager

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional ®

Registered Architect

THE ELOCEN GROUP

MILESTONES

• Expanded O ces into the District of Columbia

CERTIFICATIONS

MILESTONES

• Concept. Preparation. Formation. Dubbed the “Million Dollar Basement”

• Here in her parents’ basement home, Necole Parker conceived and brought forth the vision for The ELOCEN Group (2006)

• The ELOCEN Group formed as an o cial LLC in the state of MD (2007)

KEY PROJECTS

• NIH – National Institutes of Health

• DOI – Department of Interior

2008

• SBA 8(a)

• Prince George’s County – MBE/DBE

• WSSC – MBE

KEY PROJECTS

• DOL – Dept. of Labor

2010

• DAU – Defense Acquisition University

• DC Gov. – Dept. of Real Estate Services

2007

CERTIFICATIONS

• MDOT – MBE/DBE

KEY PROJECT

• DOL – Dept. of Labor

2009

KEY PROJECTS

• US Army Corps of Engineers (1st ELOCEN Lead project)

• NSF (1st Multi-million/Multi-year contract. 1st Full service contract)

• US Army REF-A

• DC Government

• DOL

• NOAA

• GSA

• National Weather Service

AWARDS

• Entrepreneurial Business of the Year (PGCOC)

• Businesswoman of the Year (PGCOC)

ENGAGE. EXECUTE

COMPANY TIMELINE

RECOGNITION & KEY INITIATIVES

• The ELOCEN Group Rebranding

MILESTONES

• Doubled sta ng levels

• Expanded into Georgia/Southeast Region

AWARDS

• Minority Business Leader (Washington Business Journal)

• 25 CEOs You Need to Know (Prince George’s County)

• Woman of the Year (Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County)

• Gazette of Politics and Business: Women Business Leaders of MD

• WE Magazine – “Relation Manager’s Stress Flexibility” article feature

2012

• SBA National Small Business Week: “From Beginners to Bigshots” article feature

KEY PROJECTS

• FDA (Largest contract $50 Mill)

• IRS, GA

• FBI

• GSA

• US ARMY-REF-A

• US Air Force (USAF)

• DCPS

RECOGNITION & KEY INITIATIVES

• Featured in Washington Business Journal “Executive Profile”

• Established o ce in Atlanta, GA

• BizTalk Radio feature

AWARDS

• AMEX OPEN Victory in Procurement Awards – 2012 Woman Contractor of the Year

• Selected – Top 100 African American Business Leaders in the USA (USBC)

• MD Chamber of Commerce

– Small Business of the Year Awards

• SMARTCEO Future 50 –Emerging Growth Award

CERTIFICATIONS

• GSA CFMS 71 II K Schedule Holder

• DC Government – CBE

• WBENC

• MD/DC MSDC

• GA Dept. of Transportation – MBE/DBE

AWARDS

• DC Chamber – Women in Business Champion of the Year Award

• MD TOP 100 Women

• Washington Business Journal: Women Who Mean Business

RECOGNITION & KEY INITIATIVES

• Principal/CEO, Necole Parker, featured on Black Enterprise Magazine Cover (November 2014)

• President Barack Obama’s Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (July 2014)

• Quick Pay Federal News Radio Interview (July 2014)

• Guest Speaker - Governor’s O ce of Minority A airs

• National Black MBA Conference Speaker

2014 2011

2013

• O cially licensed to do business in the State of GA

KEY PROJECTS

• DC MPD

• City of ATL Airport

• Fulton County, GA – M/FBA

Elocen in the News

• SMARTCEO – Brava! Women Business Award

AWARDS

• Women Presidents’ Organization 2014 – 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies Worldwide Award

• Enterprising Women 2014 Enterprising Women of the Year Award

EXECUTE . DELIVER.

RECOGNITION & KEY INITIATIVES

• Black Enterprise – Entrepreneur Summit Panelist

• National Black MBA Conference Speaker

• PBS interview: Women Business Owners

CERTIFICATIONS

• City of ATL – AABE/FBE

• City of ATL – SBE

• State of GA Mentor Protégé w/ Coca-Cola

AWARDS

KEY PROJECTS

• Dept. of Education

• Coca-Cola

• MGM National Harbor

• USAF MA Air National Guard

• Principal/CEO Necole Parker wins 2015 – SBA Small Business Person of the Year Award (Washington, DC Area) and receives National 3rd Planner Runner-Up

• MD Daily Record – TOP 100 Women

RECOGNITION & KEY INITIATIVES

MILESTONES

• ELOCEN 10 Year Anniversary Milestone Celebration

• CEO Necole Parker established Jordan McKnight Scholarship Endowment at Alma mater Virginia Union University with $100,000 pledge

AWARDS

• Maryland Governor Larry Hogan 2017 National Women’s Small Business Honoree Citation

• 2017 Maryland’s Top 100 Women Award (Mid-Atlantic Region)

2018

• ELOCEN Group CEO, Necole Parker, featured on the cover of MBE Magazine, 2016 Winter Issue

• ELOCEN Group Foundation (EGF) approved as IRS 501(c)(3) Organization

AWARDS

• U.S. Small Business Administration 2016 Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Washington, DC Community Recognition Award

KEY PROJECTS

• BCPS

• FEC

• IRS

MILESTONES

• Graduated from the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) program

KEY PROJECTS

• UMMS – Master Schedule Oversight for Construction of UMCRH

• PGCC – Center for Performing Arts CM Agent Services

• District of Columbia Courts –Moderation - PM Services

AWARDS

• National Association of Minority Contractors 2018 Commitment to Diversity Award – Emerging Business

• Leaders Nest 2018 FedFem Award

• Richmond Continental Societies –2018 Champion for Children Award

THE ELOCEN GROUP ENGAGE. EXECUTE

15 YEARS AND BEYOND

MILESTONES

• SBA All Small Mentor Protégé Program (ASMPP) EGT Joint Venture Approval

KEY PROJECTS

• FERC – Project Management Services

• Army National Guard

– Design Management & FFE Services

• USPTO – Daily Move Services

• EGT-JV – FDA $50 million Recompete

AWARDS

• U.S. Black Chambers – 2019 Small Business of the Year Award

• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council 2019 Supplier of the Year – Class II Award

• 2019 Maryland’s Top 100 Women Award

• Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce – 2019 Business Woman of the Year Award

MILESTONES

• Established O ces in Norfolk, VA & Miami, FL

• EGF Harvest 2021 Thanksgiving Drive –provided 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages for families within National Capital Region

KEY PROJECTS

• DOT / FMCSA – Space Management Services AWARDS

• 2020 Maryland’s Top 100 Women Award

– The Daily Record –Maryland

2019

• Circle of Excellence Induction – Maryland’s Top 100 Women – The Daily Record - Maryland

KEY PROJECTS

• UMCRH – Transition Planning & Move Coordination Services

• UM Shore Regional Health – Dorchester Decommission Services

• Howard University Transition Planning & Support Services

MILESTONES

• April 2022 – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year:

• District (WMADO)

• Regionally (7 States)

• NATIONALLY (all 50 States)

2020 2022 2021

KEY PROJECTS

• Howard University – Master Service Agreement for Facilities & Logistics Support Services (1st Significant Higher Education contract)

EXECUTE . DELIVER.

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Recompete

ENGAGE.

EXECUTE.

DELIVER.

EDUCATION HEALTHCARE

15 AND BEYOND FOCUS SECTORS

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABILITY

THANK YOU

TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS THAT GOT US HERE

AECOM

Alfred Street Baptist Church

AmeriHealth Caritas

Chesapeake Cardiac Care

Coca-Cola Refreshments (CCR)

Comprehensive Women’s Health Center

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

DC Courts

DC Department of General Services (DGS)

DC District Department of Transportation (DDOT)

DC Offce of Cable Television (OCT)

DC Offce of the Chief Financial Offcer (OCFO)

DC Offce of Planning (OP)

DC Public Schools/DC Libraries

DC Metropolitan Police Department

DC Fire and EMS

DC Department of Health (DOH)

DC Department of Vital Records

DC Department of Mental Health

DC Water

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Department of Defense (DOD)

Department of Education (ED)

Department of Interior: BSEE, BLM

Department of Labor (DOL)

Department of Transportation: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Export-Import Bank (EXIM)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

THANK YOU

TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS THAT GOT US HERE

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

General Services Administration (GSA)

Georgetown University

Hartsfeld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hensel Phelps

Health and Human Services (HHS)

HESS Construction

Hill International

Howard University

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

JACOBS Technology

Keystone Plus Construction

McKissack & McKissack

MGM International

National Guard Bureau (NGB)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Prince George’s County Government

Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)

Real Estate & Facilities Army (REF-A)

Tishman Speyer

University of Maryland Medical System

University of Maryland Capital Region Health

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Patent and Trademark Offce (USPTO)

Whiting -Turner

ELOCEN MILESTONES

IMPACTFUL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

ST MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT AWARD

“ The District of Columbia completed a critical consolidation of sta from seven locations into one location. ELOCEN’s attention to detail resulted in on time resolution to many concerns and issues. Further, their high degree of professionalism with coordinating all relocation support activities was instrumental in accomplishing this on schedule.”

Lisa Franklin-Kelly Capital and Operations Manager O ce of the Director, DC Government

“ The ELOCEN Group performed exceptionally throughout the duration of their NSF contract, which included workload enhancement, minimized quality deficiencies, and providing sta ng expertise at all levels. Given their performance, I would highly recommend their services.”

Anita Cordova Program Manager/COTR National Science Foundation

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ELOCEN MILESTONES

IMPACTFUL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

*It is noteworthy that ELOCEN is the frst woman-owned company to receive this contract award

“ The major move of our facilities to the White Oak campus from various other locations had been a herculean e ort that The ELOCEN Group completed with e ciency. ELOCEN provided premium customer service throughout to move the relocation e ort along smoothy.”

Brian Pepper Program Manager, White Oak Consolidation Program, Food and Drug Administration

“ The ELOCEN Group is a wealth of knowledge in an industry that does not have many minority firms specific to the manufacturing environment. Focused on giving quality service, ELOCEN remains structured and professional at all times. ”

Richard Powell Vice President Engineering, Coca-Cola Refreshments

ELOCEN MILESTONES

IMPACTFUL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

“ The ELOCEN Group has performed exceptionally as the project management team for the Department of the Army. Their sta and Project Managers accomplished numerous high visibility and complex lease and space management services. With tremendous expertise in integrating lease, build-out, work schedule requirements and movement of agencies, ELOCEN contributed immeasurably to improving the moral and productivity of the Department of Army tenants.”

John A. Giancoli Assistant Director/COTR, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers

ELOCEN Global Technology (EGT) brings a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, which resonates with us here at FDA, especially their willingness and enthusiasm to share knowledge and expertise. Managing the intense anxiety of major change, like creating a new work environment, requires positive leadership. True leaders must have a strategic attitude about change and how to evolve an organization, and EGT consistently demonstrates that attitude. EGT is a true testament of how to achieve success – through hard work, perseverance, maintaining a high level of integrity, and making a client’s mission their own.”

Tony Johnson Team Leader, COR Food and Drug Administration

ELOCEN MILESTONES

IMPACTFUL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

“ The ELOCEN Group has served as one of our numerous vendors in providing project management services for the ongoing operations of our MGM National Harbor property. For each project, ELOCEN gathered all required deliverables on our behalf, providing ongoing project status updates. It is because of their detailed workmanship, diligence, and consistency that I am honored to have ELOCEN as one of our trusted vendors. ”

Tobias Thornwell, CPSM, C.P.M. Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager MGM National Harbor

“ The University of Maryland Medical Capital Region Health relocated all hospital operations from UM Prince George’s Hospital Center to a new medical center in Largo Town Center in Prince George’s County. The ELOCEN Group was a prime contractor on the physical relocation project. ELOCEN leadership and front-line sta were responsive and dependable partners. I would be pleased to work with them again on projects of similar scope. ”

Leonard Taylor Transition Executive University of Maryland Capital Region Health

THANK YOU

TO OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS & VENDORS

1 Point Communication

4Lobos

ADNet

Allsteel

Apple Interior Design, LLC

Arbee Associates

Atlantic Corporate Interiors, Inc.

Bearden Arts, LLC

Benefits Design Group

Bialek Environments

Blank Rome LLP

BOGNET Construction

Bonitz I Carson Studios

Brailsford & Dunlavey

Chubb Insurance

Civitas Commercial Real Estate Services

Clark Construction

Configuration, Inc.

Contracts & Grants, LLC

Corenic Construction Group

Cort Furniture Rental

DCA Imaging

Dirt Evensonbest, LLC

Eagle Bank

Endesco

EVENTS USA

Flood Brothers

Furniture Speak

Gilbane

Glamour Deluxe Company

Hartford Insurance

Herman Miller

Hill International

HON

Humanscale

IA Interior Architects

IMA Corporate Interiors

Impact HR, LLC

Interactive Technologies Group, Inc.

JK Moving & Storage

K. Neal Truck and Bus Center

Kelly, Kelly & Company, LLC

Kimball O ce

Knoll

Kreative Ways & Solutions, LLC

Lincoln Properties

Live Limitless Media Group

Marlboro Blueprint

McMillon Communications

Miller, Beam, Pagnelli, INC

Millers of Columbia, Inc.

NASA Federal Credit Union

National O ce Systems

OFS

Page

Peabody O ce

PDG - Pencilworx Design Group

Philadelphia Insurance

PJ Relocators

Price Modern, LLC

RMK Productions

Skycon Media

Smart Design, Inc.

Steelcase

Starvin’ Artist

Strativia

Studio 27 Architecture

Taurus Development Group, LLC

Teknion

The O Agency

Thompson Hospitality

Total Site Solutions

TPM Group

Turner Construction

THANK YOU

TO THE RESPECTED ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US

African American Real Estate Professionals

Association for Improvement of American Infrastructure

Atlanta Business League

Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

Carolinas – Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council

City of Atlanta, GA; Fulton County, GA; Dekalb County, GA

City of Baltimore, MD

Commercial Real Estate Women, D.C.

D.C. Chamber of Commerce

D.C. Department of Small & Local Business Development

District of Columbia Building Industry Association

GA African American Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Department of Transportation

Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council

Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council

Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

International Facility Management Association

Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Commission

Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Minority Business Development Agency

Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

Prince George’s County Government

Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum

U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Small Business Administration

West County Chamber of Commerce

Women Business Owners, Prince Georges County, MD

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Women Presidents’ Organization, MD

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

2022 - SBA 8(a) Graduate Firm of the Year (District | Regional | National), U.S. Small Business Administration

2020 - Maryland’s Top 100 WomenCircle of Excellence, The Daily Record, Maryland

2019 - Top 100 MBEs, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

2019 - Supplier of the Year - Class II, Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

2019 - Small Business of the Year, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

2018 - Champion for Children Award, Richmond Continental Societies, Inc.

2018 FedFem Award, LeadersNest

2018 - Commitment to Diversity AwardEmerging Business, National Association of Minority Contractors

2017 - Top 100 MBEs, Mid-Atlantic Region

2017 - National Women’s Small Business Honoree, MD Governor’s Citation

2016 - Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Washington, DC Community Recognition Award U.S. Small Business Administration

2015 - WBO Pinnacle of Leadership Award, Women Business Owners (Prince George’s County)

2015 - Small Business Person of the Year (Washington, DC) & (National 3rd Place Runner Up Winner), U.S. Small Business Administration

2015 - Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record - Maryland

2014 - Top 100 MBE, Mid-Atlantic Region

2014 - Female Entrepreneur of The Year Award, FraserNET Power Networking Conference

2014 - 50 Fastest-Growing WomenOwned/Led Companies, Women Presidents’ Organization

2014 - Enterprising Women of the Year Award, Enterprising Women

2013 - Small Business Owner Award, Collective Empowerment Group

2013 - Women Who Mean Business, Washington Business Journal

2013 - Women of Color Award, 100 Black Men (Wash, DC) / WPO

2013 - Women In Business Champion of the Year, D.C. Chamber of Commerce

2013 - Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record - Maryland

2012 - Small Business of the Year, Maryland Chamber of Commerce

2012 - Top 100 MBE Award, The Center for Business Inclusion and Diversity

2012 - Brava! Women Business Awards, SmartCEO Magazine

2012 - 50 Women of Power in Business, MEA/International

2012 - Future 50 - Emerging Growth, SmartCEO Magazine

2011 - Woman of the Year, Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County

2011 - 25 CEOs YOU NEED TO KNOW, Maryland Gazette of Politics & Business

2011 - Minority Business Leader, Washington Business Journal

2010 - Business Woman of the Year, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

2010 - Entrepreneurial Business of the Year, Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce

LARRY G. WEBB

District

Director,

Washington Metropolitan Area District Offce

U.S. Small Business Administration

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DISTRICT | REGIONAL | NATIONAL a

On behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), I had the honor to present Necole Parker with the 8(a) Graduate of the Year Award for the Washington Metropolitan Area. Her impressive record of success, combined with her community involvement, earned Necole further levels of recognition – including being named the SBA 8(a) Graduate of the Year for 2022 – National Winner. As I congratulate Necole and her entire team on their 15-year anniversary, I look forward to celebrating many more ELOCEN milestones in the years ahead.

TESTIMONIALS

DONNA M. ENNIS, C.P.F. Director, Georgia MBDA Business Center

Working with Necole and The ELOCEN Group has been a joy over the years. Necole is the quintessential CEO, servant leader, colleague, and friend. She sets the vision, points the ELOCEN ship in the right direction, and then trusts that her team will get the company to where she wants it to go. I am honored to be a part of her team. Congratulations on 15 years of success and may you have many more!

STACEY KEY

President and CEO, Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council

Congratulations to Necole and her awesome team at the ELOCEN Group, as you celebrate your 15th anniversary. I am amazed at all that you have accomplished and the many awards you’ve won in such a short time. You are a superstar! The GMSDC couldn’t be more proud of how you have built your company into an industry powerhouse. You rock! Here’s to even greater things over the next 15 years.

SANDRA EBERHARD President & CEO, WBEC Metro NY & Greater DMV

The ELOCEN Group, a trusted Presidents Circle member of the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC), Inc., has excelled in the areas of Advocacy, Access to Capital, Contracting, and Entrepreneurial Training. Necole has demonstrated and modeled what it means to being a committed entrepreneur, who has selfessly put her clients, team, and strategic partners before her own needs. And this characteristic has enabled her to build lasting and meaningful relationships, which in turn have fostered her company’s growth. I am proud to acknowledge Necole and ELOCEN in achieving their 15 Year Anniversary mark!

Over my 12 year tenure with WPEO now WBEC Greater DMV I have watched Necole and ELOCEN grow to become a force in the local entrepreneur space. Necole is a generous, smart dedicated leader who not only is about her business, but is also about her connections and her team. She is always willing to share her knowledge and information. I am so happy to congratulate Necole and ELOCEN on the success of the frst 15 years and send well wishes for the next 15.

RON BUSBY President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

ELOCEN GIVES BACK

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Year Founded

2013 (Formerly, the Necole Parker Foundation)

EIN Number

81-3987229

Current Status

Non Proft 501(c) (3)

Awards

“ 2018 Champion of Children Award”

Continental Societies, Inc. Richmond, VA Chapter 1970

Contact Kevin Schell, Director

240.623.1600

www.egroupfoundation.org

Out of an inborn commitment to pour back into the community, The ELOCEN Group Foundation (EGF) serves to strengthen, inspire, and empower families, particularly teen mothers and AfricanAmerican males raised in single-parent households. Our mission is to foster and promote life-skills training, implement workforce development programs, and encourage educational advancement. EGF is a registered 501(c) (3). To date, EGF has sponsored over $500,000 in scholarships, endowments, trainings, educational empowerment, and small business support through multiple charities.

EGF INITIATIVES

The Harvest 2021 Thanksgiving Drive – provided 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages for families in need within the National Capitol Region (NCR). Over 30 sta and volunteers came together to package and distribute meal packages for pickup and delivery throughout the local communities.

2020 HBCU C-Suite – EGF partnered with BYOBlive to create the HBCU C-Suite platform to help establish a more diverse talent pipeline in digital media and cybersecurity for 250+ HBCU students.

The Harvest 2020 Thanksgiving Drive – supported schools within the DCPS and PGCPS communities by providing 500 Thanksgiving meal packages for families in need.

2019/2020 Tyrod Taylor T2 Community Day –partnered with the NFL Quarterback Tyrod Taylor to sponsor his “2019 T2 Community Day.” T2 is an annual event hosted by his Tyrod Taylor Foundation giving back to the youth and families in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area where he grew up.

2018 Virginia Union University – philanthropic support to Virginia Union University through their Virginia Union College for African American Women (VCAAW) and Virginia Union College for African American Men (VCAAM) organizations.

2018 BYOB (Build Your Own Brand) Summit & Retreat

– assisted BYOB with financial sponsorship for its 2018 Annual Retreat. BYOB is a community of CREATORS for CREATORS, a modern-day production house, networking hub, and educational platform for Black and Brown Creators in Entrepreneurship.

2017 Virginia Union University – Jordan McKnight Scholarship Endowment - EGF Founder Necole Parker announced a gift of $100,000 to establish the Jordan McKnight Scholarship Endowment during Virginia Union University’s (her alma mater) 5th Annual Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball in 2017.

2016 1 Million to Achieve for 1,000 to Succeed – EGF has worked to provide a total of $1 Million dollars in scholarships (One Thousand, $1,000 scholarships for 1,000 students) to help children and young adults in underserved communities further their education by attending college.

ELOCEN REACHES BACK

INSPIRATION AND WISDOM FOR GROWING ENTREPRENEURS

Mentoring and pouring into the next generation of business owners, ELOCEN CEO Necole Parker shares her inspiring story, life’s lessons, tools and strategies for success in her book,

Written with a desire to inspire growth, effective leadership, and an unrelenting will to win in life and business. This book is a resounding refection of resilience. Inclusive of integrated coaching questions and prompted reader interaction, this book acts as a guide to conquer the currency of confdence, be empowered to live life on your own terms and embark on a total life transformation that allows you to live life at the top of your game.

Embodying wisdom and transparency, Necole Parker shares an authentic and unapologetic guide to help you WIN as the CEO of your life and business.

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As a fulfllment to countless requests for mentorship and guidance with Federal Government Contracts, ELOCEN CEO and Team offer training in breaking through barriers for success!

www.ElocenCoaching.com

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE

The ELOCEN Team is grateful for your continued support in helping us to celebrate this monumental milestone year!

As we embark upon the years to come, we express our sincere gratitude with a renewed focus on continuing to impact lives through our work focused on improving the quality of lives in our communities.

“...Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.”

- Habakkuk 2:2

BEYOND 15

ENGAGE. EXECUTE. DELIVER.

#ELOCEN15 #15YEARSANDBEYOND