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November 2013
Bidding Opportunities pg 2
Recent MWBE Certificationspg3
Tools for Success pg 2
Indiana'sMinority&Women'sBusinessEnterprisesDivision
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BusinessReads pg 2
Business Voice pg 3
FiveWaystoMarketyourBusiness...pg4
Indiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprises Business Development Week a Success!The State of Indiana’s Mi-nority and Women’s Busi-ness Enterprises Division(MWBE)helditsfirstannualBusiness DevelopmentWeek Conference October 21–23,2013inIndianapo-lis.The conference events began on Monday, Oc-tober 21 with a series of“Building Business Suc-cess Workshops”, includ-ing topics such as “DoingBusiness with the State ofIndiana” and “IncreasingSales byUsing aWellOr-ganized Sales Presenta-tion”. Luncheon speaker,FaithMoore-McKinney,wasanationallyrenownedcon-nections and public rela-tions expert. Ms. Moore-McKinneysharedtipsfromher book, Schmingling – TheArtofBeingWellCon-nected.On Tuesday, October 22,the conference featured anexhibitors’ hall, where over100 businesses networked with certified minority- and
women-owned businesses that showcased their prod-ucts and services in theMWBEB2BShowcase.Thedayalsoincludedpan-el discussions with high-profile state business pro-fessionals on conductingbusinesswith state educa-tional institutions and statecasinos.The event concluded on Wednesday, October 23,
with a welcome receptionfor newly-appointed Dep-uty Commissioner TerrieDaniel.Mrs. Daniel beganherdutieswiththeStateofIndiana’s MWBE Divisionon October 7. Terrie hasreturnedtotheIndianaDe-partment ofAdministrationafter working for the Cityof Indianapolis as DeputyDirector of Minority andWomenBusinessDevelop-ment. The Business Develop-ment Week Conference was designed to engageaspiring small businessownerstobecomecertifiedto conduct business with theStateofIndiana.Picturesfromtheeventcanbe found on the IndianaMWBEFacebookpage:www.facebook.com/IDOA.MWBE
Minority & Women's Business Enterprises Deputy Commissioner Terrie Daniel and MWBE team members cut the ribbon to the first Indiana Minority and Women's Business Enterprises B2B Showcase held October 22, 2013.Business Crossword
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4IndianaCompaniesFeatured... pg 2
Indiana'sMinority&Women'sBusinessEnterprisesDivision
Business Reads"Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck: What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur and Build
a Great Business" AnthonyK.Tjan
In collaboration withHarvard BusinessReviewPress,Heart, Smarts, Guts and Luck is the result of researchstartedin2009onwhat reallymakesentrepreneurs andbusiness-builders tick.
With hundreds of entrepreneurs andinspirational leadersi n t e r v i ewed a n dsurveyedwiththefirstEntrepreneurialAptitudeTest, the book delves into the four traits ofheart,smarts,guts,andluckthatdrivesuccessinbusinessandinlife.
The book explores how this entrepreneurialmindset and culturecantakeyoutothenextlevelandincreasetheprobabilityforsuccess.
Project Name Due Date Contact InformationHercules Ave. Waterline Relocation Project Monday,
Nov. 11Blankenberger BrothersPhone: (812) 845-2717Fax: (812) [email protected]
HMSU Roof Painting - Bid Number B0016797 Wednesday, Nov. 13
Indiana State UniversitySteven CulpPhone: (812) [email protected]
Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) Redesign Friday, Nov. 15
ITR Concession CompanyTamiko [email protected]
Subcontractor & Other Bidding Opportunities
More bidding opportunities can be found at http://www.in.gov/idoa/mwbe/2757.htm
Wehavetheabilitytofostereconomic development amongst the businesscommunities throughout thestateofIndiana.
ThroughtheprogramsandresourcesprovidedbytheMinority and Women’sBusiness Enterprises Division,we can createa fair, competitive, ande qu i t a b l e b u s i n e s senvironment foryouandall our Indiana based
Tools for Success
businesses.
In my monthly column,"Tools for Success", I will featureopportunitiesandprovideotherusefulinformation regardingissuestrendingintheStateof Indianaandnationally,thatmayimpactyouasabusiness owner. Weareworkinghard foryou.Letushelpyoutakeyourbusinessfrom"goodtogreat!"
Mayyouprosperandbefulfilledinallyoudo.
By:TerrieDaniel,MWBE Deputy Commissioner
Terrie DanielMWBE Deputy Commissioner
"For those thinkingaboutstarting a business, dolotsofresearchfirst.Planon long hours and littletonopay for thefirst5-7years."
- Dr. Anndrea Hatcher, Olive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic
Business Tip
Four Indiana companieswere featured in BlackEnterpriseMagazine'sBE100s:TheNationsLargestBlackBusinessespresentedintheir41stAnnualReportonBlackBusinessunderthetheme"AccelerateYour
Business," which coincided withtheirBlackEnterpriseEntrepreneurs Conference.
The Indiana companieswere:
#14 Millennium Steel Service, LLC locatedin Princeton, IN with 49employees and $253.5Million in revenue.
#17 Mays Chemical Co.,Inc.locatedinIndianapolis,INwith230employeesand$182Millioninrevenue
#93 AG Trucking locatedin Goshen, IN with 56employeesand$24Millionin revenue
#95 Powers & SonsConstruction Co., Inc. located in Gary, IN with50 employees and $23.1Million in revenueThe chief executives thatdrive the BE 100s arekeenly aware they mustcontinually retool theircompaniesforgrowth.Moving forward, CEOshave to demonstrate anew level of inventiveness. That’swhat itwill take forthe be 100s to enter andstayinthewinner’scircle.For the full list of businesses visit: http://www.blackenterprise.com/lists/be-100s-2013/
4 Indiana Companies Featured in Black Enterprise MagazineBy:BlackEnterpriseEditors,July 11, 2013
For the full list of certified MWBE firms please visit: http://www.in.gov/idoa/2743.htm
Congratulations to the Certified MWBEs
Certified MBEs
Certified M/WBEs
Q: What might someone be surprised to know about you?A: I haveablackbelt inTaeKwonDo and I have a book onAmazon.com,"420,000CatsandOtherTails."
Q: What are some changes that will be affecting your business over the next five years?A:Theeconomyandhealthcare
Q: When you’re not running your business, what are you doing instead, or what would you like more time to do?A: When I'm not running mybusiness,I'mawifeandmother.
Q: If you could change one thing about your business, what would it be? A: A regular flow of business - nomorefeastorfamine.
Business Q&As
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Business Voice: Olive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic
My days are seldom boring andneverpredictable.Imightstartoutinthemorningwiththeappointmentschedulehavingmedoingaspayon aRottweiler, and vaccinatingpuppies,butattheendoftheday,I'veendedupwormingnewts,practicingpsychologyonacat,andamputatinganiguana'stail.
I'masmallanimalveterinarian,butIalsoprovidemedical,surgicalcareandboarding forexoticpetssuchassmallmammals,birds, reptiles,amphibians,insectsandfish.
I care formy patients as if theyweremyownpets,andIenjoymyprofession.Ipreviouslyco-ownedasmallanimalveterinaryclinicwithmyex-husband,whenIlostthatpracticeindivorce,Istartedoutagainonmyown.
A veterinary clinic has a lot ofoverheadcost,we'vebeenopenfor twoyearsnowandmybiggestchallengeisbuildingthepracticetothesizethatitcanpayitsownbills.
Dr. Anndrea HatcherOlive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic
I'mlookingforwardtothedaywhenIcanstartpayingmyselftoo.
JanuaryandFebruaryaretypicallytheslowestmonthsof theyear forveterinarypracticesintheMidwest.Sokeepingthebusinessopenthattimeofyearasastartupismybiggestchallenge.
By:Dr.AnndreaHatcher,Olive Branch Parke Veterinary Clinic
Francine Bond Insurance Agency, Inc.Francine Bond(317) [email protected]
M/WBE
INCA Supply Corp., LLCSylvia Lauermann(219) [email protected]
M/WBE
Mesquite Lawn Maintenance, LLCOlga Miranda(219) [email protected]
M/WBE
SAJ Construction ServicesSharon Johnson(219) [email protected]
M/WBE
22nd Century Technologies, Inc.Satvinder Singh(888) [email protected]
MBE
Aries Charter Transportation, Inc.Ralph Trevino(773) [email protected]
MBE
Aura Graphic Design, LLCKeith Barnett(317) [email protected]
MBE
Camacho Equipment & Janitorial SupplyJesse Camacho(317) [email protected]
MBE
Indy Force, IncorporatedGerado Puente(317) [email protected]
MBE
Inox Consulting ServicesSamip Petal(317) [email protected]
MBE
Congratulations to the Certified MWBEs
For the full list of certified MWBE firms please visit: http://www.in.gov/idoa/2743.htm
Certified WBEs
Certified MBEs Continued5 Ways to Market Your Business for the Holiday SeasonBy:K.Murray,SBA.gov Community Moderator Posted Oct 23, 2013 7:23 a.m.
The holiday season is quicklyapproaching,andthetimeisnowtomakesureyougetthemostofyourmarketingeffortstohelpsecuresalessuccess in the coming months. Here area fewbudget-friendly ideas tohelpgetyoustarted.
Social Media ContestsIfyoursmallbusinesshasasocialmedia presence, contests onFacebookandTwitterareoftenapopularwayhighlightyourbrandandengagewithcustomers,remindingthemthatyourproductorserviceisavailable–andapotentiallygreatgiftidea.Withafewrules,acleverhashtagandincentivesuchasaprizeordiscountonyourofferings,youcandrumupexcitementabout–anddrawpeopleinto–yourbusiness.
Extra Appeal for Your Loyal CustomersTake this time tomakeyour loyalcustomersfeelextraspecial–itmaycomebacktoyoubywayofadditionalbusiness and referrals. Withoutbreakingthebank,youcanprovidespecialoffers,sneakpreviews,freeshippingorsecretsales.
Special Events or Open HousesMakeyoursmallbusinessstandoutbyhostinganopenhouseorspecialeventatyourstoreor restaurant.Useittoshowcaseholidayseasongifts,menusandmerchandisesocustomerscangetaglimpseofyourseasonalgoodsinadvance.Pairthebrowsingwithlightrefreshments–amugofhotcocoaoraglassofcider–togetpeopleintheholidayspirit.Ontheirwayout,giveaspecialofferorcouponthatinvitescustomersbacktomaketheirpurchasesatadiscount.
Holiday HelpThis is a great idea from Illana
BercovitzatSmallBusinessTrends:usesocialmediatoofferhelpfultipsduringastressfulholidayseason.Consider your industry, productorserviceandrelatedadviceyoucould offer to make customers’liveseasier.“Everyoneappreciatesusefuladviceandyourcustomerswill thankyou forpushingcontentthatmakestheirholidaysslightlylessstressful,”Bercovitzsays.UseanoriginalhashtagtomaintainbrandawarenessacrossplatformssuchasTwitterandFacebook.
EmailAlthough it’s often consideredoverused,emailremainsinexpensiveand easy to implement when itcomestomaintainingcontactwithexistingcustomers.That’sakeytoremember– tobeeffective,emailmarketingshouldbeusedwithfolksyouhavealreadydonebusinesswithorwhohaveexpressedaninterestinyourbusinessandhaverequestedemailfromyou(otherwiseknownaspermissionmarketing).
Keepthesetipsinmindifyouplantouseemailtosupportyourholidaymarketingefforts:
•Keepthee-mailshortandsweet.Linkdirectlytothecontentofinterestsoyoumaketheprocessaseasyaspossibleforyourcustomers.•Clearlystatetheemail’sintentinthesubjectline.Forexample,"ASpecialOfferJustforYou.ThanksforYourBusiness in 2013.”•Befestiveinyourdesign.Appealtothesightsoftheseasonwithaspecialdesignfortheholidays.•Follow online marketing rules.Don't forget thatonlinemarketingis regulated, sowhatever tacticsyou employ be sure to followgovernmentguidelinesthatapplytolistmanagement,SPAMandotherguidelines.
Lapsley, Inc.Donita Mudd(260) [email protected]
MBE
LCP Transportation, LLCRonald Robinson(317) [email protected]
MBE
Mark’s Heating, Cooling and Air DuctMark Winters, Sr.(574) [email protected]
MBE
Master Supplies, LLCRobert Finch(317) [email protected]
MBE
Nishida Services, Inc.Henry Nishida, Jr.(317) [email protected]
MBE
Quality Customs, LLCDamon Vandever(317) [email protected]
MBE
Royal Estate Properties, LLCForest Young(317) [email protected]
MBE
Shawnee Construction & Engineering, Inc.Matthew Schenkel(260) [email protected]
MBE
Smiling Cross, Inc.Alejandra Haddad(812) [email protected]
MBE
Synergy 360, LLCJerry Cary, Jr(317) [email protected]
MBE
United Adjustment CorporationRemington Williams(219) [email protected]
MBE
AFC International Inc.Pamela Seneczko(800) [email protected]
WBE
AJ & S Trucking, Inc.Annette Perz(219) [email protected]
WBE
Congratulations to the Certified MWBEs
For the full list of certified MWBE firms please visit: http://www.in.gov/idoa/2743.htm
Certified WBEs Continued
Indiana Department of AdministrationMinority & Women's Business Enterprises402 W. Washington Street Room W469
Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 232-3061
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Alliance Comfort Systems, Inc.Lori Rhodes(502) [email protected]
WBE
Artemis Search Partners, Inc.Melissa Coss(317) [email protected]
WBE
At Work Sales CorporationShannon Campbell(251) [email protected]
WBE
Breanne Steagall Enterprises, Inc.Breanne Steagall(219) [email protected]
WBE
Bridgesmith, Inc.Beth Smith(812) [email protected]
WBE
Cain Signs, LLCBenda Cain(765) [email protected]
WBE
Challenger Paper & Graphics, LLCVictoria Clark(317) [email protected]
WBE
Community Management Services, Inc.Lesley Stoeffler(317) [email protected]
WBE
Construction 101 for Women.com, LLCSandrah Combs(219) [email protected]
WBE
Delaire USA, Inc.Lorraine Hallock(732) [email protected]
WBE
FlashPoint, LLCKrista Skidmore(317) [email protected]
WBE
Griffin Sales, Inc.Angela Monger(219) [email protected]
WBE
Innovative Mechanical Solutions, Inc.Ava Saunders(317) [email protected]
WBE
J G Byers Trucking, LLCJennifer Byers(812) [email protected]
WBE
KARM CorporationKena Campbell(812) [email protected]
WBE
Lerkins Billing & Consulting ProfessionaChrystal Zeller(765) [email protected]
WBE