Happy Holidays!

 "On behalf of the NWBOC Board of Directors, we would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a happy holiday season.  We know the economy has affected many of our certified women business enterprises but applaud your resolve and fortitude in pursuing new business.  In the upcoming year, we will be holding conference calls to share tips on using certification, the eProcurement MarketPlace, and doing business with one one another.  Please don't hesitate to contact us with any ideas.  Best wishes for a successful year ahead!"

--  Janet Harris-Lange, NWBOC President

NWBOC News

December 2008

In This Issue

eProcurement Marketplace

Member News

Success Stories

NWBOC Reminders

Certifieds & Re-Certifieds

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 Don't forget "When you need to procure goods and services, think WBEs first!"

eProcurement Marketplace

NAICS Codes Now Available
NAICS codes (usually used by corporations) and the MasterSpec codes (used in the construction industry) are now available to add to your profile on NWBOC's e-procurement Marketplace. Please update your profile with these new codes. 

The Marketplace has tools that create value for companies and smooth the transaction process between vendor and buyer. Buyers can view business information and vendors receive email notification of bids and communicate and bid electronically to opportunities published on this marketplace.

Visit http://nwboc.economicengine.com to learn more or call Larry Hancock at 1-866-526-0160.

Member News

NWBOC Member Wins WIPP Award
Mary Schnack, president of Mary Schnack Media Services, Inc., in Sedona, Ariz., received the 2008 Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Member of the Year Award, which recognizes a member who has shown extraordinary commitment and leadership in the organization. The 2008 WIPP Awards were presented during a ceremony at WIPP, We Decide! conference in Washington, D.C.  www.PRworks.ms

Send us Your News!
Have you won an award, launched new products and services, gained new clients, etc.?  if you are a member of NWBOC, then we want to hear from you!  Email your news to Mary@CommunicationBridges.com.

Success Stories of Our Certified WBEs

Meet Gilly Hitchcock of FPC Bangor, Inc.

Gilly Hitchcock began her own company in 1998 because she wanted to draw on all her skill sets and still have some flexibility to raise a family.  Located in Farmington, Maine, Gilly is the sole owner of Fortune Personnel Consultants (FPC) Bangor, Inc.

With clients all over North America, FPC Bangor's role is to partner with Human Resources, develop lasting relationships, and complete executive searches that work.  Acting as Executive recruiter, Gilly and FPC Bangor have placed over 200 executives in industries that include pulp & paper, specialty chemicals, power generation, construction, environmental and real estate investments.

"We are recognized for our professionalism, quality of service and solid industry experience, resulting in successful searches and satisfied customers," said Gilly.

NWBOC certification has made a very positive difference for FPC Bangor and created great networking opportunities for Gilly.

In just a few years, FPC Bangor has expanded from an office of one to a total of five people.  Their future plans include working with their core industries and clients helping to supply people with the up-coming baby boomer retirements.  For more information on Gilly or FPC Bangor, visit www.fpcbangor.com.

Marketing Tip

Provide a Solution, Not a Sales Pitch
The process of arranging meetings with buyers is not an easy one. End users are busy and vendors from countries all around the world are trying to sell the end users their wares. On the other hand, end users are expected to be open to meeting with all vendors and are not supposed to show favoritism. Getting through the door of an end user's office requires people and sales skills.

The most important thing to remember is that end users are people trying to do their job. They are naturally more eager to meet with those who appear to understand their problems and offer solutions. They will figure out a way to avoid meeting with vendors who appear to be on a fishing expedition.

An obvious question is, "How can I know an end user's problems without meeting with them first?" Identifying problems is not easy but it can be done. Use the Internet and phone calls to conduct research on the targeted agency's programs, the structure of the organization, and each individual's job responsibilities. Talk to other vendors, use your networking contacts, and deduce what their problems may be.

NWBOC Reminders

NWBOC on MSNBC
NWBOC President, Janet Harris-Lange was a featured guest on MSNBC morning show "Your Business" to discuss obtaining certification as a woman-owned or minority-owned company.  Click on the following link to watch the episode.         http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26591632#26591632

NWBOC's Website!  It contains more helpful information than ever before and will feature success stories, e-newsletters, etc. Go to www.nwboc.org to see for yourself.

Certification Kits are Available From NWBOC  
You can always print the application from the website, but now you can purchase a kit for $39.95 plus shipping. The kit, customized to the business entity (i.e. LLC, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) contains a notebook, dividers, the application, helpful hints for what materials to include, and other information.  And, you can charge this purchase to M/C or Visa.  Call 1.800.675.5066 to place your order.

Certifieds & Re-Certifieds

Companies Newly Certified by NWBOC
(October - December 08)

NWBOC is proud to announce that the following companies have qualified for WBE certification:
 
AbC.R.O. Inc.
Dana Leff, CEO
McLean, VA

Ad Plus, LLC
Rita Blumstein, Owner
San Jose, CA

Allegiant International, LLC
Nicole Grove, President
Angola, IN

AmeriWater, Inc.
Diane Dolan, CEO
Dayton, OH

Balancing Life's Issues, Inc.
Wendy Kaufman, President
Ossining, NY

Complete Retail Services, LLC
Amy Cole, Owner
Brentwood, TN

Cornerstone Commercial, LLC
Nga Nguyen, President
Laguna Niguel, CA

Custom Baking Products, LLC
Carolyn Voss, President
Cincinnati, OH

G & W Management, Inc. dba Wings & Wheels Delivery, Inc.
Lynette Gavlinski, President
Harrison Township, MI

Great Western Hotel Corporation
Gail Henderson, President
La Habra, CA

Hearing Northwest, Inc.
Patricia Burns, President
Bellingham, WA

HR Coach, LLC
Jacqelyn Thorp, CEO
Hemet, CA

Image World, LLC
Pan Wah, President
Herndon, VA

Jessica Kuntz dba Berg's 24 Hour Towing
Jessica Kuntz, Owner
Bismarck, ND

Joenic Steel, LLC
Gina Harris, CEO
Lake Winnebago, MO

Lima Pallet Company, Inc.
Tracie Sanchez, President
Lima, OH

Logistics & Environmental Support Services Corp.
Anita Williams, CEO
Huntsville, AL

McCann Pest & Termite Control, Inc.
Miriam Cole, President
St. Charles, MO

MH2 Technology Law Group, LLC
Carol Cole, Managing Member
Tyson Corner, VA

PRACO dba Vladimir Jones
Nechie Hall, CEO
Colorado Springs, CO

R.M. Machining, Inc.
Karen Myhre, President
San Carlos, CA

Reasbeck Construction, Inc.
Suzanne Reasbeck, President
Warrenburg, MO

Sally Swanson Architects, Inc.
Sally Swanson, CEO
San Francisco, CA

Singleton Construction, LLC
Nancy Doczy, President
Niles, MI

South Fork Holdings
Julie Joaquin-Pulos
El Dorado Hills, CA

T & K Logistics, Inc.
Kelley Radican Stewart, President
Sheffield Village, OH

Total Filtration Specialists, Inc.
Barbara Weidman, Owner
Aromas, CA

VisionCor, Inc.
Sherry Barretta, CEO
Charlotte, NC

Vulcana, LLC
Dianne Borden Denommee
Westfield, NJ

Wendy Evans Joseph Architect, P.C.
Wendy Evans Joseph, Owner
New York, NY

Woodhull, LLC
Susan Woodhull, President
Springboro, OH


Companies Renewing WBE Certification with NWBOC
(October - December 08)
           
Ad Ideas of Wisconsin, Inc.
Age of Travel/Monumental Meetings
AGS Consulting, Inc.
Alba Facilities Services
ALOM Technologies Corporation
Asia-Link, Inc.
Barganier & Associates, LLC
Be Your Best, Inc.
Bell Consulting, Inc.
Bella Trucking Corp.
Blumenthal Qualitative Research
Capitol Services, Inc.
Claridge Products & Equipment, Inc.
Clear Logistics, Inc.
ComputerXperts of Atlanta, Inc.
Contract Cleaners Supply, Inc.
County Draperies, Inc.
Creative Print Solutions
Creative Research Management
Dalton Commercial Cleaning Corp.
DCO International, Inc.
DMS Services, Inc.
Dogwood Promotions, Inc.
Emerson Human Capital Consulting, Inc.
F & S Painting, Inc.
Finished Art, Inc.
Frieda's, Inc.
Global Link Networking Solutions, Inc.
Hollstadt & Associates, Inc.
House of Batteries
InfoMart, Inc.
Innovative Technology Distributors, LLC
IQ Telecom, LLC
J.M. Wechter & Associates, Inc.
Jaci Carroll Staffing
Lentz Appraisal & Consulting, LLC
Lenzner Group
Master Mechanical Insulation, Inc.
Michigan Office Design, Inc.
Morningside, LLC
Mr. Emblem, Inc.
Mutli Image Group, Inc.
MVS USA, Inc.
Nationwide Security & Building Services, Inc.
Nemeth Burwell, P.C.
Prestige Stucco, Inc.
Progressive Industries, Inc.
Pro-Pak Products, Ltd.
QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, Inc.
R & R Strategies, Inc.
Reagan Marketing & Design, LLC
RHM Technology, Inc.
RightWriters, Inc.
Roof Resources, Inc.
Roy Larry Schlein & Associates, Inc.
Rutledge Interiors
S & S Excavating, Inc.
Schildkraut, Schroeder, Sedej & Associates, Inc.
Scope Packaging, Inc.
Serengeti Enterprises, Inc.
Specialty Bulb Company, Inc.
Star Bolt & Screw Co., Inc.
Talentware, Inc.
Test Equipment Solutions Today, Inc.
TGE Resources, Inc.
Thornwell, Inc.
TJM Electronic Associates, Inc.
Tryton Solutions, LLC
Vivian Wright and Associates
Victory Financial Services, Inc.
Wolinski & Company, C.P.A., P.C.
Working Hands, Inc.

 
Janet Harris-Lange, NWBOC President

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