Tuesday June 14, 2022 | Edition 52
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Celebrating the achievements of the women that make up our RPO. Congratulations ladies, keep up the amazing work!
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Diane Egbers, Founder & CEO, Leadership Excelleration, was recently featured in Authority Magazine where she talked about employees are no longer willing to choose between work or life at the cost of the other. Her insightful interview includes strategies that both employers and employees can take together to make a more meaningful, productive, and inclusive work environment. Check out the article here.
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Nancy Wiser's, Founder & President, Wiser Strategies was awarded the Corporate Partner of the Year Award by the NAWBO KY. Nancy has worked with NAWBO on several projects including their new website and media relations strategy. Learn more about this honor here,
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Vanessa Pennoyer, Owner & President, Go 2 Girl LLC, was named as NAWBO KY's Member of the Year for her hard work, success, and commitment to the organization. The NAWBO KY is a network for women in business that supports, provides resources, aids opportunities and forms partnerships among the woman-owned business community in Kentucky and beyond. Learn more here.
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Walks the Walk, and Talks the Talk
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Our Fearless Leader Continues to Make a Difference by Advancing Women
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The WBEC ORV team is proud to congratulate our Executive Director, Sheila A. Mixon for her recognition of Women of Influence as one of WE Magazine's 100 women advancing women-owned business' interests through enduring collaboration and support. Sheila is a longtime advocate for women in business and truly practices what she preaches. We're so proud of all of her accomplishments and grateful to have her leading our team. Read more about this honor and check out the full list of dynamic women here.
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WBEC ORV Takes Atlanta at the WBENC National Conference
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We spent the last week at the WBENC National Conference in Atlanta and we had a great time! It was so nice to see everyone in person and to make new connections. Take a look at our week in pictures below!
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WBEC ORV Executive Director, Sheila Mixon (center) with the Host Committee Members. (L-R) Shelly Heller, Gabrielle Christman, Kendra Robinson, Lynn Houston Moore, Kelly Kolar, Jill Frey
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WBEC ORV AVP, Strategic Programming, Fesha Buie with Lynnise Smith, Quiana Barbee, Kristin Harper, Founder & CEO, Driven to Succeed LLC
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Corporate Members visiting our booth with Sheila Mixon and WBEC ORV VP of Operations and Engagement, Charolette Harris
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WBEC ORV Director of Corporate Relations, Ashton Wilson and Dr. April Day, WBEA President
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Angela Horne, CEO & Co-founder, MediaScript giving a sip & learn on her business on the exhibit floor.
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WBEC ORV team members, Ashton Wilson, Certification Specialist, Ivory Snow, Certification Manager, Robbie Moore, with Rita Rammohan, Client Happiness Manager, Aunt Flow
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It was great seeing our corporate members from MassMutual stop by our booth
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We enjoyed seeing our corporate member from Kroger as well
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Ashton Wilson and Sheila Mixon with attendees at our joint reception with GWBC on night one of the conference
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Teresa Zumwald, CEO, Zumwald & Company, LLC giving a presentation on her business
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Our WBEs are the reason behind everything that we do! Sheila Mixon with Tina R. Macon, President & Senior Consultant, Allmac & Associates, LLC.
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Our amazing WBEC ORV team! (L-R) Kathryn Macon, Events & Outreach Manager, Ivory Snow, Colleen Rudisell, Certification Director, Robbie Moore, Sheila Mixon, Ashton Wilson, Charolette Harris, Fesha Buie, and Angela Ruff, Executive Assistant to Sheila A. Mixon
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Louisville Water Company Small Business Opportunities
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Louisville Water wants to give small businesses a greater opportunity to work with them. As they deliver water to their customers every day, they create jobs for hundreds of large and small businesses. They are looking for suppliers and contractors who can deliver great quality work. If you are a small business, they want to work with you.
They encourage small businesses to apply to be a qualified Louisville Water Small Business Equity (SBE) program member. Only Louisville Water SBE program members can bid on certain Louisville Water projects, and Louisville Water will determine what those projects are. Their SBE program generally includes bidding on construction, construction sub-contracting, professional services, or general services contracts for more than $30,000 but less than $250,000. They are offering workshops on the requirements and the application process. Please sign up for a workshop by clicking here.
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2022 Catch the Wave Conference
Griffin Gate Marriot Golf Resort & Spa Lexington, KY
August 29 - 31 2022
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Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley (WBEC ORV) Catch the Wave Conference, where we will be back together in person!
Registration for the event will open on Monday, April 18, 2022. We look forward to having you with us in person!
You will leave this conference with inspiration and new tools that will make a difference in your personal and business growth. We look forward to seeing you for an exciting 2022 Catch the Wave Conference!
The Catch the Wave Regional Conference brings female entrepreneurs together to network, learn, and gain inspiration from each other. The conference provides networking, training, and access to both women business owners and corporate members from across our region of Ohio, Kentucky & West Virginia.
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New Additions to Catch the Wave
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We're excited to host our first ever Catch the Wave Golf outing this year on Monday, August 29th! We have several sponsorship options available, please take a moment to review all levels and reach out to Robert Moore at [email protected] with any questions.
If you're not a golfer, that's okay, we have other options for you to take part in as well! We will also be offering a spa day and a bourbon tour at the same time as the Golf Tournament. You will be able to sign up for either the Spa Day or the Bourbon Tour once registration goes live. Please note that the Spa Day will only be open to the first 30 people to sign up and sign up will be active until Friday, July 29th or until we reach capacity.
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Trailblazer Award Honoree
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We are pleased to announce that Alice Houston, Owner of HJI Supply Chain Solutions is this year's Trailblazer Award Honoree! With a remarkable career spanning over five decades, she has paved the way for those after her both in business and within the community. Houston is a giant in her hometown of Louisville, KY and beyond, and we are so proud and excited to have her as this year's honoree.
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Sponsorship
Special thank you to our Title Sponsors:
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Opportunities to Sponsor
If you are a Certified WBE interested in supporting the conference, please take a look at our Sponsorship Package and contact Kathryn Macon at [email protected] with any questions you might have.
If you are a Corporate Member interested in supporting the conference, please take a look at our Sponsorship Package and contact Ashton Wilson at [email protected] with any questions you might have.
*We still have sponsorship opportunities available for both WBEs and Corporates*
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Scholarship Opportunities
The Sheila A. Mixon Scholarship Fund will be providing scholarships to Catch the Wave for up to 8 businesses. The businesses must be in operation for 5 years or less and should submit a one (1) page essay explaining why they should be selected. If you are interested in being considered, please send your essays to Angela Ruff at [email protected].
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Active Solicitations
Please visit this website to check all available solicitations and preview the bid without logging in. Remember, you must register to download the bid documents. Registration is free: click this link to register.
If you have difficulty registering, please send your email to [email protected] with your username, email address, first name, last name, organization, and phone number. A confirmation of your registration will be sent to you confirming receipt of your registration.
All responses must be received on or before the date and time indicated on the bid opportunity and sent by email to [email protected].
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CVG's invitations to Bid (ITB) may be downloaded from the website under Current Opportunities.
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Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal opportunities are currently available with the KCTCS.
In order to be considered in the Procurement to Payment Department, please submit a sealed bid or proposal by the due date supplied. Please submit via the link below:
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The University of Kentucky has released the following Requests for Proposal:
The advertisements for all bids, RFPs, and more can be found here.
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RFPs from Fayette County Public Schools are available and can be downloaded by registering here www.fcps.net/bids.
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Invitation to Bid and Request for Proposal opportunities are currently available with Louisville MSD:
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The City of Columbus invites you to explore their vendor services opportunities. All open bids can be found on their website under open requests for quotations.
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The City of Hillview is soliciting sealed bids for the electrical, plumbing and sprinkler system needed at Hillview Annex Building project in Hillview Kentucky.
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WBENC Forum Representatives
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The Women's Enterprise Forum (The Forum) serves in an advisory capacity to the WBENC Board of Directors. The Forum gives input and feedback on WBENC programs and other matters at the direction of the Board. Participation in The Forum offers opportunities for WBENC-certified WBEs to represent all women's business enterprises' voices and engage in networking and development activities with other WBEs, member corporations, and government entities.
WBEC ORV Forum Reps are here to represent you! Feel free to contact them for input, suggestions, and feedback regarding WBENC, WBEC ORV, and other matters relevant to the WBE community.
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All WBEC ORV Forum Representatives are listed below:
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Patti Massey, MYCA, [email protected]
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Tara Abraham, Accel, Inc., [email protected]
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Judith Anderson, Identity Systems, Inc., [email protected]
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Lynn Child, CentraComm, [email protected]
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Gabrielle Christman, Hunter International, [email protected]
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Shellee Fisher, Shellee Fisher Photography, [email protected]
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Ellie Halter, Schnipke Engraving Co., Inc., [email protected]
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Shelly Heller, Allied Shipping & Packaging Supplies, [email protected]
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Kelly Kolar, Kolar Design, [email protected]
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Tina R. Macon, AllMac & Associates, LLC, [email protected]
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Lynn Moore, HJI Supply Chain Solutions, [email protected]
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Angela Morrow, LubriSource, Inc., [email protected]
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Nancy Wiser, Wiser Strategies, [email protected]
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Molly Zraik, BAZ Group, [email protected]
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COVID 19 - Resources Corner
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Our RPO has multiple WBEs that provide COVID-19 related supplies and services. We encourage you to support and share opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Please check out the COVID-19 Resource page on our website to access a list of companies providing COVID-19 suppliers. in this arena. We encourage you to review the list, and if applicable, send your business name and contact information so we can update your information.
The WBEC ORV Team is working to identify various support platforms such as webinars and partner resources that can assist you during this difficult time.
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The Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley (WBEC ORV) mission is leading through an innovative, collaborative, and engaged group of Corporates, Government, WBEs, and Advocates. We are a catalyst for growth and sustainability by adding more Corporate Partners & WBEs in the Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia region.
WBEC ORV is a regional partner organization of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and provides certification to women-owned businesses in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. WBEC ORV operates under the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati's Business Development and Entrepreneurship through a collaborative effort with WBENC. Click the link below for more information.
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Stay connect with us on social media by following the links above or scanning the QR code!
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Women's Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley
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WBEC ORV is operated by the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Business Development and Entrepreneurship Department under the authority of WBENC. The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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