CBOF 51 Resource GUide

RESOURCE GUIDE
CHICAGO MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL www.chicagomsdc.org


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Proud Partner to More than 300 Diverse Suppliers
Creating jobs, supporting local communities, and doing it with safe, diverse partners are core to BP’s values. That’s why we were one of the first major corporations to create a formal program to support supplier diversity. And why we work with more than 300 of America’s certified minority and women’s businesses every year. BP is proud to be part of thriving and diverse communities across our nation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
MBEIC 2018 Sharing Success Awardees
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. 2018 Sponsors
Schedule of Events
Workshop Schedule
ChicagoMSDC Board of Directors
ChicagoMSDC Staff
2018 CBOF51Planning Committee
MAIN SHOW
Buying Organizations Participant Listing
Business Resource Organizations Participant Listing Minority Firms Participant Listing
Ads
Index of Ads
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46-55 56-59 60-74 75-105 106
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METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT of GREATER CHICAGO RESOLUTION
SPONSORED by the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZING the
51st ANNUAL CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR
WHEREAS, the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council’s 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair will be held April 24 through April 25, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair has a distinguished history as a catalyst developing partnerships between minority and majority
owned corporations and government
agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair is the oldest and largest procurement show in the nation devoted exclusively to multi-cultural and multi-ethnic business; and
WHEREAS, continuing its tradition of promoting relationships between minority-owned businesses and major buying organizations in the public and private sectors, representatives from hundreds of organizations will participate in the Fair; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has been a pioneer in recognizing economic contributions of minority business men and women; and
WHEREAS, this recognition is evidenced by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s adoption and continuing advocacy of a policy which supports the legitimate aspirations of minority communities and businesses within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the development of minority business enterprises is in the best interests of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, the State of Illinois and
the United States of America; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and staff, do hereby recognize April 24 through April 25, 2018 as Chicago Minority Business Opportunity Days and urge our fellow citizens to take note of, and participate in, the special activities arranged
in observance of this event; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MARIYANA T. SPYROPOULOS
PRESIDENT
MARTIN J. DURKAN KARI K. STEELE
BARBARA J. McGOWAN VICE PRESIDENT
JOSINA MORITA
DAVID ST. PIERRE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FRANK AVILA
CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE
DEBRA SHORE DAVID J. WALSH
DATED THIS 5th DAY of APRIL, 2018. BOARD of COMMISSIONERS


50 Years of Partnership with Diverse Suppliers
Creating jobs, supporting local communities, and doing it with safe, diverse partners are core to BP’s values. That’s why we were one of the first major corporations to create a formal program to support supplier diversity. And why we work with more than 300 of America’s certified minority and women’s businesses every year. BP is proud to be part of thriving and diverse communities across our nation.
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2018 MBEIC SHARING SUCCESS AWARDEES
Corporation of the Year
Chris Crane
President and CEO
Exelon
Corporation of the Year
Anne Pramaggiore
President and CEO
ComEd
Maye Foster Thompson
Minority Business Advocate Award
Charles Harrell, II
President
The IT Architect Corporation
Anders C. Rasmussen Jr., Award
Sharla Roberts
Director of Procurement Diversity University of Illinois
Minority Business Impact Award
William (Will) Davis
Illinois State Representative 30th District
Lifetime Achievement Award
James Cabrera
Chairman & CEO
Executive Strategies
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MINORITY SUPPLIERS OF THE YEAR
Minority-owned businesses are integral to the growth and development of the American economy. They provide exemplary goods and services, create and stimulate meaningful employment and contribute exponentially to America’s tax base. Their educational backgrounds, mastery of technology and their practical experience make for the most quali ed and diverse business community in America’s history. Today, we recognize their extraordinary strides and, at the same time, salute them for their tremendous role in promoting business diversity as an integral part of the American economy.
Based on sales, the rms were selected according to the following categories:
Class I Sales – Up to $1 Million
Class III Sales – $10 Million to $50 Million
Class I
Zeke Flores
Chief Executive Of cer
Flying Concessions
Class II Sales - $1 Million to $10 Million Class IV Sales – Over $50 Million
Class III
George Williams
CEO
PMI Energy Solutions, LLC
Class II
Amit Gauri
President Black Dog Corporation
Class IV
Ulice Payne Jr.
President
SASAFRASNET, LLC
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OUTSTANDING BUYERS OF THE YEAR
Leatha King
Diversity Sourcing & Compliance Manager
AON
Kim Neisen
GSM Category Manager
AON
Kunal Shah
Senior Contract Coordinator
University of Illinois
Twana Skrobot
Sherry Simpson
Director of Facilities Management & Real Estate Nicor Gas
Manager-Illinois State, Local & Education- Business Solutions
AT&T
Keevin Woods
Director, Commission for Racial and Ethnic Diversity American Bar Association
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THE 2018 DOLORES SAXTON-WALKER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The late Dolores Saxton-Walker was a successful entrepreneur who worked diligently on behalf of the mission of ChicagoMSDC. She understood the importance of developing future entrepreneurs by supporting students with the potential to join the entrepreneurial ranks. MBEIC established the Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Fund in honor of her commitment to develop future business and government leaders.
The 2018 recipients epitomize the talents that are critical to successful entrepreneurship and citizenship. Following are the 2018 Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Recipients:
Danye Bowman
Senior - Kenwood High School
Christopher Rucker II
Senior - Bronzeville High School
Haley Williams
Garrett Miller
Senior - Kenwood High School
Myreanna Smith
Senior - Amundsen High School
Ambrelyn Rodriguez
Senior - Gwendolyn Brooks High School
Kayla Webster
Senior - Phoenix Military School
Senior - Gwendolyn Brooks High School
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Shelia C. Morgan
President/CEO
ChicagoMSDC, Inc
WELCOME
Welcome to the 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair! We are so excited that you are joining us as we build on upon ve decades of fearless efforts to develop contracting opportunities for minority businesses. This year we look to the future with our theme “Building the Next...”
In its infancy the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (CBOF) began as a one day engagement with 16 major corporations and 162 minority entrepreneurs. Today, the conference hosts more than 50 corporate sponsors, thousands of participants and multiple events over two days. The success of CBOF led to the development of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), which now includes 23 af liate councils, 1,750+ corporate members, 13,000+ certi ed minority businesses and global af liates in South Africa, Canada, China and the United Kingdom.
I am proud of the legacy in supplier diversity that started here in Chicago. I am also proud of the economic impact made by our minority-owned, minority-operated and minority- controlled rms that remain vital to corporate and government supply chains locally, nationally and globally.
The business case for supplier diversity is stronger than ever, yet it remains constantly under attack. We must consider what’s next in the future of business diversity. How will minority businesses develop, grow, succeed and impact the economy without corporate advocates and government legislation? This year’s CBOF51 theme “BUILDING the NEXT...” is an open-ended statement and challenge to explore new possibilities that could shape our future. What will we build and how will we build it?
The 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair starts Tuesday morning April 24th with a wide array of educational workshops, seminars and presentations. Running concurrently, the Corporate 1-on-1 Smart Sessions will connect quali ed, minority suppliers with more than 50 different buying organizations for private introductions and discussions about contracting.
Wednesday morning April 25th, the ChicagoMSDC will host the 2018 Sponsors Breakfast & Awards, featuring NBA legend Isiah L. Thomas III, CEO and Chairman of Isiah International, LLC.
The ceremonial ribbon cutting will immediately follow the breakfast to signify the opening of the highly anticipated 51st Annual CBOF Trade Fair! This year’s showcase is packed with too many details to share here, but let me assure you that our sponsors and exhibitors will impress you.
When the trade fair comes to a close, we invite you to join us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Big Bar in the East Tower for one last chance to connect.
On behalf of the ChicagoMSDC Board of Directors, corporate members and staff, the CBOF51 planning committee and I welcome you to the 51st Annual Business Opportunity Fair!
Best Wishes,
Shelia C. Morgan
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CHICAGO MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC
VISION
To serve as the premier advocate for minority business development and to leverage the value of the certi ed minority business community by enhancing their access to opportunities to
the supply chain of buying organizations.
MISSION
To create an environment that maximizes business opportunities between buying organization and certi ed MBEs and provide business development services to foster the creation of mutually bene cial business relationships.
CORE VALUES
Integrity – ChicagoMSDC holds itself, members, colleagues, and the community accountable for the economic development of our region by continuously assessing and advancing its goals, objective and benchmarks.
Economic Value – ChicagoMSDC works closely with our corporations and MBEs to promote partnerships, programming and connections that are bene cial (worthwhile) to its constituents.
Inclusion – ChicagoMSDC embraces the perspectives, experiences and individuality of its constituents.
Innovation – ChicagoMSDC actively looks for opportunities to strengthen its market share by capitalizing on non-traditional opportunities as well as penetrating current markets.
Doug Sparkman
Chief Operating Of cer
BP America, Inc.
Honorary Chairman, CBOF 51 Planning Commitee
Debra Jennings-Johnson Linda Hou
Rico Martinez
President/CEO
Water Intergrated Treatment Systems, LLC
Honorary Chairman, CBOF 51 Planning Commitee
Sr. Director Supplier Diversity
BP America, Inc.
Honorary Chairman, CBOF 51 Planning Commitee
President
American Chrome Company
Honorary Chairman, CBOF 51 Planning Commitee
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The Board of Directors and membership of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council Inc., gratefully acknowledge the following organizations for their generosity in underwriting the 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. Their support made the fair and its related events possible.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
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GOLD SPONSORS
AMEREN
AON
ARIEL INVESTMENTS AT&T
BURNS & MCDONNELL CARDINAL HEALTHCARE CORP CEI MEDIA GROUP
CNA INSURANCE HARRAH’S JOLIET CASINO NICOR GAS NORTHERN TRUST TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS TOVAR SNOW PROFESSIONALS UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS US BANK
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SILVER SPONSORS
ANCHOR STAFFING, INC. B&B MAINTENANCE BANK OF AMERICA BAXTER
COMPASS GROUP/ FOODBUY CRS GROUP HARLEY DAVIDSON
MZI GROUP NAVISTAR THOMPSON HOSPITALITY
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COPPER SPONSORS
THE BARTECH GROUP
COCA COLA (REYES HOLDINGS, LLC) ENDOW
FIRST MIDWEST BANK
THE IT ARCHITECT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | APRIL 24
Tuesday, April 24th
7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Opens Welcome Orientation Educational Workshops Exhibitors Set-up
1 on 1 Smart Sessions
MBDA Export Center Session Networking Lunch
MBDA Export Center Session Registration Desk Closes
Hotel Lobby (East Tower) Comiskey Room (West Tower) Bronze Level (West Tower) Bronze Level (West Tower) Bronze Level (West Tower) Acapulco Room (West Tower) Bronze Level (West Tower) Riverside Exhibit Hall (East Tower)
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | APRIL 25
Wednesday, April 25th
7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m.
Registration Opens
Exhibitor Only Access to Trade Fair Sponsors Breakfast VIP Reception Sponsors Breakfast
Ribbon Cutting Cermony
Trade Fair Exhibit Hall Opens
Trade Fair Exhibit Hall Closes Networking at Big Bar
Riverside Exhibit Hall (East Tower) Hotel Lobby (East Tower)
Crystal Ballroom (West Tower) Crystal Ballroom (West Tower) Crystal Ballroom (West Tower)
Riverside Exhibit Hall (East Tower) Riverside Exhibit Hall (East Tower) Hyatt’s Big Bar (East Tower)
51ST ANNUAL
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Sponsors Breakfast Host
Alex Maragos
Morning Show Anchor NBC 5 News
Sponsors Breakfast Keynote Speaker
Isiah Thomas III
CEO & Chairman
Isiah International, LLC
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 24th
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
WELCOME/OPENING REMARKS Comiskey Room
This is the of cial welcome to all attendees of the 51st annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. The Council will provide quick orientation of event details, locations, and logistics for all attendees navigating the conference.
POWER YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD: Wrigley Room INCREASING YOUR CAPACITY
The workshop will be targeted towards construction rms attending CBOF. It will take a general look at two areas that can help a construction rm grow their capacity. The two ways a company can grow capacity is rst by using the assistance of an IL Tollway technical assistance program.
Moderator
Phil Barreda, Executive Vice President, ChicagoMSDC
Panelists
Stefanie Garcia, Program Manager, ChicagoMSDC
Antoinette Mitchell, EEO Of cer, F.H. Paschen
Lynette Robinson, Diversity Compliance Specialist, IL Tollway’s Dept. of Diversity & Strategic Development
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER OVERVIEW
Water Tower Room
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
This workshop will provide an overview of The Obama Presidential Center development project.
Moderator
Dave Thomas, Project Director, MBDA Business Center - Chicago
Speaker
Roark Frankel, Director of Planning & Construction, Obama Foundation
NETWORKING LUNCH Acapulco Room
Attendees are invited to learn how the Council’s executive leadership and guidance from the Board of Directors currently advocates
within supplier diversity and how corporate members and minority businesses should prepare for dynamic changes expected in supply chain management.
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (cont.) Tuesday, April 24th
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CYBERSECURITY RISK: HOW DO YOU Water Tower Room MANAGE THE UNKNOWN?
This session will help you recognize the problem areas that make your rm vulnerable to a cyber-attack. The panelists will identify the processes and procedures that help mitigate the risk and review the coverage’s in a Cyber insurance policy in the event a loss occurs.
Moderator
Tom McLeary, President, Endow Inc.
Panelists
Bridget Sakach, Network Security & Privacy Specialist, AIG Property & Casualty
Stephanie Snyder, Senior Vice President, Aon Risk Solutions Retail – Aon Services Corp.
Danyetta Fleming Magana, Certi ed Information Systems Security Professional – Covenant Security Solutions
ARE YOU “BANK”-ABLE: TOP THINGS Wrigley Room YOU SHOULD KNOW TO MINIMIZE RISK
AND POSITION YOUR BUSINESS FOR
SUCCESS
An interactive and memorable workshop that engages the audience and enables them to take away useful information that can position them for success.
Moderator
Jill Davis Kone, Vice President, Marketing Manager, Global Supplier Diversity, JP Morgan Chase
Panelists
James Flynn, Executive Director/Supplier Diversity Manager, JP Morgan Chase
Brian Dozer, Vice President, Information Risk Lead, JP Morgan Chase
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (cont.) Tuesday, April 24th
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
PLACE YOUR BETS ON SUSTAINABLE Gold Coast Room OPPORTUNITIES
Corporations are increasing their diversity commitment to sustainability and disability matters. This session will explore key impacts and guidelines for a continuous sustainable process to achieving speci c goals.
Moderator
Sherrell Fuller, Director of Strategic Alliances, ChicagoMSDC
Panelists
Patricia Richards, VP, Supply Chain Initiatives Technical Partners, U.S. Business Leadership Network
Bridget Carter, Senior Manager, National Supplier Diversity Caesar’s Entertainment
John Edelman, MD, Global Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, Edelman
THE PRICE IS RIGHT Wrigley Room
This workshop will discuss the importance of an MBE’s pricing strategy. It will not focus on a speci c industry but provide a general overview of pricing considerations. Pricing being one of the most important factors when trying to gain new business and be competitive.
Moderator
Yvette Moten, BP; Goldman Sachs
Speaker
Dr. C. Adam Callery, President, Sagesse Lumiere Professional – Covenant Security Solutions
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
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MBDA EXPORT CENTER: OPPORTUNITIES AT HOME AND ABROAD
Tuesday, April 24th
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MODEL
Gold Coast Room
10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HOW THE EXIM BANK SUPPLY CHAIN
AND INDIRECT CAPITAL CAN HELP
YOUR BUSINESS GROW
Drowning in accounts receivables? Learn how EXIM Bank can help. This in-depth session will explain how the Supply Chain Finance Guarantee (SCFG) through EXIM Bank will bene t your business. The EXIM Bank Supply Finance Guarantee, offered to lenders, assists U.S. exporters and their suppliers through accounts receivable nancing
Learn step-by-step processes on developing, growing, and franchising your business to serve new clients in the Global marketplace. The Chicago MBDA Export Center assists minority businesses with creating and launching global strategies for growth and expansion into new markets. We will chart the strategic planning, legal requirements, operational process and marketing management required to build a sustainable international business model.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS OVERVIEW
Gold Coast Room
Jon Maples, Chief Procurement Of cer of the Chicago Public Schools, and his team will discuss upcoming 2018 opportunities for the Chicago Public School Capital Campaign
PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA UPDATE
Water Tower Room
In 2017 Chicago MBDA Export Center introduced plans to build the container port to be owned by minority business owners. We will give an update on the project, discuss potential opportunities and invite companies to send letters of interest for space/operations at the port to Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC).
Gold Coast Room
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Co-CHAIR
Ruby McCleary
Director, Supplier Diversity
UNITED AIRLINES
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Jackie Dyess
President
INTER-CITY SUPPLY CO., INC.
Phillip Barreda
Executive Vice President
ChicagoMSDC
Monica Billinger
Sr., Manager,
Supplier Diversity BAXTER HEALTHCARE
Donna Bridgeforth
President
BRIDGEFORTH, WOLF & ASSOCIATES
Shelly Brown
Diversity Solutions Leader
AON
Joan-Carles Brugue
Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity AT&T
Michael Cabrera
Director , Diversity & Inclusion
EXELON CORPORATION
Eugene Campbell
Supplier Diversity Director
ALLSTATE
Bridget Carter
Manager, Supplier Diversity
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT
Darade Collins
Director of Supplier Diversity
NICOR/AGL RESOURCES
Rita Curtin
SVP/Director
Supplier Diversity NORTHERN TRUST
OFFICERS
Co-CHAIR
Mark Hands
Supplier Diversity Program Manager
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHGO
TREASURER
Thomas McLeary
SECRETARY
Martha Holmes
Manager Supplier Diversity SBLO
CARDINAL HEALTH
ASSISTANT TREASURER
LaTonya Fourte-Lyles
Manager Supplier Diversity
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
Jeff Tovar
President/Owner
TOVAR SNOW PROFESSIONALS
Nicole Wiggins
Corporate Supplier Diversity Director/Purchasing & Logistics
NAVISTAR
Byron Witherspoon
Director of Supplier Diversity
AMEREN ILLINOIS
Tricia Wynn
Project Director
NORTHWEST INDIANA MSDC
Certi cation Committee Chair
Joan-Carles Brugue
Senior Manager,
Supplier Diversity
AT&T
2018 ChicagoMSDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
ENDOW, INC.
Rona Fourte
Director, D&I Education and Supplier Diversity WALGREENS
Michael Gaines
President
THE CRS GROUP
Amit Gauri
President / CEO
BLACK DOG
Patricia Hanes
Director Chicago MBDA Export Center
MBDA BUSINESS CENTER - CHICAGO
Vasanthi Ilangovan
President
VIVA USA, INC.
Joyce Johnson
President & CEO ANCHOR STAFFING, INC.
Mark Key
Sr. Program Manager, Supplier Diversity CDW
Scott Kozlowski
Director of Purchasing
GRAND VICTORIA
Wil Lewis
Global Diversity Admin, Sr. Vice President BANK OF AMERICA
Pamela McElvane
President/Owner
P&L GROUP, LTD. (dba: DIVERSITY MBA)
Shelia C. Morgan
President & CEO
ChicagoMSDC
Yvette Moten
Supplier Diversity Manager
BP AMERICA, INC.
Malik Murray
Vice President, Institutional Marketing & Client Services ARIEL INVESTMENTS
Sandeep Nain
President/Owner
SNTIAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.
Jim Osborne
Director of Minority Development
NATIONAL MATERIAL, L.P.
Nadia M. Quarles, Esq.
Assistant Vice President Of ce ofBusiness Diversity THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – SCHOOL
Kathy April Rush
Manager, Supplier Diversity Small Business Liaison Of cer AbbVie
Dave Thomas
Senior Business Development Manager
MBDA BUSINESS CENTER CHICAGO
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Shelia C. Morgan
President/CEO
Phillip Barreda
Executive Vice President
Cynthia L. Jordan
Director of Events
Gwen Jones
Project Manager/Executive Assistant
Vivian Funches
VP Operations & Finance
James Pinkston
Senior Financial Consultant
Gloria A. Blake
Certi cation Specialist
Anita Hagan
MBDA Procurement Consultant
Tricia Wynn
Project Director, Northwest Indiana MSDC
Sherrell Fuller
Director of Strategic Alliances
Jamayca Smith
Business Development Specialist
Patricia Hanes
Director Chicago MBDA Export Center
Dave Thomas
MBDA Project Director
Stefanie Garcia
Program Manager
Joshua Gutstein
Senior Financial Consultant
Megan Nakano
Director of Marketing
Gina Perez
Certi cation Specialist
Toni Hurley
Administrative Assistant
Jared Kelly
Event Consultant
Jamillah Pointer
VP Senior Financial Consultant
Robert Young
Sr. Business & Financial Consultant
ChicagoMSDC & MBDA STAFF
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2018 ChicagoMSDC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Aaron Andrews
THOMPSON HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Phillip Barreda
CHICAGOMSDC
Monica Billinger
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
Donna Bridgeforth
BRIDGEFORTH WOLF & ASSOCIATES
Darade Collins
NICOR GAS
Olivia Dorsey
THOMPSON HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Maye Foster-Thompson
MAYE FOSTER-THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES
Stefanie Garcia
CHICAGOMSDC
Joshua Gutstein
MBDA BUSINESS CENTER- CHICAGO
Vernell Hammons
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Mark Hands
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
Patricia Hanes
MBDA EXPORT CENTER-CHICAGO
Martha Holmes
CARDINAL HEALTH
Angelia Hopson
AMERICAN CHROME COMPANY
Linda Hou
AMERICAN CHROME COMPANY
Vasanthi llangovan
VIVA USA, INC.
Debra Jennings-Johnson
BP AMERICA, INC.
Joyce Johnson
ANCHOR STAFFING, INC.
Cynthia L. Jordan
CHICAGOMSDC
Jared L. Kelly
CEI MEDIA GROUP
Rico Martinez
WATER INTEGRATED TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Thomas McLeary
ENDOW, INC.
Shelia C. Morgan
CHICAGOMSDC
Yvette Moten
BP AMERICA, INC.
Megan Nakano
CHICAGOMSDC
Kim Nelson
MZI GROUP
Jim Osborne
NATIONAL MATERIAL L.P.
Victor Powell
POWELL CREATIVE SERVICES
Sharla Roberts
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Kathy April Rush
ABBVIE
Sumalya Sundaram
VIVA USA, INC.
Tricia Wynn
NORTHWEST INDIANA MSDC CHICAGOMSDC
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HONORING OUR DIFFERENCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that uses its expertise, people and innovative spirit to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex, serious diseases.
By embracing diversity, we seek to further our goals while supporting our communities. We encourage all potential suppliers to contact us, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity or business size. Together, we can make a remarkable impact on the lives
of patients.
For more information, contact us at: [email protected]


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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Health Care Service Corporation has been meeting the needs of multicultural members for generations.
By operating Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in several states, HCSC is able to leverage diverse perspectives from our employees, suppliers, and communities in order to reduce health care disparities. From supporting military veterans and persons with disabilities, to serving those from di erent backgrounds, it’s our belief that living healthy and inspired lives is a goal we all share.






We’re here
to help.
At BMO Harris Bank, we take pride in
our local communities. That’s why, each year, through various sponsorships and community involvement, we are committed to providing our support.
BMO Harris Bank is proud to support
the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair.
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For over 30+ years, American Chrome Company is proud to provide premium quality OEM grade heavy truck accessories.
ACC’s vast industry knowledge and impeccable customer service deliver results:
• Meticulous inspection of products and packaging meets and exceeds customers' requirements
• Well–established worldwide relationships accommodate faster production
• Global footprint allows us to support heavier supply–chain load
Our state-of-the-art inventory control system includes the following:
• Just–in–Time delivery
• Private label packaging services
• EDI–integrated supply chain solutions
• MSRP systems
• Container shipment coordination
• Lead time minimization
With 80,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, state-of-the-art inventory control systems, and full EDI transaction capabilities, ACC is well equipped to provide a full range of products to include chrome, stainless steel, and PC/ABS plastic accessories and our NEWEST line of safety equipment and supplies to support the construction, infrastructure and transportation industries.
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THROUGH THE GENERATIONS DIVERSE SUPPLIERS HAVE ADDED VALUE TO PEPSICO’S EVOLUTION. WILL YOU BE PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION?
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TECHNOLOGY RUNS ON GREAT PEOPLE.
WWT builds and delivers business results to encourage
a new era of innovation. With diverse backgrounds and beliefs, we aim to shape the future of technology from idea to outcome.
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WE RECYCLE MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF LIQUID WASTE
INTO CLEAN WATER!
Water Integrated Treatment Systems provides comprehensive liquid treatment services through innovative and EPA-compliant recycling stewardship in our brand new, state-of the-art facility.
Our services include comprehensive laboratory analytical testing, waste characterization, waste profiling, and transportation.
We have more than 70 years of combined experience serving industrial and municipal clients!
Learn more: waterITsystems.com Contact us: (708) 880-0400
Schedule a visit:
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BUYING ORGANIZATIONS - CATEGORY 3
Exhibitor # 813
Abbott
200 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, IL 60064
PH: (224) 667-7873 [email protected]
Connie Savovich
Sr. Director, Supplier Development & SSR
*Abbott has been engaged in the pursuit of healthy lives for more than 125 years. We’re all about helping you live the best life you can through good health. Abbott transforms lives through our businesses
which includes Diagnostics, Neuromodulation, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Nutrition and branded generic Pharmaceuticals. We create the breakthroughs that help you, your family and community lead healthier lives full of unlimited possibilities.
Exhibitor # 806
AbbVie Inc.
1 North Waukegan Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
PH: (847) 935-1918 [email protected]
Kathy April Rush
Leader, North America Supplier Diversity And Small Business Liaison Of cer
*Research and innovation are the cornerstones of our business. We advance leading-edge science through a dynamic and collaborative approach. This enables us to nd better solutions for treating the world’s most challenging diseases. We focus on discovering, developing and delivering drugs in therapeutic areas where we have proven expertise—and can make an impact. This includes:
• Immunology
• Oncology
• Neuroscience
• Virology
• General Medicine
Exhibitor # 603
Allstate Insurance Co. 2775 Sanders Road, Suite E6 Northbrook, IL 60062
PH: (847) 402-5886 [email protected] Eugene Campbell
Supplier Diversity Director
* Allstate sells 13 major lines of insurance, including auto, property, life, and commercial. Allstate also offers retirement and investment products.
Allstate was founded in 1931 as part of Sears, Roebuck & Co., and became a publicly traded company in 1993. At the time, the initial public offering of Allstate was the largest in U.S. history. On June 30, 1995, it became a totally independent company after Sears divested its remaining shares to Sears stockholders.
Based in Northbrook, Illinois, Allstate is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer and one of the nation’s leading insurers in urban areas.
Suppliers interested in doing business with Allstate are welcome to visit allstate.com/procurement for a listing of the goods and services purchased and an overview of Allstate’s sourcing processes.
Exhibitor # 408
Ameren
1901 Chouteau Avenue, MC-1105 St. Louis, MO 63103
PH: (314) 554-3129 [email protected]
Lonza Bufford
Diversity Executive
*Ameren Corporation is a fully rate-regulated electric and gas utility, operating in Missouri and Illinois. We serve 2.4 Million electric and 0.9 million gas customers with 10,200 megawatts of regulated generation capability.
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2018
BUYING ORGANIZATIONS - CATEGORY 3
Exhibitor #712
Aon
200 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
PH: (312) 381-3143 [email protected]
Leatha King
Diversity Sourcing & Compliance Manager
* Aon is a leading global professional services rm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions.
Archer Daniels Midland Company 4666 Faries Parkway
Decatur, IL 62526
PH: (217) 451-2884 [email protected]
Veronica Johnson
Supplier Diversity Specialist
Exhibitor # 710
AT&T
225 West Randolph Street, 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60606
PH: (312) 364-6996
[email protected]
Joan-Carles Brugue
Sr. Manager Supplier Diversity
*Premier Telecommunications & Entertainment
Bank of America
135 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
PH: 312-992-3588 [email protected]
Wil Lewis
Global Diversity Admin, Senior Vice President
Exhibitor # 807
Baxter Healthcare, Inc.
One Baxter Parkway
Deer eld, IL 60015
PH: (224) 948-6786
[email protected]
Monica Billinger
Sr. Manager, Global Supplier Diversity & Sustainability
Exhibitor # 808
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 300 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
PH: (312) 653-8291 [email protected] Latonya Fourte- Lyles
Manager, Supplier Diversity
*BCBSIL is a health care service company, and we offer a variety of health and life insurance products and related services.
Exhibitor # 605 BMO Harris Bank 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 [email protected] Jessica Turner
Supplier Diversity Manager
* BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 600 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. These include solutions for everyday banking, nancing, investing, as well as a full suite of integrated commercial and nancial advisory services.
51ST ANNUAL
CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR
OPPORTUNITY FAIR
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BUYING ORGANIZATIONS - CATEGORY 3
Exhibitor # 703
BP America
30 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
PH: (312) 809-3478 [email protected] Yvette Moten
Director, Supplier Diversity
*Petroleum- energy
Exhibitor # 410
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
PH: (816) 822-3084
Michelle Word
Principal/ Supplier Diversity Manager
Exhibitor # 809
Cardinal Health
7000 Cardinal Place
Dublin, OH 43017 [email protected] Abigail W. Kofete
Manager, Supplier Diversity
* Cardinal Health, Inc. is a global integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospital systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician of ces worldwide. For more information, visit cardinalhealth.com, follow @Cardinal Health on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/ cardinal-health.
Exhibitor # 416 Caterpillar Inc.
PO Box 610 Building AC Route 29 & Rench Road Mossville, IL 61552
PH: (309) 578-7925 [email protected] Dawn Cleer
Supply Network Specialist
CDW
75 Tri State International Parkway Lincolnshire, IL 60069
PH: (847) 371-8145 [email protected]
Kristin Malek
Sr. Mgr Supplier Diversity
Exhibitor # 810
Cigna
3500 Piedmont Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30305
PH: (860) 226-4550 [email protected]
Gina Anderson
Supplier Diversity Manager
*Cigna is a global health services company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well being and sense of security. Our supplier diversity program is designed to engage the very best suppliers, including those who share our commitment to integrity, quality and ef ciency.
Exhibitor # 612
CNA Insurance Companies 333 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60604
PH: (312) 822-1956 [email protected]
Aileen Velazquez
Director Supplier Diversity
*Property and casualty insurance company
Exhibitor # 403
ComEd/ Exelon Corp.
10 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603
PH: (410) 470-7809
[email protected]
Nikki Bigelow
Executive Associate Diverse Business Empowerment
*Manufacturing
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2018
BUYING ORGANIZATIONS - CATEGORY 3
Exhibitor # 818
Compass Group/ Foodbuy 2400 Yorkmont Road
Charlotte, NC 28078
PH: (704) 328-1129 [email protected] Priscilla Wallace
VP of Supplier Diversity
* We contract with more than 600 leading manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. to provide both food and non-food purchasing programs for every aspect of foodservice operations.
Cummins, Inc.
525 Jackson Street Columbus, IN 47201
PH: (814)-777-7102 [email protected] Holly_Zhu
Diversity Operations Specialist
*Build engine and power systems
Duke Realty
1301 West 22nd Street, Suite 800 Oak Brook, IL 60523
PH: (847) 232-5435 [email protected] Matthew Roberts
Express Scripts
One Express Way
St. Louis, MO 63121
PH: (314) 684-7319 [email protected] Kendra Burris-Austin
Director Supplier Diversity
*Pharmacy Bene t Management Services
Exhibitor # 606
Federal Reserve Bank
230 South LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60604
PH: (312) 322-2968 [email protected]
Mark Hands
Supplier Diversity Program Manager
*Financial Services
First Midwest Bank
520 North Cass Avenue Westmont, IL 60559
PH: (708) 576-7180 adnan.assad@ rstmidwest.com Adnan Assad
Senior Vice President
Gary Sanitary District / City of Gary 3600 West 3rd Avenue
Gary, IN 46406
PH: (219) 944-0595 Ext.1824 [email protected]
Tammi Davis
Director of Compliance & Policy Engagement
*The Gary Sanitary District is a publicly-owned waste water treatment plant that services about 24,000 customers in the cities of Gary, Hobart, Merrillville, and Lake Station in Indiana.
Exhibitor # 506 Grand Victoria Casino 250 South Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120
PH: (847) 531-7718 [email protected] Dorothea Jones Purchasing Buyer
*Gaming Industry
51ST ANNUAL
CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR
OPPORTUNITY FAIR
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BUYING ORGANIZATIONS - CATEGORY 3
Exhibitor # 516 Harley-Davidson, Inc.
11800 West Capitol Drive Wauwatosa, WI 53222
PH: (414) 465-7412 [email protected] Jennice Samuels
Supplier Diversity Lead
* Motorcycle Manufacturer- We ful ll dreams of personal freedom by building the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders globally.
Exhibitor # 508
Harrah’s Joliet Casino & Hotel 151 North Joliet Street
Joliet, IL 60432
PH: (708) 222-7944 [email protected]
Bridget Carter
Manager, Supplier Diversity
* Goods & services are purchased at both local, regional and national levels. Examples of buys include: food products, small wares, professional services, facility management promotional products.
Exhibitor # 614
Herman Miller, Inc.
855 East Main Avenue Zeeland, MI 49464
PH: (616) 298-4735 [email protected] Kavy Lenon
Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity
* Herman Miller is an of ce furniture manufacturer that, along with collaboration with their customers, creates great places to work.
Exhibitor # 513 McCormick Place
301 East Cermak Road Chicago, IL 60616
PH: (312) 791-6324 [email protected] Alexander Buckles
Supplier Diversity Analyst
* The McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the nation.
Medtronic
710 Medtronic Parkway Fridley, MN 55432
PH: (763) 505-2783 [email protected] Aron Khoury
Sr Program Manager
*Medtronic is the largest medical device manufacturer globally.
Exhibitor # 819
Monsanto
800 North Lindbergh Boulevard, G3NC Saint Louis, MO 63167
PH: (314) 288-4805 [email protected] Daphanie Pointer
North America Supplier Diversity Lead
*Monsanto is a global modern agriculture company.
Exhibitor # 515 Navistar
2701 Navistar Drive Lisle, IL 60532
PH: (331) 332-5553
[email protected]
Sharee Sheptick
Supplier Diversity Coordinator
* Navistar is a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines. Wherever ingenuity drives global markets, you’ll nd us taking the lead.
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