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WBE Talk EMAIL: AMP@OSD V OLUME 8, ISSUE 2 F ALL 2008 AMP HELP DESK: 617-720-3359 F AX: 617-727-4527 M/WBE Talk EMAIL: AMP@OSD. STATE.MA. US WEB: WWW. MASS. GOV/AMP One Ashburton Place, Room 1017, Boston, MA This Issue... The Director’s Corner— Gladymar Parziale The Director’s Corner 1 The Commonwealth of cepted the challenge to toward achieving M/WBE In the Spotlight 1 Massachusetts Affirmative keep the program sound so participation in the Com- AMP FY09 Kickoff 2 Market Program (AMP) fires the transition is seamless to monwealth procurement. up Fiscal Year 2009 with our customers. I would also Jazzy Sportswear 3 the FY09 Kick Off Event. We Please know that I like to take A Shining Star on AMP 3 had a record attendance of am deeply commit- this opportu- Contracts over 330 people from agen- ted to the program. nity to thank Wi$e Up 4 cies and the vendor com- Looking ahead we everyone that munity. The feedback we are at a time that has offered DMH Take on AMP Training 4 have received is very posi- efficiency and col- words of sup- State Peer Match Program 5 tive and we are already laboration has be- port. Special planning next year’s event come critical due the gratitude to AMP Intermediate Training 5 to be bigger and better. The current economic Ellen Phillips AMP Wins Award 6 new year also brought crisis. I would like to and Ellen changes to the program. expand services Gladymar Parziale, Bickelman for After eight years of heading through partnering Acting Executive trusting me to AMP Monserrate Quinones, with subject matter Director do the job. Upcoming Events... better known as Monsi , experts from differ- The AMP Busi- AMP Legislative Breakfast— said her goodbyes to lead a ent areas. It is important to ness Advisory Board for new endeavor as the Direc- continue providing educa- November 18 at the Mass. State guiding me through the House, Great Hall tor of Equal Opportunity and tional sessions to address planning of the Legislative For Details on thise and other upcoming Diversity for the Department business topics that will aid Breakfast and advice. Our of Correction. To ensure our M/WBE vendor commu- events, visit www.mass.gov/amp and click sponsors – without them on the AMP Program Services page. continuity I have been ap- nity become more competi- we would be unable to put pointed by the Deputy State tive in the market place. We out these great events. Purchasing Agent, Ellen will continue to work closely The OSD staff for their will- Phillips, as the Acting Ex- with SOMWBA and the Op- ecutive Director. I have ac- erational Services Division (See “Director’s Corner” cont. on page 6.) In The Spotlight: Successful Case Histories of Minority and Women Business Entrepreneurs - Michael Kaye, AMP Business Advisory Board The second edition of nesses and also AMP Depart- through hard work, persistence, the book, “In The Spotlight, ment Coordinators, OSD Con- and the support that is available Farewell... Successful Case Histories of tract Managers and procure- from the Affirmative Market Pro- The Affirmative Market Program Minority and Women Business ment officials working together gram, these dreams became would like to say Congratulations Entrepreneurs”, was presented to meet the common goals of reality. Case histories were also and Farewell to our former Executive at the FY09 Kick-Off “Meet The the Commonwealth, Executive told how departments such as Director Monserrate Quinones. Vendor” event at the Massachu- Order 390 and small busi- (DCAM), Division of Capital Asset Monsi recently accepted a position setts State house, Great Hall of nesses throughout the State of Management and Mainte- as the Director of Diversity for the Flags on September 16, 2008. Massachusetts. nance, conducted outreach Department of Correction. Monsi This expanded edition high- The book told stories of programs, created joint ven- worked tirelessly for the AMP for the lighted nineteen case histories individuals who started their tures and partnering opportu- past eight years. We wish her well in of Minority and Women Busi- business from a dream. Then, (See “In The Spotlight” cont. on page 6.) her new position. Minority and Women Owned Businesses—Speed Marketed Their Businesses at the FY09 AMP Kickoff The Affirmative Market Program’s big- gest networking event of the year took place on Tuesday, September 16th from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at the State House in Boston. Over 330 attendees participated, including over 175 M/WBE Certified Vendors. The M/WBE’s came to meet and market “All of it will be their businesses to the Commonwealth AMP Co- ordinators, OSD Procurement Management Team useful, but in Leaders/Directors, and Prime Contractors on Gladymar Parziale, AMP Acting Executive Statewide Contracts who are looking for part- particular ‐ Director, with Ellen Bickelman, State Pur- resources for chasing Agent SOMWBA listing, nerships early in the Fiscal Year.* We all know that one on one face time with examples of actual these purchasers is hard to come by so situations to meet this once a year one stop marketing op- portunity was a benefit to all. AMP requirements, spreadsheets for We were honored to have Lt. tracking vendors Governor Timothy P. Murray join us as this year’s key note speaker. Executive progress toward Office for Administration and Finance Secretary Leslie A. Kirwan presented AMP contract special awards to numerous depart- The Affirmative Market Program FY09 Kick Off in the requirements.” ments for their AMP Benchmark Achieve- State House, Great Hall, Boston ments. In addition, special AMP awards were presented to vendors that have helped make the program a success. A Special Recognition Award was - Recent AMP for presented to Patricia Vacca, of the AMP Business Advi- Department sory Board for her outstanding work with the BAB Men- Training toring Program. Participant *For those who are new to the state purchasing system, AMP Coordinators are individuals appointed by their state agency to track M/WBE purchasing. OSD Procurement Team Leaders Maria Gonzalez, AMP Business Coordi- are responsi- nator with Ellen Phillips, Deputy State ble for manag- Purchasing Agent ing procure- ment groups that establish statewide contracts for defined commodity and ser- vice classifications. Statewide Contractors are vendors who have competitively bid and have been awarded a statewide contract. Jonilee Rossi, President & CEO CQ Personnel with Maria Gonzalez, AMP Business Coordinator Page 2 Volume 8, Issue 2 Vincent Williams President & CEO of Jazzy Sportswear Promotional Company Shares his “AMP Success Story” Jazzy Sportswear Promo- active certification with to discuss business rela- tional Company provides a SOMWBA and attend the tions. In July 2005, I also wide array of promotional workshops Affirmative received a call from Ad- products for which brand- Market Program spon- vizex Technologies indi- ing is an essential compo- sors so I could familiarize cating that they had re- nent. The company pro- myself with the proc- viewed Jazzy’s profile vides its customers fast, esses of doing and would one-stop-shopping through business with like to meet a proprietary subscription the state. She with me. service with links to multi- also indicated Since the initial ple premium and apparel that there are meetings, both manufacturers. The com- other opportuni- Direct Energy pany was established in ties that are not and Advizex 1997 on the 4 A’s of busi- state contracts have called ness: acknowledgement, associated with upon me for appreciation, affirmation AMP. many of and assurance. their promo- In 2005, I Vincent Williams, President tional items In 2003 Jazzy received received a & CEO Jazzy Sportswear needs an email from AMP regard- phone call from ing contract opportunities Direct Energy. I also fostered busi- “The interaction and with the State Agencies. I “We received your ness relations with Mar- immediately picked up the tha’s Vineyard Transit discussion with peers phone and called the num- information from SOWMBA and reviewed Authority and Nantucket ber listed and spoke to from other agencies Transit Authority. I look Monser- your profile,” the caller said. “We and the ideas shared rate forward to continuing Quinones. would like relationships with all of to meet by the instructor on After a these organizations to brief intro- with you provide them the quality creative means of because duction, services they expect and there is a she asked deserve. accomplishing amp if I had fit for what your com- I offer deep grati- goals. GREAT received tude to the AMP for their any con- pany SESSION ‐ REALLY tracts from SOMWBA since does.” dedication in providing the platform for State his certification. I replied After submitting a ENJOY IT!” Agency and Corporation that I had not! She then quote, I was soon on my to recognize W/MBE and indicated I should keep an way to Connecticut to - Recent AMP for meet with SOWMBA staff MBE. Department A Shining (WBE ) Star in our Statewide Contracts! training A Shining (WBE) Star in our Statewide Contracts! participant Each month, Women’s Business asks readers for nominations to create a top 10 list in a par- ticularEach category. month, Women’s In the October’ Business Issue asks they readers present for the nominations region’s leaders to create in recruitment. a top 10 list Followingin a par- isticular one ofcategory. the dynamic In the professional October’ Issue readers they presturnent to forthe top-notch region’s leaders in recruitment. Following searchis one of and the placement dynamic professional expertise. Joni readers Lee Rossi turn toPresident for top-notch & CEO search and placement exper- MacPhersontise. Joni Lee Group/CQRossi President Personne & CEOl, SOMWBA MacPherson WBE Group,certified. SOMWBA WBE certified.
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