MESSAGE FROM NABWIC'S CHAIR ANN MCNEIL
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Elevate Your Political Strategic Business Relations at the CBC
Just imagine what can happen when you elevate your strategic political and business relationships and join NABWIC members at one of the most influential networking events that NABWIC hosts for the year. Our NABWIC Annual Congressional Black Caucus Reception ((CBC) in Washington, DC, is a must attend event, at the City Club of Washington on September 12, 2019.
NABWIC brings forth entrepreneurs, new business and industry leaders in a forum that creates a platform for building strategic partnerships that will foster business growth for its members, sponsors, and strategic partners. Hear the inspirational stories of these successful, influential leaders and how to make an impact in your community. We come together to expand your referrals and your business collaboration with politicians, government, and other business and civic leaders at a national level.
NABWIC does not exist to give you business, but we aspire to create the opportunity and the experiences to come together with those who can help you get business.
For example, we are very excited and looking forward to meeting with the
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Department of Energy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a member and partner value to be able to connect at this level as we continue to add value to our partners and members.
Your call to action: Journey with us to Washington D.C., and connect with local, city, county, state, and federal politicians. This will enlarge your vision of what’s possible for you and your local business. While you're there be sure to network with the Black Women who are making a difference in politics. Read about two of them below.
Yours in politics,
Ann McNeill
Ann McNeill
Chair
National Association of Black Women in Construction
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African-American women have been involved in American political issues and advocating for the community since the American Civil War.
During the last election, there were Black women running for political office all over the United States. Many of them became elected officials in 2018-2019. It is abundantly clear that we need to start following the lead of Black women, because we show up and do what is important, even when we are being disenfranchised and sabotaged from doing the work.
Join NABWIC women at the CBC and link with black women in politics as we advocate and establish policy in many areas that affect our businesses and communities.
In this newsletter, we will highlight two NABWIC women in politics who are making a difference in the communities and spheres in which they travel.
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Tasha L. Green has devotedly supported her community during her 14 years of residency in the Detroit suburb of Westland, Michigan. Whether it was attending city council meetings, raising awareness for a worthy cause, or fighting for public safety, Green has always committed herself to the idea of creating a better community for Westland residents.
On Nov. 7, 2017, Green was elected as Westland’s first African American female city council representative.
Aside from being Westland’s first African American city councilwoman, Green maintains Green Titan Management, a well-established property management and construction company where she serves as the CEO. Her 17 years in housing and construction led to her attaining international accreditation in property management.
She is a proud member of the Institute of Real Estate Management, the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association, the National Apartment Association, the National Association of Women in Construction, the National Association of Black Women in Construction, the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors and the Michigan Minority Contractors Association.
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As the spouse of recently elected West Palm Beach mayor, Keith James,
Lorna James is becoming even more politically conscious or aware of the need to become an agent of change.
Prior to her husband winning the 2019 election as the first African American mayor of West Palm Beach, Lorna was already politically active as evidenced by her involvement as an advocate for black women in construction and her attendance annually at the National Congressional Black Caucus Conference (CBC) in Washington DC.
As a successful entrepreneur and Managing Director of Greywood Consulting, she has demonstrated superb analytical skills and has led her company in developing innovative solutions, to successfully deliver large-scale global projects on time, and within budget.
Lorna is positioned to use her influence in a greater way in her role as "First Lady" in West Palm Beach. In partnership with her spouse, both Lorna and Keith are focused
on creating a community of opportunity for all, They have a vision for West Palm Beach that is resident-driven, and are committed to creating a customer-friendly culture that focuses on neighborhood initiatives, regional collaboration and community partnerships.
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NABWIC Welcomes July's New Members!
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ATLANTA
Marlowe Mathis
Student
Ina Myers
Beethoven Group Investments, LLC
DETROIT
Audra Carson
Izzie, LLC
Valencia Warren-Gibbs
Network Logistical Solutions, LLC
NEW YORK
Raadiya James
Student Member
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NORTHWEST FLORIDA (TAMPA)
Alan Bruce Thompson
Capital Glass
SOUTH FLORIDA
Vicki Antonio
Vicki Anonio, PA
Veronica Clark
IEnspire Solutions, LLC
TEXAS
Taylor James
Student Member
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