HOTCHAT Minority Business Connections with CRMSDC

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we’ve lined up a powerhouse panel for you in honor of the late Parren J. Mitchell – trailblazer, advocate and legend! We are sitting down with Clarence T. Bishop, Major L. Clark, III & Anthony W. Robinson, Esq. to reflect and celebrate their contributions and the historic work that paved the way for minority businesses across the country. Listen in as they share their tireless work under the leadership of Congressman Mitchell.

In this episode we discuss:

• Landmark legislation that changed minority business contracting
• Historic engagement of the MBE Braintrust
• The economic empowerment of Black America
• Current challenges and the need to keep fighting
• And much more…

Clarence T. Bishop has more than 40 years of leadership experience in federal and local government including service as Confidential Assistant to the U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, Chief of Staff to Georgia Congressman and civil rights legend John Lewis, and Chief of Staff to former Maryland Congressman and national small business advocate Parren J. Mitchell.

Major L. Clark, Ill is the Deputy Chief Counsel in the Office of Advocacy of the United States Small Business Administration. He has been an active member of the Office of advocacy since 1998 and leads a team of attorneys and economists. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations, reviewing government contracting issues, including regulations related to Federal Acquisitions, HUBZone, 8(a), Small Business Innovation Research, and Minority Enterprise Development programs.

Anthony W. Robinson. Esq., principal of the Robinson Firm, has served concurrently as President of the Minority Business Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF). As President he has guided the company into its status as the premiere legal advocacy and watchdog organization on behalf of the small and minority business community.

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

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Reverend Dr. Douglas B Sands, Sr. has enhanced the minority business community’s growth through his outstanding leadership and vision at the federal, state, and local government levels. His bravery in the fight for justice on behalf of minority businesses is legendary. He worked closely with the late Congressman Parren J. Mitchell as they paved the way for the inclusion of minority businesses on contracts. As the creator of the State of Maryland’s minority business enterprise program, we are honored to feature this dynamic leader.

In this episode we discuss:

· How a Vanguard of justice changed the game for Black business owners.

· How his advocacy laid the foundation for Maryland's MBE program.

· His tireless fight for minority businesses.

· The importance of Juneteenth to the younger generation.

· And much more…

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Jimmy Rhee was appointed Special Secretary of the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (formerly the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs) by Governor Larry Hogan and began service to the State of Maryland in January 2015. Rhee’s responsibilities include advising the governor on policy matters related to small, minority- and women-owned businesses and monitoring the state’s Small Business Reserve (SBR) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) procurement programs across 70 agencies.

In this episode we discuss:

• Connecting the small business community to greater economic opportunities.
• How minority business owners can come together and collaborate.
• What MBEs need during the pandemic.
• The rise in Asian hate crimes over the past few years.
• and much more…

https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Dr. Cindy Shao is the founder and president of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, an organization dedicated to improving the economic development for Asian Pacific American owned businesses in the Metropolitan DC area. She is dedicated to bridging the Asian Pacific community with mainstream community and fostering the economic development for AAPI and minority owned businesses.

In this episode we discuss:

• How the Chamber navigates through the pandemic.
• The Chamber's achievements and challenges.
• How the AACC supports its members.
• Resources for AAPI businesses.
• And much more…

https://www.asian-americanchamber.org/

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Celandra Deane-Bess, CFP is the Senior Vice President and Capital Area Market Leader for PNC Private Bank. She oversees a team of professionals striving to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. Through Celandra's leadership and commitment, she helps ensure that the client benefits from a full complement of investment, trust, financial planning, and private banking services to help them achieve their financial goals.  

In this episode we discuss:

• Celandra’s journey into banking;
• The importance of financial literacy & generational wealth;
• Resources & tools PNC Bank offers small businesses to help achieve their goals;
• Issues MBEs have been struggling with since the onset of the pandemic;
• And much more.

www.pnc.com/privatebank

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Robert L. Wallace is an internationally known entrepreneur, author, business consultant and keynote speaker. With more than 41 years of industry experience spanning engineering, energy, IT and executive coaching, Bob leverages his expertise to educate and inspire entrepreneurs, executives and audiences around the world.  In this episode we discuss:

• Bob’s rags-to-riches story growing up in Baltimore.
• The role of spiritual fortitude in wealth creation.
• Advice on creating a launching pad for generational wealth.
• The importance of being flexible and responsive to sudden change.

www.bithgroup.com

www.robertwallace.com

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

April is Financial Literacy Month and we’re celebrating by bringing you valuable information and insightful conversations with banking professionals, financial experts and minority-owned firms to help us better understand the topic of money and the importance of generational wealth.

Jim Peterson is the V.P. and Small Business Ambassador, on the Minority and Women Owned Businesses team for M&T Bank. In that role he focuses on the engagement, education and empowerment of minority and women owned businesses. Learn about:

• Mr. Peterson’s journey into banking;
• The greatest need for MBEs at this point in the pandemic;
• The importance of generational wealth; 
• Resources that M&T Bank provides for its customers; and so much more.

https://www.mtb.com

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Tune in as Ann Ramakumaran of Ampcus shares #HERSTORY with President & CEO, Sharon R. Pinder.

Ann Ramakumaran is the Founder & CEO of Ampcus Inc. Ann has more than 20 years of design, development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus and the Ampcus Group of companies into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization.

https://www.ampcus.com

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country.

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

We’re having a deep conversation with Selena Cuffe, President of SodexoMagic and co-founder of Heritage Link Brands.

Selena Cuffe is co-founder of M/WBE Heritage Link Brands. In this position, she is responsible for strategic, award-winning initiatives that have accelerated business outcomes and empowered diversity and equity within the global wine industry. Ms. Cuffe is also President of SodexoMagic, a joint venture between U.S. based Magic Johnson Enterprises and French food and facilities management company, Sodexo, Inc. Her authority includes business transformation, digitization (AI & IoT), corporate strategy, agile operations, change management, marketing, and corporate social responsibility.

We hope you enjoy HERStory on HotChat Minority Business Connections

https://us.sodexo.com/services/sodexo-magic.html

www.heritagelinkbrands.com

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. 

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram

Darla Harris is Vice President & Sr. Business Consultant for JPMorgan Chase Bank in Washington, DC and Northern VA. She has more than 40 years of experience in financial services and serves as a resource and advocate for Minority Entrepreneurs.

Learn how she helps small business owners with education and advisory services through JP Morgan’s commitment to creating more access to capital for MBEs.

We hope you enjoy HERStory on HotChat Minority Business Connections

www.chase.com/business/minority-businesses

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About CRMSDC | It is our mission to feature dynamic one-on-one conversations with CEOs, contracting officers, minority businesses, supplier diversity professionals and procurement leaders from some of the leading companies in America via our Hotchat Podcast discussions. We will highlight the challenges, success stories, resources and opportunities that exist for our vast network of MBEs, and we will spotlight our corporate partners who share our vision to help drive economic development, equity and inclusion within their organizations across the country. 

Sharon R. Pinder, President & CEO, CRMSDC

www.crmsdccares.com

www.crmsdc.org

Stay connected & follow us @crmsdc on all of our social media platforms – Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram