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Press Release from Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center - Alabama Announces Strategic Partnership with ACF Enterprises LLC

Toyota Wins Awards for Commitment to Minority Supplier Development

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. was presented several awards locally and nationally for the company’s continued support and commitment to minority supplier development. These awards include the 2011National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) “Corporation of the Year,” the 2011 South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) “Corporation of the Year,” and the 2011 SCOMSDC “Advocate of the Year.”

Cintas Wins "Class II Corporation of the Year" Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 Class II “Corporation of the Year” award was presented to the Cintas Corporation. Pamela Coleman- Brailsford, Cintas Senior Director of Supplier Diversity and Sustainability, accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011. Also in attendance for the celebratory occasion was Cintas President and Chief Operating Officer, J. Phillip Holloman.

Cheryl Smith of the University of Cincinnati Wins SCOMSDC 2011 Buyer of the Year Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Buyer of the Year” award was presented to Cheryl Smith, University of Cincinnati Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity. Cheryl Smith was honored at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011 for her instrumental role in purchasing activity and substantial contracts negotiated directly with minority business enterprises (MBEs).

SHI International Corporation Wins “Class IV MBE of the Year” Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Class IV MBE of the Year” award was presented to the SHI International Corporation (SHI). SHI accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011.

Coolant Control Inc. Wins “Class III MBE of the Year” Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Class III MBE of the Year” award was presented to Coolant Control, Inc. The company’s President and CEO, Greg Battle, accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011.

LaVERDAD Marketing & Media LLC Wins “Class II MBE of the Year” Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Class II MBE of the Year” award was presented to LaVERDAD Marketing & Media, LLC. The company’s President, Mike “Miguel” Robinson, accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011.

Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. Wins Class I MBE of the Year Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Class I MBE of the Year” award was presented to Environmental Safety Solutions Inc. (ESS). Lonnie Grayson, President and CEO of ESS, accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011.

Make It Plain Consulting LLC Wins “Emerging Business of the Year” Award

The South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (SCOMSDC) 2011 “Emerging Business of the Year” award was presented to Make It Plain Consulting, LLC. The company’s President and CEO, Tommie Lewis, accepted the award at the SCOMSDC Annual Awards Gala and Silent Auction on November 11, 2011.

Nationwide

Summits helps diverse suppliers

7/8/11 – Nationwide connected with suppliers at two recent On Your Side Diverse Supplier Capacity Building Summits held in Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio.

Turner Construction Company and South Central Ohio MSDC Announce Partnership

A formal agreement to partner on the facilitation of the Turner School of Construction Management (TSCM) in Columbus, Ohio, and The MBE Blueprint Reading Program in Columbus, Ohio will begin on August 24, 2011.