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		<title>MAMSDC Special Edition</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC) is the focus of this special edition of MBEConnect Profiles magazine. This issue includes profiles from some of the best and brightest MBEs certified through the MAMSDC, as well as informative articles about the organization, its history and some of its corporate members. This is the first issue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a title="MAMSDC Website" href="http://affiliate.nmsdc.org/mambdc/" target="_blank">MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC)</a> is the focus of this special edition of MBEConnect Profiles magazine. This issue includes profiles from some of the best and brightest MBEs certified through the MAMSDC, as well as informative articles about the organization, its history and some of its corporate members. This is the first issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine to focus exclusively on a single nonprofit organization. Take a look at this great organization and see what a positive impact these business have on the local economy.</p>
<p><a title="MAMSDC Interactive PDF" href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/MBEConnect-MAMSDC-2012-Special-Edition-Interactive.pdf" target="_blank">Download the latest issue as a PDF</a>, or enjoy an online reading experience <a title="MAMSDC Special Edition on Issuu" href="http://issuu.com/mbeconnect/docs/mamsdc?mode=window&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank">through Issuu</a> or the <a title="MAMSDC Issue Online" href="http://www.mbeconnect.com/mamsdc" target="_blank">web version</a>. View or download the interactive PDF version of each profile by visiting the post.</p>
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<h1>What&#8217;s Inside This Issue?</h1>
<h2>Profiles</h2>
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<li><a title="American Digital Security (ADS)" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/american-digital-security-ads/">ADS</a></li>
<li><a title="Alexander Mechanical" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/alexander-mechanical/">Alexander Mechanical</a></li>
<li><a title="Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc." href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/alpha-energy-and-electric-inc-2/">Alpha Energy and Electric</a></li>
<li><a title="Burtin and Associates" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/burtin-and-associates/">Burtin &amp; Associates</a></li>
<li><a title="Controlled Environment Products (CEP)" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/controlled-environment-products-cep/">Controlled Environmental Products, Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="Diggs Construction" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/diggs-construction/">Diggs Construction, LLC</a></li>
<li><a title="DG Business Solutions, Inc." href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/dg-business-solutions-inc/">DG Business Solutions, Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="DuraComm" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/duracomm/">DuraComm</a></li>
<li><a title="Ecco Select" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/ecco-select-2/">Ecco Select</a></li>
<li><a title="Evolv Solutions" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/evolv-solutions-2/">eVolv Solutions</a></li>
<li><a title="Gates BBQ" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/gates-bbq/">Gates BBQ</a></li>
<li><a title="Greenleaf Construction" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/greenleaf-construction/">Greenleaf Construction Co., Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="JMA Information Technology, Inc." href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/jma-information-technology-inc-2/">JMA Information Technology</a></li>
<li><a title="Luevano Hart Construction" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/luevano-hart-construction/">Luevano Hart Construction, LLC</a></li>
<li><a title="Perfect Output" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/perfect-output-2/">Perfect Output</a></li>
<li><a title="P/Strada" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/pstrada-2/">P/Strada</a></li>
<li><a title="Technology Group Solutins (TGS)" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/technology-group-solutins-tgs/">Technology Group Solutions, LLC</a></li>
<li><a title="Treco" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/treco/">Treco, Inc.</a></li>
<li><a title="Unlimited Building Maintenance (UBM)" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/unlimited-building-maintenance-ubm/">Unlimited Building Maintenance (UBM)</a></li>
<li><a title="WingGate Travel" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/winggate-travel/">WingGate Travel</a></li>
<li><a title="Diversity Compliance Group" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/diversity-compliance-group/">Diversity Compliance Group</a></li>
<li><a title="MBEConnect" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/mbeconnect/">MBEConnect</a></li>
<li><a title="Vendtech Enterprises, Inc." href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/vendtech-enterprises-inc/">VendTech Enterprises, LLC.</a></li>
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<h2>Articles</h2>
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<li><a title="From MAMSDC Leadership: Celebrating Our Success" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/from-mamsdc-leadership-celebrating-our-success/">Welcome to the MAMSDC Special Edition</a></li>
<li><a title="Meet the MAMSDC Team" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/meet-the-mamsdc-team-2/">Meet the MAMSDC Team</a></li>
<li><a title="MAMSDC: Developing and Growing Opportunities for MBEs" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/mamsdc-developing-and-growing-opportunities-for-mbes/">History of the MAMSDC</a></li>
<li><a title="MAMSDC 2011/2012 Board of Directors" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/mamsdc-20112012-board-of-directors/">2011/2012 MAMSDC Board of Directors</a></li>
<li><a title="NMSDC in 2012: Certify, Develop, Connect and Advocate" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/nmsdc-in-2012-certify-develop-connect-and-advocate/">The NMSDC In 2012</a></li>
<li><a title="Raising the Bar: Educational Programs &amp; Business Development" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/raising-the-bar-educational-programs-business-development/">Educational Programs and the NMSDC</a></li>
<li><a title="MBEIC – KC" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/mbeic-kc-2/">Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) KC</a></li>
<li><a title="2012 MAMSDC Corporation of the Year: JE Dunn" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/2012-mamsdc-corporation-of-the-year-je-dunn/">2012 MAMSDC Corporation of the Year: JE Dunn</a></li>
<li><a title="JE Dunn’s Minority Contractor Business Development Program" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/je-dunns-minority-contractor-business-development-program/">JE Dunn’s Minority Contractor Business Development Program</a></li>
<li><a title="Turner Construction: Exceeding Expectationms for M/WBE Participation" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/turner-construction-exceeding-expectationms-for-mwbe-participation/">Turner Construction: Exceeding Expectations</a></li>
<li><a title="MAMSDC MBEs" href="http://mbeconnect.com/2012/05/mamsdc-mbes/">MAMSDC Certified MBE and Corporate Members List</a></li>
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		<title>Meet the MAMSDC Team</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MAMSDC staff is dedicated to providing excellent service to its certified MBEs and corporate members. The current staff of six ensures that all of the organization’s needs are consistently met in both the Kansas City headquarters and the Wichita satellite office. Get to know the passionate individuals who continue to help MAMSDC carry out [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Meet-the-Team.png"><img class=" wp-image-6240 aligncenter" title="Meet the Team" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Meet-the-Team.png" alt="" width="550" height="247" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="Read this article for free on the Issuu digital reading platform." href="http://issuu.com/mbeconnect/docs/mamsdc/4?mode=window&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1140" title="View this profile on the Issuu Publishing Platform" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/issuu_logo_horizontal_white_small.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a>The MAMSDC staff is dedicated to providing excellent service to its certified MBEs and corporate members. The current staff of six ensures that all of the organization’s needs are consistently met in both the Kansas City headquarters and the Wichita satellite office. Get to know the passionate individuals who continue to help MAMSDC carry out its mission and fulfill its vision.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lonnie-Scott1.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6227" title="Lonnie Scott" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lonnie-Scott1.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Lonnie Scott</h3>
<h4>President</h4>
<p>(Almost 10 years with the MAMSDC)</p>
<p><strong>Responsible for:</strong> Council Management, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Council Spokesperson, Program Development, Government Relations, Fund Development &amp; Grant Solicitation.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“When you create your own destiny you prevent others from doing it for you.”</span></div>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Donna-Wright.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6226" title="Donna Wright" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Donna-Wright.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Donna Wright</h3>
<h4>Vice President</h4>
<p>(6 years with the MAMSDC)<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Responsible for:</strong> Facilities Management, Program and Funding Development, Corporate Recruitment, Corporate Member Services, Site Event’s, MBE Recruitment, MBE Orientation, MBE Outreach, MBE Development, Area Site Visits, Certification Applications, Certification Reviews, MBE Programs, Personnel Management.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“Making the connection between corporations and MBEs is my passion! It is an important effort because it leverages the core American values of fairness and equal opportunity by attempting to level the playing field in the U.S. business environment. My greatest joy is to know that I’ve participated!”</span></div>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Asya-Evans.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6225" title="Asya Evans" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Asya-Evans.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Asya Evans</h3>
<h4>Business Development</h4>
<p>(Almost 2 years with the MAMSDC)</p>
<p><strong>Responsible for: </strong>Corporate recruitment and retention, Corporate Outreach, Special Projects, Certification review and site visits, Corporate Development, MBE Development, Corporate/MBE Orientations, MBE outreach and retention, MBEIC Liaison.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“When corporations and minority businesses work together, the results are amazing! I am thrilled to play a role in helping them both achieve greater results. It’s a win-win for everyone, most importantly, the community in which they serve.</span>&#8220;</div>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Nicholas-Stewart.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6222" title="Nicholas Stewart" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Nicholas-Stewart.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Nicholas Stewart</h3>
<h4>Certification Specialist</h4>
<p>(Almost 2 years with the MAMSDC)</p>
<p><strong>Responsible For:</strong> Certification Review, Site Visits, MBE Orientations, MBE Outreach, MBE Development, MBE Programs, MBE Retention, MBE Recruitment, MBEIC Liaison, Corporate Recruitment &amp; Retention.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“Start-up businesses are my favorite. After the framework of the business is laid out, that’s when the innovation in business takes place… innovative minds are in small business.”</span></div>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Maggie-Riley.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6228" title="Maggie Riley" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Maggie-Riley.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Maggie Riley</h3>
<h4>Director of Events</h4>
<p>(8 years with the MAMSDC)</p>
<p><strong>Responsible for:</strong> Media Relations, Publications, Annual Awards Luncheon, Annual Golf Outing, Business Opportunity Fair, Holiday Bash, Meeting Planning, In-kind Contribution solicitations, Special Events, Sponsorships, Contributions, Programs, Quality Control, Web Management Corporate Members Orientation, Corporate Member Services, MAMBDC Marketplace Reporting, In-Kind Contribution Solicitations, Other Member Training, Information Dissemination.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. The result is our suppliers bring added skill sets that prove to be advantageous to corporate members that value reducing costs, promoting innovation and connecting with a broader customer base.”</span></div>
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<h3><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mary-McMenemy.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6229" title="Mary McMenemy" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mary-McMenemy.png" alt="" width="167" height="167" /></a>Mary McMenemy</h3>
<h4>Administrative Assistant</h4>
<p>(7 years with the MAMSDC)</p>
<p><strong>Responsible for:</strong> Certification Applications, MBE Database Oversight, Payment Posting, Member Records &amp; Mailings, Office Support Services, Mail Distribution, BID/RFP Postings, Board  committees, NMSDC Reports.</p>
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<div class="quote"><span style="color: #5e9732;">“I have been with the council seven years and continue to be amazed at the big accomplishments of our tiny group of passionate, dedicated staff.”</span></div>
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<h3>Contact the MAMSDC Team</h3>
<h4>Kansas City<br />
1109 E. 9th Street<br />
Kansas City, MO 64106<br />
816-221-4200</h4>
<h4>Wichita<br />
200 East 1st Street<br />
Suite 303<br />
Wichita, KS 67202<br />
316-303-1703</h4>
<p><a href="mailto:info@mambdc.org">info@mambdc.org</a></p>
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		<title>MAMSDC: Developing and Growing Opportunities for MBEs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For almost three decades, the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC) has enhanced the growth and development of minority owned business enterprises (MBEs) through participation in private and public sector procurement programs. As one of 37 regional councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MAMSDC represents businesses across Kansas and Western Missouri. The [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">For almost three decades, the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC) has enhanced the growth and development of minority owned business enterprises (MBEs) through participation in private and public sector procurement programs. As one of 37 regional councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MAMSDC represents businesses across Kansas and Western Missouri.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The official mission of MAMSDC is to “Increase business development opportunities between majority and minority businesses and to strengthen our community.” Foremost, the council aims to  facilitate greater corporate purchasing volume with MBE suppliers through a robust and involved network. MAMSDC continually strives to achieve excellence and has a history full of innovation, dedication and hard work.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">History</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, minorities across the Kansas City metropolitan area were becoming increasingly frustrated with the state of affairs in the city, especially with the lack of opportunities available to them in the world of business. In Kansas City, 29% of the 1.4 million residents at the time were minorities, yet very few had access to meaningful business opportunities. A group of Kansas City business leaders, including members of the Civic Council and Chamber of Commerce, banded together to create an organization in order to change the status quo and create a more equitable business environment in the city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Timeline-1.png"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-6247" title="Timeline 1" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Timeline-1.png" alt="" width="549" height="99" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A purchasing council for minority-owned businesses was one of many ideas that emerged. That organization was first known as the Kansas City Minority Supplier Development Council (KCMSDC) and was officially established in 1983. KCMSDC founders concluded that the Board of Directors should exclusively consist of corporate CEOs. Top business executives from Hallmark Cards, KCP&amp;L, Tension Envelope, JE Dunn Construction, Helzberg Diamonds, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Alpha Plastics, United-Telecom and other key companies were recruited to become part of the first KCMSDC Board of Directors.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Utilizing these key decision makers ensured that the new purchasing patterns and policies would be driven through companies from the top-down as well as hold purchasing directors accountable for results. CEOs worked with KCMSDC’s highly trained staff to learn how to conduct business with minority suppliers and make calls to area businesses asking them to use minority firms. CEO board<br />
members helped close the loop and secured deals with minority suppliers.</p>
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As a result of the CEOs’ efforts, more doors were opened, more business was conducted, and a database was developed pairing those from the corporate community willing to engage in business exchange with minority suppliers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">During KCMSDC’s first 13 years, it held the unique distinction of being the only council in the United States with a Board of Directors composed of CEOs. Serving on the Board required more than the traditional governance and oversight associated with a nonprofit organization, but also lots of work creating initiatives and making deals happen. Programs launched by the organization in its early years included: The annual awards luncheon, monthly spotlight luncheons, Adopt-a-Vendor, Video Vendor, dues investment, joint venture promotion, business counseling, business investment<br />
expo, certification site visits and referrals.<br />
In addition to the CEOs, the original KCMSDC Board adopted the “one member” concept established by NMSDC, in which a single member of the minority business community serves on the Board. To ensure the single minority business member accurately reflected the needs and wants of the larger MBE community, the Minority Input Committee was formed. Likewise, the Purchasing Advisory Committee was created to represent the views of over 750 local purchasers who had agreed to do more business with minority firms and was the first of its kind. These committees conducted broad<br />
research on how to best create a new organization and included best practices on identifying existing minority suppliers, detecting the best qualified suppliers, finding corporations willing to participate in the campaign, establishing a certification process and determining basic organizational functions and programs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Together, the committees and board members helped KCMSDC achieve a great deal of success. In just 6 months, 80 minority members and 41 corporate members helped 19 minority firms obtain more than $1.2 million.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In 1995, KCMSDC changed its name to the Minority Supplier Council (MSC) and held their first annual business expo later that year. MAMSDC first became an affiliate of the NMSDC in 1990 and became a 501(c)3 organization under the umbrella of 1995: $303 million worth of business was conducted with minority suppliers.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://affiliate.nmsdc.org/mambdc/app/template/eventMgmt%2CEventViewList.vm;jsessionid=5982CCCA27ABDAF0CC3A8049444B9F5B"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6249" title="Upcoming MAMSDC Events" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Upcoming-MAMSDC-Events.png" alt="" width="258" height="634" /></a>Today</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Almost 30 years later, MAMSDC remains a business community that continues to grow stronger through increased diversity. Six staff members ensure that the needs of members are met and that the mission of the organization is properly executed. The council is funded through corporate dues, MBE certification, program and event fees, sponsorships and grants.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Beyond Kansas City</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Though initially focused solely on the Kansas City metropolitan area, geographic responsibility for the MAMSDC now includes Western Missouri and the entire state of Kansas. In 2006, MAMSDC opened a second office in Wichita to better serve minority businesses throughout the state of Kansas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Vice President Donna Wright serves as the director of the Wichita satellite office and brings a wealth of experience across the corporate and small business spectrum to this position. Ms. Wright has extensive experience as a senior purchasing agent and assisting with supplier diversity initiatives from the Boeing Company’s Wichita operations. She is also a former local business owner, consultant, and community business supporter. Her experience, paired with the strategic organizational expansion to Wichita, gives the satellite office a valuable local resource for corporate sourcing opportunities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In just a few years, the Wichita office has been able to bring minority business participation to the forefront through federal, state, county, city, and school district procurement programs throughout the state of Kansas. The number of corporate supporters and certified MBEs has rapidly increased since the office opened. A key milestone marking the success of the satellite office is the partnership between the Wichita Airport Authority and MAMSDC, formed in 2009 in order to increase the involvement of minority businesses in the construction of a new airport terminal.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">What MAMSDC Offers MBEs</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Certification, development and access to opportunities are the three main services MAMSDC offers MBEs. Connecting certified MBEs in a wide range of service areas with corporate buyers facilitates MBE growth and expansion and is the primary focus of MAMSDC. This is accomplished not just through working with and identifying MBEs, but also by directly informing corporate buyers about the products and services available through MAMSDC’s certified MBEs. The business Opportunity Fair and networking sessions, also helps MBEs to build meaningful relationships with government agencies, private corporations and other minority suppliers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Additional resources to help MBEs grow and develop are available through MAMSDC. Financial and capital assistance is available to certified MBEs through the Business Consortium Fund and lending institutions. MAMSDC also encourages larger companies to invest in smaller MBEs. Continuing education, whether through local sessions and workshops, or national programs like the Kellogg Advanced Management Education Program and the Tuck Executive Program, provides certified member MBEs with the chance to increase their capacity and competitiveness.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">What MAMSDC Offers Corporations</h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Corporations are an essential component to the success of MAMSDC. All corporate members of MAMSDC are granted access to the powerful NMSDC national network, which consists of committed<br />
corporate peers, top flight MBEs and high profile publicity within diverse markets. By working directly with its corporate partners, MAMSDC helps corporations fulfill their procurement needs with the best possible match. MAMSDC provides technical assistance and support to increase and enhance its services to both corporate and MBE members.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">MAMSDC identifies, adopts and promotes best practices that encourage the purchase of goods and services from area MBEs. Member corporations without an existing minority purchasing program can turn to MAMSDC for advice and guidance.</p>
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		<title>From MAMSDC Leadership: Celebrating Our Success</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to a very special issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine, one that is completely dedicated to the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC). Inside this issue you will find detailed business profiles of some of the first class Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) certified by our council. It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Celebrating-Our-Success.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6203" title="Celebrating Our Success" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Celebrating-Our-Success.jpg" alt="" width="457" height="250" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MAMSDC-Leaders-Smaller.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6210" title="MAMSDC Leaders Smaller" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MAMSDC-Leaders-Smaller.png" alt="" width="133" height="617" /></a>Welcome to a very special issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine, one that is completely dedicated to the MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (MAMSDC). Inside this issue you will find detailed business profiles of some of the first class Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) certified by our council.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the MAMSDC and the goals that we have set for our organization in the future. Since the establishment of our council over 25 years ago, we have worked to connect and advocate for the mutually beneficial partnerships between our corporate members and our MBEs. MAMSDC has strived to be the premier organization, in the Greater Kansas City area and the state of Kansas to create opportunities for our corporate members and MBEs to build relationships with the hopes of working together. This has been our focal point for the mutual economic advancement and growth of the communities we collectively serve.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">MAMSDC is a privately funded, 501(c)3 corporate services organization and is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). We are one of the few not for profit organizations that receive no federal or state support and survive entirely on the support of our corporate members and certified MBEs. Our members include major corporations and public entities in industry, finance, professional services, construction, consumer products and health care organizations that are tapping into the emerging global marketplace.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Our corporate members look to MAMSDC for minority owned and operated companies that can meet the needs of their demanding supply chain. Our corporate members understand the true benefit of utilizing MAMSDC certified MBEs as an opportunity to deliver innovative, quality products, along with world-class customer service. Corporations partner with MAMSDC with the understanding that minority supplier diversity programs are not just a competitive advantage, but a strategic imperative.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As this issue indicates, MAMSDC is proud of the hard work and achievements of our certified MBEs, as well as the dedication to supplier diversity exhibited by our corporate members. MAMSDC and the minority business community have come a long way since the organization was founded. The journey is not yet complete, and we look forward to continued success and growth moving forward.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chairman Brian Britton AVP Labor &#38; Relations Black &#38; Veatch Vice-Chairman Eugene Agee VP, Procurement &#38; Real Estate Management Sprint, Inc. Chairman, MBEIC Chris Evans President T-Shirt King President/CEO Lonnie C. Scott MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council Secretary William H. Dunn, Jr. Senior Vice President J.E. Dunn Construction Company Treasurer Brent Vander Ark VP, Supply [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Chairman</strong><br />
<strong>Brian Britton</strong><br />
AVP Labor &amp; Relations<br />
Black &amp; Veatch</p>
<p>Vice-Chairman<br />
<strong>Eugene Agee</strong><br />
VP, Procurement &amp; Real Estate Management<br />
Sprint, Inc.</p>
<p>Chairman, MBEIC<br />
<strong>Chris Evans</strong><br />
President<br />
T-Shirt King</p>
<p>President/CEO<br />
<strong>Lonnie C. Scott</strong><br />
MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council</p>
<p>Secretary<br />
<strong>William H. Dunn, Jr.</strong><br />
Senior Vice President<br />
J.E. Dunn Construction Company</p>
<p>Treasurer<br />
<strong>Brent Vander Ark</strong><br />
VP, Supply Chain Management &amp; Decision Support<br />
CenturyLink Corporation</p>
<p>Immediate Past-Chairman<br />
<strong>Bret Pilney, P.E.</strong><br />
Vice President, Aviation &amp; Facilities<br />
Burns &amp; McDonnell</p>
<p><strong>Nancy Grasse</strong><br />
SVP &amp; Director of Contracts Administration &amp; Purchasing<br />
UMB Financial Corporation</p>
<p><strong>Maria Jenks</strong><br />
Vice President, Supply Chain<br />
KCP&amp;L</p>
<p><strong>Pete Burney</strong><br />
Senior Vice President of Supply Chain &amp; Business Enablement<br />
Hallmark Cards</p>
<p><strong>L. Eric Burtin</strong><br />
President/General Manager<br />
Burtin &amp; Associates</p>
<p><strong>James M. Creegan</strong><br />
Vice President, General Manager<br />
OfficeMax</p>
<p><strong>James M. Daley, Ph.D.</strong><br />
Special Assistant to the President<br />
Rockhurst University</p>
<p><strong>John E. Sloss</strong><br />
Vice President, HR/EHS<br />
Commercial Lithographing Company</p>
<p><strong>Robert C. Levy</strong><br />
Shareholder<br />
Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer &amp; Gee</p>
<p><strong>Arthur J. Tanner</strong><br />
President<br />
Tinmaster, Inc.</p>
<p><strong>Young W. Sexton</strong><br />
President/CEO<br />
WingGate Travel</p>
<p><strong>Troy A. Stremming</strong><br />
Senior VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs<br />
Ameristar Casinos, Inc.</p>
<p><strong>Marilyn D. Townsend</strong><br />
Chairman/CEO<br />
Controlled Environment Products</p>
<p><strong>Eric D. Jones</strong><br />
Vice President<br />
Mazuma Credit Union</p>
<p>Emeritus<br />
MAMSDC Founding Father<br />
<strong>Bert Berkley</strong><br />
Chairman<br />
Tension Envelope Corp.</p>
<p>Emeritus<br />
MAMSDC Founding Father<br />
<strong>Donald J. Hall</strong><br />
Chairman<br />
Hallmark Cards</p>
<p>Emeritus<br />
<strong>John P. Meyer</strong><br />
Director, Center of Leadership &amp; Ethics<br />
Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management</p>
<p>Emeritus<br />
<strong>Dave Platt</strong><br />
Retired Embarq Executive</p>
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		<title>NMSDC in 2012: Certify, Develop, Connect and Advocate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; For the past 40 years, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has encouraged the formation of mutually beneficial relationships between minority suppliers and the public and private sectors. NMSDC expands business opportunities for minority-owned companies of all sizes and helps build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business enterprise [...]]]></description>
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<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/NMSDC-Article-Headline.png"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-6282" title="NMSDC Article Headline" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/NMSDC-Article-Headline.png" alt="" width="548" height="115" /></a><br />
<a title="Read this article for free on the Issuu digital reading platform." href="http://issuu.com/mbeconnect/docs/mamsdc/10?mode=window&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1140" title="View this profile on the Issuu Publishing Platform" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/issuu_logo_horizontal_white_small.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a>For the past 40 years, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has encouraged the formation of mutually beneficial relationships between minority suppliers and the public and private sectors. NMSDC expands business opportunities for minority-owned companies of all sizes and helps build a stronger, more equitable society by supporting and promoting minority business enterprise (MBE) development. Since it was chartered in 1972, the private nonprofit has grown to include a national office in New York and 37 regional councils across the country.</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;"><img class="wp-image-6280 alignright" title="Joset Wright, NMSDC President" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Joset-Wright-NMSDC-President.png" alt="" width="251" height="319" /></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Joset B. Wright is an attorney and former procurement executive who currently serves as the President of the NMSDC, a position she has held since 2010. By her account, the NMSDC has a bright future with lots to offer both MBEs and corporate members alike following the successful completion of a five-year strategic plan in 2011. “We will spend 2012 working with six committees to develop an implementation plan, which will shape the future direction of NMSDC as we focus on four core competencies: certify, develop, connect and advocate,” says Ms. Wright.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Joining the ranks of over 16,000 certified minority-owned businesses through NMSDC is a smart decision for entrepreneurs looking to expand. “For MBEs, an NMSDC certification opens the door to allow them to compete for corporate contracts,” says Ms. Wright. But it’s not just about opportunities; NMSDC certification is also focused on business development and enhancement.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Providing top-notch programs for education and development is another priority for NMSDC. “We added a Director of Learning Programs position last year, so we can develop learning programs on various platforms for our MBEs and corporate members,” notes Ms. Wright. “We are working with our MBEs through programs like our Centers of Excellence and the Advanced Management Education Program at Kellogg to help them maximize their potential and be better supply-chain partners,” she adds.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">New tools are available to help MBEs ensure that their companies are in the best shape possible, such as the NMSDC Biz Fit Challenge tool, which was launched last year. “It is a free, online assessment tool designed to help MBEs determine the financial health of their companies,” says Ms. Wright. “That information is increasingly becoming a factor in corporations’ decisions to contract with an MBE. They want to be sure their supply chain partners are financially healthy and able to execute contracts.”</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Joset-Wright-Quote.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6281" title="Joset Wright Quote" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Joset-Wright-Quote.png" alt="" width="238" height="209" /></a>Improving and serving as a resource for minority business owners is just one part of the equation for NMSDC; they also strive to meet the wants and needs of their corporate members. “Corporations benefit from being members of NMSDC because they have access to more than 16,000 “For MBEs, an NMSDC certification opens the door to allow them to compete for corporate contracts,” —Joset B. Wright, President of the NMSDC certified minority suppliers, as well as a host of educational and developmental programs provided by NMSDC.”</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Corporations are setting their sights larger than ever for their MBE participation. “Our corporate members say they need MBEs with more scale and capacity to handle large contracts,” says Ms.  Wright. “NMSDC is here to meet that need.”</p>
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<p>Learn more about the NMSDC and its programs online at <a href="http://www.nmsdc.org" target="_blank">www.nmsdc.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>American Digital Security (ADS)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specializing in All Your Security Needs About Us American Digital Security (ADS), a Kansas City company, is a minority-owned company (MBE) and Ingram’s 29th fastest growing company in the area. ADS has a long list of big business clients that agrees this company is a major player in the security industry. In business since 2002, [...]]]></description>
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<h1><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Specializing in All Your Security Needs</span></h1>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">About Us</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6304" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="William Mason President ADS" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/William-Mason-President-ADS.png" alt="" width="258" height="292" />American Digital Security (ADS), a Kansas City company, is a minority-owned company (MBE) and Ingram’s 29th fastest growing company in the area. ADS has a long list of big business clients that agrees this company is a major player in the security industry. In business since 2002, ADS has grown from revenues of $750,000 in its first year of operation to over $8.5 million a year in 2011.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">ADS specializes in the design, system installation, and service of megapixel IP video surveillance, card access control, door intercom systems, and intrusion detection systems. The company also manufactures and distributes high quality security products across North America under our ClearPix brand.<img class="size-full wp-image-6300 alignright" title="About Us" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/About-Us.png" alt="" width="124" height="119" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With the resources and experience to equip and service any size business or agency, ADS counts among its clientele over 2,000 schools and businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma such as Price Chopper, Sutherlands, Westlake Hardware, Marshalltown School District, North Kansas City School District, Belton Schools and Haskell University, just to name a few. Hospitals and police departments throughout the Midwest also benefit from ADS systems.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Services</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6303" title="Services" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Services.png" alt="" width="123" height="124" />Every ADS security system begins with an onsite consultation by experienced security specialists. The installation is completed by trained field technicians and tailored to meet the specific needs of the client. Once installed, a highly trained technical team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist the client with any questions they may have with their security system.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="Megapixel Security" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Megapixel.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Megapixel Security</span></a></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">ADS offers the best IP network megapixel security products to secure any business.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="Card Access" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Card-Access.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Card Access </span></a></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">ADS offers web-based, access control solutions that enables enterprises of all sizes to secure their facilities from any browser.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="Instrusion Alarms" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Intrusion-Alarms.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Intrusion Alarms</span></a></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">ADS offers alarm systems for any size business. Secure your business today with remote control via a smart phone.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="Audio/Video Intercom Products" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Audio-Video-Intercom.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Audio/Video Intercom Products</span></a></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">ADS offers intercom solutions to lock down and secure any business. Know who it is before you remotely open a door.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="Remote Camera Viewing" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Remote-Mobile-Viewing.htmlhttp://" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Remote Camera Viewing</span></a></span></h4>
<p>Watch live and recorded video from your cameras anywhere, any time, any place from your iPhone or iPad.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;"><a title="IR/LED Lighting" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/Products-Lighting.htmlhttp://" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">IR/LED Lighting</span></a></span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Secure your facility with the newest in LED lighting technology. Whether for covert observation or white light deterrent, we can show you.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Testimonials</span></h2>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">North Kansas City School District</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="quote-wrapper">
<div class="quote">“After the installation was completed, your company’s professionalism continued to show. In the past, I have dealt with other companies who would have just handed<br />
the ball over to move to the next project, not so for ADS. Your company has continued to provide consistent and reliable customer service that I expect. No matter what the question or the need, your company had gone the extra distance to provide support.”<br />
—Jon Brady<br />
Safety and Security Director</div>
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<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Cosentino’s Food Stores</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="quote-wrapper">
<div class="quote">“The return on investment for the purchase of the recorders has alone been realized through denial of fraudulent general liability claims or mitigation of actual claims that were inflated by the claimants. Additionally, we have successfully closed a number of internal theft and vendor fraud cases through the use of the recorders.”<br />
—Mike Siebers<br />
Director of Loss Prevention</div>
</div>
<h4><span style="color: #0d3a6e;">Warrensburg R-VI Schools</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="quote-wrapper">
<div class="quote">“The administrators in the building were amazed at how quiet, neat and the professional manner in which the work was performed. They hardly knew that ADS was around! The ClearPix software is extremely easy to navigate and also having the ability to view multiple cameras at one time either in live view or saved footed when tracking moving suspects is another nice feature. You cannot go wrong with having ADS take care of your security needs!”<br />
—Lyle Kreisel<br />
Director of Facilities</div>
</div>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Awards</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">“ADS wins the coveted “25 Under 25” Award” The 25 Under 25® Award honors 25 outstanding metropolitan-area businesses with fewer than 25 employees. From more than 1,000 nominations, our panel of distinguished judges have chosen the top 25 companies with fewer than 25 employees to join the outstanding alumni from the past 10 years.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6299" title="25 Under 25" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/25-Under-25.png" alt="" width="338" height="116" /></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Video</span></h2>
<p><iframe width="500" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KfvG6tpWoys?fs=1&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Business Statistics</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ADS-Business-Statistics.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6301" title="ADS Business Statistics" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ADS-Business-Statistics.png" alt="" width="401" height="349" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Securitybyads"><img class="alignright  wp-image-3117" title="ADS on Twitter" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/twitter1.bmp" alt="" width="50" height="50" /></a><a title="ADS Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Digital-Security/267040916670037" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-658" title="Connect with ADS on Facebook" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/facebook1-150x150.png" alt="" width="50" height="50" /></a><a title="ADS News" href="http://securitybyads.com/pages/News-or-Reviews.html" target="_blank"><img class="wp-image-52 alignright" title="ADS in the News" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/News2-150x150.png" alt="" width="51" height="51" /></a></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ADS1.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6933" title="ADS" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ADS1.png" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a><span style="color: #ff0000;">Contact:</span><br />
American Digital Security<br />
140 Westwoods Drive<br />
Liberty, MO 64068<br />
Phone: (816) 415-4237<br />
<a title="ADS Website" href="http://www.securitybyads.com" target="_blank">www.securitybyads.com</a></h4>
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		<title>Alexander Mechanical</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[About Us Alexander Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service mechanical contractor, performing work in the commercial, industrial, institutional, government and military markets. Established in 1998, Alexander Mechanical employs a staff of qualified engineers, LEED certified APs, detailers, and project managers experienced a various areas of the construction industry. Alexander Mechanical performs 60 percent of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alexander-Mechanical-Logo.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6323" title="Alexander Mechanical Logo" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alexander-Mechanical-Logo.png" alt="" width="329" height="103" /></a><a title="View this profile as an interactive PDF" href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alexander-Mechanical1.pdf" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-2375" title="View or download this article as an interactive PDF" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pdf_logo21.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a><a title="Read this article for free on the Issuu digital reading platform." href="http://issuu.com/mbeconnect/docs/mamsdc/14?mode=window&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1140" title="View this profile on the Issuu Publishing Platform" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/issuu_logo_horizontal_white_small.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">About Us</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Bill-Alexander-of-Alexander-Mechanical.png"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6324" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="Bill Alexander of Alexander Mechanical" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Bill-Alexander-of-Alexander-Mechanical.png" alt="" width="258" height="294" /></a>Alexander Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a full service mechanical contractor, performing work in the commercial, industrial, institutional, government and military markets. Established in 1998, Alexander Mechanical employs a staff of qualified engineers, LEED certified APs, detailers, and project managers experienced a various areas of the construction industry. Alexander Mechanical performs 60 percent of its volume of work in the design build and design assist market, with the remaining work in the plan and spec market.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alexander Mechanical Contractors is signatory to Plumbers Local #8, Pipefitters Local #533, Sheet Metal Workers Local #2, Laborers Local #264 and Teamsters Local #541. Whether you are looking for a turnkey design/build installation, or a competitive bid on a plan and spec project. Alexander Mechanical is the full service mechanical contractor that can get your job done on time and within<br />
budget.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignright  wp-image-6321" title="About Us" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/About-Us1.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Alexander Mechanical has a management staff with over 50 years of combined experience in all phases of mechanical work. Our strength is working within the owner’s budget. As contractors, we know cost, not just initial cost, but your system’s continuing costs for operation and maintenance. At Alexander Mechanical, we can assist architects in selecting and designing a cost effective, and energy efficient HVAC and plumbing system. Through reviewing, surveying and analyzing a customer’s needs, we can develop economical solutions for our customers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We have in-house engineering resources, with a peer review system for design/build projects. Each project is evaluated objectively to determine features that create an effective design.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We then analyze the design to ensure that it is consistent with the construction budget and schedule. Our expertise and capabilities enable us to perform complete design/build services on a variety of commercial HVAC and plumbing applications.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">History</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6325 alignright" title="History" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/History.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Alexander Mechanical Contractors is a thirteen year old company, originally located in Kansas City, Kansas in theheart of Fairfax. Alexander Mechanical in the past nine years has been able to continually grow beyond its expectations, increasing its need for larger facilities. Due to that growth, Alexander Mechanical moved its operation from Fairfax to 8744 East Alice in Kansas City, Missouri in 2004. Out-growing that facility, it was decided it was time to secure a permanent home for the company. In 2007, the Board decided to purchase property and build its own facility. The company moved into a temporary facility, while awaiting the completion of their new facility that was completed in 2009. The new home for Alexander Mechanical is located at Parvin Road and Kentucky, in Kansas City, Missouri.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Leadership</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alexander Mechanical was established in 1998 by its current President and CEO William Alexander. Joining Mr. Alexander is David M. Doss, Vice President and licensed mechanical engineer, and Wanda Alexander, Corporate Secretary/Treasurer and Office Manager.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alexander Mechanical Contractors is achieving a reputation that is associated with performance, quality workmanship and integrity in the construction industry.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alexander Mechanical’s staff includes engineers, project managers, project administrators, safety managers, service managers, superintendents and a well trained union workforce.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Services</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6327 alignright" title="Services" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Services1.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Alexander Mechanical is a full service mechanical contractor, performing work in the commercial, industrial, institutional, government and military markets. Part of the Alexander team, it has a HVAC and Plumbing service department.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alexander Mechanical Contractors service delivery team has the training, skills and experience necessary to provide the highest quality performance customers expect. Based in Kansas City, our primary focus has been the service, repair and replacement of HVAC and plumbing systems.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We specialize in creating innovative, yet cost-effective service solutions for complex problems as well as best practice preventive maintenance and complete system analysis that will allow owners facilities to operate more efficiently.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">An added value to Alexander Mechanical Contractors expert services is their on-staff LEED APs that can assist owners in commissioning and the re-commissioning of their facilities.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Services Include</span></h2>
<div class="fancylist">
<ul>
<li>Boilers</li>
<li>Chillers</li>
<li>Pumps</li>
<li>Cooling Towers</li>
<li>Air Handlers</li>
<li>Computer Room Systems</li>
<li>Roof Top Units</li>
<li>Variable Frequency Drives</li>
<li>Humidity Control</li>
<li>Tenant Finish</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6328 aligncenter" title="Site Images" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Site-Images.png" alt="" width="398" height="86" /></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Notable Projects</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="fancylist"></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>J.E. Dunn Corporate Headquarters</li>
<li>Richard Bolling Federal Building</li>
<li>Oak Street Parking Garage UMKC</li>
<li>NNSA / Honeywell Facility</li>
<li>Wizards Stadium</li>
<li>John Deere Corporate Headquarters</li>
<li>Naval Reserve Center</li>
<li>UMKC Student Union</li>
<li>KCP&amp;L &#8211; Power House Maintenance All Facilities</li>
<li>Kansas City Overhaul Base</li>
<li>Munson Army Hospital</li>
<li>Ft. Leavenworth MATOC</li>
<li>McConnell Air Force Base MATOC</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Clients</span></h2>
<div class="fancylist">
<ul>
<li>JE Dunn Construction Co., Inc.</li>
<li>A. L. Huber Construction</li>
<li>Burns and McDonnell</li>
<li>Harley Davidson</li>
<li>Johnson Controls Inc.</li>
<li>3M</li>
<li>AT&amp;T</li>
<li>KCP&amp;L</li>
<li>Turner Construction</li>
<li>Nabholz Construction</li>
<li>McCown Gordon Construction Co.</li>
<li>University of Missouri</li>
<li>KCMO School District</li>
<li>KCMO Aviation Department</li>
<li>General Service Administration</li>
<li>USDA</li>
<li>Army Corp of Engineers</li>
<li>Department of Defense</li>
<li>Department of the Navy</li>
<li>Veterans Administration</li>
<li>Purdum Construction</li>
<li>Darland Construction Co.</li>
<li>U. S. Engineering</li>
<li>Weitz Company</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cb0101;">Business Statistics</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: right;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6322" title="Alexander Mechaincal Business Statistics" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alexander-Mechaincal-Business-Statistics.png" alt="" width="385" height="520" /><br />
<a class="button_link red" href="http://www.evolvsolutions.com/PDF/Alexander_Mechanical/capabilities.pdf"><span>Capabilities (PDF)</span></a></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AlexanderMechanical1.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7166" title="AlexanderMechanical" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AlexanderMechanical1.png" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a><span style="color: #cb0101;">Contact:</span><br />
4251 N. Kentucky Ave.<br />
Kansas City, MO 64161<br />
Phone: (816) 833-0700<br />
<a title="Alexander Mechanical Website" href="http://www.alexmech.com/template.html" target="_blank">www.alexmech.com</a></h4>
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		<title>Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Helping In Powering The Economy.” About Us Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. is a certified SBA 8(a), SDB, MBE and DBE energy and electrical company with over a half century of experience. As a company, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. provides its clients with an uncompromising level of excellence and integrity from planning to implementation. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alphaee.com"><img class="size-full wp-image-6343 aligncenter" title="Alpha Energy and Electric Logo" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-Energy-and-Electric-Logo.png" alt="" width="387" height="112" /></a></p>
<p><a title="View this profile as an interactive PDF" href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-Energy1.pdf" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-2375" title="View or download this article as an interactive PDF" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pdf_logo21.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a><a title="Read this article for free on the Issuu digital reading platform." href="http://issuu.com/mbeconnect/docs/mamsdc/16?mode=window&amp;backgroundColor=%23222222" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1140" title="View this profile on the Issuu Publishing Platform" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/issuu_logo_horizontal_white_small.jpg" alt="" width="60" height="60" /></a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #808080;">“Helping In Powering The Economy.”</span></h1>
<h2><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6345" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="Ike and Gabriel of Alpha Energy" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Ike-and-Gabriel-of-Alpha-Energy.png" alt="" width="259" height="294" /><span style="color: #3d4693;">About Us</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. is a certified SBA 8(a), SDB, MBE and DBE energy and electrical company with over a half century of experience. As a company, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. provides its clients with an uncompromising level of excellence and integrity from planning to implementation. The corporate team functions as the backbone and true strength of the company, with over 100 years combined experience in energy and electrical, general and project management, information technology, urban planning and real estate development. This experience is fundamental in our ability to meet our customers’ needs through innovative design/build approaches.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3d4693;">Company History</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Incorporated in April of 2005, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. began providing expertise for commercial, institutional and industrial structures. The company had a humble beginning starting in a two room office space; three years later after establishing itself among the ranks of Midwest energy and electrical construction companies, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. purchased and moved to what is now their 10,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters. In April of 2011, the company began to expand as it opened its second office in Knob Noster, Missouri. With numerous local and interstate projects under its belt, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. has plans to open other office locations outside the Midwest region.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3d4693;">Leadership</span><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Ike-Nwabuonwu.png"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6346" title="Ike Nwabuonwu" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Ike-Nwabuonwu.png" alt="" width="94" height="130" /></a></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mr. Ike Nwabuonwu is the Chairman and CEO of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He has over 25 years of broad professional experience in leadership positions,  management and information technology. Mr. Nwabuonwu is responsible for overseeing the continued success of the company by setting strategic corporate goals and vision for the company and consequently preserving the company’s culture of profitability and non-negotiable high ethics. He develops and promotes the company’s vision and strategy for ongoing success.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Gabriel-Okafor.png"><img class="wp-image-6344 alignleft" title="Gabriel Okafor" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Gabriel-Okafor.png" alt="" width="94" height="130" /></a>Gabriel Okafor is the President of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Gabriel is responsible for leading overall project strategy, with a focus on business growth and market growth through the development of new clients and building the company’s portfolio of federal government projects. Mr. Okafor is responsible for developing a strategic direction for the company holding firm on our core values and insuring profitable completion of all projects. Throughout his career in public service, Gabriel acquired a broad range of experiences including project planning, negotiation, management and execution. He has worked with facility developers and owners throughout the greater metropolitan area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Nichole-Fulton.png"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6347" title="Nichole Fulton" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Nichole-Fulton.png" alt="" width="94" height="130" /></a>Nichole Fulton is the Branch Manager of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. Central Missouri office located in Knob Noster, Missouri. Nichole is responsible for the day-to-day operations and general management of this location. She is also responsible for maintaining and building current customer relations and contracts. By making a commitment to excellence, Nichole has proven herself to be a valued member of the Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. family.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3d4693;">Our Services</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6350 alignright" title="Services" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Services2.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" />As both a commercial and industrial energy and electrical company, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. offers a broad range of energy and electrical services. These services are for use in commercial, industrial, retail, office, and condominium construction for both new and existing projects. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Design Build</li>
<li>Installation of Energy and Electrical Systems</li>
<li>Power Plant Design and Installation</li>
<li>“Going Green” installation of solar panels and wind turbines</li>
<li>Thermograph, Inspections, Energy Assessments and Modifications</li>
<li>Energy Audit &amp; Retrofitting Services</li>
<li>Troubleshooting Services</li>
<li>Consulting and Inspection Services</li>
<li>Data, Voice, Audio Visual, Fire Alarm and Security</li>
<li>Long-Term Service and Maintenance Agreements</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to the scopes identified above which we self-perform, Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. collaborates with federal contracting officers, developers and facility owners to ensure that projects awarded to our company are fully scoped and implemented. We work diligently to procure and manage the activities of all trades necessary to successfully complete all projects on time and within budget.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3d4693;">Our International Strategy &#8211; Power Generation Services</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6349 alignright" title="Power Generation Services" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Power-Generation-Services.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" />Electricity generation is the process of converting some form of energy into electricity. For electric utilities, it is the first process in the delivery of electricity to consumers. The other processes are electric power transmission and distribution which are normally carried out by the electrical power industry. The electricity generation division of Alpha Energy and Electric, Inc. specializes in building Power Generation plants.</p>
<ul>
<li>Heat (thermal) energy generated</li>
<ul>
<li>Fossil fuels</li>
<ul>
<li>Coal</li>
<li>Petroleum</li>
<li>Natural gas</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Solar thermal energy</li>
<li>Geothermal energy</li>
<li>Nuclear energy</li>
<li>Potential energy from falling water in a hydroelectric facility</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3d4693;">Notable Projects</span></h2>
<div class="fancylist">
<ul>
<li>USDA, Ames, IA<img class="size-full wp-image-6348 alignright" title="Notable Projects" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Notable-Projects.png" alt="" width="125" height="125" /></li>
<li>MU Patient Tower, Columbia, MO</li>
<li>Whiteman AFB (Maintenance Contract)</li>
<li>Kansas City Sprint Arena, MO</li>
<li>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO</li>
<li>Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO</li>
<li>Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, Kansas City, KS</li>
<li>JE Dunn Corporate Headquarters, Kansas City, MO</li>
<li>Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO</li>
<li>University of Missouri Kansas City Miller Nichols Library, Kansas City, MO</li>
<li>Robert Denney Federal Courthouse, Lincoln, NE</li>
<li>RMC Brookside Redevelopment Project owned by HCA and Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO</div>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3d4693;">Awards and Recognitions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li>2012 Rising Star of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Award</li>
<li>2012 Supplier of the Year Award</li>
<li>2012 nominee of “Mr. K” Award</li>
<li>2012 nominee 25 Under 25®</li>
<li>2011 Outstanding Business Partner Award</li>
<li>2010 MAMSDC Playing to Win Award Winner</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-EE-Team.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-6351 aligncenter" title="Alpha EE Team" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-EE-Team.png" alt="" width="402" height="184" /></a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #3d4693;">Business Statistics</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-Energy-Business-Statistics.png"><img class=" wp-image-6363 aligncenter" title="Alpha Energy Business Statistics" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Alpha-Energy-Business-Statistics.png" alt="" width="466" height="268" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><a class="button_link slate" href="The URL of the button"><span>Collaboration</span></a><br />
<a class="button_link slate" href="The URL of the button"><span>Brochure</span></a><br />
<a class="button_link slate" href="The URL of the button"><span>Capability Statement</span></a></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #3d4693;"><a href="http://www.alphaee.com" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7087" title="AlphaEnergy" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AlphaEnergy.png" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a>Contact:</span><br />
1100 E. 34th Street<br />
Kansas City, MO 64109<br />
Phone: (816) 421-6767<br />
Fax: (816) 214-8857<br />
<a title="Alpha Energy and Electric Home" href="http://www.alphaee.com/" target="_blank">www.alphaee.com</a></h4>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customized Facility Services, Since 1985 About Us Burtin &#38; Associates is an M/WBE owned and operated company. Founded in 1985 as Burtin’s Building Services, Inc., we offer customized janitorial and maintenance services for commercial and industrial businesses in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, State of Kansas, Denver, Colorado, and Nebraska. In 2004, Burtin &#38; [...]]]></description>
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<h1><span style="color: #808080;">Customized Facility Services, Since 1985</span></h1>
<h2><img class="alignleft  wp-image-6383" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="Eric Burtin" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Eric-Burtin.png" alt="" width="259" height="293" /><span style="color: #3a6322;">About Us</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Burtin &amp; Associates is an M/WBE owned and operated company. Founded in 1985 as Burtin’s Building Services, Inc., we offer customized janitorial and maintenance services for commercial and industrial businesses in the greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, State of Kansas, Denver, Colorado, and Nebraska.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In 2004, Burtin &amp; Associates was incorporated as a complete facility maintenance management and consulting company. At that time, we also expanded our services to include lawn care, snow removal, light repairs and management of supplies.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Burtin &amp; Associates is licensed and insured. Our customers include health care facilities, schools, high-rise offices, government entities, child care facilities, and more!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Vision</span></h2>
<p>To partner with our customers and employees with character, integrity and honesty to assure all of our customers that their building’s needs are met by using the Burtin &amp; Associates, Inc. approach.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>R</strong>espect<br />
<strong>E</strong>mpowerment<br />
<strong>A</strong>ccountability<br />
<strong>C</strong>onsistency<br />
<strong>H</strong>umanity</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;"><a href="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Owners.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6385" title="Owners" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Owners.png" alt="" width="130" height="130" /></a>A Word from the Owners</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Our managerial structure provides our customers with the timely, reliable, quality services they deserve. The President is responsible for the overall management of corporate operations and maintains a hands-on role. In cooperation with the Operations Manager and on-site supervisor, this management team performs all the tasks conducive to service excellence and conducts regular status meetings to facilitate the knowledge-based provision of quality first.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Services</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Burtin &amp; Associates, Inc. is your one stop shop for a wide range of facility maintenance and janitorial services. Our high standards, attention to detail and superior time management continue to make Burtin &amp; Associates a leader in the maintenance industry.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Industries Served</span></h2>
<ul>
<li>General office buildings</li>
<li>Childcare centers</li>
<li>Schools and universities</li>
<li>Federal and state facilities</li>
<li>Healthcare clinics</li>
<li>Retail businesses</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;"><img class="alignright  wp-image-6386" title="Services" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Services3.png" alt="" width="122" height="125" />Services Provided</span></h2>
<ul>
<li>Janitorial</li>
<li>Floor &amp; carpet care services</li>
<li>Maintenance</li>
<li>Lawn care &amp; snow removal</li>
<li>Industry consultants</li>
<li>Supply management</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">A Family-Owned Business</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6388" title="Burnetta" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Burnetta.png" alt="" width="123" height="131" />After a 29 year career in city government, Burnetta joined the business permanently in August 2010. With Burnetta’s organizational and people skills, she is definitely an asset to the business. “The employees have great respect for her and she makes the customers and employees her number one priority,” states her husband, Eric. Burnetta is Office/Human Resources Manager and handles all day to day operations. Burnetta has been married to Eric Burtin for 20 years and they have raised four beautiful children.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Awards /Recognitions</span></h2>
<p>Burtin and Associates, Inc. has been recognized and honored with a number of awards:</p>
<div class="fancylist">
<ul>
<li>MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council – (Award of Appreciation), 2008</li>
<li>Herman A. Johnson MBA Power Initiative Mentorship Program (Mentor);2005, 2009</li>
<li>Artline Agency “Kansas City’s Unsung Business Heroes Award” – (dedication &amp; support); 2010</li>
<li>United Minority Media Association, Inc. Time Well Spent (community involvement); 2012</li>
<li>MidAmerica Minority Supplier Development Council (Business Opportunity Fair Sponsor); 2009, 2010</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6384" title="Facilities" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Facilities.png" alt="" width="368" height="263" /></p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Contact Us</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Burtin &amp; Associates, Inc. would like to hear from you. Would you like to request a quote? Do you have a facility maintenance question? Would you like more information on the industries and services we offer? Has Burtin &amp; Associates provided you with superior service? If so, please contact us and we will respond to you within 24 hours. Exceeding our customers’ expectations is our number one priority! Burtin &amp; Associates, Inc. wants to provide your business with more SHINE! more CLEAN! more for your INVESTMENT!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Business Statistics</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-6381 aligncenter" title="Burntin and Associates Business Statistics" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Burntin-and-Associates-Business-Statistics.png" alt="" width="401" height="347" /></p>
<h2><span style="color: #3a6322;">Video</span></h2>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6387" title="Burnetta and Eric Burtin" src="http://mbeconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Burnetta-and-Eric-Burtin.png" alt="" width="404" height="160" /></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #3a6322;">Contact:</span><br />
Burtin &amp; Associates, Inc.<br />
5227 Blue Parkway<br />
Kansas City, MO 64130<br />
Phone: (816) 923-2111<br />
<a title="Burtin and Associates Web Page" href="http://www.burtins.com" target="_blank">www.burtins.com</a></h4>
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