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Please "click" the link below to access the on-line training materials:

http://imsdc.greenbuildingedu.com

Angela Cain, WTHR-Channel 13's Community Affairs Director, to serve as Emcee for IMSDC "Legislative Luncheon" on April 15th, 2010

 

WTHR-Channel 13's Community Affairs Director, Angela Cain, will serve as Emcee during the IMSDC "Legislative Luncheon" on April 15, 2010 at the Marriott Indianapolis Hotel from 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. For further information on the IMSDC "Legislative Luncheon", visit www.imsdc.org.
 

Inside INdiana Host & Creator, Gerry Dick, to serve as Panel Moderator during IMSDC "Legislative Luncheon"

IMSDC Legislative Luncheon

Presented By: Baker & Daniels

Featuring Emcee:

Angela Cain, Community Affairs Director, WTHR-TV

Panel Discussion Moderator:

Gerry Dick, President and Managing Editor, Grow Indiana Media Ventures, LLC and Creator and Host, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick

12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Marriott Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Indianapolis

Join us at the Marriott Hotel Indianapolis for the IMSDC Legislative Luncheon. The Legislative Luncheon is attended by over 900 corporate members, minority business owners, and community officials. The event incorporates an awards presentation and Legislative panel discussion facilitated by Gerry Dick, President and Managing Editor, Grow Indiana Media Ventures, LLC and Creator and Host, Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick

Register today for the IMSDC Global Business Summit & Business Opportunity Fair! Visit www.imsdc.org and click on the "special events" page for full details.

HiBeam and Telamon Corporation Partner to Deliver WiMAX Services

HiBeam Brings High Speed Internet and Voice to Homes and Businesses in Underserved US Markets

CHESTERFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HiBeam Internet & Voice (www.myhibeam.com) announced today it has selected Telamon Corporation (www.telamon-corp.com) to support the deployment of their WiMAX infrastructure in tier two through five markets throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

"We carefully evaluated several potential vendors and their capabilities before choosing Telamon," said G. Michael Cassity, CEO of HiBeam. "Telamon presented the best package of products and services to satisfy both our rapid short-term build out and our long-term strategic plan to grow our business and provide service to underserved markets in the US."

Telamon will provide an End-to-End integrated solution of services and products which will encompass supply chain material logistics, site acquisition, and field deployment services along with overarching project management. Telamon’s ability to control the material logistics in concert with site acquisition and field deployment will ensure a rapid deployment of WiMAX to rural markets throughout the United States with the highest quality standards.

“We are very impressed with HiBeam's management team and are confident they can rapidly grow their business. With Telamon's successful history of integrating products and services to our customers, we are excited to partner with HiBeam. Our goal is to be transparent to HiBeam’s team beginning at the planning stage and throughout execution,” said Albert Chen, CEO of Telamon. “We are grateful for the business and delighted to support HiBeam as they deploy WiMAX services to their customers.”

About Telamon Corporation

Telamon Corporation is a value-added distributor of telecommunication products plus a global provider of integrated supply chain and technology deployment services. Established in 1985, Telamon has 400+ employees across 8 locations (6 domestic, and 2 international). Uniquely positioned as a minority-owned company, Telamon has exceeded the highest standards as evidenced by its Awards and Certifications. For more information about Telamon, visit www.telamon.com.

About HiBeam

HiBeam Internet & Voice is a rapidly growing privately owned Broadband and Voice provider. Its mission is to be the leader in providing broadband services to residential, small and medium business, and local government in selected, regionally concentrated tier two through tier five markets. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO, and was formerly known as N-1 Communications and Buzz Broadband. Info: (636) 764-0343 or www.MyHiBeam.com.

IMSDC Member Corporation, National City Bank, to Offer IMSDC MBEs "Work Perks" Checking Account Privliges!

IMSDC Corporate Member, National City Bank, is offering IMSDC Certified MBEs and their employees a "Work Perks" checking account as a value-added service. The account is FREE, easy, and a great benefit for your employees. For full details, click on the information below.

Download Work Perks 2009 flyer - market street

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October/November 2009 IMSDC Events

IMSDC Annual Dinner Celebration
"Rolling for Opportunity"-Fantasy Casino Night
Corporate Title Sponsor: Clarian Health Partners
MBE Title Sponsor: Fineline Printing Group
Friday, November 13, 2009
Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis, Indiana

Toyota Opportunity Exchange
Monday, November 9, 2009 & Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Duke Energy Center
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio

Toyota Opportunity Exchange is a Tradeshow and Conference intended to build lasting business relationships between Toyota Tier 1 suppliers and MBEs. This two-day event provides Minority Owned Businesses the opportunity to network with Toyota direct suppliers.

MBEIC Quarterly Industry Forum
Featured Industry: Utilities Industry
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Veolia Water North America/Offices
101 W. Washington Street, Suite 1400 East Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Parking: Parking is available in the Plaza Parking Garage (located at 109 S. Capitol Avenue)
R.S.V.P. your attendance to Ivan Baird at ibaird@imsdc.org.

Contracting Opportunity Event
Monday, October 19, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Admission & Parking is Free
For additional information, call (317) 630-2014

"Doing Business with Ball State University" Event
November 4, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ball State Alumni Center
Assembly Hall

To register, contact (765) 285-1532 or email procurement@bsu.edu.

Wishard Hospital Open House
Thursday, October 8, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
IMSDC Auditorium
2126 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
**All IMSDC Certified MBEs are encouraged to attend**
R.S.V.P. to Denika Thomas @ dthomas@imsdc.org.

National Minority Supplier Development Council Annual Conference & Business Opportunity Fair
October 25-28, 2009
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
For further details, visit www.nmsdc.org

10 Ways To Get The Maximum Bang Out Of A Small Social Media Buck Workshop
October 7, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
IMSDC Headquarters Auditorium
2126 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Presented By: Firebelly Marketing

*No Charge To Attend*

R.S.V.P. to jarode@imsdc.org

Supplier Diversity Development Coalition of Greater Lafayette-5th Annual "Relationships to Partnerships" Sessions
November 12, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

Register online at: www.conf.purdue.edu/R2P5

Register today for IMSDC's 33rd Annual Dinner Celebration!

Don't miss out on IMSDC's most spectalular event of the year! Join us on Friday, November 13, 2009 for an elegant evening of great food, entertainment, and networking! The highlight of the evening will be our "Fantasy Casino" and prize raffle. Don't delay, register today! For complete information, visit the IMSDC website at www.imsdc.org and click on the "Special Events" page. Additional infromation can also be found below:

"Click Here" to view the Annual Dinner Invitation

 Download IMSDC_AAD08_Invite[1]

"Click Here" to view the Annual Dinner Registration Card

Download IMSDC-AD09-ReplyCard[1]

Prize Donations Needed For IMSDC Annual Dinner

Prize donations are needed for the "Fantasy Casino" during the Annual Dinner on November 13, 2009 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. If your company is interested in donating an item for the event, please contact Jeff Rode, Vice President of Operations, at jarode@imsdc.org. Thank you for your support!

IMSDC Posts September E-Newsletter: Connect!

Please click below to view IMSDC's September E-Newsletter: Connect!

http://www.imsdc.org/connect/09connect09-09.htm

National BioFuels Produces Green Racing Fuel

Carmel, IN (September 11, 2009) – After months of market analysis, Carmel, Indiana  based National BioFuels Distribution (NBD) today formally expanded their product line by launching their first branded fuel, Ignite Green racing fuel.   NBD decided to take their business model to the track to offer the same performance to value ratio NBD offers their fleet customers.

Previously NBD had solely focused on its core business, providing E-85 to municipal and corporate fleets, but the company’s analysis revealed that ethanol based fuels are a natural and economical approach for motorsports. “Today racing is a business and all businesses are facing budgetary challenges.  Our Ignite brand delivers high horsepower and high octane at a lower price than the competition,” stated Reggie Henderson, President of NBD.  

Working hand in hand with strategic manufacturing partner Central Indiana Ethanol, NBD has created a custom racing blend and will single source its production with one of Indiana and the country’s most modern and premiere ethanol plants.  Working with CIE scientists and laboratory, NBD has created a formula to provide racers with a consistent and scientific blend, with an all-American Hoosier product.

About NBD

National BioFuels (NBD) is a unique firm and the first of its kind in Indiana.

 

NBD is the first alternative & traditional fuel solution management company - providing ecological, significant cost savings services, plus options of US or international fuel sources - solely for race teams, government and corporate fleets.  NBD helps customers adopt a green or traditional approach to their fuel needs, while decreasing fuel costs.  To learn more go to www.nationalbiofuel.net.

For more information, please contact:

Carmen Hendrixson (Telamon), Executive Assistant to  Albert Chen

317.818.6933, Carmen.hendrixson@telamon-corp.com