MBE Executive Scholarship Networking Luncheon

The HMSDC would like to introduce our July luncheon speaker...

Drum roll please…

MIKE JONES from Discover Leadership Training!

The July luncheon theme is “Position Yourself for Success.”  

This is a luncheon that you DO NOT want to miss. The Council is extremely lucky to have Mr. Jones and we know you will join us and benefit from his passion and message.

All of the Council employees have been to some form of Discover Leadership Training, and here are some of their comments:

“Discover Leadership Training (DLT) really changed my life, both personally and professionally. Mike Jones’s message is so powerful, and since my DLT experience; I have a new appreciation for my job, my relationships and more importantly, myself. It was one of the BEST experiences of my life!” - Amanda Medina, HMSDC

“Discover Leadership Trainings are “Life Changing” experiences. I am, stronger, more confident and expressing ENTHUSIASM has never been so much FUN since attending these trainings. Mike Jones is a TERRIFIC, AWESOME, FABULOUS, trainer and author.  I come in to work every morning looking forward to his “Thought for the Day”, He is always SO RIGHT ON!!!! (I’m just sayin!!!)” - Maria Saenz, HMSDC

Click here to register for the luncheon! See you there!

MBE to MBE Breakfast

GOOD MORNING MBEs (insert Discover Leadership Training projection voice here)! Have you attended the HMSDC's MBE to MBE Breakfast? You should! Why?

• Networking
• Supporting other MBEs
• To do business with each other
• Because we have heard of several referrals as a result of attending the breakfast
• To get more involved with the Council
• To practice your "30 second brag" for this year's EXPO- September 21st and 22nd
• To start your day off with the most important meal of the day

Our next MBE to MBE Breakfast is July 6th from 7:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. at the Cafe Express at Uptown Park- 1101 Uptown Park Blvd. Houston, Texas 77056. *This is a reoccurring event and falls on the first Wednesday of every month.

33rd Annual Sports Classic

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council held it's 33rd Annual Sports Classic at the South Shore Harbour Country Club in League City on May 15th and 16th. The event was a huge success! Thank you to all of our volunteers, MBEs and Corporates for your time and participation. Click here to see the awesome photos from the event. If you were not there... you missed out! See for yourself.

Did you hear about....

The Talking Stick
A Phenomenal Event!   Every Seat Filled!  State of the Art Networking!
The Talking Stick was held on May the 25th of 2011 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Power Center in Houston. It is a once a year networking event with MBEs and Corporates and trust us... You DO NOT want to miss it next year! "How do I make sure I don't miss it?" I'm glad you asked... Grab your calender, and pencil in our tentative date of May the 23rd 2012.

Read the comments below from some of our attendees. See you next May!

"What a great event and the food was great!" Jorge Sera, Total Insurance Services.

"I LOVE this event!   I had a great time and it really helped to get connected to those  same MBEs that we see at all of the events, but never quite get around to talking to.   This was a great event and very well organized.  I thought it was fabulous." Layle McKelvey, United

"In my opinion, yesterday's Talking Stick event was very valuable and worth both my travel and hotel stay 10 times over.  Traditionally, most networking events that I have attended have key personnel available, but it seems as if everyone in the room is hunting the same person, which makes you feel like a lion on the African Serengeti fighting other lions trying to get a piece of the zebra. The Talking Stick platform, however, enabled me to sit down at several tables and give my 3-minute speech to key personnel for Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Marathon Oil and Conoco Phillips. Normally it would take the course of a year or more to meet these key individuals. The concept and the origins of the talking stick is very educational and enlightening for all participants. Again good job!!" Richard Fleming, State Tax Group (Reciprocal Member)

"Thank you for the great event ...I was really impressed with the council and the quality of your corporate partners and most importantly the quality of the other MBE firms.  I appreciate the opportunity to participate and look forward to becoming an active member of the council."  Doug Deaton, Caerus Energy, (Reciprocal Member)

"Congratulations.  You hit one out of the ballpark today.  There is no better way to get your message across than having a one on one with the buyer.  Thanks to you, and the MBEs of the big  companies for  putting this together and for  coming out today.   It was  wonderful."  Lanny Griffith, Rancas Freight

Thanks for arranging the Talking Stick event! This is my fourth Talking Stick, and they keep getting better every year.   I have plenty of follow-ups to schedule, including one Corporate member I’ve been pursuing for three years! Jeff Cadieux, President, Argus Talent, LLC

Welcome to our new blog!

Welcome to the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council’s blog! This blog was created especially for YOU. I am sure most of you are asking yourself “what is a blog and what is its purpose?” Well, it is a “new” method of communication, a website where we can post about important events, seminars and general information to keep you “in the know” with the Council. Naturally, your next question is “how do I get the most out of this blog?” That’s easy! You follow this blog to get ALL the possible information to help grow your business. First step, “subscribe” to this blog via email. “How do I do that?” Don’t worry! We will walk you through this… Scroll down to the bottom of the page and in the left hand corner you will see a section called, “Follow by Email” go ahead and insert your email address and then click submit! It’s that easy. This will allow you to receive an email alert when the Council has posted to the blog. We are extremely excited to start this journey into the blogger world with you. Remember to check this blog so that you do not miss out on an opportunity that could change your world and your business.  Ready. Set. Let’s blog!

Now, here is an example of what you can expect from the Council:

Attention MBEs would you like to increase your chances of winning contracts? Do you know someone who would? Then this message is for YOU! Please read the message below from your very own Council President, Richard A. Huebner.

Dear MBEs,

For months we have been working with representatives of Shipley Associates (the leading consulting firm on government contracting) to bring you a webinar series that is certain to increase your chances of WINNING government contracts.  I have personally been through their program and found it to be exceptional.  Shipley Associates lays out the methodology they use with their major clients in identifying contract opportunities, deciding whether or not to compete, and WINNING the contracts they compete for.  I found this methodology applicable to both government and private sector business development.   Shipley Associates clients experience an 82% success rate – and now, so can you.

You now have the chance as an HMSDC MBE to receive the same advice that others pay thousands of dollars to receive, all for the cost of only $150.  Don’t let the low cost fool you – this webinar series is worth thousands of dollars!  The course is provided in three one-hour segments to accommodate your busy schedules.  Templates and some direct consultation are included in the registration fee.  If you are serious about growing your business, I strongly recommend you take this webinar series.  It WILL make a difference!

Best regards,

Richard A. Huebner

Click here to register.