Cody Williams - The Ebony Cactus

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GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth
Welcome from the Chairman of the Board
Welcome to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce (GPBCC)
Eighth Annual Dinner and Business Celebration. The Board of Directors has
established this as our major fundraising event of the year. We utilize this
occasion to recognize and thank all of you for your support of the GPBCC.
in 2006 we saw many changes in the political, social and business climates
of both our local and national communities. These changes forced our
member businesses to adapt, refocus and determine new strategies. The
GPBCC provided our members with many of the tools necessary for their
short and long term success.
Black-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing segments of the
American economy. The number of black-owned businesses grew by 45
percent from 1997 to 2002, more than four times the national rate for all
businesses. Revenues from black-owned businesses increased by 25
percent during the same period. However, nearly all black-owned
businesses are small. Our challenge as an organization is to help augment
and elevate these smaller businesses to the next level. With your continued
support we will get there.
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your support and may God bless
you and your family this holiday season. Have a wonderful evening.
Sincerely,
Ron Busby, Sr.
Ron Busby, Sr.
Chairman of the Board
Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
President’s Welcome
Good evening and welcome to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Black
Chamber Banquet. This past year has been one of great changes and great promise. We have now
been in our new headquarters for 2 years and the move has been beneficial for the Chamber and its
members.
During this past year we said goodbye to a treasured friend and associate, Marquis Scott, whose
hard work served the Chamber well for many years. As we look toward 2007, I would like to introduce
to you our new team: Edy Blackwell & Pam Washington, our new Business Developers, LaTanya
Jones is our new Events and Communications Officer and as always Teresa Walker is our Office
Manager. This year we have also welcomed many new members to our fold. Their energy and
enthusiasm coupled with the faith and support given us by our long standing members helps to make
the GPBCC what it is.
This past year has been one of great change not only for our Metropolitan area, but for the State of
Arizona as well. Strategic pieces of legislation and successful bond elections throughout the State
have our political and community leaders exploding with excitement. They are also committing
themselves and their organizations to diversifying their vending and subcontracting bases. Greater
Phoenix is advancing into the 21st century with leaps and bounds. However, with these tremendous
changes, it is no longer enough for members of the GPBCC or Black-owned Businesses as a whole to
only seek inclusion. Greater Phoenix Black Chamber member businesses have the opportunity to sit
at the decision making table where the agenda for future economic direction will be set. Our goal is to
join the leadership of the Valley in its efforts, not simply to follow their lead. It is therefore, our
commitment to our members and the Greater Phoenix community to be visible in all areas of business
and economics.
Tonight is also a night to thank our volunteers, our in-kind and our various financial contributors who
have been the wind beneath our wings. Without you, our growth and service level improvements could
not have been achieved.
Finally, we say thank you for the love and support that you and others have shown the Greater
Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. In the world of non-profits, each month is an adventure. We
often get caught up asking ourselves, "Will there be enough to make it through?" But it is because of
the friends of this Chamber that we have not simply survived, instead, for eight years we've lived to
fight another day and we've ended up doing some pretty good things along the way.
On behalf of my staff, our volunteers, and our creative and hard working Board of Director members, I
say welcome to our 8th Annual Dinner. I truly hope you enjoy yourselves. Tonight we look back and
appreciate. Tomorrow we set out to make 2007 our best year ever!
May God bless you and keep you.
Sincerely,
Cody Williams
President and CEO
Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth
8th Annual GPBCC
Dinner and Business Celebration
Theme: The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce,
Poised and Ready for Growth
December 7, 2006 Ritz Carlton Hotel, Phoenix
5:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
Reception and Raffle
Dinner and Program
Welcome/Introduction
Cody Williams
President and CEO GPBCC
National Anthem
Briana Scott
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Briana Scott
Invocation
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Words of Encouragement from Honored
Guests
Recognition of Sponsors
Dinner
Music by “Instrumental”
Introduction of Speaker
Ron Busby Sr. - Chairman
GPBCC Board of Directors
Keynote Speaker
Attorney Thomas Todd
Raffle Winners Announced
Awards Ceremony:
Community Advocate of the Year
Member Business of the Year
Corporate Member of the Year
State of Black Business Address
Cody Williams
President and CEO GPBCC
Closing Remarks
Ron Busby, Sr. - Chairman
GPBCC Board of Directors
Benediction
Letter from your Arizona Lottery
~ Platinum Sponsor ~
The Arizona Lottery is proud to support the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce as
the Platinum Sponsor of the 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration.
We salute your drive and entrepreneurial spirit – a spirit that is strongly supported by Governor
Janet Napolitano and the Arizona Lottery. As business women and men, your efforts
strengthen the quality of life in our state. And we’re glad to partner with you in that endeavor.
In fiscal year 2006, we broke all previous records, generating an all-time high of $468 million in
sales, which meant more than $141 million to help fund programs and projects that make
Arizona an even better place to live:
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Education
Health care for rural and underserved communities
Economic development grant programs
Transportation services for seniors and disabled persons
Parks and recreation
Wildlife conservation and historic preservation
Over the past 25 years, your Arizona Lottery has contributed nearly $2 billion to programs and
communities all across the state. And we’re already looking forward to our next 25 years.
As you celebrate tonight, we congratulate you on your leadership and service – the very
excellence that enriches Arizona.
Sincerely,
Art Macias
Art Macias
Executive Director
A Message from the Honorable Jon Kyl,
United State Senator, Arizona
Congratulations on the 8th Annual Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Dinner and
Business Celebration. While I am unable to attend the dinner and celebration tonight, I want to
send my best wishes to all of you involved. You should be very proud of your
accomplishments.
Your important work to promote economic empowerment among minorities in the Phoenix
business community is invaluable.
I'd also like to congratulate President and CEO Cody Williams for his leadership. As a former
president of the Phoenix Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, I know the tremendous
amount of responsibilities and hard work involved. Cody has set a fine example for others in
Arizona.
Again, congratulations and best wishes in all of your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jon Kyl
Jon Kyl
United States Senator
A Message from the Honorable
Janet Napolitano
Governor State of Arizona
GREETINGS:
As Governor of the Great State of Arizona, I wish to extend my congratulations to the Greater
Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 8th Annual Dinner and Business
Celebration.
Arizona values its African American entrepreneurs and those major corporation that see the
wisdom and value in a diverse supplier base. Small business is the lifeblood of our State and
their entrepreneurial spirit drives our society.
As we move into this new knowledge economy, African American owned businesses will play a
pivotal role. Thank you for your contribution an congratulations on the 2006 awards dinner.
Yours very truly,
Janet Napolitano
Janet Napolitano
Governor
Leah Landrum Taylor
Arizona State Senator Elect-District 16
Greeting!
As your newly elected Senator for the State of Arizona District 16, it is a pleasure for me to
support those that lead the way. Your theme this year “Poised and Ready for Growth “says it
all. It is a great theme to start off a new year, with newly elected support from the African
American Community in the House of Representatives and the Arizona State Senate. We
have left the trenches of the past behind us. We have the goals to improve and the recipe for
success. Looking ahead it takes a good deal of optimism and will power to assert ourselves in
all the jobs dedicated to the benefit of others in the face of opposition and adversity. People
who want to change things have no intention of taking the easy way out. That’s why The
Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce is” Poised and Ready for Growth.”
Many people will benefit from the work of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
with their unshakable idealism, commitment and confidence to help move the economy of
Phoenix into the 21th Century. This is a celebration of the commitment, a celebration of the
promise of being, “Poised and Ready for Growth."
We salute you Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce.
Sincerely,
Leah Landrum Taylor
House of Representatives
Representatives Leah Landrum Taylor
District 16
602 926-5864
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr.
Arizona State Representative Elect District 16
Welcome and thank you to everyone for taking the time to recognize the hard work and
accomplishments of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber.
As the Metropolitan Phoenix area continues to grow, the importance of an active Black
Chamber is essential for the development of African-American business. It is with great pride
that I salute the Chamber and its’ honorees tonight.
I wish you continued success on all your future endeavors.
Sincerely
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr.
CLOVES C. CAMPBELL, JR.
State Representative
Mary Rose Wilcox
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
The Annual Dinner and Business Celebration affords an opportunity to gather and share in the
successes of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. The information, leadership
and advocacy provided by the GPBCC is invaluable. Kudos to the organization for its fine work
in our community.
The President and CEO, Cody Williams, is an asset to the GPBCC. With his background as a
former Phoenix City Council member, Williams is a savvy leader who knows government as well
as the community. He has the knowledge and skills to carry the Greater Phoenix Black
Chamber of Commerce forward.
Congratulations to the recipients of the Outstanding GPBCC Business of the Year and the
Community Advocate of the Year awards. These recognitions reflect the collective success of
the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce.
Sincere best wishes,
Mary Rose Wilcox
Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, District 5
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Phil Gordon
Mayor Phoenix, Arizona
As Mayor, I welcome you to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual
Dinner and Business Celebration.
The Black Chamber of Commerce assists our local economy by exhibiting business in action.
The City of Phoenix supports diverse business practices because it aligns with our vision and
mission and is mutually beneficial for everyone.
I would like to thank all the corporate members for supporting and practicing diversity. I would
also like to congratulate all our nominees. You have exemplified the best in business and
community advocacy.
You have my very best wishes for continued success.
Sincerely.
Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon
Mayor
Hugh Hallman
Mayor Tempe, Arizona
Welcome to the 8th Annual Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Dinner and
Business Celebration!
It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the City of Tempe. Our sincere thanks
go to the volunteers and professional staffers who make the GBCC event so successful year
after year.
The City of Tempe highly values relationships with minority businesses and sends heartfelt
congratulations to all the outstanding GPBCC 2006 Business of the Community Advocate of
the Year Award nominees.
Best wishes for the New Year!
Hugh Hallman
Hugh Hallman
Mayor Tempe Arizona
Michael Johnson
Phoenix City Council
District 8
To the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and President/CEO, Cody Williams,
Chairman, Ron Busby, the Board of Directors and Staff, I am honored to offer these words
of congratulations to you and to all of the award nominees and recipients on behalf of the
District 8 City Council Office of Phoenix, Arizona.
For your dedication and commitment to uplifting the state of our community over the years,
and for all of your vast charitable deeds, I applaud you and say thank you. Many, many
people continually witness and benefit from the varied contributions made by your
organization. Your leadership and direction coupled with your tireless efforts of service are
greatly appreciated and valued.
So again, thank you, and know that we will continue to support you in your endeavors
toward a better and brighter city.
Sincerely,
Michael E. Johnson
Michael E. Johnson
City Council - District 8
Keynote Speaker:
Attorney Thomas N. Todd
An activist attorney widely known as TNT for his oratorical skills, Thomas N.
Todd was born on September 24, 1938, in Demopolis, Alabama. His father
died shortly thereafter, so his mother, and eventually a stepfather, raised
Todd in Mobile, Alabama. The family was poor, but Todd, a large youth with
a rich voice, nevertheless became a leader in school activities. He
graduated early from Central high School in Mobile in 1955 and enrolled
that same year at Southern University at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Though he considered dropping out of college after his mother died in 1958,
he remained and received a B.A. in Political Science in 1959. Todd
continued through Southern University’s School of Law, graduating Magna
Cum Laude in 1963.
Todd served as a lawyer in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 and joined the
staff of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago in 1967. In this capacity, Todd
made history in 1968 when he developed the first criminal case against a
Chicago policeman for deprivation of an individual’s civil rights. Todd
organized and established the first Civil Rights Office in a local U.S. Attorney
Office in 1969.
Todd was the first full-time African American law professor at Northwestern
University in Illinois, where he taught from 1970 to 1974. Todd has been
admitted to practice law before many courts, including the Louisiana
Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the Illinois Supreme
Court and the U.s. Supreme Court.
A powerful spokesman for civil rights, Todd was president of the Chicago
Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1971 and
President of Operation PUSH from 1983 to 1984. During the Harold
Washington mayoral campaigns of 1983 and 1987, Todd’s oratory was often
used to warm up the crowd prior to Washington’s arrival.
Semi-retired and the recipient of more than 500 awards and honorary
degrees, Todd is one of the most electrifying commencement speakers on
black college campuses. He and his wife, Janis, and two daughters live in
Chicago, Illinois.
GPBCC 2006 Board of Directors
Ron Busby – Chairman
GPBCC Board of
Directors. American
Janitorial Services, Inc.
6991 East Camelback Road
Suite B225
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 941-8180 Office
(480) 941-8182 FAX
[email protected]
Cody Williams –
President/CEO
GPBCC. 201 East
Washington Street
Ste 350 Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 307-5200 Office
(602) 307-5204 FAX
cody
@phoenixblackchamber.com
Luke Holton
Desert Sky Software,
Inc. 103 W. Highland Ave.
Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 279-4600 Office
(602) 279-4768 FAX
[email protected]
Morrison E. Warren
JP Morgan Chase
Arizona. Scottsdale
Business Banking
4031 North Scottsdale Rd.,
30th Floor
(480) 970-7028 Office
Morrison_Warren
@chase.com
Dr. Kenneth Atwater
South Mountain
Community College
7050 South 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8150 Office
(602) 243-8329 FAX
ken.atwater@smc
mail.maricopa.edu
Rod Lasley
Arizona Public Service
P.O. Box 53999
Mail Station 8370
Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999
(602) 250-3120 Office
(602) 250-3873 FAX
[email protected]
Gerald Richard
Phoenix Police
Department
620 W Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602) 262-6080
(602) 495-0356 FAX
gerald.p.richard
@phoenix.gov
Dr. Mernoy Harrison
Arizona State
University at the
Downtown Campus
PO Box 872303
Tempe, AZ 85287-2303
(480) 965-3201 Office
(480) 965-8388 FAX
[email protected]
Diana Gregory
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
2737 East Arizona Biltmore
Circle Suite 27
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 952-8978 Office
(602) 926-2748 FAX
[email protected]
Sylvia McDowell
REMAX Fine Properties
8901 East Mountain View
Road Suite 201
(480) 922-1200 Office
(480) 922-1225 FAX
[email protected]
Angela Phoenix
VIAD. 1850 North Central
Avenue Phoenix,
AZ 85077-0852
(602) 207-5608 Office
(602) 207-5900 FAX
[email protected]
Bishop Alexis A.
Thomas
Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Church
1401 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 258-0831 Office
(602) 258-0840 FAX
[email protected]
Garry Walters
Southwest Gas
10851 North Black Canyon
Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85029-4755
(602) 395-4703 Office
(602) 861-3361 FAX
[email protected]
Peter Hemingway
Wood/Patel
2051 W. Northern Ave.
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 335-8500 Office
(602) 544-9509 FAX
[email protected]
Former GPBCC
Presidents/CEO's
Denise Meredith - 1999
Bruce Mosby - 2000
Sylvia J. Palms - 2001
Acknowledging our
Members and Sponsors
Platinum Dinner Sponsor
New Members
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Ballman Ballshades by MFAS
Marketing & Associates
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Building Maintenance
Services
Silver Dinner Sponsors
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City of Glendale
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C. Payne & Consulting
Training, LLC
Bronze Sponsors
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General Dynamics c4 Systems
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Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk
Foundation, Inc.
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Jobing.com, LLC
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The Fairworthy Institute
Corporate Supporters
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Gust Rosenfeld
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Mary Kay Cosmetics
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Outback Steak House
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HDR/S.R. Beard & Associates
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Newman Tucker Group, Inc.
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Western & Southern Financial
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First National Bank
Arizona State Lottery
Diamond Dinner Sponsor
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SCF of Arizona, Inc.
City of Phoenix Aviation
Qwest
Waste Management
Phoenix Police Department
MD Classy Cars
Desert Sky Software
USAA Phoenix Campus
American Express Travel Related
Services
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
ASU
Desert Sky Software
Salt River Project
Southwest Gas
Maricopa County Community
College District
Pilgrim Rest
U. S. Bank
Corporate Anchors
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Arizona Public Service
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wells Fargo
2006
Community Advocate of the Year Winner
Johnnie Funderburg
City of Phoenix Aviation Division
Growing up in Kentucky, Johnnie Funderburg was exposed to the world of
business by working in her family’s businesses including: Construction,
Trucking, Rentals, Sales, and a Entertainment/Production Company. In 2000,
she was recruited to the valley by a large Wire and Cable Communication
Manufacturing Corporate Company.
In January of 2006, Johnnie Funderburg joined the City of Phoenix Aviation
Division as the Outreach Project Manager. Johnnie is actively engaged in
promoting the Minority, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged and Small Business
Program at Sky Harbor International Airport. She collaborates with the local
community by hosting workshops, seminars, and participates in tradeshows
to encourage partnerships with construction companies, concessionaires,
and vendors. Prior to working for the City of Phoenix Aviation Division,
Johnnie was the Outreach Program Manager at Maricopa County Public
Works Department where she was instrumental in coordinating the County’s
Parity Partner Forums with professional organizations, and community
groups to facilitate the County’s Minority Business Development Program.
Johnnie Funderburg received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business
Administration from Faulkner University and her Master of Arts Degree in
Organizational Management from University of Phoenix. She worked many
years in the corporate environment as a Senior Supply Chain and Global
Project Manager. She has held various executive-level management
positions. Her technical training includes: Total Quality Facilitator
Certification, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six-Sigma Black Belt Training,
and Green Belt Certification. She has traveled extensively throughout
Europe and the Far East managing various corporate projects and start-up
operations.
Johnnie’s is affiliated with several diverse organizations including, the local
Chambers and Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council
Board. Her philosophy evolves around the 3P’s Passion, Persistence, and
Patience.
2006
Community Advocate of the Year Nominee
Milagros “Millie” Gonzalez-Scott
United Latino Business Coalition
Milagros “Millie” Gonzalez-Scott is co-owner of The Scott Business Group, the current Acting
Chairperson of the United Latino Business Coalition (ULBC) and Secretary of the Grand Canyon
Minority Supplier Development Council (GCMSDC) Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee
(MBEIC). Millie is originally from the Dominican Republic and has resided in Arizona since 1989. She
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and is a
Certified Project Manager.
Millie has over 25 years of engineering, information technology, and staffing experience. As a reflection
of that experience, she was nominated Supplier of the Year at American Express Corporation after only
one year in a staff supplier relationship, while managing an, IT Staffing branch for an MBE.
As the Chairperson for the ULBC, Millie has had exceptional success in promoting and fulfilling the
mission of the organization, which is to develop and foster positive relationships with community,
government and business organizations. She is recognized as an avid promoter of minority’s business
owners in an effort to increase their vendor supplier opportunities. Her commitment and dedication in
this regard has resulted in more opportunities for the ULBC membership since its inception.
Millie is passionate about her advocacy, and the community truly appreciates her resolve. Millie has
been recognized by; MEDWeek, Advocate of the year in 2004 and Small Business, Advocate of the
year in 2003 by the ULBC.
She has partnered and worked with diverse groups from the business community, Black, Hispanic
Chambers, Native American organizations, NAWBO, GCMSDC, and others to bring about procurement
change, within municipal, county and state governments. Millie has been an active participant on a
number of committees and boards (i.e. METRO Outreach Committee, APS Diversity Advisory
Committee, Perini Diversity Outreach Committee, ULBC/GCMSDC.
In addition, Millie has participated and organized committees to bring about changes in the business
community. Her involvement, by activism standards has been well above and beyond the call of duty.
This has not deterred her from spending the time necessary to organize and implement action plans to
facilitate positive business outcomes that benefit, minority own businesses.
Millie, in conjunction with others has worked with the Governor’s Office through a committee process to
improve supplier diversity, to establish an accountable and verifiable process for State Procurement.
She has participated on panels to educate buyers and procurement officers representing different
agencies.
Under her leadership, the ULBC, was instrumental in convincing APS to modify their method of
procurement allocation and improve business opportunities for minorities own businesses.
Her tenacity, direct and focused approached has at times made some decision makers, feel
uncomfortable. However, the business community at large has come to respect her commitment and
motivation.
She is seen as a true champion and a positive force that has made a significant difference in the lives of
people in the Valley of the Sun and other parts of Arizona.
2006
Community Advocate of the Year Nominee
Santos J. Rodriguez
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Santos J. Rodriguez, was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and came to the US
Mainland at the age of 10. He grew up in South Bronx, New York. and came
to Arizona at the age of 17. Just before his 18th birthday, Santos joined the
Marines and served three tours in Viet-Nam as a “recon man.” After 4 years in
the Marines, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at Williams
AFB, Chandler AZ. As part of his duties in the Air Force he worked on the
space shuttle and other highly advanced vehicles. He retired from DavisMonthan AFB, Tucson as a certified master aircraft technician/inspector that
can repair any aircraft.
A world traveler, Santos is a life member of the American Veterans Post 15,
and member of the American Legion Post 65. He graduated from the
University of Phoenix with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
Santos is currently employed by the Arizona Department of Economic
Security as an employment service coordinator. Though this position he has
the opportunity to work with the minority business community including the
Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. He the father of two
daughters, Celestia and Belen and has two grandchildren.
2006
Business of the Year Nominee
Jo Ann M. Calvin
Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay
Jo Ann M. Calvin is an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay. She
began her work with the company in the year 2000 as a Independent Sales
Consultant and rapidly rose to the rank of Sales Director by December of
2002.
Within Mary Kay Jo Ann is an achiever. Within the team she directs, she has
lead sales increases of 68% over previous years. For this and other
achievement out of 65 other units, they were named most improved in
National Area in 2005-2006. Her sales unit is currently ranked number 5
amongst the 65 directors in the area and they are also the number 2 most
improved unit in the State of Arizona.
Jo Ann’s sales success has earned her a number of awards and recognitions
including:
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4 Mary Kay Cars (Currently driving a Cadillac)
Awarded Rookie Sales Director of the Near in Nation Area 2004
Company Sales Incentive based awards including: 16 Quarters of Star
status, 9 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals and 12 Bronze Medals.
Beyond her business achievements, she is the proud wife to Phillip, mother
to LaTosha, Phillip Jr, Scott and Tyler, and grandmother to Eric.
2006
Business of the Year Nominee
Bridget Williams
BridgeKey Catering
Bridget Williams (Co-Owner & Caterer of BridgeKey Catering, LLC) Native of Arizona, Bridget
is married to jazz saxophonist Keyan Williams and has one son (17) who is a senior at Mt.
Pointe High School. She has 23 years of Corporate Management experience in Information
Technology. Over the course of 23 years, Bridget completed her Bachelors Degree in
Management, as well as several certification programs in Project/Program Management,
Situational Leadership, Business Travel, and in Culinary. Her all time quote for any given day:
"Find the Good". It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it. And so
will most of the people who come into contact with you.” – JESSIE OWENS
In June of 2004, during her exotic honeymoon with husband, the thought of
entrepreneurship entered the couples mind. Bridget loves to cook, and gets the most
enjoyment from others eating her food. She quotes: "I love to eat too, but there’s nothing like
the enjoyment from others approaching me after eating one of my meals wanting more". Her
husband Keyan loves to play his music, and what better combination she says, my cooking
and my husbands music. From this conversation, BridgeKey Catering materialized. A catering
company specializing in home cooking with a flare, their motto being "Bridging Class with
Jazz".
Bridgekey caters for many functions, small to large, from weddings, birthday parties, corporate
functions, to quinceaneras. One of her favorite memories from a catering events is when a 9year-old girl approached her at a wedding and said; “those potatoes are good, any way that I
can sneak an extra plate?” She laughed and piled and it on. Bridget certainly has her hands
full, from taking care of the catering business, keeping up with a very busy teenager, and
managing her husband’s music career with their second company Told U So Production, LLC.
Bridget understands the complexity of maintaining balance between business and family.
One of her more difficult experiences with starting the company was missing one of her son’s
football games. Bridget says; "You know the older our kids become, the more important it is to
be there for them, and I knew just how important that was to him, but I had to make a very
difficult decision. My son understood but I had a difficult time with it". The outcome of that
experience however, brought them closer because her son could relate to the meaning of
sacrifice.
Bridget is blessed to have in her circle, her maternal and paternal grandmothers, both of her
parents, one sister, three brothers, 2 nieces, and three nephews. "I could not do this without
my family. Outside of my husband and son, as they are for sure my support cushion. My
mother and sister have been a tremendous blessing to me, and I know they will always be
there for me, good or bad".
2006
Business of the Year Winner
Dr. Duane Wooten
Rainbow Pediatrics.
Duane M. Wooten M.D. ,P.C, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He is
married with one child. He attended Maryvale High school, as well as
University of Phoenix for is Doctor of Medicine degree and Northwestern
University where he completed a degree in Chemical Engineering.
As a native, Dr. Wooten has established great alliances, friendships and
business associates. In December, 1989 Dr. Wooten opened his private
practice, Rainbow Pediatrics. To date, Dr. Wooten as 11,000 active patients
in one of his three offices who all receive individualized attention and care.
Dr. Wooten owns MD Classy Cars, a service and repair company for foreign
and domestic automobiles. Purchased in 1998 and more than 30 years old, it
is one of the oldest Mercedes Benz repair shops in Phoenix. In his spare
time, if there is such a thing, Dr. Wooten has been a member of the Board of
Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix since 1993, he
collects classic cars, and does his own office refurbishing as he did for ABE
Magazine whose offices were on his property.
As a business owner, Dr. Wooten reflects on God and perseverance. Without
his belief and faith, he claims, he would have failed long ago. A man who
let’s nothing take away his joy, he continues to be of service in the community
through Mothers Against Gangs, and his H.O.P.E. Scholarship Fund where to
date, Dr. Wooten has awarded 85, 4-year scholarships and consistently
helps others however needed.
His awards include: The Maricopa Medical Society Community Service
Physician of the Year award in 1998, the Arizona Sickle Cell Anemia Society
Community Service Award in 1995, The NAACP Maricopa County Chapter
Image Award of Medicine in 1994, and the University of Arizona College of
Medicine Research Award in 1983.
2006
Corporate Member of the Year Nominee
Anheuser-Busch
At Anheuser-Busch, we take our role as a corporate citizen
seriously. Whether it is through supporting community groups
across the U.S., protecting the environment, observing the highest
ethical standards in all our business dealings, a commitment to
diversity in our hiring, or promoting the responsible use of our
products by adults, Anheuser-Busch has always believed that
doing good by the public and doing well as a company go handin-hand.
Locally, the company has partnered with the Greater Phoenix
Black Chamber of Commerce and supported numerous programs
for it’s members over the last two years. Anheuser-Busch
supports various charitable organizations on an annual basis in
the Greater Phoenix area.
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American
brewer. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers,
Budweiser® and Bud Light®. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1
among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine's Most
Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2006.
2006
Corporate Member of the Year Winner
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is a local, independent and
not-for profit health insurance company headquartered in
Phoenix. Founded in 1939, the company has more than 1,500
dedicated employees throughout Arizona.
The company delivers health insurance products, services and
networks to more than 1.1 million individuals, making Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Arizona the largest locally based insurance
company in Arizona.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is actively involved in the
community and proudly supports hundreds of worthwhile
charities and organizations through volunteering and
contributions.
For information about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, visit
www.azblue.com.
2006
Corporate Member of the Year Nominee
Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas Corporation opened for business 75 years ago
as a virtually unknown little company in Barstow, California. 1931
was not a promising time to begin a business. But Southwest Gas
became one of America’s many success stories. The company
expanded to parts of Arizona in the ’50s, and to Phoenix in 1984.
In recent years, Southwest Gas has been one of the fastestgrowing natural gas distribution companies in the nation, and
serves more than 1.7 million customers in Arizona, Nevada and
California.
Going hand-in-hand with adding customers, is maintaining a safe
and reliable gas system and providing great customer service. It’s
a credit to Southwest Gas employees that they’ve been able to
continue to do so while dealing with the demands of growth.
Additionally, the company has a long history of support for the
communities it serves. Locally, Southwest and its Phoenix-area
employees are involved in a variety of community efforts. The
company’s charitable foundation contributes to nonprofit agencies,
while the Volunteer Team takes on several projects a year,
including home fixups, sorting supplies at food banks and cleaning
up parks.
During its day to day business, the company actively promotes a
Supplier Diversity Program to ensure that minority businesses are
equally included in the base of suppliers with whom it does
business. The company has an extensive outreach program and
continually seeks to identify minority business owners to provide
quality goods and services at competitive prices.
Special Thanks
The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce wishes to acknowledge and thank all
of the people who helped to make this banquet possible including:
The GPBCC Staff and Volunteers
Event Coordination
Winzal Hines Airport Limousine
Guest Transportation
Ebony Cactus Magazine and Professional Services
Program Design-Ad Design-Podcasts-News Releases-Internet Marketing
51st Ave Sign-O-Rama
Signs and Banners
Anthony McDonald: B4C M&A
Photography
Taylor Made Promotions
Awards
Salt River Project
Printing
Instrumental
Music
Notes and Business Contacts

Cody Williams - The Ebony Cactus

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