Oct – Dec 2014 - KBK Enterprises

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A PUBLICATION OF KBK ENTERPRISES
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2014
The Rhino’s Charge
2004
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2014
Going Beyond Bricks and Sticks
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5
First Families Move to Skyline
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7
Larimer Resurgence Beginning
JULY — SEPTEMBER 2014
Garfield Gators & Foundation
8 Larimer Success Story
4 KBK Acquires Fiore Building
10 Foundation Joins OSU
5 First Families Move to Skyline
In Service
11 Gators and Foundation
7 Larimer Resurgence Beginning
Collaboration
KBK Headquarters - 4249 Easton Way, Suite 220 - Columbus, OH 43219
THE RHINO’S CHARGE
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PITTSBURGH SERVES AS VENUE FOR TEAM KBK
Photo above: Newly constructed townhomes at Skyline Terrace in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Right: Staged market rate unit at Skyline Terrace. Units feature energy efficient
kitchens and open floor plans.
Above standing left to right: Satara Jethroe, Angie Miles, Jennifer Barnes, Ken Vanpelt, Mike Flowers, Gene Kneisley, Gina Thorpe, Doug Ervin,
Corrine Genis, JR Williams, Keith B. Key, David Glover, Jennifer DiNardo, Deshawn Davis, Sanya Hart, Rob Deemer, Alyssa Sciulli and Donte
Lindsey. Sitting left to right: Tanya Short, Christine Speeks, Wendy Bates, Anna Despas, Shirley Hughes, Robin Cunningham, Amanda Burger
Allen, Tisha Germany.
As many as 30 KBK leaders came together from across regional offices to participate in the company’s third annual leadership meeting dubbed “The KBK Roundup.” Pittsburgh’s Sheraton Square
served as the venue November 19th -21st for the three day strategy
filled session. Wednesday’s session kicked off with a fun icebreaker,
“The Family Feud.” The focus over the remaining two days was
spent on assessing each subsidiary of KBK Enterprises and our strategic alliances (Key Property Management Services (KPMS), Alliance
Construction, KBK Real Estate Development, The KBK Foundation)
and ways that each entity could operate more efficiently. Employees also got the opportunity to participate in the Meyers Brigg Personality Test. The test is an assessment questionnaire designed to
measure preferences in how people perceive the world and make
decisions. Many employees believed this to be an invaluable workshop at the Roundup. Employees were able to tour some of the KBK
current residential developments such as Garfield Commons, Skyline Terrace and Larimer Station.
Above left: David Glover serves as a stand in for Steve Harvey as the host of the
KBK Enterprises icebreaker “Family Feud. Below left: Amanda Burger Allen,
Anna Despas and Wendy Bates from KBK Headquarters in Columbus, Oh after
an evening of fine dining at Nakama Japanese Steakhouse.
KBK Enterprises - Pittsburgh, PA
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KBK ACQUIRES FIORE BUILDING
Above: Elevation of the Fiore Building which is currently in its planning stages, located at 413 Larimer Ave. The building will serve as the
future off ice of State Representative Ed. Gainey.
A building that was once a former
meat market will now serve as the
new office space for State Representative Ed Gainey, Pittsburgh, PA.
Known as the Fiore Building, the
space is approximately 1490 square
feet and is one of the oldest remaining buildings and most notable representations of Larimer avenues’
connection to its’ Italian Heritage.
The entire first floor will be accessible to persons with disabilities and
will be renovated to include a waiting/reception area, open office space
for 4-5 staff members, work/copy
area, kitchenette, unisex restroom
and a conference room. The second
floor will contain two private office
areas. The scope of work will include
exterior masonry restoration, new
roofing and overhangs, a one story
building addition, new water, HVAC,
plumbing, electric, drywall and insulation. The building will be highly
energy efficient, incorporate “green
building attributes”, and feature an
eco-friendly design with products
and materials that support healthy
indoor office spaces. Rep. Ed Gainey,
who also serves on the URA Board of
Directors, is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,
serving since 2013. His district includes Larimer, Homewood and other east end communities that have
been challenged due to lack of investment. Gainey says his recent
appointment to the city’s Urban Redevelopment Authority Board gives
him the opportunity to have a closer
look at plans for the district’s communities, “to really learn development, and help to nourish development, and do much more for the legislative district. The more we learn,
the more we can do. That is why we
keep working, and we don’t stop.
There is a lot more to do, but when I
look back over the last two years, we
have done a lot to show we care
about the community, we have love
for the community, and that we are
about serving it.”
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Above: A before picture of how the Fiore
building looked three months ago. The
building is scheduled for completion by
the end of 2015.
SKYLINE TERRACE RECEIVES FIRST FAMILIES
Photo above: Newly constructed townhomes at Skyline Terrace in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Right: Staged market rate unit at Skyline Terrace. Units feature energy efficient
kitchens and open floor plans.
Over 50 families have a new place to
call home. Approximately 60 townhomes have been completed at Skyline
Terrace located in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. The townhomes are equipped
with high energy appliances, central air,
full sized 2nd floor washer/dryer, 1st
floor half bath and patios. MWBE and
Section 3 participation remain a constant at the site. Over 50% of Skyline
Phase 1 contracts were awarded to
Minority and Women owned businesses. A total of 64 Section 3 employees
assisted with site, infrastructure and
vertical construction. The KBK Foundation in partnership with ARMDC and
Alliance Construction are leading the
MWBE and Section 3 initiatives at Skyline. The Skyline MWBE Committee is
comprised of The African American
Chamber of Commerce of Western
Pennsylvania, the City of Pittsburgh
Equal Opportunity Review Commission,
Western PA Minority Supplier Development Council, The Housing Authority of
the City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny
County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantage Business Enterprise. The Community Empowerment
Association (CEA), led by Rashad
Byrdsong, will provide job skills train-
ing in Phase II of Skyline Terrace. CEA
was recently awarded a grant to conduct construction job training with
residents. The KBK Foundation will
work with Rashad Byrdsong and his
team to prepare residents for skilled
positions at Skyline Terrace Phase II.
The Sub General Contractor’s Program
(Sub GC) remains underway at the site.
There are three participating firms that
are managing construction of nine
units. The Sub General Contractor’s
Program is a joint effort between Alliance Construction Group and The KBK
Foundation. It’s goal is to offer business
opportunities to local minority-owned
general contracting companies with
work on an Alliance Construction managed project. An innovative model, the
Sub GC Program in Pittsburgh has set
aside a number of buildings on the Skyline Terrace construction site for several minority general contractors. The
program will prepare companies to
succeed on federally funded projects,
increase awareness of barriers to new
business growth and success, provide
greater exposure and sense of capability of these firms in the Pittsburgh construction marketplace.
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CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT: D&D CUSTOM CONTRACTING
Above: D&D Owner & President David Simpkins guiding us through Skyline Terrace . Right: Phase I of Skyline Terrace.
For David D. Simpkins Sr., President
of D&D Custom Contracting, the contract to do painting work at Skyline
Terrace is taking part in the rebirth
of his own community. “For us, the
project is very interesting. It’s a
beautiful project and I think about
how I grew up on the Hill and this
used to be Elmore Square.” Simpkins
has done work in most of the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh throughout
the company’s life but, this particular project brings back memories of
his childhood. Having won the
painting contract for Phase I, Simpkins turned his business achievement into a way to give back to businesses and residents in the community. In fact, D&D Custom Contracting hired eight Section 3 residents – the highest number of Section 3 new hires by any subcontractor on the site. “We have a nice
group of Section 3 employees and
we’ve been fortunate enough to
draw from the community.” In addition to investing in individuals
through job opportunities, Simpkins
also strives to help other young
entrepreneurs build their companies. He actively seeks out individuals with either fledgling startups or
ideas for a business to offer advice
and support in order to build the
economic base of the African American community. “We started off with
just me...I built it by trial and error,
by failures – a lot of different things
so, my hope is that we don’t have to
reinvent the wheel but that those
like us can reach out to those who
are starting to give them assistance.”
Simpkins’ work model has proven
successful with his contract at Skyline Terrace. KBK Enterprises is excited to see how D&D Contracting
continues to be a positive impact on
other projects in the City. His mission is to bring local residents in,
train them on the job, and provide
them with skills that can be used to
benefit their families and communities. Construction of Skyline Terrace
began over a year ago with site work
and infrastructure. All of the buildings in Phase I have been erected
and most are occupied. KBK Construction Manager, David Glover is
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optimistic about the schedule to finish. “Actually, construction is ahead
of schedule. We were planning on
finishing midsummer, but current
estimates have us finishing in early
spring.”
Below: Simpkins with one of his successful
new Section 3 employees, Tyrone Noaks.
LARIMER RESURGENCE BEGINNING
More than $100 million in improvements will be coming to the Larimer
community under the Choice Neighborhood initiative, as vertical construction continues on 40 townhouses
and apartments that will be available
in 2015. The redevelopment of Larimer, being led by KBK Enterprises in
partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority, will showcase several green features such as environmentally friendly lighting, appliances
and on site storm water retention.
Each building will be equipped with
rain barrels attached to downspouts
for water that residents can use to
wash cars and water grass. Underground pipes and swales are also being implemented in the design plan for
water preservation. These systems are
expected to reduce the amount of water running onto Washington Blvd.
Larimer will receive new streets, sidewalks, parks and green infrastructure.
The first phase of the project is being
funded by PNC Capital through federal
housing tax credits, a HUD secured
FHA loan, and the URA of Pittsburgh.
The Larimer community will see as
many as 334 newly constructed
homes over the next six years. These
homes are a part of a HUD initiative
know as Choice Neighborhoods. The
housing will be available to individuals of all income levels. Choice Neighborhoods includes social services,
workforce development and education as well as health and wellness
programs for residents. “The neighborhood really pushed us hard,” Key
said. “They said this is the first project
that's been done in Larimer for 40, 50
years, and we need to set the bar high
so that the next one will do as much or
more.”
Above: Larimer construction underway. 40 townhouses and apartments will be made available in 2015. Larimer is a neighborhood in the east end of the City of Pittsburgh. The community once plagued by a number of vacant and abandoned houses is now being dotted with
several new homes in the area.
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LARIMER SECTION 3 SUCCESS STORY
Elaine Fleming is an employee of
Ryco Plumbing that is currently one
of several contractors working on
the Larimer redevelopment. Elaine is
the President of the HamiltonLarimer Development. She was involved in the discussions surrounding the Larimer development from
the initial stages as KBK Enterprises
met with the Housing Authority residents and the larger community
members. At the time of the discussions, Ms. Fleming was employed
and initially thought that the positions made available at Larimer
Phase I were just more promises by
a developer. After submitting her
information and experience, however Ms. Fleming received a call to interview for the major plumbing subcontract on the site. “I told Ryco I
was a hard worker and I told them
about my experience. About two
weeks later, Ryco called and said I
got the job so, it was a great experience. I’ve been here since October
and I started digging the underground. Now we’re on the inside and
I’m putting the PVC in and...I fire
caulk and nail plate and I clean and
take the fittings to each unit to make
sure the guys have the stuff that they
need to do their job.” Although Fleming was one of the first people hired
on the project, her experience with
the changes taking place in Larimer
are also personal. “This is a big
change,” Fleming said of the redevelopment. “Considering in some of the
houses where they’re building, I
used to live. It’s going to look nice
when it’s all over.” Reviews of the
workers took place on the site and
the subcontractors had high marks
for Fleming. KBK Enterprises and
Alliance Construction Group try to
instill in workers and contractors
that the opportunities for local residents to work on the site are a win
for both parties. Contractors have
embraced the notion and have made
an effort to incorporate Section 3
hires into their full-time workforce.
“They’re a nice group of guys,” Fleming said. “I ask them questions and
they’re willing to give me the answer
without hesitation. They really do
help me out a lot. It’s really a learning experience.”
WHAT IS SECTION 3?
Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that
helps foster local economic development,
neighborhood economic improvement, and
individual self-sufficiency. The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD
financial assistance, to the greatest extent
feasible, provide job training, employment,
and contracting opportunities for low- or verylow income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.
Above: Elaine Fleming at the site of Larimer.
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Be a part of an organization that is “bridging today’s realities with tomorrow’s possibilities.” If you would like to support the work of The KBK Foundation, please send
your tax deductible donation to: The KBK Foundation, 4249 Easton Way, Suite 220,
Columbus, OH 43219, Tax I.D. : 20-8565119. The KBK Foundation is the non-profit,
501 (c) 3, and a strategic partner of KBK Enterprises. The Foundation’s primary focus are in three areas: Community Development, Economic Development, and Social
Services. Please visit us on the web at www.kbkfoundation.org.
KBK Foundation
NEWS
Many Come Together For Thanksgiving at Foster House
Word of mouth continues to grow in regards to Thanksgiving Dinner at the Foster
House. As many as 200 individuals were served dinner this year at The Foster House in
Washington, DC’s Shaw District. Resident Letha Blount and volunteers once again
turned the community room into a gathering of long time friends and neighbors. Ms.
Blount has been continuing this tradition of providing Thanksgiving dinner to the residents of The Foster House and the homeless for several years in honor of her parent’s
anniversary which is also on Thanksgiving Day. All of the food was purchased through
donations by The KBK Foundation and other community partners. Professor Tuere
Anne Marshall, a volunteer at the dinner, had the opportunity to sit and talk with
homeless guests or neighbors living in shelters. She also had an opportunity to video
tape their reasons for being grateful. She discovered that they were intelligent, articulate, positive men and women who truly appreciate Ms. Blount for the love she puts into this dinner each year. So, "they come to
be fed physically and spiritually and I try to make them feel like beautiful friends with whom I enjoy sharing a meal," Professor
Marshall said. Her own mother had she and her siblings volunteering for the sick and shut-ins when they were young. So, it is a
legacy she wishes to continue. She always asks her students, "did you volunteer or at least take a plate to a neighbor who may
live alone?"
KBK Foundation Contributor to Jack & Jill Presentation Ball
14 young adults were honored at the Omni William Penn Hotel at the Pittsburgh Chapter Jack & Jill Biennial Presentation Ball on Dec. 27th. The
Presentation Ball was established in 1982 as an opportunity to celebrate
and recognize the successes of junior and senior high school students in
the Pittsburgh Chapter. The ball highlights academic, civic service and
athletic achievements of the chapter’s teens after a year long process of
workshops, rehearsals and community service activities. Jack and Jill of
America Inc. is the largest and oldest African-American family organization in the country. Proceeds from the ball benefit the Jack and Jill Foundation as well as Healthy Start, which works to reduce infant mortality and
low birth weight babies in southwestern Pennsylvania. The KBK Foundation was one of several proud sponsors of this event.
KBK Foundation Supports Ed Gainey Community Holiday Party
Pittsburgh State Representative Ed Gainey hosted a Christmas event not
only for the residents of Homewood but the surrounding community as
well. More than 500 people attended Ed Gainey’s Community Holiday
Party. Anyone who attended was eligible to win raffled prizes from fruit
baskets...to bicycles and flat screen televisions. All of the prizes were donated from local businesses. Ed Gainey personally called every ticket
number for raffle prizes for two hours. “This is about building a relationship and letting the community know that we love them.” said Gainey.
The KBK Foundation was a supporter of this event. Other organizations
such as Cease Fire, Alma Illery Medical Center and the Community Empowerment Association supported the event as well.
Above: One lucky resident of the Homewood area was the
recipient of a Sharp flat screen TV. The TV was donated by
The KBK Foundation.
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KBK Foundation
NEWS
KBK Foundation Joins Ohio State for Community Service Projects
Continuing a 17-year Buckeye tradition,
the Ohio State University's Office of Student Life facilitated a community service
project to give back to the school's bowl
game host city. Ohio State students, university leaders and fans on New Year’s Eve
joined the HandsOn New Orleans Volunteer Center and a Master Gardener to create two learning gardens in the New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward. The project will
help transform some empty lots into fullyfunctioning teaching gardens designed to
show the viability of the "farm to table"
model in New Orleans. In the future the
garden will be a space for institutions such
as Delgado Community College to hold
agricultural classes for students and local
residents. New Orleans is a city loved
for its famous food, culture and assortment of unique dishes, yet many low
income neighborhoods have been
identified as food deserts, defined as
an area where the nearest grocery
store is more than 10 miles away. The
national average is one grocery store
for every 8,500 people, whereas New
Orleans has only one for every 14,000
people. The problem is compounded
by 24% of households at or below the
poverty level and lacking transportation. The Ohio State University and the
University of Oregon teamed up to
perform a community service project
in north Texas, site of the National
Championship game. Students, fans
and university leaders from both
schools partnered with the Community Storehouse on Jan. 12th. At the
Community Storehouse, the effects of
poverty is realized in the lives of over
12,000 community students. These
students battle food insecurity, social
stigma and high drop out rates. It is
the mission of the Community Storehouse to provide students with every
opportunity to succeed through nutrition,
education,
clothing
and
healthcare. Volunteers assisted the
Community Storehouse food pantry to
pack and organize items that will go to
thousands of students or families.
Above left: Keith B. Key and Donica Key
usher in the Buckeye spirit as they prepare
for the community service project in New
Orleans. Above right: Additional OSU volunteers help out in transforming empty
lots into teaching gardens. Bottom left: The
Ohio State University and the University of
Oregon teamed up to perform a community
service project in north Texas. President of
the Ohio State University, Dr. Drake and
Vice President of the Office of Student Life,
Dr. Javaune Adams Gaston, assisted the
Community Storehouse food pantry to pack
and organize items that will go to thousands of students or families.
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KBK Foundation
NEWS
Garfield Gators and KBK Foundation Strengthening Youth Collaboration
Head Coach of the Garfield Gators Bob Jones
will be focusing on establishing a broader
social service program for the Gators along
with KBK Foundation Chairman Keith B.
Key. Their collaboration which began almost
three years ago, was one of purpose, to bring
much needed human resource programming to the Gator community. The Gators
21st season of their football program came
to a close on October 16th. Also known as
“The Gators” and their practice field “the
swamp”, The Gators have had a very successful season and have been one of the
most successful youth football programs in
Southwestern Pennsylvania. The program is
comprised of five football teams, ages 5-14
years ranging from the Baby Twerps (5-6),
the Twerps (7-8), Termites (9-10), Mighty
Mites (11-12) and Midgets (13-14). Three
teams had an undefeated season, 8-0, only
one team suffered one loss. Four teams went
on to play in championship games. The KBK
Foundation became a contributor and collaborator three years ago because of the
football team’s community presence, but
more importantly on the values instituted
and learned by youth: character, integrity,
discipline and teamwork. Their football jerseys this season even donned The KBK logo.
Brothers and Sisters Emerging (B.A.S.E) is
the non profit that serves as the umbrella
organization to the Garfield Youth Sports
Program (GYS). The mission of B.A.S.E. is to
develop thriving African American youth
and families in Garfield and the surrounding
at risk neighborhoods to find and take advantage of opportunities available through
them. Players have gone on to play in high
schools, small universities, and even Division I colleges. Bob Jones is looking to
launch a much deeper social services platform for youth and families in Garfield by
working with The KBK Foundation in support of these future initiatives.
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KBK Foundation
RESIDENTS CELEBRATE DURING
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON
NEWS
Residents at Garfield Commons received the gift of Christmas in a big way at this year’s resident holiday celebration. Over 200 toys were made available by Toys for Tots to youth residents. Janine Walker, Garfield Commons
Property Manager, put in the application for the toys and was later surprised when she received the call that Garfield was chosen as a recipient. It took as many as three trips to get all of the toys over to The Pride Center, the
community building, at Garfield Commons. However it was well worth it as many youth smiles rippled throughout
the holiday celebration that evening. Boys and girls received the latest toy dolls, action figures, cars and trucks and
much, much more. Adults also did not leave empty handed. Names of adult attendees were placed in a raffle. Presents included gift cards to major retailors such as Target, Giant Eagle and Walmart. The gift cards were provided
by donations from KBK employees that were matched dollar for dollar by The KBK Foundation. The staff at KBK
Enterprises started the tradition of the KBK Holiday Gift Program through employee donation for the gift cards in
2010. They believed this was the best example to support the “gift of giving” rather than doing a gift exchange
among employees. There are several sites owned and managed by KBK Enterprises, that participate in this program: The Heritage (Columbus, OH), Marrero Commons (New Orleans, LA), The Foster House (Washington, DC),
Garfield Commons and Skyline Terrace (Pittsburgh, PA).
Above left: Holiday celebration at Garfield Commons. Garfield was a recipient of the Toys for Tots Program. Right: Two raffle winners that
were randomly selected to receive gifts at Skyline Terrace, Mr. McLain and Ms. Holmes.
Above left: Holiday raffle winners at The Foster House in Washington, DC and (right) The Heritage in Columbus, Oh.
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