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We are proud to announce that Custom Design Innovations has joined our roster of sponsors for our 2nd Annual Award Gala on Nov 21st at Tribeca Rooftop + 360°. Thank you Custom Design Innovations for championing the strides made by leaders in construction, insurance, and finance while highlighting the imperative of diversity across the business spectrum. We will be honoring Jennifer Daniel Aument, Chief Executive Officer of The New Terminal One at JFK with The Impact Award, recognizing her commitment to positively impacting minority, women, and service-disabled veteran owned businesses. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be Stephen L. Davis, founder of The Will Group, which has been consistently recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the Top 100 Black businesses. Mr. Davis has been actively involved in various boards and charitable foundations, including the WILLIAM AND MARY DAVIS FOUNDATION and the Tuskegee NEXT Foundation, helping empower individuals and communities. Finally, MBDI will be awarding Construction Company of the Year to Steve Alessio, CEO and President of Sweet Construction Group, which has demonstrated repeatedly that they are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Sweet Group LLC is committed to working with Minority & Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certified firms, vendors and subcontractors to increase diversity in construction projects. For information on the MBDI Gala, contact Todd Middlebrook, tmiddlebrook@minoritybdi.org (203) 209-3829 or visit https://lnkd.in/eYpVnPEc Our Sponsors: Ambac EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, AXIS (AXIS Capital), Chubb, Travelers, Embrace Partners, Flagstar Bank, American Global, Benfield Electric, CAC Specialty, Crescent Companies, Conner Strong & Buckelew, Monadnock Construction, Inc. The Will Group, New York State of Opportunity, The Cayemitte Group (TCG).

Just wrapped up an incredible visit to Kellogg University, and I wanted to take a moment to share my experience as a business owner who was part of the Ascend Program. Kellogg’s focus on creating a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs was evident throughout the visit. I had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, learn from world-class faculty, and connect with an inspiring community of fellow entrepreneurs. The Ascend Program, in particular, has been a transformative experience for me. It’s not just about expanding business knowledge but also about building relationships and gaining perspectives that I can apply to grow my business effectively. James H. Lowry William W. Towns, Ph.D., MBA Harry Kraemer, Jr. @michelerogers @staceynussbaum. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)