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NATIONAL MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL
THIRTY SECOND ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29th, 2012 THE MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL 1535 BROADWAY AT 45th STREET NEW YORK CITY Reception / Expo: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Luncheon: 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER DAVID L. STEWARD World Wide Technology, Inc. Founder and Chairman David L. Steward founded World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) in 1990 with just 4,000 square feet of office space, tremendous perseverance and the desire to distribute computer hardware, software and services to the Federal Government. Under Steward’s leadership, WWT has grown from a small start-up to the leading supplier of advanced technology solutions to the U.S. Government, offering products from over 3,000 manufacturers around the world. Headquartered in St. Louis, with over 1,200 employees, along with more than 1.5 million-plus sq. ft. of facilities, WWT now ranks as one of the leading Cisco partners in North America and is a worldclass organization approaching $3 billion in revenue with offices around the globe. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Steward spends the majority of his time with WWT developing strategic supplier, customer and employee relationships. He plays a key role in WWT’s pursuit of large contract bids within its industry specific operating companies. Steward also serves as Chairman of the Board for Telcobuy.com, an affiliate of WWT since 1997. Prior to starting WWT, Steward held various senior level management positions with Wagner Electric, Missouri Pacific Railroad and Federal Express Corporation. Steward holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Central Missouri State University. Steward was also awarded Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters in 2002 by Harris Stowe State University and Lindenwood University. World Wide Technology believes that a critical component of the strength of a community is the commitment that its resident businesses show towards that community. This belief is the foundation of WWT’s proactive involvement to the community and the reason Steward maintains longstanding commitments to an array of philanthropic organizations. Steward is current President of the Greater St. Louis Area Council Boy Scouts Of America and is in his second year of service as the President of the Board of Directors of Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. He also served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater St. Louis from 2006 through 2008. Steward received the National Urban League’s 2008 Business Pioneer Award; the St. Louis County Economic Council 2008 Dr. William D. Phillips Technology Award, presented to businesses and individuals applying science and technology to advance St. Louis’ global competitiveness and individual quality of life; and was also honored to write the Foreword for the 2007-2008 edition of Who’s Who in Black St. Louis. In addition, Steward serves on the Board of Curators for the University of Missouri School System and other numerous committees and boards, including Civic Progress of St. Louis; the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association; The Regional Business Council; St. Louis Science Center; United Way of Greater St. Louis Executive Committee; Harris-Stowe State University African American Business Leadership Council and more. Steward is well-known for applying his strong faith to business. In 2004, Steward published DOING BUSINESS BY THE GOOD BOOK: Fifty-two Lessons on Success, Straight from the Bible with foreword written by former President George H. W. Bush. Steward also had the honor of hosting former President George W. Bush at WWT headquarters in May 2008 to present a global economic speech. A devoted family man, Dave and his wife Thelma have been married 35 years. Their family includes son David II, who runs a private equity investment company, daughter-in-law Mary who is a pediatric community liaison manager for a local university, and daughter Kimberly, whose agency provides talent for the fashion and entertainment industries.
AWARD RECIPIENTS Outstanding Corporate Supplier Diversity Award BNY Mellon Northrop Grumman Corp.
Outstanding Minority Business Award CPS Union Virtcom Consulting
Dena Coye Outstanding Woman Entrepreneurship Award Peak Diversity Search, Inc. The Studio Spanier Building Maintenance
Outstanding Technology Firm Award Info People
Outstanding Educational Institution Award Pace University Small Business Development Center
Outstanding Veteran Owned Business Award Compu-Tech
Charles T. Haffey Community Service Award Asian Americans for Equality
Outstanding Global Business Award China International Exhibition Promotion
Special Achievement Award Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Multicultural Audience Development Initiative
Luncheon Chair and Keynote Speaker Award World Wide Technology. Inc. David L. Steward Founder & Chair
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BOARD OFFICERS: Benjamin E. Jones* Chairman Lightning Supply, Inc.
Michael S. Robinson* Treasurer New York Staffing Services, Inc.
Dawn Henning* Vice Chair CPLC, Inc.
Gregory L. Reid, Esq.* General Counsel Reid, Rodriquez & Rouse, LLP
Donna Clancy* Secretary Clancy Financial Services, Inc.
John F. Robinson* President & CEO NMBC, Inc. *All executive committee members.
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DIRECTORS: Luis C. Aguero, P.E. Director LCA Enterprises, LLC
Forrest R. Taylor Director Prowess Initiatives & Analysis, Inc.
Ramon Gil Director Fresh Concentrate, LLC
CORPORATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Claire Scanlon Chair BNY Mellon Debra White New York Power Authority
Ricardo Barrientos PepsiCo Stacy Simpson Con Edison