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Table of Contents

Resolution Letters from Elected Officials

Sponsors

Schedule-at-a-Glance - Day 1

Schedule-at-a-Glance - Day 2

EXPO Committee

HMSDC Staff

Rigel Award Winners

Accountability Champions

List of Exhibitors

Exhibitor Profiles

Ads

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Archie Meyer ExxonMobil VICE CHAIRMAN James A. Brownrigg Turner Construction Company TREASURER Eileen Perillo Shell SECRETARY David Wilson Accenture Nannette Ray TNR Accounting & Management Consulting, LLC Keith Davis Vaskey Media Group Tim Finley Port Houston Andy Icken City of Houston Bill Keyes Fluor Nadeem Mazhar Custom Technology Solutions Paula Mendoza Possible Missions John Slanina CenterPoint Energy Troi Taylor Taylor Construction Management Calvin Wright UT MD Anderson Cancer Center PRESIDENT Ingrid M. Robinson Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Three Riverway Suite 555 Houston, TX 77056 P. 713.271.7805 F. 281.624.4904

EXPO 2021 Attendees: On behalf of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) Board of Directors and staff, welcome to EXPO 2021! At HMSDC, we focus on building relationships and bridges that increase awareness and understanding among people of diverse backgrounds. During a time in which there is an increased focus on solutions that address economic inequity and the need for social justice, we are pleased to have two dynamic keynote speakers that will address both of these pressing issues. Our goal is to ensure you understand how to best position your business to participate in Houston’s small business ecosystem. We are grateful for the support of our local elected officials. We would like to extend our most sincere gratitude and thanks to Senators Borris Miles and Carol Alvarado for their continuous support and sponsorship of our state agency spot bid fair. Although EXPO is virtual, we hope that you will make new business connections through the tradeshow and strengthen existing relationships with corporate entities and fellow minority and women business enterprises (M/WBEs). EXPO 2021 is your opportunity to Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild. Sincerely,

Ingrid Robinson President

Archie Meyer Board Chair

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Staale Gjervik President ExxonMobil Global Services Company

2021 EXPO Attendees: On behalf of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), ExxonMobil’s Global Sustainable Procurement Team and Advocates, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2021 EXPO Virtual Business Opportunity Marketplace. Fifty years ago, our predecessor Humble Oil sponsored a first-of-its-kind minority supplier list for the Houston area. Those who worked to publish the directory in 1971 reimagined how we in the corporate community could make a difference. I can’t think of a better way to commemorate this important 50-year anniversary than to gather with Houston’s minority businesses and other corporate supporters who are making significant contributions to our local businesses and economic growth. At ExxonMobil, we have seen the value Houston minority businesses bring to our organization. We look forward to enjoying this event together, as we focus on this year’s theme: “Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.” We are thankful to all the volunteers who are participating in one-to-one sessions this week and those who are helping raise money for the HMSDC scholarship fund to support minority businesses as they grow, develop, and in some cases, rebuild after 2020. I urge everyone to think about how we can reimagine, reinvent and rebuild for the future in our own roles. To minority businesses, reflect on the value proposition you can bring to companies like ExxonMobil. To our corporate members, I encourage you to consider the innovative ways minority enterprises can enhance your business. Let’s use the next two days to make connections and build relationships that will increase and expand business opportunities and growth for minority businesses. Sincerely,

Staale Gjervik Corporate Honorary Chair, 2021 EXPO President of ExxonMobil Global Services Company

An ExxonMobil Subsidiary

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August 25, 2021 Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) Three Riverway, Suite 555 Houston, TX 77056 Dear HMSDC EXPO Attendees, Welcome to the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Virtual Business EXPO—the largest minority business trade fair in Texas! Minority owned small businesses make up an essential part of our economy and I share the HMSDC's goal of ensuring business owners have the necessary tools and infrastructure to succeed. This conference will provide you the opportunity to connect with many of America's largest public institutions and private sector companies. I hope that you take advantage of these virtual networking opportunities and bring back the knowledge you need to help your communities prosper. Sincerely,

Carol Alvarado Texas State Senator, District 6

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BORRIS L. MILES

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 13 COMMITTEES: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Higher Education and Nominations

August 20, 2021 Greetings, I would like to extend my most sincere support to the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) as they virtually host EXPO 2021, the largest minority business development trade fair in Texas. This marks HMSDC's 47th year of addressing issues impacting Houston's minority business community. The Council's 150 major corporations and government entities work together to develop minority-owned businesses that create jobs, achieve economic self-sufficiency and increase purchasing power in diverse communities. "Reimagine. Reconnect. Rise Stronger." is the perfect theme for this year's event as we adapt to a world still dealing with the pandemic. EXPO is the best trade show in Texas for creating meaningful and mutually beneficial dialogues between minority business enterprises and major corporations and government agencies. Although EXPO 2021 is being held virtually this year, I have no doubt that it will succeed in making connections for these minority businesses. Again, I give my best to the attendees of EXPO 2021 as they continue to grow their businesses. Keep the Faith, Keep the Fight,

Senator Borris L. Miles District 13 Capitol Office 3.S3 P.O. Box 12068 Austin, TX 78711 512-463-0113

Central Houston Office 5302 Almeda Road Suite A Houston, TX 77004 713-665-8322

Northeast Office 3300 Lyons Avenue Suite 301 Houston, TX 77020 713-223-0387

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Fort Bend Office 2440 Texas Parkway Suite 110 Missouri City, TX 77489 281-261-2360

August 30, 2021 Ms. Ingrid Robinson President, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Three Riverway, Suite 555 Houston, Texas 77056 Dear Ms. Robinson, I write to congratulate the Houston Minority Supplier Diversity Council (HMSDC) on the 2021 Virtual Business Expo. The HMSDC is a vital resource in our community and has provided critical support to our local minority-owned small businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Minority-owned small businesses are vital to our dynamic and diverse community. For more than a year the COVID-19 pandemic has threatened small businesses, and brought challenges to those across our community. The HMSDC has provided critical help to minority-owned businesses during these trying times, working to cultivate regional and local partnerships and delivering resources directly to entrepreneurs and small business owners. HMSDC represents the collaboration, innovation, and cooperation that captures the spirit of our Houston community. I thank you for your commitment to minority business enterprises and your steadfast work this year and always. Congratulations on another successful Expo! Sincerely,

Lizzie Fletcher Member of Congress

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September 15, 2021 Greetings: On behalf of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas, I am delighted to congratulate and extend my personal greetings to the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) on the occasion of their EXPO. Today the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council hosts Texas’ largest minority business development trade fair and the 3rd largest in the nation. The theme this year is “Reimagine. Reconnect. Rise Stronger.” I want to applaud the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council for their commitment to identifying minority suppliers, certifying bona-fide minority business enterprises, and facilitating procurement opportunities between major purchasing entities and Council-certified minority suppliers. The City of Houston and the 18th Congressional District truly appreciate your 47-year history of addressing issues impacting Houston’s minority business community. The Council’s 150 major corporations and government entities work together to develop minority-owned businesses that create jobs, achieve economic self-sufficiency, and increase purchasing power in diverse communities. Your achievement of having over 746 certified minority business enterprises that fuels our economy with more than $17 billion in revenues, $23 billion in economic production, while creating or preserving more than 82,000 jobs is truly praiseworthy. Thank you, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council for being an active voice in our community. Your EXPO is hailed as the best trade show in Texas for creating meaningful and mutually beneficial dialogue between minority business enterprises, Historically Underutilized Businesses, and nearly 200 major corporations and government agencies. Thank you for your dedication to excellence and your untiring efforts in reminding our community that unity is not just imperative, but a necessity. Your work and dedication are truly deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the United States Congress.

Very Truly Yours,

 Sheila Jackson Lee Member of Congress

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September 15, 2021

Development Council, On behalf of Harris County Precinct One, I extend the warmest of greetings and congratulations to the Houston Minority Supplier Developer Council (HMSDC) on the occasion of the 2021 Virtual Business EXPO. HMSDC’s theme “Reimagine. Reconnect. Rise Stronger.” will support minority businesses as they learn to thrive in the post pandemic environment. I commend HMSDC for organizing and hosting the largest minority business development trade fair in Texas! HMSDC’s EXPO that will create a meaningful and mutually beneficial dialogue between minority business enterprises (MBEs), Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), and nearly 200 major corporations and government agencies. I am grateful that HMSDC’s certified MBEs create more than $23 billion in economic production to preserve more than 82,000 jobs. These contributions to Harris County’s economy help sustain our community and bring investment.

HMSDC’s works to eliminate barriers to equal economic opportunity for MBEs. Your commitment to ensuring that our Minority-Owned Businesses have the necessary tools and infrastructure to pivot in the challenges ahead is significant. I am thankful that the Council has 150 major corporations and government entities collaborating to develop minority-owned businesses to achieve economic self-sufficiency. In 2020, I led the effort to establish the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity to focus more resources on MBEs and generate new pathways to doing business with Harris County. I expect our business partners in Harris County to be as diverse as our great residents. I look forward to HMSDC’s support in the County’s efforts. Lastly, thank you to HMSDC for working to create a day where small business owners are recognized for their essential role in the community and can share resources for business opportunities. I am thrilled to support the diverse businesses and community organizations that take part in the EXPO. I wish all participants joining HMSDC’s 2021 EXPO the best as you reimagine business opportunities, reconnect with potential partners and rise stronger as a community together! Sincerely,

Rodney Ellis Harris County Commissioner Precinct One

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Commissioner Adrian Garcia

Harris County Precinct Two

1001 Preston, Suite 924 ● Houston, TX 77002 ● Tel: 713.755.6220 ● Fax: 713.755.8810

To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to recognize and support the efforts of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) to provide business development programming and services to minority business enterprises. As a previous member of the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Committee, I’ve always believed in the importance of expanding opportunities and growth for minority business enterprises. The HMSDC strives to be recognized as a model by setting the highest standards of excellence in bringing Corporate Member and Minority Business Enterprises together to create mutual value. On par with Harris County Precinct 2’s mission to engage and empower, HMSDC has for more than 47 years assisted approximately 1700 MWBEs in creating jobs, achieving economic self-sufficiency, and increasing purchasing power in diverse communities. In the organization’s endeavors, 750+ certified minority business enterprises help fuel our economy with more than $17 billion in revenue and the creation and preservation of more than 82,000 jobs. As we continue to heal from the economic disparities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the inequities present between minority and non-minority communities are more evident than ever. The economic gap will take years of undoing; however, the HMSDC has made continuous efforts to close this wealth gap and create economic parity for minority-owned businesses. The HMSDC’s EXPO Busines Opportunity Marketplace is Texas’ largest minority business trade fair, designed to close the sales growth gap by introducing major corporations and government entities to qualified businesses. Once again, I’d like to express my support for the HMSDC. It is through the efforts of organizations such as this that businesses in Precinct 2 and Harris County continue to flourish and diversify. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to minority business enterprises. Best regards,

Adrian Garcia Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Bay Area Annex #10 ● 16603 Buccaneer Lane, Suite 100 ● Houston, TX 77062 ● Tel: 281.488.4678 ● Fax: 281.286.7450 Clint F. Greenwood Annex #8 ● 701 W. Baker Road, Suite 104 ● Baytown, TX 77521 ● Tel: 713.274.2250 ● Fax: 281.428.2692 Jim Fonteno Annex #26 ● 14350 Wallisville Road ● Houston, TX 77049 ● Tel: 713.455.8104 ● Fax: 713.455.4602 John Phelps Annex #4 ● 101 S. Richey, Suite F ● Pasadena, TX 77506 ● Tel: 713.274.2150 ● Fax: 713.274.2167 Kyle Chapman Annex #25 ● 7330 Spencer Hwy. ● Pasadena, TX 77505 ● Tel: 713.479.7770 ● Fax: 832.927.0088 Raul C. Martinez Annex #9 ● 1001 S. Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr., Suite 102 ● Houston, TX 77011 ● Tel: 713.924.3975 ● Fax: 713.924.3971

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Schedule-at-a-Glance Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Government Agency Spot Bid Fair

8:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.

HMSDC’s Spot Bid Fair sponsored by Senators Borris Miles and Carol Alvarado. To see available bids, click here.

Day 1: Keynote Address

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

HMSDC will kick off Day 1 of Texas’ largest minority business trade-fair with a dynamic keynote address. Get energized and learn how your business can Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Day 1: HMSDC Rigel Awards

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

The Rigel Awards bring exhibitors together with general attendees to receive recognition for their continued support and contribution to the development of minority businesses. The Rigel Awards are HMSDC’s most prestigious awards that recognize corporations that are setting new standards and establishing best practices for corporate supplier diversity programs and MBEs who are providing best-in-class service to their corporate customers.

EXPO Trade Show

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

HMSDC EXPO is focused on bringing buyers from major corporations, government agencies and educational institutions together with MBEs selling products to discuss business opportunities.

Biz Talk: Regional Economy Outlook & Minority Business Access to Capital

12:45 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.

Experience how HMSDC and the Houston Business Journal are driving thought leadership and discussing business growth trends. This session will feature a regional economic outlook from Daron Peschel, Senior Vice President in Charge of the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Daron is the highest-ranking official for the federal reserve in Houston. Additionally, Biz Talk connects you with leaders and information needed to understand how to best position your business for growth. Hear from Henry Childs II, CEO of the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund and learn about how HMSDC through our national organization can assist MBEs can access to investment and working capital.

One-to-One Sessions

1:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Recognized by MBEs and exhibitors as one of the most effective additions to EXPO. One-to-One Sessions allow exhibitors to identify in advance products/services for which they are seeking immediately or over the next 6-12 months. HMSDC will then seek MBE suppliers and schedule 15 minute one-to-one meetings. To participate in One-to-One Sessions, please click here.

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Schedule-at-a-Glance Thursday, September 16, 2021 Government Agency Spot Bid Fair

8:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.

HMSDC’s Spot Bid Fair sponsored by Senators Borris Miles and Carol Alvarado. To see available bids, click here. Day 2: Keynote Address

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

HMSDC will kick off Day 2 of Texas’ largest minority business trade-fair with a dynamic interview with Shay Gillespie of World Wide Technology, the country’s largest minority-owned technology company and co-chair for EXPO 2021. Engage in dialogue on the role of minority primes and how they can drive more opportunities and increase the capacity of MBEs. Get energized and learn how your business can Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild. Chief Procurement Officer Summit

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This engaging 2-hour CPO Summit is by invitation only and consists of information sharing from one of Houston’s leading economist, followed by a spirited exchange of ideas, challenges and best practices in supplier diversity and supplier development. As procurement leaders, we will ask you to share ideas and address challenges of how to prepare MBEs to be competitive in today and tomorrow’s supply chain.primes and how they can drive more opportunities and increase the capacity of MBEs. Day 2: HMSDC Rigel Awards

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

HMSDC EXPO is focused on bringing buyers from major corporations, government agencies and educational institutions together with MBEs selling products to discuss business opportunities. Power Hour Luncheon

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

The Power Hour Luncheon is a great way for EXPO attendees to conclude the formal business of EXPO by engaging in dialogue regarding economic and civic advocacy for communities of color. Last year, we discussed the need for disparity studies across our public institutions, how they impact MBEs and why both corporations and MBEs should care. This year, we will expand the discussion to learn about what is being done to address the economic disparities identified by the studies and the growth opportunities it presents for MBEs across the greater Houston area. Join us for a riveting discussion with County Commissioner, Precinct 2, Adrian Garcia, and METRO Board Member and HMSDC certified MBE, Troi Taylor of Taylor Construction Management.

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EXPO Subcommittee Chairs Awards Ziba Mehra Calpine Booth Sales Alejandro Suescun Pulido Transport, L.P. Marketing & Resolutions Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber SNR Creative Reception Rosalind (Roz) Moore Perfect Touch Promotions Registration & Information Clifton Clark III Computer Decisions Spot Bid Fair Sharon Shultz Texas Department of Criminal Justice Volunteers & HMSDC Booths Jorge Bosquez ClearChoice Chemicals LLC

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EXPO Steering Chairs Brianna Fernandez Beaed LP

Porschia Tolbert Turner Construction

Chaun Vaughn Vaughn Media, LLC

Rashid Khalfe All Print & Office Supply

Denean Bennett Bennett Management Solutions

Raven Wastson AtWork Personnel

Edoardo Rojas Fullidity

Richard Lee ExxonMobil

Frederick Barksdale Faciliy Interiors, Inc.

Ruby Reynolds GHG Corporation

Gani Khalfe All Print & Office Supply

Shasta Jones Shasta Candy Spray

Guido Salas Dan Martinez & Associates, LLC

Terrance Cofield Sugar Land Courier Services, LLC

Kathy Hall ATIME4Marketing

Terri Lynn Hornsby TLC Adcentives LLC

Linelle Clark University of Houston

Theresa Savoy ExxonMobil

Lynn Hodde DIR

Tony Samper American HVAC, Inc.

Maya Ingram CPA

Vicki Semander Global Force

Nikki Pinto Tejas Office Products

Victoria Gray Victory Group VG, LLC

Paul Jackson Rose International

Wesley Lichenstein Bayside Printing Company, Inc.

Paula Mendoza Possible Missions

Yolonda (Chef Yo) Henry Nuksy’s Fine Catering, LLC

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HMSDC Staff

Ingrid M. Robinson President

Jerrad Jefferson Corporate Services Specialist

Angela R. Freeman Senior Director, Corporate Services

Jane Vo MBE Development Specialist

Thomas James Nash, Sr. Director, MBE Services

Selina E. Gonzalez Certification Specialist

Dr. Sabeeta Singh Operations Manager

Karen Nguyen Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Rigel Award Winners Advocate of the Year

Supplier of the Year, Class 2

Ziba Mhera

Bobby R. Dixon Jr.

Calpine

Athenian Group, LLC

Innovation Award

Supplier of the Year, Class 3

Waste Management

Rafael Marrero, Box Gang Manufacturing LLC

Prime Supplier of the Year

Supplier of the Year, Class 4

Waste Management

Ricky Cortez MCA Communication, Inc.

Strategic Teaming Recruiting Source International, LLC

Chairman Award

Star International

Mark Praigg

VLC Each One - Reach One

BJackson Enterprises

Vicki Semander Local Corporation of the Year

Global Force

Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) MBE-to-MBE Award National Corporation of the Year

DWG CPA PLLC

ExxonMobil Global Services Company

SolvChem TNR Accounting & Management Consulting, LLC

Helping Hands Award Linda Graves

Middle Market Engagement Award

CenterPoint Energy

Supplier of the Year, Class 1

President Award

Nannette Ray

Lorenza Phillips Butler Jr.

TNR Accounting & Management Consulting, LLC

Freedmen’s Publishing Company

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Accountability Champions Corporate Accountability Champions Accenture Baker Hughes BMC Corporate CenterPoint Direct Energy ExxonMobil Fluor METRO NRG Southern Tire Mart UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Vistra

MBE Accountability Champions American Services Chickasaw Distributors DWG CPA Langrand SolvChem TNR Accounting and Management Consultants VIA Engineering Services 22

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Exhibitors Alief Independent School District

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

AON

Texas Department of Agriculture

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Calpine

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services

CenterPoint Energy

Texas Department of Information Resources

Chevron

Texas Department of Insurance

Cigna

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

City of Houston - Office of Business Opportunity

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Collins Aerospace

Texas Department of Public Safety

Commission on State Emergency Communications

Texas Lottery Commission

ConocoPhillips

Texas Railroad Commission

CVS Health

Texas Real Estate Commission

Entergy

Texas Southern University

Enterprise Holdings

Texas Workforce Commission

Ethos Energy

The Ion District

ExxonMobil

The Texas A&M University System

Fluor

The Texas General Land Office

Fort Bend Independent School District

The University of Texas System

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce

The Universiy of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston Business Journal

Turner Construction Company

Houston Community College

UT Dallas

Houston MBDA Business Center

UT Health San Antonio

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council

UT Health TMC

Irby Utilities

UT Southwestern

JE Dunn Construction

United Airlines

Lone Star College

University of Houston - Clear Lake

MBN Texas

University of Houston Hub Operations Department

METRO

University of Houston PTAC

Midwest Maintenance Company, Inc.

University of Texas Medical Branch

North Houston Pole Line

University of Texas at Austin

Port Houston

University of Texas at Tyler

Shell

Vistra Corp

Small Business Administration

Waste Management

Statewide HUB Program

Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance

Teacher Retirement System of Texas

World Wide Technology

Texas A&M University - Main Campus

Zones

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Alief ISD was founded in 1917 and is located in southwest Houston, an urban community with thriving businesses, active churches, and a variety of recreational facilities. The district encompasses 36.6 square miles. An exemplary education is provided for students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The district offers a wide range of educational opportunities in academics, the arts, and career and technology education. Special education, gifted/talented, English as a second language (ESL), and an English-Spanish bilingual program are among the support strands available. Alief is the most ethnically diverse of school districts of comparable size in Texas. Virtually every culture of the modern world is represented in its 46,000 student enrollment; more than 80 languages and dialects are spoken. Guest speakers, culture clubs, and ethnic fairs help promote multicultural appreciation.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Nancy Dunn, Senior Buyer Stephen Wong, Buyer Kathy Barzilla, Buyer Dariela Salazar, Buyer Veronica Martinez, Administrative Asst Rachael Alspaugh, Administrative Asst

Adam Tabor Director - Procurement and Distribution purchasing@aliefisd.net (281) 988-3188

www.aliefisd.net/purchasing

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Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance

Robert L. Simpson Director, Diversity Solutions diversitysolutions@aon.com (312) 381-1825

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. With more than 9,600 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 140 years. We strive to make a positive difference in our communities through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. Learn more about our community involvement focus areas and how CenterPoint Energy supports nonprofit organizations aligned with our giving priorities.

Linda Graves Lead Analyst linda.graves@centerpointenergy.com (713) 207-7382 Leviticous Cleveland Manager leviticous.cleveland@centerpointenergy.com (713) 207-8121

www.centerpointenergy.com

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Powering human progress takes energy. It’s only human to want a better life and we need reliable, affordable, and ever-cleaner energy to get there. To provide this energy, we believe in the power of human ingenuity to lead us to a brighter future. We define energy in human terms. Access to energy helps improve lives by driving human progress and enabling the benefits of modern society. That’s why we’re constantly working to provide reliable products for the millions around the world that rely on us. Our greatest resources is our people. Their ingenuity, creativity, and collaboration have met the complex challenges of the energy’s past. Together, we’ll take on the future.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Terence Baptiste Manager, Supplier Diversity

David Feldman Manager, Supplier Diversity dfeldman@chevron.com (925) 216-0781

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Cigna believes the success of minority- and women-owned businesses and other under-represented suppliers adds to our success and to that of the communities we serve. Minority- and women-owned and other diverse businesses are often in neighborhoods that benefit greatly from the commerce and employment opportunities the businesses provide. By partnering with these suppliers, we can foster the growth of these businesses while ensuring the long-term growth of Cigna. They can provide the best combination of total cost, quality and service, which ultimately provides a healthy competition and level playing field for all potential and existing suppliers.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Tippi Montgomery, Supplier Diversity Manager - tippi.montgomery@cigna.com Khadija “Molly” Bhuiyan, Supplier Diversity Lead Analyst - khadija.Bhuiyan@Cigna.com Ginger Anderson, Supplier Diversity Manager (Consultant) - ginger.anderson@cigna.com

Tippi Montgomery Cigna Supplier Mentor Protege Program Manager tippi.montgomery@cigna.com

www.cigna.com/about-us/supplier-community/supplier-diversity-program

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The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environmentin the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals. Our key objectives are to Educate. Connect. Grow.

Porscha Jackson, PhD Business Development Manager porscha.jackson@houstontx.gov (832) 393-0935

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We explore for, develop and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. WHO WE ARE We partner with our suppliers to bring tangible, innovative and cost effective solutions to ConocoPhillips. WHAT WE DO At ConocoPhillips, we view Supplier Diversity as a proactive business process that provides diverse suppliers equal access opportunity to provide materials and services to our company.

Contact Information Maalika Moore-Thomas Sr. Supplier Diversity Coordinator maalika.moore-thomas@conocophillips.com (832) 486-6445

www.conocophillips.com

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CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We help people navigate the health care system — and their personal health care — by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Gianna Vallante, Supplier Diversity Advisor - gianna.vallante@cvshealth.com Edwin Alvarez, Supplier Diversity Advisor - edwin.alvarez@cvshealth.com Meredith DeLoca, Supplier Diversity Advisor - meredith.deloca@cvshealth.com

Gianna Vallante Supplier Diversity Advisor gianna.vallante@cvshealth.com

www.cvshealth.com/supplierdiversity Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) is an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees. At Entergy, we consistently strive to create sustainable value for our customers, employees, communities and owners. That concentrated focus drives the way we think as an organization. It enables us to effectively navigate through numerous transitions, both revolutionary and evolutionary, and still deliver on our commitments to our stakeholders.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Dan Boren, Supplier Diversity Lead Specialist

Rivers Frederick Manager, Supplier Diversity rfreder@entergy.com (504) 576-4924

www.entergy.com/supplierdiversity

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car takes care of our customers, our communities, our employees, and our environment. Enterprise is an ongoing American success story. Our guiding principles, and humble beginnings revolve around personal honesty and integrity. We strengthen our communities one neighborhood at a time, serving our customers as if they were our family, and rewarding hard work. These things are as true today as they were when we were founded in 1957. Today, our massive network means Enterprise is the largest transportation solutions provider, offering car and truck rentals, car sharing and car sales. We’re there when you need us with over 8,000 locations worldwide. We take an active role in sustainability, not only because it’s smart for our business, but because we believe in making the world a better place for future generations. Because of our size, we are in a unique position to foster innovation, advance research and test solutions.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Chuck Brown, Group Manager, Property Development & Facilities Tiffany White, Regional Manager, Property Development & Facilities Justin Brumley, Regional Manager, Property Development & Facilities James Jones, Facilities Coordinator

Chuck Brown Group Manager chuck.w.brown@ehi.com (346) 331-6500

www.enterprise.com Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Over the past 135 years ExxonMobil has evolved from a regional marketer of kerosene in the U.S. to one of the largest publicly traded petroleum and petrochemical enterprises in the world. Today we operate in most of the world’s countries and are best-known by our familiar brand names: Exxon, Esso and Mobil. We make the products that drive modern transportation, power cities, lubricate industry and provide petrochemical building blocks that lead to thousands of consumer goods.

Robin Hawkins Supplier Diversity Manager supp.div@exxonmobil.com

www.exxonmobil.com

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We Build a Better World: Fluor’s Corporate Profile Fluor is a publicly-trading professional and technical services company, delivering engineering, procurement and construction projects around the world for more than 100 years. Fluor’s clients include leaders in energy, chemicals, life sciences, advanced technologies, mining, metals and infrastructure, as well as government agencies. In 2021, Fluor was ranked 196 on the FORTFluor’s 44,000 deeply-skilled employees bring to the company their commitment to high ethical standards and robust health, safety and environmental practices. Clients benefit from Fluor’s innovative, sustainable solutions as well as more than a century of experience on the world’s most challenging projects.

Annie Lidge Director, Supplier Diversity Program annie.lidge@fluor.com (281) 263-6840

www.fluor.com Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Fort Bend Independent School District’s Small Business Enterprise Program (“SBEP”) provides increased business opportunities for locally certified small businesses to participate in contracting and procurement at the District. FBISD has set an annual SBEP participation goal of twenty-five (25%) percent of the dollar amount of all SBEP-eligible contracts. FBISD recognizes that individual actual participation may vary based on subcontracting opportunities, availability of small businesses, and price competitiveness. The SBEP is a goal-oriented program, requiring contractors to whom the District awards prime contracts for architectural design services, engineering design services or construction services valued at $50,000 or greater to use, at a minimum, “Good Faith Efforts” to utilize certified small businesses subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. The SBEP is a race and gender neutral program, open to participation without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or disability.

Jeanette Boleware FBISD Small Business Coordinator jeanette.boleware@fortbendisd.com (281) 327-7697

www.fortbendisd.com/sbep

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Houston Community College is a local Community College with a variety of procurement needs to include technology, services, commodities, vehicles, ammunition, office furniture, construction and more.

Procurement Operations hcc.suppliersupport@hccs.edu (713) 718-5901 Small Business Development Program hcc.sbdp@hccs.edu (713) 718-5278

www.hccs.edu/procurement Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Houston MBDA Business Center is a federal program the only federal program that assist minority-owned businesses. Our mission is to foster the grow and global competitiveness of U.S. businesses that are minority-owned by facilitating transactions through referrals; business consulting; matching Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s) to contract opportunities. Prime contractors and capital resources. We work with stablished Minority-owned businesses that have been in business three or more years and with $1 million or more in annual revenue are the target clients for our services. Highgrowth industries such as green technology, clean energy, health care, infrastructure and broadband technology also are eligible for the MBDA program.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Marshette Turner, Director Deidra Sutton, Business Advisor Jessica Vasquez, Office Manager

Jessica Vasquez Office Manager mbda@hccs.edu (713) 718-8974

www.hccs.edu/mbda

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JE Dunn Construction has been a leader in the construction industry since 1924. Founded by John Ernest Dunn, we are a family and employee-owned corporation with almost a century of accumulated lessons learned, client satisfaction and cost history that bring value to all our projects. With 24 office locations, including Austin, Dallas and Houston, and over 3,500 employees nationwide, we continue to grow our local and national presence. We are one of the largest commercial general contractors in the US, specializing in construction management and design-build projects of every size and scope. Our reputation is based on our ability to provide the best possible value to our clients. Having trusted relationships with our trade partners and clients are key to being an indispensable building partner that deliver results.

Indria Hollingsworth Senior Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager indria.hollingsworth@jedunn.com (214) 389-7531

www.jedunn.com Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Lone Star College provides comprehensive educational opportunities and programs to enrich lives. It is a model college recognized for achieving exceptional levels of success in student learning, student completion, gainful employment. The culture and philosophy of LSC are based on advancing equity and cultivating community. Our priority is establishing alliances that will guarantee the quality of education and the success of our students. Our program strives to continue to significantly increase the number of minority owned businesses that provide quality goods and services to LSC. Out of approximately 1600 active suppliers, 175 are minority owned businesses. LSC is currently doing business with 41 HUB suppliers. LSC’s spend with minority owned businesses was more than $38 million in the last two years. This represents on average 13% of the total spend (Not including salaries, utilities or student related expenditures), and an increase in direct spend with minority owned businesses by 2%.

Monica Campana Director of Supplier Diversity monica.campana@lonestar.edu (832) 813-6886 Samantha Capa Manager of Supplier Diversity samantha.n.chapa@lonestar.edu (832) 813-6848

www.lonestar.edu/Supplier-Diversity.htm

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Minority Business News Texas (MBN Texas) is the #1 print and digital publication supporting Texas minority business enterprises (MBEs). MBN Texas was founded in 1988 when founder and CEO Don McKneely recognized the need for a news source to tell the powerful stories of MBEs and the corporations who support them. Since its founding, MBN Texas has received numerous awards for its work in MBE supplier diversity development. MBN Texas’ mission is to support and promote MBE suppliers as well as celebrate the leading corporations and diversity champions who advance the cause of supplier diversity.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Laretha Norwood, COO Kristin Gabaldon, Operations Manager Kristin Schneider, General Manager

Don McKneely Chief Customer Officer don@mbnusa.biz (214) 369-3200 ext. 700

www.mbntexas.biz Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

North Houston Pole Line was founded in 1970 primarily to perform overhead distribution work in Houston, Texas. Since its inception, the company has seen Houston’s utility demands grow and the needs of our valued customers change. Just as those needs have changed and the utility demands have grown, so has North Houston Pole Line’s scope of services. As a result of meeting these demands, the company has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in the Southwest, providing a wide array of services in many rural, urban and geographical areas. As a Quanta Services, Inc. subsidiary, North Houston Pole Line has the ability to work on virtually any project.

Beverly Simms Human Resources Representative bsimms@nhplc.com (713) 333-2177

www.nhplc.com

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OutSmart Magazine is Houston’s leading LGBTQ+ media. Now publishing in our 28th year, all with one local owner, OutSmart publishes a monthly print magazine with some 65,000+ readers and our outsmartmagazine.com website has 100,000+ unique monthly visitors. The magazine is distributed free of charge at more than 375 locations in the Greater Houston and Galveston areas.

Jack Berger Senior Sales Manager jackb@outsmartmagazine.com (281) 236-3180

www.outsmartmagazine.com Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Shell is an international energy company with expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. We also invest in power, including from low-carbon sources such as wind and solar; and new fuels for transport, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen. At Shell, Supplier diversity is a business program that encourages the use of historically underutilized businesses as suppliers. Shell has a strong commitment to its diversity programs and is working to ensure that our supply chain reflects the ethnic and gender make-up of the communities in which we work and live.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Donovan Casanave, Advisor/Support Services Manager Brian Hall, Advisor/Small Business Liaison Damean Townsend, Analyst Contract Procurement Staff

Donovan V. Casanave, MBA Advisor, Supplier Diversity/Diversity Advocacy donovan.casanave@shell.com (832) 337-6500

www.shell.us/getconnected

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The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality by empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand, and recover. Many people are surprised to know that 99.5% of the businesses in the Houston area are small according to the SBA. The SBA helps these small businesses in 4 main areas: 1. Providing free business advising and mentoring, plus low cost workshops through SBA resource partners SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, and the Women’s Business Center. 2. Helping small businesses gain access to federal contracts in a variety of ways, including the 8(a) Business Development Program. 3. Helping small businesses find the capital that is needed to start or grow. 4. Assisting business as well as homeowners, renters, and non-profits to recover after a declared natural disaster through direct low interest loans.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Ida Benson- Business Opportunity Specialist Miguel Ruiz- Lead Business Opportunity Specialist

Valerie Maher Lead Economic Development Specialist valerie.maher@sba.gov (713) 773-6541

www.sba.gov/tx/houston Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, within a two-hour drive of 26 million of the state’s 28 million residents, Texas A&M’s main campus in College Station is home to more than 62,500 students. Another 5,700 are at the branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar, and other locations across Texas. As a public institution of higher education, Texas A&M University is committed to the Texas HUB Program, promoting and actively involving HUB vendors in the procurement process.

Cindy Gillar HUB Coordinator c-gillar@tamu.edu (979) 845-9010 Robby Bounds Director of Purchasing rbounds@tamu.edu (979) 845-4534

hub.tamu.edu

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The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) touches your life almost every day. From the grocery store you visited today to the salsa you’re eating at dinner, TDA was there to help. From the healthy lunches at your child’s school to the scales used to weigh your luggage at the airport, TDA was there, too. From our role as the state consumer protection agency to administering school lunches and marketing Texas products, the TDA is a diverse and busy place. We work hard every day to serve you.

Jack Hammond HUB/MWBE Coordinator jack.hammond@texasagriculture.gov (512) 463-5936

www.texasagriculture.gov Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is the Texas State Prison System. We are a Texas State Agency that procures goods and services to support our employee population as well as our inmate population.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Sharon Schultz, HUB Director Ruby Cowen, HUB Coordinator

Sharon Schultz HUB Director sharon.schultz@tdcj.texas.gov (936) 437-7026

www.tdcj.texas.gov

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The Department of Family and Protective Services is a champion for children, families, and adults who are older or have disabilities. We protect the unprotected.

Laura Zarate DFPS HUB Coordinator laura.zarate@dfps.texas.gov (512) 839-4118

www.dfps.state.tx.us Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulates the state’s insurance industry, oversees the administration of the Texas workers’ compensation system, performs the duties of the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and provides administrative support (including procurement) to the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC) – a separate state agency. TDI’s headquarters is in Austin, Texas and we have over 20 field office locations statewide.

Natlee Fresch, Purchaser natlee.fresch@tdi.Texas.gov (512) 676-6148 Tricia Schulze Manager of Purchasing and Contract Administration tricia.Schulze@tdi.Texas.gov (512) 676-6153 Melissa Burkhart Associate Commissioner for Procurement and General Services melissa.burkhart@tdi.texas.gov (512) 676-6609

www.tdi.texas.gov

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The Texas Lottery Commission is responsible for administering and marketing lottery games and regulating the charitable bingo industry for the State of Texas. The Agency's direct procurement opportunities related to the agency’s day-to-day operations, such as: Audio Visual Equipment, Computer Equipment and Services, Court Reporting Services, Document Management Services, Financial Audit Services, Legal Services (Intellectual Property), Material Handling Equipment & Supplies, Moving Services, Office Furniture, Office Supplies Promotional Items and Apparel, Security Services Prime contracts offer the greatest number of subcontracting opportunities: Instant Ticket Manufacturing and Services, Graphic Design Services, Printing Services, Specialized Paper Products, Transportation/Delivery Services, Drawing Studio and Production Services, Closed Captioning Services, TV Production Services, Website Hosting Services, Computer Hardware, Communications and Media Services, IT Staffing Augmentation Services This is not a comprehensive list.

Eric Williams

Sidney Valle

HUB and Compliance Coordinator

Purchaser

eric.williams@lottery.state.tx.us

sidney.valle@lottery.state.tx.us

(512) 344-5241

(512) 344-5210

Debbie Piña

Maria Colon

Purchasing Manager

Purchaser

debbie.pina@lottery.state.tx.us

maria.colon@lottery.state.tx.us

(512) 344-5367

(512) 344-5402

www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Doing_Business_with_TLC/HUB_x_Historically_ Underutilized_Businesses/ Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Texas Southern University (TSU) is a public historically black university (HBCU) in Houston, Texas. The university is one of the largest and most comprehensive HBCUs in the nation with over 10,000 students enrolled and more than 100 academic programs. TSU is a student-centered, comprehensive, doctoral university committed to ensuring equality. While offering innovative programs that are responsive to its urban setting, and transforming diverse students into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders in their local, national, and global communities. The University is one of the nation’s pre-eminent comprehensive metropolitan institutions of higher education. It is recognized by the excellence of their programs, the quality of instruction and innovative research. TSU desires to be a contributing partner to our community, state, nation, and world. Initially established to educate African Americans, TSU is now one of the most diverse educational institutions in Texas and remains a notable economic resource for Houston.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Kisten Rhodes, Senior Buyer and HUB Program Coordinator Sceffers Ward, Buyer

Kisten Rhodes Senior Buyer and HUB Program Coordinator kisten.rhodes@tsu.edu (713) 313-1963

www.tsu.edu

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TWC’s HUB program seeks to provide quality service and results to agency users while meeting legislative HUB contract goals. TWC is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the procurement process. TWC’s HUB program assist customers with the following: •

Information about HUB opportunities

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Sponsoring and participating in forums, seminars and conferences

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Access to bid information

Linda Alphonse HUB Outreach Coordinator linda.alphonse@twc.texas.gov (512) 936-3327 Marcus Garcia HUB Outreach Coordinator marcus.garcia@twc.texas.gov (512) 936-3331

twc.texas.gov/agency/doing-business-texas-workforce Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA’s) Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program provides education and assistance to agency and university HUB Coordinators and purchasers to increase the HUB vendor pool and provide a good faith effort in procurement opportunities. The HUB Program certifies small, minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran -owned companies as HUBs and provides education and outreach to increase their ability to competitively bid on contract opportunities with state agencies and university procurements. The HUB program establishes statewide HUB goals and compiles agency and university statewide Semi and Annual HUB Expenditure Reports to identifies the entities performance on meeting their HUB goals.

Bridget James CPA Internal Procurement Assistant HUB Liaison bridget.james@cpa.texas.gov Maya Ingram Statewide HUB Program Manager maya.ingram@cpa.texas.gov

comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub

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The General Land Office (GLO) is the oldest state agency in Texas. The GLO was formed to determine who owned what and where after the Texians and Tejanos won independence. Today the General Land Office manages state lands, operates the Alamo, helps Texans recovering from natural disasters, helps fund Texas public education through the Permanent School Fund, provides benefits to Texas Veterans, and manages the vast Texas coast. Please send an email to the HUB Mailbox and a HUB staff will respon, hub@glo.texas.gov.

Daphne Grantham daphne.grantham@glo.texas.gov Stella Roland stella.roland@glo.texas.gov Vonda White vonda.white@glo.texas.gov

www.glo.texas.gov Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The Ion District will serve the community by connecting Houstonians to jobs and economic opportunities that celebrate Houston’s diverse culture. The Ion is emerging as an ecosystem that will attract and serve innovators , entrepreneurs, and businesses in one shared space. Long term the entire space will consist of restaurants, mixed use residential, parking garage and of course, The Ion building itself.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Robin Odom, Project Manager Antionette Ransom, Project Assistant Priscilla Batiste, Analyst

Andrea Odom Outreach Lead andrea.odom@mpact-consulting.com (713) 894-5210

www.houinnovate.com

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The Texas A&M University System is committed to providing equal access and opportunity that encourages the development of business in the State of Texas. Our commitment is to serve the State’s Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American Woman and/or Service Disabled Veteran businesses through the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program as set forth under 24 Texas Administrative Code 20.13. The Office of HUB & Procurement Programs is a function within the Texas A&M University System Offices. It is responsible for developing System-wide HUB policies and regulations, HUB Program strategies, and providing assistance to System members’ HUB Coordinators/Directors to fulfill their obligations in complying with he HUB Program requirements.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Jeff Zimmerman, Director Keith Williams, HUB Coordinator Patty Allison, Buyer Jackie Gibson, Contract Administrator

Keith W. Williams HUB Coordinator kwilliams@tamus.edu (979) 458-3265

hub.tamu.edu Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

UT System Office of HUB Programs is responsible for the implementation of the HUB program at UT System Administration and provides functional staff expertise and support to the fourteen campuses as needed. The major focus of the UT System HUB Staff is to increase HUB participation on Office of Capital Projects (OCP) managed major capital construction projects as well as UT System Administration procurement opportunities.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Hopeton Hay, Director - hhay@utsystem.edu Stephanie Park Senior, HUB Coordinator - spark@utsystem.edu Cynthia Booker, HUB Coordinator - cbooker@utsystem.edu Kyle Hayes, HUB Coordinator - khayes@utsystem.edu Kevin Scott, Manager, Contracts - kdscott11@mdanderson.org

Stephanie Park Senior HUB Coordinator spark@utsystem.edu (512) 784-0616

www.utsystem.edu/offices/historically-underutilized-business

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MD Anderson is one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The institution is part of The University of Texas System and is one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Barbara Howard, Sr. HUB Coordinator - bhoward@mdanderson.org

Gabriela Zambrano Associate Director for the HUB program mgzambrano@mdanderson.org

www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/business-legal/doing-business/vendors-and-suppliers/ hub-small-business-program.html Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Turner’s first job in Texas was in 1919 for Humble Oil (now ExxonMobil). Turner established a fullservice office in Houston in 1968. Since then, the company has successfully performed work for the many of the region’s most prominent public institutions and private organizations. We have 150+ dedicated team members in our Houston office. We know that Texas is like no other, and we value the distinction that the nation’s largest construction management firm is in Texas. While each office is sustained by and reflects its local market, when needed, each can draw upon the resources and leverage of the other offices. Understanding regional construction issues, developing relationships with local clients, architects and subcontractors, mentoring M/WBE partners and being active in local events through Community Affairs are all ways in which we dedicate ourselves to being a trusted, informed resource and a concerned, active community member.

Chris Compton Jr. Procurement Manager ccompton@tcco.com (832) 493-4144

www.turnerconstruction.com

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The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program at the University of Houston (UH) is committed to promoting the inclusion of HUB vendors in university procurements. The HUB Program ensures compliance with state HUB laws, assists UH departments in locating HUB vendors; as well as offering HUBs assistance to facilitate access and contracting opportunities.

Dr. Linelle Clark Director flclark@central.uh.edu (713) 743-8603

www.uh.edu/office-of-finance/hub Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

The University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UH PTAC) educates and guides business owners who want to sell their goods and services to federal, state, and local government. Following their program model, the Three “R”s of Government Contracting – Register, Research, and Respond, they help you understand how to position yourself to sell to government. Some of their services include vendor registrations, socio and economically-disadvantaged certifications, locating opportunities, contract pricing, solicitation review, and contract management. They also offer a variety of workshops and webinars in government procurement subjects. All the services provided by the UH PTAC are free. Visit their website to read the program eligibility and to submit an application.

Tim Scarborough Program Director uhptac@uh.edu (713) 752-8477

www.ptac.uh.edu

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A member of the Texas Medical Center since 2010, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a major academic health center dedicated to improving health in Texas and throughout the world through programs of excellence in health sciences education, biomedical research and advanced patient care. UTMB Health has a long-standing commitment to diversity. In fact, diversity is one of the five core values that form the foundation upon which all of our decisions are made. In support of this core value, the HUB & Federal Small Business Program actively encourages the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and small business concerns (veterans, servicedisabled veterans, woman-owned, HUB Zone, small disadvantaged businesses and small businesses), in securing products and services needed to fulfill UTMB’s education, research, and patient care missions.

Karen L. Gross, C.P.M., CPPB, CTPM Manager, Supplier Diversity Programs/HUB Coordinator klgross@utmb.edu (409) 266-1094

www.utmb.edu/supplychain/purchasing/bidops.asp Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

UT Health San Antonio exists to provide the best in health careers education, biomedical research, patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. Through undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, the faculty is committed to educating health professionals who will provide excellent patient care and research that can be applied to treat and prevent disease. The mission of UT Health San Antonio is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Our vision is to be a world-class academic health center transforming health and health care for a diverse society.

Rebecca A. Mendez Assistant HUB Coordinator (210) 562-6300 mendezr2@uthscsa.edu

uthscsa.edu/business/hub

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UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. Our mission is to promoting health and a healthy society that enables achievement of full human potential. The UT Southwestern Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Office is committed to providing a fair and equal opportunity for HUBs and small businesses to compete for contracts and purchases, increase the number and value of contracts awarded to HUBs and small business firms, and create a fair and open competitive market.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Elfrida Smith, HUB Specialist

Darcel Webb Manager Supplier Diversity/HUB denise.webb@utsouthwestern.edu (214) 648-6040

www.utsouthwestern.edu/purchasing Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

Vistra is a leading, integrated Fortune 275 power generation and retail power company generating ~39,000 MW in 20 states through natural gas, nuclear, solar and battery energy storage faclities. Vistra operates under four core principles: We do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Heather Herndon Wright, Director of Supply Chain Diversity Mary Gano, Program Manager Heather Birge, Diversity Specialist

Heather Herndon Wright Director of Supply Chain Diversity heather.wright@vistracorp.com Mary Gano Program Manager mary.gano@vistracorp.com Heather Birge Diversity Specialist heather.birge@vistracorp.com

www.vistracorp.com

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World Wide Technology (WWT), the largest black owned firm in the US, is a $13 billion global technology provider and systems integrator that technology products and services to large public and private organizations. WWT’s focus areas include infrastructure modernization, digital strategy, security transformation and multi-cloud architecture. Customers have hands-on access to cutting-edge data center, networking, security and collaboration products through the WWT Advanced Technology Center; technical expertise from an expansive team of engineering resources; and accelerated global product delivery, powered by a sophisticated supply chain management infrastructure.

Booth will be staffed throughout the EXPO by Javon Coleman, Supplier Diversity Manager

Shay Gillespie Global Enterprise Sales, Business Development Manager shay.gillespie@wwt.com

www.wwt.com Reimagine. Reinvent. Rebuild.

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LET EVERY OPPORTUNITY BE THE FUEL FOR GREAT IDEAS Most great businesses became great by learning to recognize and seize opportunities to prove innovative skills to clients. In fact, MBEs who excel in supplier development programs are those who learn that an opportunity serves you best when you’re prepared and looking for it. We welcome interaction with suppliers who anticipate and prepare for changes in our industry, because the best thing about opportunity is a quick and successful response. www.shell.us/getconnected

Providing energy for the world while staying committed to our values. ConocoPhillips is proud to be an industry leader in finding and producing the oil and gas the world needs. At the foundation of our work is the commitment we have to our SPIRIT Values—Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork. To learn more, visit www.conocophillips.com

Health with heart. Yes, we serve millions of people in thousands of locations across the country. But what really matters is the size of our heart. Because every day, in every way, we are passionate about helping people on their path to better health.

We are proud to support Houston MSDC.

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the Winning Hand We value what each diverse supplier brings to the table. At CenterPoint Energy, we welcome and are committed to including diverse suppliers in competitive bid opportunities.

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Diversity. Powering much more than the grid. We are all a part of the circuit that powers life, community, industry and each other. Entergy believes in the circuit. Diversity is an integral part of the circuit and diverse organizations create dimension and perform better. A committed Supplier Diversity Program helps our company reflect the diversity of our employees, communities and the industries we serve. We’re all in the circuit together. And together we power life. Please visit us at entergy.com/supplierdiversity.

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Fluor is committed to excellence in supplier diversity. As a global company, Fluor operates across highly diverse markets that are best served by correspondingly diverse resources, including suppliers and subcontractors. Visit us at www.fluorprocurement.com for a list of the products and services that Fluor buys and create your company profile.

Zones is a global provider of comprehensive IT solutions and services. Let us simplify IT for your distributed workforce. Ensuring productivity for your remote teams is our focus. Zones is proud to offer our award-winning Remote Worker Solution. This complete end-to-end solution will help your employees securely collaborate and keep your supply chain streamlined with procurement, asset management, tracking, and protection from any location. Making complex easy. Learn more at www.zones.com/rws To find out more about Zones' supplier diversity program, contact supplier.diversity@zones.com or visit www.zones.com/mbe

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Our ongoing commitment to developing and working with diverse and small businesses remains at the core of Vistra. That means not only investing in the diversity of our suppliers, but of our sales channels, customers, and workforce, too. We’re proud to contribute to a more inclusive and involved community.

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TOGETHER, GREATNESS IS POSSIBLE When it comes to encouraging diversity in the supply chain, Cigna is all in. For more than 40 years, our Supplier Diversity Program has been engaging top-performing companies who share our commitment to integrity, quality and efficiency. Cigna is committed to helping diverse suppliers reach their full potential. Together, we’re making our communities a stronger, healthier place to live.

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