EXPO 2020 Program

REIMAGINE.RECONNECT.RISE STRONGER.

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EXPO Sponsors Platinum Sponsors

Gold

BP

Motiva Enterprises

Chevron Corporation

United Airlines

ExxonMobil Shell Oil Company

Bronze CenterPoint Energy

Silver

Direct Energy

ConocoPhillips

Entergy

Icon Information Consultants

Fluor

Phillip 66

H-E-B

Port Houston

Houston Community College Systems

World Wide Technology

JE Dunn Construction

Best-In-Class Reception Sponsors Platinum Sponsors - $4,500

Gold – $2,500

Cloud Custom Solutions

Daily Instruments

Computer Decisions

Taylor Construction Management

SNR-Creative

Wise Men Consultants

Twice Media Virtual Fusion - Custom Cloud Solutions

Bronze - $750

World Wide Technology

Myrtle Consulting Group

Silver - $1,500

Nickel - $550

GHG Corporation

Possible Missions

K Business Solutions

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Schedule At A Glance November 18th - Day 1 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Spot Bid Fair Opens

Ongoing

HMSDC’s Spot Bid Fair, sponsored by Senators Borris Miles and Carol Alvarado.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Day 1: Keynote Speaker

Auditorium

HMSDC will kick off Day 1 of Texas’ largest minority business trade-fair with a dynamic keynote address by Houston Rockets Certified MBE, Russell Westbrook III. He is a philanthropist and nine-time National Basketball Association All-Star. He also earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award for the 2016–2017 season. Get energized and learn how your business can Reimagine. Reconnect. Rise Stronger.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

HMSDC Rigel Awards – Day 1

Auditorium

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.

Local Corporation of the Year Supplier of the Year - Class 2 Minority Business Development

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

President’s Award Strategic Teaming Alliance Supplier Diversity Innovation

Advocate of the Year Helping Hand Award

EXPO – Products

Exhibitor Hall

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

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Biz Talk: State of the Economy & Minority Business

Workshop

Experience how HMSDC and the Houston Business Journal are driving thought leadership and discussing business growth trends. This session will feature Colette Holt, a leading consultant in designing and conducting disparity studies. This session will educate MBEs on the importance of disparity studies and what they can do to impact solutions that create additional opportunities in the cases where disparities are found. Biz Talk connects you with leaders and information needed to understand how to best position your business for growth with the greater Houston area.

1:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Emerging 10

Dining Hall

The Emerging 10 (E-10) Award is presented to 10 of HMSDC’s prominent, emerging minority-owned businesses during a special recognition ceremony. MBEs are selected based on their company’s growth, ability to overcome business challenges and community involvement. Award winners share how they emerged to be successful while facing various trials and tribulations in an ever-changing business landscape.

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Schedule At A Glance November 19th - Day 2 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Day 2: Keynote Speaker

Auditorium

HMSDC will kick off Day 2 of Texas’ largest minority business trade fair with a dynamic keynote address and discussion with renowned journalist Roland Martin on the role of today’s business leaders and how they can address systemic economic inequity that impacts communities of color. Join the discussion and learn what you can do to strengthen minority-owned businesses and drive the social change you want to see. Stay energized and Reimagine. Reconnect. Rise Stronger.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

HMSDC Rigel Awards – Day 2

Auditorium

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.

National Corporation of the Year Prime Supplier of the Year Procurement Champion Award

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chairman’s Award Supplier of the Year - Class 3 Each One – Reach One

Accountability Champions (Corp) Accountability Champions (MBE) MBE-to-MBE Award

EXPO - Services

Exhibitor Hall

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

20/20 Insight Forum

Workshop

The 20/20 Insight Forum will be conducted with State Agencies participating in the HMSDC’s Spot Bid Fair to share insights into state agency procurement processes. All general attendees interested in bidding on opportunities should attend this session to learn more about the participating agencies. The Spot Bid Fair is sponsored by Senators Borris Miles and Carol Alvarado, and provides opportunities for smaller entrepreneurs interested in doing business with state agencies to be considered for contracts.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

MBE Best-In-Class Reception

Dining Hall

The Best-in-Class reception is sponsored by certified MBEs of the HMSDC. The reception provides the opportunity for MBEs to recognize and thank our sponsors and exhibitors that support supplier diversity and minority business development. Connect with industry leaders, corporate participants and MBEs in several virtual chats rooms, including group and private chats.

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EXPO Steering Committee Abdul Khalfe All Printing

Mike Powell Caring Commercial Cleaning

Alejandro Suescun Pulido Transport

Nicole Kennedy Care Builders

Brianna Fernandez BeAed

Nikki Pinto Tejas Office Products

Che' McFerrin Myrtle Consulting Group

Paul Jackson Rose International

Clifton Clark Computer Decisions

Paula Mendoza Possible Missions

D'An Carter ExxonMobil

Porschia Tolbert Turner Construction

DeLeon Bennett Bennett Management Solutions

Rashid Khalfe All Printing

Denean Bennett Bennett Management Solutions

Richard Lee ExxonMobil

Edoardo Rojas Fullidity

Roz Moore Phenomenal Planner

Edward Thomas Vogue Gift Baskets

Ruby Reynolds GHG Corporation

Elizabeth Buhay ExxonMobil

Sharon Schultz Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Enrique Garza CSC Safety

Shavonnah Schreiber SNR Creative

Francisco Ramirez Francisco Ramirez & Associates

Stephen Marsh Billy Edward Group

Guido Salas Dan Martinez & Associates

Terri Lynn Hornsby TLC Adcentives

Joanne Courtney ExxonMobil

Theresa Savoy ExxonMobil

John Slanina CenterPoint Energy

Tony Samper American HVAC Services

Lynn Hodde Texas Department of Information Resources

Vicki Semander Global Force USA

Maya Ingram Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Wesley Lichenstein Bayside Printing

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EXPO Subcommittee Chairs EXPO Steering Committee Tony Samper American HVAC Services

Awards Terri Hornsby TLC Adcentives

Booth Sales Nikki Pinto Tejas Office Products

Marketing Shavonnah Schreiber SNR Creative

MBE Best-In-Class Reception Ruby Reynolds GHG Corporation

Spot Bid Fair Maya Ingram Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Prime Suppliers Gani Khalfe All Printing

Villages Rosalind (Roz) Moore Phenomenal Planner

HMSDC Staff Ingrid M. Robinson President

Marshette Turner Director, Corporate Services

Jerrad Jefferson MBE Services Specialist

Jenera Thierry Director, Corporate Services

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Exhibitors BP CenterPoint Energy Chevron Corporation ConocoPhillips Direct Energy Enstoa Entergy ExxonMobil Fluor Fort Bend Independent School District General Land Office H-E-B Houston Community College Systems Houston Independent School District Icon Information Consultants Irby Utilities JE Dunn Construction LiftFund Metropolitan Transit Authority Motiva Enterprises Phillip 66 Port Houston Preferred Technologies, LLC S.C.O.R.E. Sam Houston State University Shell Oil Company Texas A&M University Texas A&M University System Expo.hmsdc.org | www.hmsdc.org | Page 13

Exhibitors Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of Criminal Justice Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Texas Department of Health and Human Services Texas Department of Insurance Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Historical Commission Texas Southern University Texas State Technical College Texas Water Development Board Texas Workforce Commission Thomasson Mat Turner Construction United Airlines University of Houston University of Houston-Downtown University of Texas Arlington University of Texas Dallas University of Texas Health University of Texas Health San Antonio University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas Medical Branch University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center University of Texas System Vistra Energy Expo.hmsdc.org | www.hmsdc.org | Page 14

Rigel Award Winners Advocate of the Year

Corporate Minority Business Development

Chairman’s Award

Charlene Uecker Enbridge

Tom Ren Global XLR

BP ExxonMobil Shell Oil Company

Each One—Reach One

Helping Hand

Vicki Semander Global Force—USA

Shurronda Murray Metropolitan Transit Authority

MBE Minority Business Development

Local Corporation of the Year UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Bjackson Enterprises Petro Amigo Supply

National Corporation of the Year

Today’s Business Solutions

Shell Oil Company

Prime Supplier of the Year Juuhi Ahuja Wisemen

Supplier Diversity Innovation ExxonMobil

President’s Award

Procurement Champion

Strategic Teaming

Monica Campana Lone Star College

Joshua King ExxonMobil

Ed Ryland Arvo Realty

Linda Graves CenterPoint Energy

David Cook Cushman & Wakefield of Texas

Supplier of the Year—Class 2

Supplier of the Year—Class 3

Alex Dawotola Heneco Engineering and Consulting

Priscilla Luna Today's Business Solutions

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Rigel Award Winners Day 2 Corporate Accountability Champions

BP CenterPoint Chevron ExxonMobil METRO Motiva Phillips66 Shell Southern Tire Martzz The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Turner Construction Vistra Energy MBE Accountability Champions

American HVAC Services Bickham Services Unlimited, LLC Bjackson Enterprises Candeleria Reyes Consulting Genesis Cabling K Business Solutionsz Lopez Negrete Petro Amigos Supply, Inc. Pulido Transport Teksync Technologies Todays Business Solutions Expo.hmsdc.org | www.hmsdc.org | Page 16

CenterPoint Energy EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

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. Stronger together, the merger of CenterPoint and Vectren represents a significant step toward our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value. We’ve created an energy delivery company with electric and natural gas utility businesses and competitive energy businesses that benefit our shareholders, customers, employees and communities.

The strength is in the numbers: • Operate electric and natural gas utility businesses in eight states

(Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Indiana & Ohio)

• Competitive energy businesses’ footprint in more than 20 states • Serve more than 7 million metered customers • Assets totaling nearly $33 billion

We recognize the economic importance of diverse suppliers such as minority-owned, women-owned, veteranowned, and all categories of small business concerns to the community. We are committed to developing strong working relationships with diverse suppliers and using innovative approaches designed to continually improve business opportunities.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE

NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

TIME

Linda Graves, Program Manager Supplier Diversity

Entire Event (both days)

LaTorsha Proctor-Williams, Buyer Procurement, Purchasing & Logistics

10am – 12noon

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

Utility, Technical Services, Construction/Maintenance, Consulting Services Utility, Technical Services, Construction/Maintenance, Consulting Services

The following general commodities/services are currently: under contract: N/A___________________________________________________________________________ open to bid N/A___________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Chevron EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020

Introduction Chevron has a long-standing and well -defined commitment to a supply chain that is reflective of the communities where we live and work. Our Supplier Diversity and Local Content Program, which is managed under the Corporate Procurement/Supply Chain Management function, advocates for the utilization and development of small, local and diverse businesses. We focus on creating opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities – in some respects mirroring our own Chevron employee networks. We are further committed to including smaller and “local” businesses -all of which support our business objectives of compliance, cost management, sustained operations, and growth and our social objectives centered on expanding economic opportunity, job creation, and our commitment to benefit communities where we operate.

Staffing Schedule Chevron booth will be staffed by David Feldman and Terence Baptiste, both Supplier Diversity Advisors in the Procurement/Supply Chain organization. Possible that we will be joined by category management colleagues as available

ConocoPhillips EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: We partner with our suppliers to bring tangible, innovative and cost-effective solutions to 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.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Maalika Moore-Thomas Brenda Erickson

TIME 8 AM – 3PM 8 AM – 3PM

The following general commodities/services are currently: Open to meeting suppliers in most commodities and services.

Department of Information Resources (DIR) EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is to serve Texas government by leading the State’s technology strategy, protecting state technology infrastructure, and offering Innovative and cost-effective solutions for all levels of government.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Theresa Williamson Desiree Brown

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME 9:30am-11:00am 11/18/2020 9:30am-11:00am 11/18/2020

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED IT IT

The following general commodities/services are currently: DIR Services and Solutions: Information Security, Cooperative Contracts, Shared Technology Services, Texas.gov, Statewide Data Program, Technology Planning & Policy and Communications Technology Services DIR’s Current Contracting Initiatives Page: https://dir.texas.gov/View-Information-For-Vendors/Current-ContractingInitiatives/Landing.aspx

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS DIR Calendar of Events: https://dir.texas.gov/View-About-DIR/Calendar-List.aspx HUB, Outreach and Training: https://dir.texas.gov/View-Information-ForVendors/Pages/Content.aspx?id=18 How to Become a DIR Vendor: https://dir.texas.gov/View-Information-ForVendors/Pages/Content.aspx?id=16

ExxonMobil EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products. 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.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

TIME

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

Robin Hawkins, Supplier Diversity Manager - 10-12 noon both days - Upstream, Lubes Value Chain, Transportation & Logistics, Commercial Sales, Supplier Development ______________________________________________________________________________ Patri Armstrong, Supplier Diversity Manager – 10-12 noon both days - Talent Management (Consulting, Staffing), Corporate, Retail & Marketing, I.T., Facilities, Small Business Liaison ______________________________________________________________________________ Allyson Lile, Supplier Diversity Manager – 10-12 noon both days - Craft Labor, Equipment & Materials, Global Projects, Catalyst & Chemicals, Refineries Lead ______________________________________________________________________________ The following general commodities/services are currently: under contract________________________________________________________ open to bid __________________________________________________________ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ______________________________________________________________________________ Help us find you by Registering or updating your profile in CVM Solutions Supplier Locator portal. https://ascend.cvmsolutions.com/Register/Index?client=CVMSolutions _____________________________________________________________________________

Fluor Corporation EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 Statement of Support: At Fluor, Supplier Diversity is an integral component of our Sustainability program, which contributes to Environmental Stewardship, Economic Growth, and Social Progress. These three elements intersect to form the pillars of our program and create sustainable diverse business growth.

Fluor Designs, Builds and Maintains the World's Toughest Projects: Fluor is a global, publicly-traded engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and maintenance company. Fluor works with clients in diverse industries around the world to design, construct and maintain their capital projects. At Fluor, We are building a better world.

Locations of buying offices: Fluor leverages international procurement expertise, market knowledge and global supply chain networks to provide the best value for clients' capital investments. Our procurement organization manages an annual global spend of more than $16 billion in equipment, materials and services through strategic sourcing, material management, contract management and logistics functions.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Annie Lidge

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED Supplier Diversity Program Manager

Quinn Meyer

Specialist, Material Management

Donna Luchak

Stork, Contracts & Procurement

Nancy Pon

Project Engineering Manager

Jose Argenal

Lead Contract Administrator

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED Unknown – We take a proactive approach. Our needs depends on the projects we are executing and our clients’ specifications.

Fort Bend ISD EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

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.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Jeanette Boleware, SBEP

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME Anytime – 11/19/2020

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED All Trades

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract Awarded Bids: https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=pastOpportunities

Open to bid https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 2021 Virtual Workshop Schedule (All Trades) – Visit www.fortbendisd.com/sbep 2021 Virtual Focus Group Schedule (Trade Specific) - – Visit www.fortbendisd.com/sbep

Irby EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: Irby Utilities is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider to the utilities and utility contracting marketplaces, offering a complete business portfolio of products and services from the industry’s top manufacturers and technology organizations. Irby Utilities provides poleline products, services and solutions into the core utility business segments distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications and gas.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME

Jack May, VP Alliance Bus Dev Chandra Miller, Acct Mgr, Ops Mgr Annette Gorham, Dir Bus Dev

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract

Open to bid

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

JE Dunn Construction EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: Our purpose is to impact lives. JE Dunn Construction is a proud sponsor of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council. Congratulations on HMSDC Expo 2020.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Indria Hollingsworth

TIME TBD

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED Only interested in meeting companies that provide construction related trade services. Please no professional services, promotional, or energy consultants.

The following general commodities/services are currently: under contract__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ open to bid ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Houston office of JE Dunn Construction will launch the Minority Contractor Development Program beginning December 2020.

EXHIBITOR PROFILE The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The Center is located in central Houston on the Texas Medical Center campus.

MD Anderson was created in 1941 as part of The University of Texas System. The institution is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971 and one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers today.

MD Anderson has ranked as one of the nation’s top two cancer centers in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the best hospitals for cancer care since rankings began in 1990. This “Best Hospitals” survey again ranked MD Anderson as the top hospital in the nation for cancer care in 2020.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE John Joshua Marian T. Nimon Barbara Howard

Director Sourcing & Contracts Associate Director & SBLO HUB & Federal Small Business Program Sr. HUB Coordinator HUB & Federal Small Business Program

The following general commodities/services are currently: Medical Supplies/Distribution, Laboratory Supplies/Distribution, Office Supplies, Temporary Staffing, Equipment Maintenance, and Vehicle Maintenance.

Bids are available at: www.mdanderson.org/bids Register as a supplier at: www.mdanderson.org/suppliers

S.C.O.R.E. EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

Foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.

Every person has the support necessary to thrive as a small business owner.

SCORE is a National volunteer organization with more than 11,000 volunteers.

The Houston Chapter has 150 volunteers. We counsel and conduct workshops on various topics such as business structure to select, business plans, funding, marketing.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract

Open to bid

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

Texas A&M University EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: 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.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Cindy Gillar – HUB Coordinator Robby Bounds – Director of Purchasing

TIME

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

The following general commodities/services are currently: Awarded or under contract: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAward&Customer Org=TAMU&tmstmp=1604350804825 Open to bid: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Texas Department of Agriculture EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

TDA is a diversified state agency that provides value-added services through our regulatory and marketing and initiatives. TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices, two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Jack Hammond, HUB & MWBE Programs Coordinator Ellen Westmoreland, Program Specialist

TIME

Texas Department of Criminal Justice EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the prison system for the state of Texas. The agency is headquartered in Huntsville with offices and over 100 prison units located all over the state. The agency procures goods and services to meet the needs of not only very large offender and employee populations, but also maintenance of offices and units statewide.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE

NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Sharon Schultz Lucy Gonzalez Ruby Cowan

Commodities / Services All All All

Texas State Technical College EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: The TSTC Supplier Diversity Program is committed to making a good-faith effort in assisting and doing business with diverse suppliers. TSTC ensures a competitive procurement process that provides fair and equal access to procurement opportunities.

TSTC was established 50 years to help create Texas with strong workplace skills.

Currently we have ten campuses across the state, Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, Fort Bend County, Harlingen, Marshall, North Texas, Sweetwater, Waco and East Williamson County.

Within these campuses we prepare our students to have the work ethic, knowledge, and workplace skills for great paying jobs in Texas industries. Take a look at our campuses and programs to see if your business can provide the commodities and services we need.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Danny De la Garza Glendoris Archie Carmen Perez Tamara Perkins

TIME 8:30a- 3p 8:30a- 3p 8:30a- 3p 8:30a- 3p

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract HVAC Services CMS Wordpress Hosting Fixed Asset Management - Statewide Open to bid – Demolition of Phase 2 Residences - Waco Abatement of Phase 2A Residences - Waco CDL License Training – Statewide IDIQ HVAC SERVICES – STATEWIDE *To view more details about these bids visit: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TSTC

Turner Construction EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: Turner Construction is a commercial general contractor with over 40 offices nationwide, and with four offices in Texas alone. We completed our first project tin Houston in 1919 for the Humble Oil Company (now Exxon Mobil). Since then, Turner has worked on some of our city’s most prominent landmarks, including Chase Tower, Wells Fargo Plaza, and the Bank of American Building, three of Houston’s largest multi-tenant office buildings. More recently, Turner completed the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel & Convention Center and University of Houston Fertitta Center.

Turner Construction is proud to support and sponsor the HMSDC 2020 EXPO. Turner is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, which includes striving towards a goal to award at least 20% of our subcontracting opportunities to firms with diverse ownership, including minority-owned firms. The HMSDC continues to be an active supporter and advocate of minority-owned businesses in the Houston metropolitan area and Turner is happy to be part of an organization that contributes to the growth of diversity within the construction industry.

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Porschia Tolbert, Senior Community & Citizenship Coordinator Leah Dobbins, Procurement Manager Chandra Miller, Procurement Agent Linda McClure, Estimating Manager

The following general commodities/services are currently: Seeking the following CSI construction scopes: Div 02 Demolition; Div 03 Concrete; Div 04 Masonry; Div 05 Metals (Structural Steel & Misc Metals – Fabrication, Installation, and Turnkey); Div 06 Millwork; Div 07 Roofing, Joint sealants, Waterproofing, Metal Panels, DoorsFrames-Hardware; Div 08 Glass & Glazing; Div 09 Finishes, including Drywall, Paint, Wall Coverings, Flooring, and Acoustical Ceilings; Div 10 Specialties & Signage; Div 14 Elevators; Div 21 Fire Suppression; Div 22 Plumbing; Div 23 Mechanical & HVAC; Div 26 Electrical; Div 28 Communications & Data; Div 31 Earthwork; Div 32 Landscape & Irrigation; Div 33 Utilities; Div 65 Engineering Services, Final Clean, Environmental Services Please connect with our booth representatives to learn about current opportunities.

University of Houston EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program of 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 facilities access and contracting opportunities.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Brandon Davis

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME 8:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract TBD

Open to bid TBD

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED TBD—Items will be posted per the guidelines previously provided

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.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

TIME

COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

Karen L. Gross, Supplier

Day of event

Check UTMB Bid Opportunities

Diversity Program/HUB

Contact information:

Website for current bids.

Coordinator

E-mail: klgross@utmb.edu Phone: 409-.266.1094

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract Contact Karen Gross for specific category information.

Open to bid See bid opportunities Website @ https://www.utmb.edu/supplychain/purchasing/bidops.asp

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS UTMB does not need any staffing firms or Office Supply firms at this time.

University of Texas System EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: U. T. System Office of HUB Programs is responsible for the implementation of the HUB program at U. T. 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.

Website url: https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/historically-underutilized-business

NAME/TITLE/DEPT.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED

Hopeton Hay, Director UT System HUB Programs hhay@utsystem.edu Stephanie Park, Senior HUB Coordinator UT System HUB Programs spark@utsystem.edu Cynthia Booker HUB Coordinator, UT System HUB Programs cbooker@utsystem.edu

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Promotional/ Marketing items and services

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IT Development, Design and Temp services

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Other Temp services

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Facilities/ Grounds maintenance

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Catering services

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Trades services

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Architectural/ Engineering services

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CPA/ Accounting services

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Environmental-related services

Kyle Hayes HUB Coordinator, UT System HUB Programs khayes@utsystem.edu

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract: • Office Supplies

Open to bid: • Dell computers & accessories (spot bid items) • Construction and Non-Construction RFPs are posted on Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD): www.txsmartbuy.com\sp (Agency Name: University of Texas System) (Agency Number: 720)

Vistra Energy EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION:

Welcome! We are excited that you are interested in doing business

with us. Located in 19 states and the District of Columbia, Vistra is a power generation and retail power company. Vistra is constantly looking to partner with suppliers that are innovative, reliable, and committed to quality and safety. We welcome suppliers that can align and aid us in optimizing our assets, achieving cost leadership, shaping our markets, and being good stewards of the environment and our communities.

If you are up to deliver on these challenges, then we look forward to working with you in the near future.

NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Mary Gano

Jennifer Smith Patty Yamawaki

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE TIME COMMODITIES/SERVICES NEEDED 10:00-12:00 11/18 & 11/19 HR Services (COBRA, Mentoring); Mixed Media Marketing Services, Direct Mail, Mobile App for retail 10:00-12:00 11/18 Services for power plants and Mine 10:00-12:00 11/19 Crane – (fleetwide), Fuel/Lube, Industrial water (demin/RO)

The following general commodities/services are currently: Under contract Marketing Services Promotional Items IT Services/Software/Hardware Open to bid

World Wide Technology EXHIBITOR PROFILE – EXPO 2020 INTRODUCTION: Hello, My name is Shay Gillespie, and I am the business development manger here at World Wide Technology (WWT). WWT is a more than $13B systems integrator that brings an innovative and proven approach to how large public and private organizations explore, evaluate, architect and implement multi-vendor solutions. 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. To learn more about WWT, please visit: wwt.com.

EXHIBIT STAFFING SCHEDULE NAME/TITLE/DEPT. Shay Gillespie Business Development Manager Global Enterprise Sales – Central Javon Coleman Supplier Diversity Program Manager Human Resources The following general commodities/services are currently: Under Contract: Staffing services, promotional items, cleaning services, PPE services, construction services Open to Bid: Small tools, Software licenses, cables, warehouse, and logistics

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations to WWT’s 2019 Diverse Supplier of the Year Gibbs Hybrid. Unite Kingdoms based Gibbs Hybrid is an international people-powered business offering a "one-stop shop" helping its customers with talent services, managed project solutions and outsourced solutions. WWT’s Diverse Supplier of the Year award is presented by WWT’s Supplier Diversity team and is a core component of its All Star Program, an initiative to recognize the efforts and investments its suppliers are making to support a strong partnership with WWT.

Focused on

Excellence

ConocoPhillips is excited to be involved with every aspect of the communities where we operate. Providing minority-owned and womenowned businesses access to business opportunities is just one way we demonstrate our commitment to the community. We celebrate the differences in our cultures and backgrounds and by seeing opportunities from a diverse perspective, we share in success.

If your eligible minority-owned, women-owned, veteranowned, LGBT-owned or small business is focused on excellence, visit www.supplierdiversity.conocophillips.com and fill out your supplier profile today. Š ConocoPhillips Company. 2019. All rights reserved.

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Transforming How Texas Government Serves Texans

Texas Department of Information Resources

The mission of the Texas Department of Information Resources is to serve Texas government by leading the state’s technology strategy, protecting state technology infrastructure, and offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for all levels of government.

Why DIR? Trusted Guidance DIR delivers the strategic thinking, purchasing power, and policy insights necessary to ensure government organizations can find, procure, and securely implement innovative technology.

Efficiency DIR provides technology solutions for government entities with a flexible, trusted process delivering a positive return on investment.

Peace of Mind DIR is transforming the state’s security posture, focusing on protecting customers’ information resources within a reliable and secure computing environment.

DIR Services and Solutions

Texas Department of Information Resources | dir.texas.gov | #DIRisIT | @TexasDIR

HCC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Interested in doing business with Houston Community College?

For more information, visit hccs.edu/sbdp Or email hccs.sbdp@hccs.edu HCC PROCUREMENT

SM LL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

IRBY UTILITIES

PROFESSIONAL UTILITY EXPERTISE FOR AN EVERCHANGING UTILITY ENVIRONMENT. Irby Utilities is a leading ful llment and solutions provider to the utility and utility contracting marketplaces, o ering a complete business portfolio of products and services from the industry’s top manufacturers and technology organizations. Irby Utilities provides its products, services and solutions into the core utility business segments - distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, ber/broadband communications and gas.

Within our business portfolio, Irby Utilities additionally provides a wide range of “in-house” value-add services, many of which can be tailored to customer requirements. Our menu of available services includes, but is not limited to, transmission and substation packaging, high voltage testing and repair services, project/initiative management, full function logistics services, metering and automation support, broadband feasibility assessment and system design, e-solutions, customer speci c business portals, and customer speci c integrated supply capabilities. https://www.irbyutilities.com/services

WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL PORT OF TEXAS! Port Houston is the U.S. Gulf Coast’s leading deep-water gateway to North America’s fastest-growing region. With two ultra-modern, automated container terminals and 45-foot channel depth, Port Houston is your ideal destination.

PortHouston.com • 713-670-2400

Free Small Business Advice With SCORE you’ll have the tools and knowledge to start and grow your business. Our mentors provide you with expert advice to help identify opportunities and avoid pitfalls - putting you on the path to success.

It is critical to see how you can survive this pandemic.

Free one-on-one mentoring Local & online workshops Ask a question online Business tools, templates, and how-to guide Free Small Business Advice

www.houston.score.org

Tel 713-487-6565

The Texas Workforce Commission supports Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) whenever possible through the purchase of goods and services offered by certified HUBs.

TWC HUB Contacts Glenn Smith, CTPM Director of Purchasing and HUB Services glenn.smith@twc.state.tx.us Linda Alphonse, CTCD Purchaser and HUB Outreach Coordinator linda.alphonse@twc.state.tx.us

TWC is committed to promoting equal opportunities in the procurement process. TWC’s HUB program assists vendors with the following efforts: ● P roviding information about HUB Certification benefits ● Supporting HUB forums, seminars and conferences through sponsorship and participation ● Providing access to bid information ● Fostering mentor-protégé relationships

Marcus Garcia, CTCD Purchaser and Assistant HUB Outreach Coordinator marcus.garcia@twc.state.tx.us

TWC Purchases a variety of products and services from furniture and computers to security, and construction and remodeling projects.

Learn More about doing business with the TWC at: https://twc.texas.gov/agency/doing-business-texas-workforce

MORE THAN JUST BRICKS & MORTAR

WE’RE

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/ individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

MD Anderson Cancer Center’s HUB & Federal Small Business Program Celebrating nearly eight decades of Making Cancer History®, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston in the Texas Medical Center. We are among the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson was created by the Texas Legislature in 1941 as a component of The University of Texas System. In 2021, MD Anderson will mark its 80-year anniversary. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey ranked MD Anderson as the top hospital in the nation for cancer care in 2021.

During the last fiscal year (ending August 2020), our purchases totaled more than $1.7 billion; of that, over $63 million was awarded to small business concerns and HUB vendors. Bids are available on the Internet at http://www.mdanderson.org/bids.

For information on our HUB and Federal Small Business Program, contact 713-745-8300. http://www.mdanderson.org/hub

Let’s do business together.

UT Southwestern’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses is committed to: • Providing a fair and equal opportunity for HUBs and small businesses to compete for contracts and purchases • Increasing the number and value of contracts awarded to HUBs and small business firms • Creating a fair and open competitive market To learn more about our Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses or to submit a bid, please visit us at utsouthwestern.edu/about-us/administrative-offices/purchasing/hub.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE. A VISION FOR SUCCESS.

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.

To learn more, email us at supplierdiversity@vistracorp.com

W W W . V I S T R A C O R P. C O M

TECHNOLOGY RUNS ON GREAT PEOPLE.

WWT builds and delivers business results to encourage a new era of innovation. With diverse backgrounds and beliefs, we aim to shape the future of technology from idea to outcome.

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