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Tune In Sunday, Nov 7th, 2010 from the Golden Thyme Coffee Cafe in historic Ronda Community in St. Paul MN (921 Selby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104)

Tune In Sunday November 7th, 2010 10am-11am, KFAI Wave Project

Soul Food Conversations with a side of Politics - We will openly discuss and debate issues and policies that are confronting the Economics of the urban community. The pleasures of food and eating in the Urban communities, with a cooking demonstration and samples with a side of politics. Where you eating at?

Elected officials run MN. People in MN w/others will gain insight into how to organize and force all of government to speak to our needs. Our needs have to be presented every day between 8am-5pm when the doors of MN government operate by advocates AND lobbyist to those elected officials in all areas government who write public policy. Who is advocating and lobbying for your needs? We will discuss this process with elected officials and others.

S.F. No. 2585, 3rd Engrossment - 86th Legislative Session (2009-2010) Posted on Apr 15, 2010
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.6 Section 1. [174.186] DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
1.7 COLLABORATIVE.
1.8 Subdivision 1. Establishment; purpose. (a) The commissioner of transportation
1.9 shall convene regular meetings of the disadvantaged business enterprise program and
1.10 workforce inclusion collaborative, as constituted by the commissioner as of January
1.11 1, 2010

(11) coding systems and dual goals for women and people of color.

The most recent report issued by MN DOT awarded contracts of $116 Million with $0 to African American Contractors. This number is similar from our research around the country. As you are aware, Title VI has the power for inclusion; however as in MN, enforce and participation has been weekend since he 1987 ruling change, including women as disadvantage businesses in USDOT contracts. The IL DOT did submit an application to the USDOT that USDOT Transportation Sec LaHood denied.

As with any advancement, legislation is required.  With the legislation Springboard has started, we need supporters and others to bring this attention so that other states will have similar bills enacted.  Advocacy in the room is 8am-5pm for economic opportunities. 

After eight years of the Pawlenty administration's poor leadership and disregard for policies, creating a business climate in Minnesota that threatens the survival of minority-owned businesses, members of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) and the Midwest Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) are collaborating for the first time to ensure their voices are heard in the August and November elections.

The MBCC and MMSDC are hosting a gubernatorial candidate forum Monday, July 26, at the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/07/21/mn-minority-business-owners-seek-governor-who-understands-their-struggles

Come Make Money, Not Spend It.  Springboard Gold Party Fundraiser Oct 18^th 2009

Save This Date - www.oldblingparty.com

All guests will leave with the satisfaction of having Cash in their hands instead of their unwanted gold jewelry.  Everyone has a broken or unwanted piece of jewelry in their home.

What is a Gold Party (www.oldblingparty.com)?

Think of it as a “reverse party” you come to make money, not to spend it!! 

How does a Gold Party Work ( www.oldblingparty.com )?
1. Bring any unwanted gold, old gold jewelry, broken, out of style, ex-husband, ex-boyfriend etc.
2. Have it appraised right there on the spot by www.oldblingparty.com .
3. Get offered top dollar for your gold (better than a pawn shop prices).
4. You choose to take the cash or walk away.
5. www.oldblingparty.com gold parties will donate 10% Referral Fee paid to Springboard.

Never any pressure to sell if you are not happy with the quote!

And remember… www.oldblingparty.com will donate a 10 % Referral Fee out of its profits to Springboard Economic Development Corporation, a 501c3 organization.

The Only Party in Town Paying Everyone Cash for unwanted GOLD, BLING BLING

WHERE – El Nuevo Restaurante 2709 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406

WHEN – Sunday, October 18, 2009

Time – 1pm – 4pm or until we run out of MONEY…. Paying Top Dollar

To learn more about hosting Gold Parties in general, go to www.oldblingparty.com. Plus you, as a hostess or your club or charity will earn EXTRA money for any party with 8 or more guests!

The Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights has entered into an agreement with Springboard Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit organization located in the North Minneapolis community dedicated to providing support for new and existing businesses in the North Minneapolis community. 

 

Springboard will make outreach efforts to increase awareness of and provide information and guidance regarding the Disadvantage Business Enterprise program at Mn/DOT as well as providing information regarding Mn/DOT federally funded projects on which firms already certified may have an opportunity to participate. 

 

Springboard will also seek out prime and subcontractors on these projects who are willing to act as sponsors to promote union member status to increase the likelihood of an individual’s employment on Mn/DOT projects.  They will also promote the mentor protégé program operated by Mn/DOT’s Business Development and Assistance Program. 

 

If you would like information regarding Springboard and their efforts or are in need of assistance from one of these programs contact Mr. Lennie Chism, 1901 Glenwood Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405.  Mr. Chism’s telephone number is 612-861-6662.  E-mail address is: lennie@sb501c3.org