March 28, 2011

Awards Gala News and Updates

GNEMSDC Annual Awards Gala on April 28 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT just keeps getting better and better. We are very pleased to announce that Joset B. Wright, President, National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. will be joining us at the Gala this year.

You can now register for the 2011 GNEMSDC Annual Awards Gala by visiting our Gala website. We encourage you to purchase your seats early. We have already pre-sold 500 tickets. This is one of the largest business dinners in the region. And it is not too late to sponsor or place an ad in the souvenir Gala Program Book. All of this information is available at the site listed above.

To download the Invitation and Response Card Click Here.

The Corporate Nominations and MBE Nominations are now in!

We want to thank our sponsors for their support of this event and all of our events and activities in 2011. I am happy to report that we have a record number of sponsors. To see the up-to-date list of current Corporate and MBE Annual Sponsors.

Derrick Diggs of Diggs Construction - Gala Honorary Co-Chair

Derrick Diggs, Vice President, Director of Business Development

On behalf of the GNEMSDC Board of Directors, I thank Derrick Diggs of Diggs Construction for his support of the Annual Awards Gala as the Honorary Co-Chair representing certified MBEs.

Derrick manages strategic planning and business development for Diggs Construction's operations and activities nationwide. Having a background in both business and law, Derrick brings to Diggs Construction a wealth of experience in real estate development, construction, and relationship management. Derrick earned his MBA from the Wharton School of Business and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He started his career as an investment banker in New York City and quickly moved to real estate development and construction. Derrick currently serves as the Director of Business Development and is responsible for marketing, public relations, and new business nationwide. As part of his assignment, Derrick will also assume responsibility of the financial management of Diggs Construction. In April 2009, Derrick became a LEED Accredited Professional and oversees the implementation of "Green" policies and procedures on behalf of the client on owner's representative projects.

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