Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.

Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.

MRTP Program Team

Selena Gray Sizemore, LEED AP Sr. Program Manager of nextCONSTRUCTION – Chicago Urban League

Gerardo Rodriguez Teaming Program Associate – Chicago Urban League

Emma Taylor McIntosh President - Diversified Alliances, Inc.

Donald McIntosh Vice President - Diversified Alliances, Inc.

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History

• 1916 - One of the first affiliates of the National Urban League (NUL)

• 1917 - Incorporated

• 1918 - Secured headquarters at the Frederick Douglass Center at 30th & Wabash

• 1966 - League moved headquarters to 4500 South Michigan Ave.

• 1972 - James W. Compton became the League’s Executive Director and was elected President and Chief Executive Officer

• 1984 - Built new headquarters at 4510 South Michigan Avenue

• 2006 - Cheryle R. Jackson became the first woman to be elected President and Chief Executive Officer

• 2007 – CUL launched ProjectNext

• 2010 - Andrea L. Zopp became elected President and Chief Executive Officer

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Executive Team

Andrea L. Zopp President & CEO

Shari Runner Sr. Vice President of Strategy & Community Development

Thresa A. Nelson CFO & Sr. Vice President of Administration

Rai Barney Chief of Staff

Roderick Hawkins Vice President of External Affairs

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Vision

A strong African American community is a better Chicago.

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Mission

The Chicago Urban League works for economic, educational and social progress for African Americans and promotes strong, sustainable communities through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

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Values Excellence

Delivering the best quality in everything we do through innovative practices and empowering employees to take the initiative to creatively engage.

Passion

Passionate about our purpose and community; committed to delivering superior value and service to our stakeholders with the same passion.

Accountability

Judiciously and fiscally responsible for our actions that impact the lives of those we serve, our fellow workers, funders and community stakeholders.

Collaboration

Collaborating within and outside the organization to give the best.

Honesty & Integrity

Acting with honesty and integrity in everything we do, without compromise; and communicating with all stakeholders in the same manner.

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Departments

The Chicago Urban League administers programs and services through the following departments:

• Education

• Human Capital Development

• Housing

• Workforce Development

• Entrepreneurship Center

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The Entrepreneurship Center

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Founded in 2007, the vision of the EC is to create pathways to bigger businesses, better jobs, and stronger communities by helping entrepreneurs build sustainable business models to grow employment and wealth accumulation.

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The EC Mission

– Teaching and modeling best business practices;

– Helping entrepreneurs to enlarge their revenues and profits by providing access to potential clients;

– Empowering entrepreneurs through access to capital and financial institutions;

– Coaching entrepreneurs to execute business strategies with resiliency and excellence; and

– Encouraging entrepreneurs to connect with a community of business leaders and mentors with direct access to business resources.

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EC Programs

• nextSTEP

• nextLEVEL

• nextONE

• nextCONNECTION

• nextCONSTRUCTION

– Chicago Contractor Development (CCD)

– Midwest Regional Teaming Program (MRTP)

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Program Overview (WHAT?)

The Midwest Regional Teaming Program is designed to create small business teams to pursue large Federal contracts. This program will:

– identify companies ready for teaming arrangements

– facilitate the teaming process

– provide support to identify contract opportunities

– provide Federal proposal preparation assistance to teams

• Teams will consist of 2-5 companies

• Teams will pursue FEDERAL contracts exceeding $10 million in value

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Program Overview (WHO?)

Midwest regional program targeting three (3) SBA Regions:

– Great Lakes (Region V) – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

– Southeast (Region IV) – AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,

TN

– Great Plains (Region VII) – IA, KS, MO, NE

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Program Overview (WHO?)

The criteria for participating businesses is as follows: – Existing business operating full-time for 3-years or

more; – Legally incorporated in the state of primary operation – Average gross annual revenues starting at $500K – Self-certified as a small business per SBA size

standards – Licensed, bondable and insured – Have fulfilled contracts through their company – Have the demeanor for participating in teaming

arrangements • Up to 30 companies will be included in each cycle of the

program

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Program Overview (INDUSTRIES)

• Building, Heavy and Civil Engineering, and Specialty Trade Construction

• Real Estate Acquisition, Rental and Leasing

• Architectural & Engineering Services

• Construction Products Manufacturing (including wood, glass, plastic, metal and finish products)

• Building Systems Equipment Manufacturing

• Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

• Building Material Suppliers

• Building Inspection Services

• Surveying

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Program Overview (INDUSTRIES)

• Computer Systems Design Services

• Computer Facilities Management Services

• Environmental Consulting Services

• Supportive Professional Services (such as Accountants, Attorneys and Operations Managers)

• Healthcare and related services

• Energy

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Program Overview (HOW?)

• Program Components

– Orientation

– Six (6) Saturday Working Sessions

– Facilitation of Team Formation

– Procurement Technical Assistance

• All workshops at the Chicago Urban League

• Webinar access to all workshops available to out-of-state participants

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Program Schedule (WHEN?)

Cycle 1 – Applications Due: November 19, 2012 – Orientation: December 8, 2012 – Workshops: December 15, 2012 -

Cycle 2 – Applications Due: February 1, 2013 – Orientation: February 16, 2013 – Workshops: February 23, 2013

Cycle 3 – Applications Due: May 3, 2013 – Orientation: May 11, 2013 – Workshops: May 18, 2013

Procurement activities for all 3 cycles and FY2012 participants will be ongoing throughout the program year.

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FY 2012 Snapshot • Program Partners

– Funder: US Small Business Administration

– Lead Consultant: Diversified Alliances, Inc.

• Enrollment

– 38 companies

• Illinois: 14

• Indiana: 6

• Iowa: 5

• Michigan: 4

• Missouri: 6

• District of Columbia: 1

• Range of Gross Annual Revenues

– $ 250K - $28M

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FY 2012 Outcomes • 11 Small Business Teams formed

• 32 Proposals Submitted

• 27 prime contracts awarded

totaling more than $90 million

All participating companies:

– Connected with area PTACS

– Updated information on SAM

– Updated profiles for Small Business Dynamic Search

– Connected with US SBA Government Contracting Field Staff Procurement Center Representatives

– Requested endorsement letters from Federal Legislative officials

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Program Goals • Outcomes

– Teaming Arrangement – Fair & Equitable Partnerships • Prime Contracting Team • Prime – 2nd Tier • Specialty Contracting Team • Mentor/ Protégé (8(a) Only)

– Procurement Opportunities • Vetting of teams to Government Agencies • Identification of contracting opportunities • Minimum of two (2) submitted proposals

per team

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Question & Response

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