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DBE Supportive Services
Newsletter December 2014 Volume 1, Issue 12
Contact Information
Carolyn Bell,
Civil Rights Director
Stacy Slay, DBE Coordinator
Stan Adams, DBE Certification Officer
Justin Rawls, Special Projects Officer [email protected]
P.O. Box 1850
Jackson, MS 39215-1850 Office: 601.359.7644
Fax: 601.576.4501 www.gomdot.com
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Toni Cooley, Project Director [email protected]
Larry Davis, Project Manager [email protected]
Quin Braylock, Assistant Project Manager
Keith Richardson, Project Specialist
1400 Fourth Avenue Jackson, MS 39203
Office: (601) 718-7344 Fax: (601) 564-0212
JL Interiors Construction, LLC is a full scale interior renovation construction company located in Jackson, MS. President and owner of the company Mr. Johnny Ledbetter has 30 years of experience in the construction field. Established in 1999, JL Interiors Construction; specializes in acoustical ceilings, additional alteration and renovation, interior construction, metal framing, drywall installation and flooring. . Mr. Ledbetter has experience working with significant prime contractors across the state of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee and Florida.
JL Interiors has been afforded the opportunity to share their passion for construction innovation by working on major projects and companies such as Pure Darre Hobbs Construction, R. J. Allen and Associates, Inc, Horizon Retail Construction Inc., DBR Development Inc., J.A. Moss Construction, C. Perry, BD Construction Manager Inc., Lucky Construction Inc., J&K Project Management ACT Construction Company and a number of others.
JL Interiors has been certified as a Mississippi Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm for the past seven years; he is also registered as a small business concern with the City of Jackson. Mr. Ledbetter is currently working on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) project with the Medger-Evers Jackson Municipal Airport, once his current project is complete, his future project will consist of working with the construction firm Kirkland Retail on a local construction project.
J L Interiors Construction provides quality services to their customers and flourishes off delivering a flawless finished product. Mr. Ledbetter’s advice to the up and coming newly certified DBE’s would be, “Remain focused, make sure you attend the monthly Pre-Bid meetings, always keep business cards with you, make sure that you interface with prime contractors it will increase your opportunities for contracts and most importantly, don’t give up”.
J L Interiors Construction LLC. “Time Honored Experience in Interior Renovation & Construction”
Coming Events
December 10, 2013 Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Marketing for a Small Business This seminar presents marketing strategies and concepts, as well as three reasons why marketers fail, importance of marketing and feasible ideas. Speaker: Donald Hewitt Location: JSU MSBDC, Mississippi e-Center @ Jackson State University, Hinds County December 10
th, 2013
Tuesday, 6PM-8PM Associated Builders Contractors Christmas Party 140 Madison Landing Circle Ridgeland, MS Register at: http://www.msabc.net/news/ZDecJackson.pdf December 12, 2013 Thursday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Basics of Exporting International Trade Are you interested in exporting, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines what exporting is from a historical prospective; why should you export; do you have an exportable product; ways to enter the foreign market; best way to price a product and who can help with logistics. Speaker: Jim Harper, Director, Hinds Community College/MSBDC Location: HCC MSBDC/ITC, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 3rd Floor December 12, 2013 Thursday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Managing a Business- Recordkeeping for a Small Business This seminar present ways to maintain good records that will help you monitor the progress of your business, prepare your financial statements, identify source of receipts, keep track of deductible expenses, prepare your tax returns, and support items reported on tax returns. Speaker: Sydney Brown Location: JSU MSBDC, Mississippi e-Center @ Jackson State University, Hinds County
“Being Prepared, Proactive, and Setting Specific Goals for Your Business for 2014”
As 2013 comes to an end, it’s a great time for contractor’s in general,
established businesses and small contractors in particular, to establish goals
and objectives for 2014. It’s a well-established business concept that goal
setting is one key to success. Indeed, the old adage “if you fail to plan, you
plan to fail”, is true in the construction industry. While it is easy to note that one
should establish goals and objectives, it is somewhat difficult to establish “the
how to” may be somewhat elusive. Hopefully the following pointers will prove
helpful.
At its simplest, a goal is just something you aim for. But goals are powerful
contributors to successful business growth in several ways. To begin with, the
process of setting goals forces you to think through what you want from your
business and how growth may--or may not--provide that. This process helps
suggest directions for pursuing that growth, which can greatly improve your
chances of achieving your goals in the first place.
Goals also give you a framework within which to work. This tends to focus your
efforts by helping you rule out actions that won't contribute to achieving the
goals you've set. A very important part of that framework is a timetable. Any
good goal has a timetable, and that timetable will influence your actions
profoundly.
The most important rule of goal-setting is honesty. Going into business with your
eyes wide open about your ultimate goals lets you confront the decisions you'll
face with greater confidence and a greater chance of success.
When setting goals, aim for the following qualities:
Specificity. You have a better chance of achieving a goal if it's specific.
Raising capital isn't a specific goal; raising $10,000 by July 1 is.
Optimism. Be positive when you set your goals. Being able to pay the
bills isn't exactly an inspirational goal. Achieving financial security
phrases your goal in a more positive manner, thus firing up your energy
to attain it.
Realism. If you set a goal to earn $100,000 a month when you've never
earned that much in a year, that goal is unrealistic. Begin with small
steps, such as increasing your monthly income by 25 percent. Once
your first goal is met, you can reach for larger ones.
Short and long term. Short-term goals are attainable in a period of
weeks to a year. Long-term goals can be for five, 10 or even 20 years;
they should be substantially greater than short-term goals but should still
be realistic.
When it’s all said and done, ask yourself are your goals for your business
smart?
S.M.A.R.T—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely.
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Newsletter December 2014 Volume 1, Issue 12
December 2013 10 - LSBP-17(6) Desoto 0.020 Mi of Box Bridge and Approaches 11 - BR-0020(26)B George 0.201 Mi of Bridge and Approaches 12 - SAP-27(7)S Humphreys 10.224 Mi of Reseal 16 - SAP-04(1)TP Attala 0.018 Mi of Timber Pile Repair 18 - LSBP-55(31) Pearl River 0.040 Mi of Box Culvert and Gravel Approaches 30 - LSBP-08(37) Carroll 0.150 Mi of Box Culvert and Gravel Approaches
GS# Project Name Using Agency Professional Bid Date
103-263
Lighting Upgrades - PH II
Jackson State University Watkins & O'Gwynn Consulting Electrical Engineers, P.A.
12- 10, 2013
411-110
Receiving Units & Central Mech
East Mississippi State Hospital Robert Lewis/Archtitects 12- 12, 2013
505-027
Hail Damage Repairs (EMER)
State Fire Academy Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A.
12- 17, 2013
104-182
Fant Library Renov. - PH II
Mississippi University for Women
Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A.
12- 19, 2013
522-046 Special Needs Shelter State Department of Health
AEDD Plus, PLLC 12- 19, 2013
502-034
Hail Damage Repairs (EMER)
Mississippi Industries for the Blind
JBHM Architects, P.A. - Jackson (Tupelo, Mississippi, through the Office listed herein)
12- 19, 2013
358-047 House Sound System
New Capitol Building(Office of Capitol Facilities)(Department of Finance and Administration)
Watkins & O'Gwynn, P.A.
12- 31, 2013
Coming Events Con’t
December 16, 2013 Monday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Starting a Business- First Steps (Jackson) Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. Speaker: Donald Hewitt Location: JSU MSBDC, Mississippi e-Center @ Jackson State University, Hinds County December 17, 2013 Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00noon Procurement and Business Development Outreach Workshop State Bank and Trust (Main) 112 East Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS SECURING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Jonithan Hatcher, MS Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) Deirdre Floyd, Minority & Small Business Development Division For More Information Contact: Joycie Lenoir at [email protected] or call (601)359-3448 Sponsored by Mississippi Development Authority Central Mississippi Contract Procurement Center
Office of State Aid Road Construction
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Newsletter December 2014 Volume 1, Issue 12
October & November 2013
Name: City/State: Firms Type of Work
Priority One Data System, LLC
Jackson, MS Computer Systems Design Services Computer Software Consulting Services Security Program Design/Management Computer Repair
Four Star Trucking Company
Hernando, MS Hauling and transportation of earth movement materials (salt, gravel, sand etc.)
G. D. Swing Inc. Lithonia, GA Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors Reinforced Steel Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractor SIP Metal Decking
Quality Communication, Inc.
Atlanta, GA Install services of surveillance cameras, networking administrative designs, finer optics, voice data cabling, card access, audio/visual installs
Condall Consulting Group
New Orleans, LA Environmental Consulting Services Environmental Impact Assessments, Phase I, II Waste Water Natural Resources Planning Other Management Consulting Services Construction Consulting and Management
Civil Tech, Inc. Jackson, MS Civil Engineering/Architectural design and project management.
Campbell’s Trucking, LLC
Brandon, MS Hauling and transportation services
Virtual Management
Terry, MS Alternative Fuels, Assessments, Energy Management, Cost Analysis, Training, Energy Efficiency
Best Way Janitoral Services
Nashville, TN Janitorial, Sell LED Lighting, Sercurity Guard Services, Staffing and Maintenance
Carroll’s Roofing Construction
Bartnell, TN Roofing and General Construction
Luther’s Supply, LLC
St. Louis, MO Manufactory supplier of residential and construction materials.
Crystal Clear Computer Solutions, LLC
Southaven, MS Computer Support, Website Design, Computer
Coming Events Con’t
December 17, 2013 Tuesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM How to Develop a Business Plan (Jackson) This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan. The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan. Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. Speaker: Rickey Jones Location: JSU MSBDC, Mississippi e-Center @ Jackson State University, Hinds County
December 19, 2013 Thursday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Cash Flow Projections for your Business Plan (Biloxi) This seminar demonstrates the process of establishing and analyzing cash flow projection numbers for your business plan. Speaker: Mitch McDowell, GC MSBDC Location: GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi Register at https://clients.mssbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=3330088 Due To Hazardous Winter Weather Conditions the Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council 27th Annual Corporate Minority Executive Business Awards (CEMBA)Scheduled For Friday, December 6, 2013, Will Be Rescheduled To January 28, 2014 Same Time, Same Place.
We Extend A Warm Mississippi Welcome To All the Recently Certified DBE Firms
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Newsletter December 2014 Volume 1, Issue 12
Procurement and Business Development Outreach Workshop
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:30am - 12:00 Noon
State Bank and Trust (Main)
112 Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS 39345
TOPICS
SECURING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Jonithan Hatcher, MS Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP)
Deirdre Floyd, Minority & Small Business Development Division
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Sponsored by
Mississippi Development Authority Central Mississippi Contract Procurement Center
• FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC •
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Newsletter December 2014 Volume 1, Issue 12
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
Phase I-Renovation & Phase II-New Construction Midtown Partners Housing
Bid Date: 12/12/2013
Bid Time: 2:00:00 PM
Project Location: Jackson, MS / Hinds County
Bids To: Midtown Partners, Inc., 329 Adelle St., Jackson, MS 39202
Architect/Engineer: Duvall Decker Architects, P.A. / Phone (601) 713-1128 / Fax (601) 713-1168
Estimated Cost: $850,000
Work Items: Selective Demolition / Lead Based Paint Risk Assessment & Remediation /Earthwork / Soil
Treatment for Termite Control / Bituminous Paving / Concrete Curbs & Walks / Pavement Markings / Planting Lawns & Fine Grading / Concrete Formwork / Reinforcing Steel / Cast-In-Place Concrete / Mortar / Brick Masonry / Cast Stone / Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals / Rough Carpentry / Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses / Finish Carpentry & Millwork / Exterior Siding & Trim / Waterproofing / Dampproofing / Insulation / Asphalt Shingles / Flashing & Sheet
Metal / Caulking & Sealants / Metal Doors & Frames / Composite Interior Doors / Access Doors / Aluminum Single Hung & Fixed Windows / Finish Hardware / Glazing / Gypsum Drywall / Ceramic Tile Flooring / Resilient Flooring / Painting /
Firefighting Devices / Postal Specialties / Toilet & Bath Accessories / Closet Specialties / Appliances / Blinds / Mechanical / Motors & Controllers / Hangers & Supports / Mechanical Insulation / Valves / Domestic Water Piping / Sanitary Waste & Vent Piping / Heating & cooling Piping / Plumbing Fixtures / Plumbing Specialties / Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps /
Metal Ducts / Duct Accessories / Fans / Air Outlets & Inlets / Air Cleaning Devices / Testing, Adjusting & Balancing / Electrical / Service & Distribution / Lighting
Plan Holders: plans are available to view for free at statewideplans.com
Barnard & Sons Construction Phone (601) 847-2420 Fax (601) 847-0110 William Chalk [email protected]
M.A.C. Construction Corp Phone (601) 502-3395 Fax (601) 982-8958
Richard Womack Construction, LLC Phone (601) 849-5675 Fax (601) 849-4966 Richard Womack [email protected]
Sullivan Enterprises Phone (601) 849-2441 Fax (601) 849-4121
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Have A Safe and Blessed Holiday Season DBE Supportive Services Staff
The Small Business Capital Fund of MS, Inc. (SBCF) located in Jackson, MS, has been approved by the US Department of Transportation as the sole lender in the state to administer the USDOT’s Short Term Lending Program (STLP). This program is a loan guarantee program. Approved lenders, such as SBCF, offer these loans, which provide up to a 75% federal government guarantee. The STLP is designed to assist Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) seeking access to working capital in order to obtain transportation–related contracts receiving USDOT funding. These loans are revolving lines of credit that provide funds to finance the direct labor and material cost of completing transportation-related contracts. The transportation contracts are assigned to the line of credit as the primary loan collateral. The participating lender will advance funds to the borrower based upon approved contract invoices for work completed. The maximum advance rate on an invoice is 85%. Certain certifications are required for utilization of the program. Applicants can be a contractor, sub-contractor, supplier of products or provide professional services for the transportation related-project. Start-up businesses are not eligible for this program and applicants must be current on all tax liabilities. The line of credit is usually set up for a one-year term. Other eligibility restrictions may apply. For more information, contact Small Business Capital Fund of MS, Inc., at 601-713-3322.
No Pre-Bid Letting Meeting for the Month of December 2013
Next Pre-bid Monday January 27, 2014
2:00 P.M. Jackson Hilton County Line Road
