Up-and-coming MBEs looking to ensure spots as sustainable diverse suppliers

Minority Business News USA (MBN USA) is pleased to recognize up-and-coming minority business enterprises. These outstanding MBE Rising Stars are making all the right moves to secure their spots as sustainable diverse suppliers.


To compile the MBE Rising Stars list, MBN USA asked the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.’s 23 regional affiliates to nominate companies deserving of this recognition based on the following criteria:

• Active support and participation in council initiatives.

• Proven ability to deliver innovative products or services.

• Growth and development since its founding, as well as impact on its industry or clients.

• Demonstrated commitment to — and positive impact on — local communities where employees live and work.


“MBN USA is pleased to recognize the 2023 class of Rising Stars,” said Don McKneely, founder, chairman and CEO of  MBN USA. “The past three years have been tough for most minority-owned businesses, but our outstanding Rising Stars found a way to push forward, pivot and survive.”


Congratulations to MBN USA’s 2023 MBE Rising Stars!

 

Abaxent LLC

Adonica Randal, president and CEO

abaxent-global.com

Analyses and assessments, managed processes, workforce solutions, cyber intelligence, hardware and software, help desk, incident management

 

Anton Gunn

Anton J. Gunn, MSW, CDM, CSP

antongunn.com

Keynote speaker, consulting, bestselling author of “Just Lead: 44 Actions to Break Down Barriers, Boost Your Retention, and Build a World-Class Culture”

 

APC Construction LLC

Keith Porta, founder and president

apcconstruction.com

Construction contractor

 

Avion Networks Inc.

Kanchana Raman, president and CEO

avionnetworks.com

Global telecom technology firm, specializing in converging communications, broadband network services, solutions

and innovations

 

Boateng Logistics LLC

William Randall, owner/CEO

boatenglogistics.com

Full truckload transportation, expedited transport service, flatbed trucking,special and large-scale event equipment transport

 

Brewster Procurement Group LLC

Janet Brewster, managing

principal/CEO

brewsterprocurement.com

Integration of supply

 

Charleston Gourmet Burger Co.

Monique and Chevalo Wilsondebriano, owners

charlestongourmetburger.com

Burger sauces, marinades

and apparel

 

Complete Dominance Athletics

Milton Putman, founder and CEO

facebook.com/groups/573849456886942

[email protected]

 

Core Technology Corp.

Geoff Foster, president and CEO

coretechnologycorp.com

3D printing, precision and 2-shot injection molding, medical cleanroom

 

Cornerstone Engineering Inc.

Chella Subram, president

and founder

cei-engineering.com

Award-winning engineering consulting and construction firm,

Fiber Reinforced Polymer or FRP strengthening services  

 

CPM PR LLC

Hectór J. Rivera Esq., PE, president

cpmintl.com

Project, program and construction management; environmental, health and safety; aerial inspection; corrosion and coating inspection; project controls; educational services; public-private partnerships

 

Cross Ocean Technologies Inc.

John C. Short III, president and CEO

crossoceantech.com

Information technology, law, light industrial, health care

 

Dave Scott & Associates Inc.

Dave Scott, CEO

davescottassociates.com

Space planning, installation, reconfiguration/relocation, site coordination/project management

 

Deeply Rooted Produce

Dazmonique Carr, owner

deeplyrootedproduce.com

Zero-waste mobile grocery store with an online and physical presence in Detroit

 

Diversified Supply Inc.

Dan Anderson, president

diversifiedsupply.com

Distributor of electrical, waterworks, plumbing, building materials and safety products

 

Empresas Ramirez Rivera Inc.

dba ECONS

Jose Ramirez Rivera, president

econsgroup.com

Business process management: process modeling/design, automation, process improvement, governance, business intelligence, operation mangement

 

E.R. Abernathy Industrial Inc.

Edna Abernathy, president

abernathyindustrial.com

Local and national distributor of industrial, safety and construction supplies — including maintenance, repair and operations and personal protective equipment and supplies; off-site vendor-managed inventory

 

Forma Automotive LLC

Rosa Santana, founder and CEO

formaautomotive.com

Outsourced manufacturing, new product launch management, quality engineering, product management and control, finished goods inspection, kitting and sequencing, rework and repair, N-tier supplier management, product sorting and containment

 

Fuentes Enterprises Inc. dba IPCOMM, formerly Interprint Communications

Monica Maldonado, president and CEO

weareipcomm.com

Communications agency and printing company: brand strategy; content development; diversity, equity and inclusion; sustainability, multicultural outreach; print and fulfillment

 

Gabby Bows

Gabby Goodwin, CEO

gabbybows.com

Double-snap barrettes, hair care products and mentoring services

 

Georgetown Metal Processing LLC

Kirk Lewis, chairman and president

georgetownmetalprocessing.com

Full-service steel processing center, specializing in blanking

and warehousing

 

Global Core Strategies &

Consulting LLC

Ron Harvey, vice president

and partner

gcs.consulting

Leadership and executive training, organizational training, cultural/behavioral change, coaching

 

Guy Brown LLC

Jay Chawan, CEO

guybrown.com

Office products; breakroom and janitorial supplies; promotional merchandise; office furniture; workwear; maintenance, repair and operations; technology solutions

 

Informatic Concepts

Derrick Davis, principal

twitter.com/informaticjobs?lang=en

Full-service information technology staffing

 

Inphlu Inc.

Joshua Reid, founder and CEO

inphlu.com

Social media management tool for businesses and nonprofits

 

JMG Connects LLC

Jacquie Munson Gaines, president and CEO

jmgconnects.com

Talent management services

 

Journey Steel Inc.

Barb Smith, president and

majority owner

journeysteel.com

Steel fabrication and erection

 

JT Dillard LLC dba

Zaymat Distributors

Terrell Dillard, founder

and co-owner

zaymat.com

Safety, construction and

industrial supplies

 

Kaul Glove and Manufacturing Co. dba Choctaw Kaul Distribution Co.

Kenny Tubby, CEO

choctawkaul.com

Safety and personal protective equipment, hand tools, power tools, janitorial supplies, general industrial supplies, electrical distribution equipment, pipe valves and fittings

 

La Mega Media Inc.

Roland Medrano, CEO

lamegamedia.com

News, music, information, events and entertainment, digital services and education for the Hispanic market

 

Lexico Consulting

Damani Short, founder and CEO

lexicoconsulting.com

Full-service transformation services consultancy including mergers and acquisitions/divestitures, program recovery, regulatory and compliance, board priorities, hyper growth, digital, new C-suite leadership and product development

 

Lillie’s of Charleston

Tracey Richardson,

co-founder and CEO

lilliesofcharleston.com

Sauces and seasonings

 

Mays Chemical Co. of Puerto Rico Inc. dba Mays Ochoa

Rafael Marti, president

maysochoa.com

Chemical distributor, cleaning systems and sanitation

 

Me & the Bees Lemonade

Mikaila Ulmer, founder and CEO

meandthebees.com

Honey-based lemonade, apparel, stickers, lip balm, books

 

Midwest Alarm Co. Inc.

Marva Mcmillen, CEO

midwestalarm.com

Fire and security systems

 

Mindful Media LLC

Kara Elyse Henderson, founder and creative director

mindfulxmedia.com

Content creation, photography, graphic design, videography, campaign stipulation

 

Mitivate

Aaron Petty, founder and CEO

mitivate.co

Health care data management, patient claim evaluation, resolution of financial inefficiencies

 

NIMBUS

Stacey Wade, CEO and executive creative director

hellonimbus.com

Strategic marketing and communications, web development, packaging, collateral development — brochures and print materials, photography and videography   

 

Organic Health Labs®

Nahir Luna, president

organichealthlabs.com

Natural medicine alternatives, supplements

 

Opifex LLC

Stefan Gresham Jr., owner and CEO

opifexenterprises.com

Construction equipment rental, equipment sales, materials

 

PMI Energy Solutions

George Williams, chairman, president and CEO

pmies.com

Overhead and underground electrical distribution construction and maintenance services, storm restoration and streetlight installations

 

Pinnacle Construction Partners LLC  

Cordell Kidd, president and CEO   

pconstruct.com

Preconstruction planning and construction management services for the public and private sector

 

Prime Air Corp.

Iris Vincent, president and founder

primeaircorp.com

Air freight, ocean freight, warehousing and distribution, weekend shipments, auctioning, marshalling, refrigerated and hazardous materials

 

Procellis Technology Inc.

Damian Young, CEO

procellis.com

Compliance, cybersecurity and professional services

 

PROJECTXYZ Inc.

Kimberly Lewis, CEO

linkedin.com/company/

projectxyz-inc-

[email protected]

 

Scientific Sales Inc.

Vicki Dyer, president and owner

scisale.com

Small business distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment, lab chemicals, safety products, law enforcement products, environmental and industrial supplies  

 

ScriptGuideRX Inc.

Ime Ekpenyong, Ph.D., CEO

sgrxhealth.com

Pharmacy services, prescriber services, drug assistance programs, Medicaid programs

 

Signature Contingent

Management LLC

Dr. Calvin McCoy, CEO

contingentmanagement.com

Vendor management, workforce management, talent solutions, transportation

 

Shekinah Smoke Sauces LLC

dba Big Red’s Hot Sauce

Paul Ford, founder

bigredshotsauce.com

Sauces, snacks, apparel

 

Softpath System LLC

Sushumna Roy Jalajam, president

softpath.net

Award-winning technology consulting, talent management

 

Storehouse in a Box LLC

Tamira Chapman, president

and CEO

storehouseinabox.com

Technology company, end-to-end product design, manufacturing services, fundraising as a service

 

Treco Services Inc.

Deborah Trevino, founder and CEO

trecoservices.com

Commercial janitorial services, facility maintenance, construction make-ready, commercial carpet and floor care, commercial landscaping

 

WEBMyers Construction LLC

Chondra Webster Myers, president

webmyersconstruction.com

Interior general contracting company

 

White Holdings Trucking LLC dba WH Trucking

Carlo White, president and CEO

whtrucks.com

Drop trailer capability for dedicated accounts, hauling, short-haul delivery, long-haul delivery, expedited delivery

 

Z Promotions

K. Zulene Adams, CEO

zp-a.com

Creative product branding, brand marketing products corporate apparel, graphic design


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