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DATE: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize Winners at Minority Enterprise Development Conference (Operations Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Minority Enterprise Development Conference was held on August 25-28, 2015, in Tampa, Florida.  The Awards Luncheon was held on Thursday, August 27.  The following employee and vendors of Hillsborough County Public Schools received the listed awards:

  • Advocacy Award: Benjamin Moore, Office of Supplier Diversity Officer
  • Business Pitch Competition: Colette Glover-Hannah with Glover-Hannah Community Relations, LLC. (First Place); Divine Individuals with Virtuous Attitudes (DIVA) - Breanna Harvey (Runner-up)
  • Business Pitch Competition People Choice Award:  Colette Glover-Hannah with Glover-Hannah Community Relations, LLC
  • Business of the Year:  Daniel Tapia with Jan-San Supply, Inc. (Bronze Award)

 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective, diverse workforce • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Christopher Farkas

  Chief Operating Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150901_699 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 18