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New Members
Jan. 2010 - Feb. 2010
Contractors and Industry Service Providers
Attorney Donald E. Bertrand (MBE)
Advanced Tools Technology (WBE)
TD Bank
Family ReEntry
Earth Environmental Consultants LLC
Industrial Safety
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Environmental Engineering Services
First Financial Resources
City of New Britain
D & M construction Services, Inc (WBE)
White Owl Construction (MBE)
Prindle Hill Construction (WBE)
CHB Excavating, Inc.
Jennette Construction LLC (WBE)
GJC Construction LLC
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Message from Sales/Mkt Director
Here we "Grow Again"
Since 2008 when we launched the vaseconstruction.com online portal, we have grown over 400%! We have added new business partners, suppliers, clients and more sales staff to
better support our nationwide growth strategy efforts.
It is our goal to DOUBLE our client base in the next year and make VASE a household name!
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Technological Advice
We are here to assist with any technological issues. Call 203.583.5108 or email diana@vaseconstruc
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Upcoming Events
We encourage you to support the following fundraising events. We will add more details in our upcoming newsletter.
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Greetings from the President
Whether you are an existing VASE member or joining with our company for the first time, we would like to show our appreciation and say "thank you" for helping us to grow so that we may continue to serve you with only the highest standards. Our mission is to present public and private sector construction opportunities to small and minority business enterprises who desire to be successful in this challenging industry.
We are already a quarter of the way through 2010, and as the year progresses we hope to increase access to business and construction opportunities, and generate enthusiasm among small businesses and big players. We understand the challenges ahead and aim to present connections that can put you in a position to succeed. To fulfill this Mission, VASE Management will embrace high principles, management and accountability and encourage new partnerships, particularly with public/private sectors and diverse construction businesses that improve VASE's ability to be effective on the business and community level. |
Ahold USA Retail
Notice of Upcoming Projects for 2010
Ahold USA has the following 2010 projects for the construction industry.
- Automatic Door Maintenance
- Automatic Doors
- Bolllards
- Generator service
- Generators
- Light Fixtures
- Luxury Vinyle Tile
- Modular Wiring
- Precast, Tilt-up Concrete Panels
- Structural Steel
- Vinyle Composition Tile
- Tile Maintenance
For more information, visit VASE Construction webiste or contact James Sturgis from Ahold USA Retail at 617-770-8870.
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 The Metropolitan District Invitation to Bid
Contract No. 2010-6 - Furnishing And Installing A Steel Ornamental Fence At Saville Dam-Spillway, Barkhamsted, CT
Title: Furnishing and Installing a Steel Ornamental Fence At Saville Dam-Spillway Barkhamsted, CT
Bids Due Date/Time: 4/1/2010 2:00:00 PM Eastern
Contact: David James, Tel (860) 278-7850, DJames@themdc.com. All bidders submitting proposals on this requirement must adhere to the MBE and WBE Goals Provision contained in the Bidder Package.
Register with VASE Construction for bid notices. |
Understanding Green Devil!
Picture (L-R, Vee, Linda, Tara at VASE Office)
Her name is Linda J. Frankel. She is the President and CEO of "Advanced Tools Technology" and a certified Woman owned Business Enterprise. She is very proud to distribute a proprietary product line designed for Green Construction. Her product is known as "Green Devil Diamond ToolsTM" and it's from one of the largest diamond tool manufacturers in the world. There are two divisions of these state-of-the-art tools, Construction/Stone and Precision/Semi- Conductor Tools.
Their product performance far exceeds the demands of the Government and Municipality contractors for durability, stability, speed, sustainability and increased performance value. "Many others have tried to copy their technology, but no one has been successful in the duplication, leaving Green Devil Diamond Tools unmatched", said Linda. Also, Linda is giving 20% off the wholesale price to VASE Construction buyers. To see a blade sample, just stop in our office or call Linda at 888-810-6686. |
Upcoming Event
April 23 - 24, 10 am
GNEMSDC Awards Gala
Boston Westin Copley Hotel (10 Huntington Ave Boston, MA)
The Awards Gala weekend will be the biggest Awards program that the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council has ever had. This is a two day event, featuring Earvin "Magic" Johnson as the event's keynote speaker. For more information call 203-288-9744 or visit www.gnemsdc.org. |
VASE Management LLC Chosen by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, CT to Provide Technical Assistance (Back Office Support) to Minority, Women Owned and Section 3 Business Concerns.
VASE Construction, a division of VASE Management LLC, supports minority, women owned and Section 3 business concerns related to Phase 1 of New Haven's Brookside redevelopment project, ensuring that they comply with local government construction regulations.
VASE Construction will support Housing Authority of the City of New Haven in sourcing qualified and certified contactor suppliers for the project.
VASE Construction delivers 50% or more savings over conventional sourcing and vetting methods acting on behalf of owner/developers, government agencies, corporations and major construction companies - a major benefit to governments in the current economy.
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O & O Construction Services needs help!!!
In efforts to help small businesses grow and become sufficient enough to prosper on their own, we are asking you to join in helping others who may be struggling to get off the ground. Managed by Olivia Towns and Wesley Oliver, O & O Construction Services, is a Section 3 Business Enterprise specializing in Residential and Commercial Construction Services.
They are currently working on a business plan receiving Technical Assistance from the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven that will help lead them to success. They have true spirit and drive to do well...the one thing they are lacking? ...Technology! If you currently have a working computer that you are no longer in need and would like to donate it to contribute to the efforts of O&O Construction, please contact Tara at 203-332-7366 or email tara@vaseconstruction.com. We at VASE believe that when you help others, you also help yourself in business and in life. |
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Upcoming Event
April 7th, 5pm - 7pm
Bonding Opportunities for Minority Contractors
New Haven Housing Authority (360 Orange St., New Haven, CT)
Presented by the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven, Kim Hawkins of the Business Resource Center will discuss Governor Jodi Rell's plans to expand opportunities for minority contractors in New Haven, Bridgeport and New London. She will answer questions about the Minority Bonding Guaranty Program, established by the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
The program began as a pilot program in 2007 in Hartford and it is intended to open up participation to minority contractors in three additional urban centers, allowing them to acquire bonding needed to secure projects. Please R.S.V.P to Tara Rose, 203.332.7366 or tara@vaseconstruction.com |
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Ask The Team
By Tara Rose, VASE Customer Service Manager
VASE Construction is here to help public agencies and major companies that are looking for assistance in finding small and minority contracts. We are also involved in helping contractors build strategic relationships. Please register at www.vaseconstruction.com and call with any questions so that we may begin building success together.
We would also like to give you the opportunity to share useful information with emerging small business enterprises and women, minority and disadvantaged entrepreneurs across the business and construction industries. Please send me a short paragraph of 150 words or less including a related photograph to tara@vaseconstruction.com and we'll post it on our upcoming newsletter.
Our 2010 upcoming newsletter are scheduled for the following dates. If you would like your information to be entered into our newsletter for a specific month, please specify which month and submit it at least two weeks prior.
2010 Newsletter Schedule
April 15th; May 19th; June 16th; July 14th; August 18th; September 15th; October 13th; November 17th; and December 15th.
If you know someone that would benefit from our eNewsletter or has relevant information to share, please have them call me at 203-332-7366. |
Upcoming Event
April 21st, 4pm - 7pm
Majora Carter Comes to Bridgeport
The Barnum Museum (820 Main Street, Bridgeport CT)
Ms. Carter will bring to Bridgeport the message of how community action to implement green programs and strategies, such as energy conservation, recycling and urban farming, will directly impact the economic growth of our neighborhoods and the financial stability of our families.
Fom her work in the South Bronx, Ms. Carter will provide many examples of significant steps we can take with our neighbors to make positive changes. Please R.S.V.P to Tara Rose, 203.332.7366 or tara@vaseconstruction.com |
Upcoming Event
Fridays, April 19- June 11, 10am -12pm
Business Law in a Greening Environment
Gateway Community College (North Haven Campus)
Attorney Donald Bertrand will be teaching a 9-week course about business law. The course will survey standard business law development topics but with focused attention to the special challenges and opportunities that confront businesses seeking advantage in safely navigating through the increasingly significant government and public attention to the effect of their operations on issues of sustainability and social effect. Contact Attorney Bertrand at 203-430-3141 or donbertrand@comcast.net for more information. |
Upcoming Event
Friday, May 21st, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Happy, Happy, Happy Hour!
VASE Office (360 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT)
Bringing people together to build and create strong business relationships. Come join with martinis, light music, and networking opportunities. Please R.S.V.P to Tara Rose, 203.332.7366 or tara@vaseconstruction.com | |
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