Ron Busby, Sr. - The Ebony Cactus

Welcome from the Chairman of the BoardWelcome to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce (GPBCC)Eighth Annual Dinner and Business Celebration. The Board of Directors hasestablished this as our major fundraising event of the year. We utilize thisoccasion to recognize and thank all of you for your support of the GPBCC.in 2006 we saw many changes in the political, social and business climatesof both our local and national communities. These changes forced ourmember businesses to adapt, refocus and determine new strategies. TheGPBCC provided our members with many of the tools necessary for theirshort and long term success.Black-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing segments of theAmerican economy. The number of black-owned businesses grew by 45percent from 1997 to 2002, more than four times the national rate for allbusinesses. Revenues from black-owned businesses increased by 25percent during the same period. However, nearly all black-ownedbusinesses are small. Our challenge as an organization is to help augmentand elevate these smaller businesses to the next level. With your continuedsupport we will get there.Please accept my sincere appreciation for your support and may God blessyou and your family this holiday season. Have a wonderful evening.Sincerely,Ron Busby, Sr.Ron Busby, Sr.Chairman of the BoardGreater Phoenix Black Chamber of CommerceGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

President’s WelcomeGood evening and welcome to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual BlackChamber Banquet. This past year has been one of great changes and great promise. We have nowbeen in our new headquarters for 2 years and the move has been beneficial for the Chamber and itsmembers.During this past year we said goodbye to a treasured friend and associate, Marquis Scott, whosehard work served the Chamber well for many years. As we look toward 2007, I would like to introduceto you our new team: Edy Blackwell & Pam Washington, our new Business Developers, LaTanyaJones is our new Events and Communications Officer and as always Teresa Walker is our OfficeManager. This year we have also welcomed many new members to our fold. Their energy andenthusiasm coupled with the faith and support given us by our long standing members helps to makethe GPBCC what it is.This past year has been one of great change not only for our Metropolitan area, but for the State ofArizona as well. Strategic pieces of legislation and successful bond elections throughout the Statehave our political and community leaders exploding with excitement. They are also committingthemselves and their organizations to diversifying their vending and subcontracting bases. GreaterPhoenix is advancing into the 21st century with leaps and bounds. However, with these tremendouschanges, it is no longer enough for members of the GPBCC or Black-owned Businesses as a whole toonly seek inclusion. Greater Phoenix Black Chamber member businesses have the opportunity to sitat the decision making table where the agenda for future economic direction will be set. Our goal is tojoin the leadership of the Valley in its efforts, not simply to follow their lead. It is therefore, ourcommitment to our members and the Greater Phoenix community to be visible in all areas of businessand economics.Tonight is also a night to thank our volunteers, our in-kind and our various financial contributors whohave been the wind beneath our wings. Without you, our growth and service level improvements couldnot have been achieved.Finally, we say thank you for the love and support that you and others have shown the GreaterPhoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. In the world of non-profits, each month is an adventure. Weoften get caught up asking ourselves, "Will there be enough to make it through?" But it is because ofthe friends of this Chamber that we have not simply survived, instead, for eight years we've lived tofight another day and we've ended up doing some pretty good things along the way.On behalf of my staff, our volunteers, and our creative and hard working Board of Director members, Isay welcome to our 8th Annual Dinner. I truly hope you enjoy yourselves. Tonight we look back andappreciate. Tomorrow we set out to make 2007 our best year ever!May God bless you and keep you.Sincerely,Cody WilliamsPresident and CEOGreater Phoenix Black Chamber of CommerceGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

8th Annual GPBCCDinner and Business CelebrationTheme: The Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce,Poised and Ready for GrowthDecember 7, 2006 Ritz Carlton Hotel, Phoenix5:30 p.m. Reception and Raffle6:45 p.m. Dinner and ProgramWelcome/IntroductionNational AnthemLift Every Voice and SingInvocationWords of Encouragement from HonoredGuestsRecognition of SponsorsDinnerIntroduction of SpeakerKeynote SpeakerCody WilliamsPresident and CEO GPBCCBriana ScottBriana ScottBishop Alexis A. ThomasPilgrim Rest Baptist ChurchMusic by “Instrumental”Ron Busby Sr. - ChairmanGPBCC Board of DirectorsAttorney Thomas ToddRaffle Winners AnnouncedAwards Ceremony:State of Black Business AddressClosing RemarksCommunity Advocate of the YearMember Business of the YearCorporate Member of the YearCody WilliamsPresident and CEO GPBCCRon Busby, Sr. - ChairmanGPBCC Board of DirectorsBenedictionGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

Letter from your Arizona Lottery~ Platinum Sponsor ~The Arizona Lottery is proud to support the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce asthe Platinum Sponsor of the 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration.We salute your drive and entrepreneurial spirit – a spirit that is strongly supported by GovernorJanet Napolitano and the Arizona Lottery. As business women and men, your effortsstrengthen the quality of life in our state. And we’re glad to partner with you in that endeavor.In fiscal year 2006, we broke all previous records, generating an all-time high of $468 million insales, which meant more than $141 million to help fund programs and projects that makeArizona an even better place to live:• Education• Health care for rural and underserved communities• Economic development grant programs• Transportation services for seniors and disabled persons• Parks and recreation• Wildlife conservation and historic preservationOver the past 25 years, your Arizona Lottery has contributed nearly $2 billion to programs andcommunities all across the state. And we’re already looking forward to our next 25 years.As you celebrate tonight, we congratulate you on your leadership and service – the veryexcellence that enriches Arizona.Sincerely,Art MaciasArt MaciasExecutive DirectorGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the Honorable Jon Kyl,United State Senator, ArizonaCongratulations on the 8th Annual Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Dinner andBusiness Celebration. While I am unable to attend the dinner and celebration tonight, I want tosend my best wishes to all of you involved. You should be very proud of youraccomplishments.Your important work to promote economic empowerment among minorities in the Phoenixbusiness community is invaluable.I'd also like to congratulate President and CEO Cody Williams for his leadership. As a formerpresident of the Phoenix Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, I know the tremendousamount of responsibilities and hard work involved. Cody has set a fine example for others inArizona.Again, congratulations and best wishes in all of your future endeavors.Sincerely,Jon KylJon KylUnited States SenatorGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableJanet NapolitanoGovernor State of ArizonaGREETINGS:As Governor of the Great State of Arizona, I wish to extend my congratulations to the GreaterPhoenix Black Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 8th Annual Dinner and BusinessCelebration.Arizona values its African American entrepreneurs and those major corporation that see thewisdom and value in a diverse supplier base. Small business is the lifeblood of our State andtheir entrepreneurial spirit drives our society.As we move into this new knowledge economy, African American owned businesses will play apivotal role. Thank you for your contribution an congratulations on the 2006 awards dinner.Yours very truly,Janet NapolitanoJanet NapolitanoGovernorGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableLeah Landrum TaylorArizona State Senator Elect-District 16Greeting!As your newly elected Senator for the State of Arizona District 16, it is a pleasure for me tosupport those that lead the way. Your theme this year “Poised and Ready for Growth “says itall. It is a great theme to start off a new year, with newly elected support from the AfricanAmerican Community in the House of Representatives and the Arizona State Senate. Wehave left the trenches of the past behind us. We have the goals to improve and the recipe forsuccess. Looking ahead it takes a good deal of optimism and will power to assert ourselves inall the jobs dedicated to the benefit of others in the face of opposition and adversity. Peoplewho want to change things have no intention of taking the easy way out. That’s why TheGreater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce is” Poised and Ready for Growth.”Many people will benefit from the work of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commercewith their unshakable idealism, commitment and confidence to help move the economy ofPhoenix into the 21th Century. This is a celebration of the commitment, a celebration of thepromise of being, “Poised and Ready for Growth."We salute you Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce.Sincerely,Leah Landrum TaylorHouse of RepresentativesRepresentatives Leah Landrum TaylorDistrict 16602 926-5864GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableCloves C. Campbell, Jr.Arizona State Representative Elect District 16Welcome and thank you to everyone for taking the time to recognize the hard work andaccomplishments of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber.As the Metropolitan Phoenix area continues to grow, the importance of an active BlackChamber is essential for the development of African-American business. It is with great pridethat I salute the Chamber and its’ honorees tonight.I wish you continued success on all your future endeavors.SincerelyCloves C. Campbell, Jr.CLOVES C. CAMPBELL, JR.State RepresentativeGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableMary Rose WilcoxMaricopa County Board of SupervisorsThe Annual Dinner and Business Celebration affords an opportunity to gather and share in thesuccesses of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. The information, leadershipand advocacy provided by the GPBCC is invaluable. Kudos to the organization for its fine workin our community.The President and CEO, Cody Williams, is an asset to the GPBCC. With his background as aformer Phoenix City Council member, Williams is a savvy leader who knows government as wellas the community. He has the knowledge and skills to carry the Greater Phoenix BlackChamber of Commerce forward.Congratulations to the recipients of the Outstanding GPBCC Business of the Year and theCommunity Advocate of the Year awards. These recognitions reflect the collective success ofthe Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce.Sincere best wishes,Mary Rose WilcoxMaricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, District 5GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

OFFICE OF THE MAYORA Message from the HonorablePhil GordonMayor Phoenix, ArizonaAs Mayor, I welcome you to the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce 8th AnnualDinner and Business Celebration.The Black Chamber of Commerce assists our local economy by exhibiting business in action.The City of Phoenix supports diverse business practices because it aligns with our vision andmission and is mutually beneficial for everyone.I would like to thank all the corporate members for supporting and practicing diversity. I wouldalso like to congratulate all our nominees. You have exemplified the best in business andcommunity advocacy.You have my very best wishes for continued success.Sincerely.Phil GordonPhil GordonMayorGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableHugh HallmanMayor Tempe, ArizonaWelcome to the 8th Annual Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce Dinner andBusiness Celebration!It is my honor and pleasure to welcome you on behalf of the City of Tempe. Our sincere thanksgo to the volunteers and professional staffers who make the GBCC event so successful yearafter year.The City of Tempe highly values relationships with minority businesses and sends heartfeltcongratulations to all the outstanding GPBCC 2006 Business of the Community Advocate ofthe Year Award nominees.Best wishes for the New Year!Hugh HallmanHugh HallmanMayor Tempe ArizonaGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

A Message from the HonorableMichael JohnsonPhoenix City CouncilDistrict 8To the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and President/CEO, Cody Williams,Chairman, Ron Busby, the Board of Directors and Staff, I am honored to offer these wordsof congratulations to you and to all of the award nominees and recipients on behalf of theDistrict 8 City Council Office of Phoenix, Arizona.For your dedication and commitment to uplifting the state of our community over the years,and for all of your vast charitable deeds, I applaud you and say thank you. Many, manypeople continually witness and benefit from the varied contributions made by yourorganization. Your leadership and direction coupled with your tireless efforts of service aregreatly appreciated and valued.So again, thank you, and know that we will continue to support you in your endeavorstoward a better and brighter city.Sincerely,Michael E. JohnsonMichael E. JohnsonCity Council - District 8GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

Keynote Speaker:Attorney Thomas N. ToddAn activist attorney widely known as TNT for his oratorical skills, Thomas N.Todd was born on September 24, 1938, in Demopolis, Alabama. His fatherdied shortly thereafter, so his mother, and eventually a stepfather, raisedTodd in Mobile, Alabama. The family was poor, but Todd, a large youth witha rich voice, nevertheless became a leader in school activities. Hegraduated early from Central high School in Mobile in 1955 and enrolledthat same year at Southern University at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Though he considered dropping out of college after his mother died in 1958,he remained and received a B.A. in Political Science in 1959. Toddcontinued through Southern University’s School of Law, graduating MagnaCum Laude in 1963.Todd served as a lawyer in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 and joined thestaff of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago in 1967. In this capacity, Toddmade history in 1968 when he developed the first criminal case against aChicago policeman for deprivation of an individual’s civil rights. Toddorganized and established the first Civil Rights Office in a local U.S. AttorneyOffice in 1969.Todd was the first full-time African American law professor at NorthwesternUniversity in Illinois, where he taught from 1970 to 1974. Todd has beenadmitted to practice law before many courts, including the LouisianaSupreme Court, the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the Illinois SupremeCourt and the U.s. Supreme Court.A powerful spokesman for civil rights, Todd was president of the ChicagoChapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1971 andPresident of Operation PUSH from 1983 to 1984. During the HaroldWashington mayoral campaigns of 1983 and 1987, Todd’s oratory was oftenused to warm up the crowd prior to Washington’s arrival.Semi-retired and the recipient of more than 500 awards and honorarydegrees, Todd is one of the most electrifying commencement speakers onblack college campuses. He and his wife, Janis, and two daughters live inChicago, Illinois.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 2006 Board of DirectorsRon Busby – ChairmanGPBCC Board ofDirectors. AmericanJanitorial Services, Inc.6991 East Camelback RoadSuite B225Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 941-8180 Office(480) 941-8182 FAXrbusby@ajs-az.comCody Williams –President/CEOGPBCC. 201 EastWashington StreetSte 350 Phoenix, AZ 85004(602) 307-5200 Office(602) 307-5204 FAXcody@phoenixblackchamber.comLuke HoltonDesert Sky Software,Inc. 103 W. Highland Ave.Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85013(602) 279-4600 Office(602) 279-4768 FAXlholton@desertsky.comMorrison E. WarrenJP Morgan ChaseArizona. ScottsdaleBusiness Banking4031 North Scottsdale Rd.,30th FloorScottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 970-7028 OfficeMorrison_Warren@chase.comDr. Kenneth AtwaterSouth MountainCommunity College7050 South 24th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85042(602) 243-8150 Office(602) 243-8329 FAXken.atwater@smcmail.maricopa.eduRod LasleyArizona Public ServiceP.O. Box 53999Mail Station 8370Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999(602) 250-3120 Office(602) 250-3873 FAXroderick.lasley@aps.comGerald RichardPhoenix PoliceDepartment620 W Washington StreetPhoenix, AZ 85003602) 262-6080(602) 495-0356 FAXgerald.p.richard@phoenix.govDr. Mernoy HarrisonArizona StateUniversity at theDowntown CampusPO Box 872303Tempe, AZ 85287-2303(480) 965-3201 Office(480) 965-8388 FAXmernoy.harrison@asu.eduDiana GregoryAnheuser-Busch, Inc2737 East Arizona BiltmoreCircle Suite 27Phoenix, AZ 85016(602) 952-8978 Office(602) 926-2748 FAXdiana.gregory@anheuserbusch.comSylvia McDowellREMAX Fine Properties8901 East Mountain ViewRoad Suite 201Scottsdale, AZ 85258(480) 922-1200 Office(480) 922-1225 FAXsylvia@sylviamcdowell.comAngela PhoenixVIAD. 1850 North CentralAvenue Phoenix,AZ 85077-0852(602) 207-5608 Office(602) 207-5900 FAXaphoenix@viad.comBishop Alexis A.ThomasPilgrim Rest BaptistChurch1401 East Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85034(602) 258-0831 Office(602) 258-0840 FAXPastorAAT@aol.comGarry WaltersSouthwest Gas10851 North Black CanyonHwy, Phoenix, AZ 85029-4755(602) 395-4703 Office(602) 861-3361 FAXgarry.walters@swgas.comPeter HemingwayWood/Patel2051 W. Northern Ave.Suite 100Phoenix, AZ 85021(602) 335-8500 Office(602) 544-9509 FAXphemingway@woodpatel.comFormer GPBCCPresidents/CEO'sDenise Meredith - 1999Bruce Mosby - 2000Sylvia J. Palms - 2001GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

Acknowledging ourMembers and SponsorsPlatinum Dinner Sponsor• Arizona State LotteryDiamond Dinner Sponsor• SCF of Arizona, Inc.Silver Dinner Sponsors• City of Phoenix Aviation• QwestBronze Sponsors• Waste Management• Phoenix Police Department• MD Classy Cars• Desert Sky Software• USAA Phoenix CampusCorporate Supporters• American Express Travel RelatedServices• Anheuser-Busch, Inc• ASU• Desert Sky Software• Salt River Project• Southwest Gas• Maricopa County CommunityCollege District• Pilgrim Rest• U. S. BankCorporate AnchorsNew Members• Ballman Ballshades by MFASMarketing & Associates• Building MaintenanceServices• City of Glendale• C. Payne & ConsultingTraining, LLC• General Dynamics c4 Systems• Greater Phoenix Youth at RiskFoundation, Inc.• Jobing.com, LLC• The Fairworthy Institute• Gust Rosenfeld• Mary Kay Cosmetics• Outback Steak House• HDR/S.R. Beard & Associates• Newman Tucker Group, Inc.• Western & Southern Financial• First National Bank• Arizona Public Service• Blue Cross Blue Shield• Wells FargoGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Community Advocate of the Year WinnerJohnnie FunderburgCity of Phoenix Aviation DivisionGrowing up in Kentucky, Johnnie Funderburg was exposed to the world ofbusiness by working in her family’s businesses including: Construction,Trucking, Rentals, Sales, and a Entertainment/Production Company. In 2000,she was recruited to the valley by a large Wire and Cable CommunicationManufacturing Corporate Company.In January of 2006, Johnnie Funderburg joined the City of Phoenix AviationDivision as the Outreach Project Manager. Johnnie is actively engaged inpromoting the Minority, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged and Small BusinessProgram at Sky Harbor International Airport. She collaborates with the localcommunity by hosting workshops, seminars, and participates in tradeshowsto encourage partnerships with construction companies, concessionaires,and vendors. Prior to working for the City of Phoenix Aviation Division,Johnnie was the Outreach Program Manager at Maricopa County PublicWorks Department where she was instrumental in coordinating the County’sParity Partner Forums with professional organizations, and communitygroups to facilitate the County’s Minority Business Development Program.Johnnie Funderburg received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in BusinessAdministration from Faulkner University and her Master of Arts Degree inOrganizational Management from University of Phoenix. She worked manyyears in the corporate environment as a Senior Supply Chain and GlobalProject Manager. She has held various executive-level managementpositions. Her technical training includes: Total Quality FacilitatorCertification, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six-Sigma Black Belt Training,and Green Belt Certification. She has traveled extensively throughoutEurope and the Far East managing various corporate projects and start-upoperations.Johnnie’s is affiliated with several diverse organizations including, the localChambers and Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development CouncilBoard. Her philosophy evolves around the 3P’s Passion, Persistence, andPatience.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Community Advocate of the Year NomineeMilagros “Millie” Gonzalez-ScottUnited Latino Business CoalitionMilagros “Millie” Gonzalez-Scott is co-owner of The Scott Business Group, the current ActingChairperson of the United Latino Business Coalition (ULBC) and Secretary of the Grand CanyonMinority Supplier Development Council (GCMSDC) Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee(MBEIC). Millie is originally from the Dominican Republic and has resided in Arizona since 1989. Sheholds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and is aCertified Project Manager.Millie has over 25 years of engineering, information technology, and staffing experience. As a reflectionof that experience, she was nominated Supplier of the Year at American Express Corporation after onlyone year in a staff supplier relationship, while managing an, IT Staffing branch for an MBE.As the Chairperson for the ULBC, Millie has had exceptional success in promoting and fulfilling themission of the organization, which is to develop and foster positive relationships with community,government and business organizations. She is recognized as an avid promoter of minority’s businessowners in an effort to increase their vendor supplier opportunities. Her commitment and dedication inthis regard has resulted in more opportunities for the ULBC membership since its inception.Millie is passionate about her advocacy, and the community truly appreciates her resolve. Millie hasbeen recognized by; MEDWeek, Advocate of the year in 2004 and Small Business, Advocate of theyear in 2003 by the ULBC.She has partnered and worked with diverse groups from the business community, Black, HispanicChambers, Native American organizations, NAWBO, GCMSDC, and others to bring about procurementchange, within municipal, county and state governments. Millie has been an active participant on anumber of committees and boards (i.e. METRO Outreach Committee, APS Diversity AdvisoryCommittee, Perini Diversity Outreach Committee, ULBC/GCMSDC.In addition, Millie has participated and organized committees to bring about changes in the businesscommunity. Her involvement, by activism standards has been well above and beyond the call of duty.This has not deterred her from spending the time necessary to organize and implement action plans tofacilitate positive business outcomes that benefit, minority own businesses.Millie, in conjunction with others has worked with the Governor’s Office through a committee process toimprove supplier diversity, to establish an accountable and verifiable process for State Procurement.She has participated on panels to educate buyers and procurement officers representing differentagencies.Under her leadership, the ULBC, was instrumental in convincing APS to modify their method ofprocurement allocation and improve business opportunities for minorities own businesses.Her tenacity, direct and focused approached has at times made some decision makers, feeluncomfortable. However, the business community at large has come to respect her commitment andmotivation.She is seen as a true champion and a positive force that has made a significant difference in the lives ofpeople in the Valley of the Sun and other parts of Arizona.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Community Advocate of the Year NomineeSantos J. RodriguezArizona Department of Economic SecuritySantos J. Rodriguez, was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and came to the USMainland at the age of 10. He grew up in South Bronx, New York. and cameto Arizona at the age of 17. Just before his 18th birthday, Santos joined theMarines and served three tours in Viet-Nam as a “recon man.” After 4 years inthe Marines, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at WilliamsAFB, Chandler AZ. As part of his duties in the Air Force he worked on thespace shuttle and other highly advanced vehicles. He retired from Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson as a certified master aircraft technician/inspector thatcan repair any aircraft.A world traveler, Santos is a life member of the American Veterans Post 15,and member of the American Legion Post 65. He graduated from theUniversity of Phoenix with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management andBachelors Degree in Business Administration.Santos is currently employed by the Arizona Department of EconomicSecurity as an employment service coordinator. Though this position he hasthe opportunity to work with the minority business community including theGreater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce. He the father of twodaughters, Celestia and Belen and has two grandchildren.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Business of the Year NomineeJo Ann M. CalvinIndependent Sales Director, Mary KayJo Ann M. Calvin is an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay. Shebegan her work with the company in the year 2000 as a Independent SalesConsultant and rapidly rose to the rank of Sales Director by December of2002.Within Mary Kay Jo Ann is an achiever. Within the team she directs, she haslead sales increases of 68% over previous years. For this and otherachievement out of 65 other units, they were named most improved inNational Area in 2005-2006. Her sales unit is currently ranked number 5amongst the 65 directors in the area and they are also the number 2 mostimproved unit in the State of Arizona.Jo Ann’s sales success has earned her a number of awards and recognitionsincluding:• 4 Mary Kay Cars (Currently driving a Cadillac)• Awarded Rookie Sales Director of the Near in Nation Area 2004• Company Sales Incentive based awards including: 16 Quarters of Starstatus, 9 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals and 12 Bronze Medals.Beyond her business achievements, she is the proud wife to Phillip, motherto LaTosha, Phillip Jr, Scott and Tyler, and grandmother to Eric.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Business of the Year NomineeBridget WilliamsBridgeKey CateringBridget Williams (Co-Owner & Caterer of BridgeKey Catering, LLC) Native of Arizona, Bridgetis married to jazz saxophonist Keyan Williams and has one son (17) who is a senior at Mt.Pointe High School. She has 23 years of Corporate Management experience in InformationTechnology. Over the course of 23 years, Bridget completed her Bachelors Degree inManagement, as well as several certification programs in Project/Program Management,Situational Leadership, Business Travel, and in Culinary. Her all time quote for any given day:"Find the Good". It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing in it. And sowill most of the people who come into contact with you.” – JESSIE OWENSIn June of 2004, during her exotic honeymoon with husband, the thought ofentrepreneurship entered the couples mind. Bridget loves to cook, and gets the mostenjoyment from others eating her food. She quotes: "I love to eat too, but there’s nothing likethe enjoyment from others approaching me after eating one of my meals wanting more". Herhusband Keyan loves to play his music, and what better combination she says, my cookingand my husbands music. From this conversation, BridgeKey Catering materialized. A cateringcompany specializing in home cooking with a flare, their motto being "Bridging Class withJazz".Bridgekey caters for many functions, small to large, from weddings, birthday parties, corporatefunctions, to quinceaneras. One of her favorite memories from a catering events is when a 9-year-old girl approached her at a wedding and said; “those potatoes are good, any way that Ican sneak an extra plate?” She laughed and piled and it on. Bridget certainly has her handsfull, from taking care of the catering business, keeping up with a very busy teenager, andmanaging her husband’s music career with their second company Told U So Production, LLC.Bridget understands the complexity of maintaining balance between business and family.One of her more difficult experiences with starting the company was missing one of her son’sfootball games. Bridget says; "You know the older our kids become, the more important it is tobe there for them, and I knew just how important that was to him, but I had to make a verydifficult decision. My son understood but I had a difficult time with it". The outcome of thatexperience however, brought them closer because her son could relate to the meaning ofsacrifice.Bridget is blessed to have in her circle, her maternal and paternal grandmothers, both of herparents, one sister, three brothers, 2 nieces, and three nephews. "I could not do this withoutmy family. Outside of my husband and son, as they are for sure my support cushion. Mymother and sister have been a tremendous blessing to me, and I know they will always bethere for me, good or bad".GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Business of the Year WinnerDr. Duane WootenRainbow Pediatrics.Duane M. Wooten M.D. ,P.C, was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He ismarried with one child. He attended Maryvale High school, as well asUniversity of Phoenix for is Doctor of Medicine degree and NorthwesternUniversity where he completed a degree in Chemical Engineering.As a native, Dr. Wooten has established great alliances, friendships andbusiness associates. In December, 1989 Dr. Wooten opened his privatepractice, Rainbow Pediatrics. To date, Dr. Wooten as 11,000 active patientsin one of his three offices who all receive individualized attention and care.Dr. Wooten owns MD Classy Cars, a service and repair company for foreignand domestic automobiles. Purchased in 1998 and more than 30 years old, itis one of the oldest Mercedes Benz repair shops in Phoenix. In his sparetime, if there is such a thing, Dr. Wooten has been a member of the Board ofDirectors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix since 1993, hecollects classic cars, and does his own office refurbishing as he did for ABEMagazine whose offices were on his property.As a business owner, Dr. Wooten reflects on God and perseverance. Withouthis belief and faith, he claims, he would have failed long ago. A man wholet’s nothing take away his joy, he continues to be of service in the communitythrough Mothers Against Gangs, and his H.O.P.E. Scholarship Fund where todate, Dr. Wooten has awarded 85, 4-year scholarships and consistentlyhelps others however needed.His awards include: The Maricopa Medical Society Community ServicePhysician of the Year award in 1998, the Arizona Sickle Cell Anemia SocietyCommunity Service Award in 1995, The NAACP Maricopa County ChapterImage Award of Medicine in 1994, and the University of Arizona College ofMedicine Research Award in 1983.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Corporate Member of the Year NomineeAnheuser-BuschAt Anheuser-Busch, we take our role as a corporate citizenseriously. Whether it is through supporting community groupsacross the U.S., protecting the environment, observing the highestethical standards in all our business dealings, a commitment todiversity in our hiring, or promoting the responsible use of ourproducts by adults, Anheuser-Busch has always believed thatdoing good by the public and doing well as a company go handin-hand.Locally, the company has partnered with the Greater PhoenixBlack Chamber of Commerce and supported numerous programsfor it’s members over the last two years. Anheuser-Buschsupports various charitable organizations on an annual basis inthe Greater Phoenix area.Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading Americanbrewer. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers,Budweiser® and Bud Light®. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine's MostAdmired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2006.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Corporate Member of the Year WinnerBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is a local, independent andnot-for profit health insurance company headquartered inPhoenix. Founded in 1939, the company has more than 1,500dedicated employees throughout Arizona.The company delivers health insurance products, services andnetworks to more than 1.1 million individuals, making Blue CrossBlue Shield of Arizona the largest locally based insurancecompany in Arizona.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is actively involved in thecommunity and proudly supports hundreds of worthwhilecharities and organizations through volunteering andcontributions.For information about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, visitwww.azblue.com.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

2006Corporate Member of the Year NomineeSouthwest GasSouthwest Gas Corporation opened for business 75 years agoas a virtually unknown little company in Barstow, California. 1931was not a promising time to begin a business. But Southwest Gasbecame one of America’s many success stories. The companyexpanded to parts of Arizona in the ’50s, and to Phoenix in 1984.In recent years, Southwest Gas has been one of the fastestgrowingnatural gas distribution companies in the nation, andserves more than 1.7 million customers in Arizona, Nevada andCalifornia.Going hand-in-hand with adding customers, is maintaining a safeand reliable gas system and providing great customer service. It’sa credit to Southwest Gas employees that they’ve been able tocontinue to do so while dealing with the demands of growth.Additionally, the company has a long history of support for thecommunities it serves. Locally, Southwest and its Phoenix-areaemployees are involved in a variety of community efforts. Thecompany’s charitable foundation contributes to nonprofit agencies,while the Volunteer Team takes on several projects a year,including home fixups, sorting supplies at food banks and cleaningup parks.During its day to day business, the company actively promotes aSupplier Diversity Program to ensure that minority businesses areequally included in the base of suppliers with whom it doesbusiness. The company has an extensive outreach program andcontinually seeks to identify minority business owners to providequality goods and services at competitive prices.GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

Special ThanksThe Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce wishes to acknowledge and thank allof the people who helped to make this banquet possible including:The GPBCC Staff and VolunteersEvent CoordinationWinzal Hines Airport LimousineGuest TransportationEbony Cactus Magazine and Professional ServicesProgram Design-Ad Design-Podcasts-News Releases-Internet Marketing51st Ave Sign-O-RamaSigns and BannersAnthony McDonald: B4C M&APhotographyTaylor Made PromotionsAwardsSalt River ProjectPrintingInstrumentalMusicGPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth

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GPBCC 8th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration: GPBCC Poised and Ready for Growth