![]() "It is one of several value-added services we provide our certified minority business enterprises as we continuously advocate for a fair and competitive marketplace where all businesses have an opportunity to thrive." ![]() "Our mentor-protégé program is the first state-sponsored program of its type," said OSD Director Torey L. The mentor-protégé program provides a competitive edge for Florida's minority business enterprises. The shared commitment means the two businesses examine HZ's strengths and needs to nurture its growth and development. "Turner's experience and coaching will advance our business development to new levels in ways we might not achieve as quickly on our own." "Thanks to the Office of Supplier Diversity and Turner Construction, we have a tremendous learning opportunity," said President Anderson C. The two companies meet monthly, and conduct quarterly formal reviews of performance and effectiveness. Boykin, is the senior mentor to HZ and provides technical assistance, management support and assistance with general business practices and procedures. General Manager for Turner's Special Projects Division Bryan K. ![]() "While our economy is experiencing a slow-down, at Turner we are not slowing down our commitment to developing small businesses." "Through this partnering with the Office of Supplier Diversity, we are pleased to work with HZ Construction in advancing its business development," said Turner Construction's Director of Community Affairs Vernice Atkins-Bradley, who is responsible for Turner's supplier diversity in Florida. HZ conducts a self-assessment and then together with Turner, prepares a business development plan. The mentor-protégé agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities of both companies, and the specific assistance that Turner provides. "As we pair those businesses with established corporations willing to commit to the protégé's business development, we add resilience to Florida's economy as we make our way through these uncertain times." "The challenges continue to increase for business owners in Florida and across the country, which strengthens our commitment at DMS to minority-, women- and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses," said DMS Secretary Linda H. The Office of Supplier Diversity advocates for minority business enterprises and supports them with certification, outreach and professional development. Under Governor Crist's leadership, DMS works daily to assist these entrepreneurial businesses that are key to our state's economic success. ![]() "Construction is one of several industries hit especially hard by the economic downturn over the past 12-18 months and I'm confident Turner Construction will help HZ Construction weather today's environment and come out stronger a year from now." "In these challenging economic times, it is encouraging to witness this sort of collaboration between business owners," said Sen. This is the fourth mentor-protégé connection OSD made year-to-date, through its innovative program to connect minority business enterprises with corporations for business development mentoring. (HZ), both in Orlando, entered a one-year mentor-protégé agreement. ORLANDO-The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) announced today that Turner Construction (Turner) and HZ Construction, Inc. ![]() ~ Turner Construction and HZ Construction sign agreement ~ 2, 2008ĭMS OFFICE OF SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADDS CONSTRUCTION TO GROWING LIST OF INDUSTRIES IN MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM Fleet Management and Federal Property Assistanceįlorida Division of Administrative Hearingsġ0/2/08 Construction Added to Growing List of Industries in Mentor-Protege ProgramįOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, OCT. ![]()
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