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July 2015
Hello BDI Buzz Readers...
... and warm greetings from the Business Diversity Institute.
Have you ever heard of Ted Talks? Well, stay tuned for MED Talks. This year during MED Week, the BDI planning team will host its first ever MED Talks with a focus on small business. This will be just one of our fun and engaging MED Week activities to celebrate our local small businesses owners.
As MED Week is nearing we ask that you take a moment to nominate a small business, agency or Diversity Practitioners who has made an impactful difference in leveling the playing for minority owned firms. The nomination form and MED Week schedule at-a-glance is available on the BDI website.
We would like to thank our early sponsors for this year’s conference:
Port of Portland, Multnomah County, City of Portland, Oregon Department of Transportation, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Howard S. Wright, Skanska, Emerick Construction, Fortis Construction, and NW Natural Gas.
Cheers!
Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips,
Business Diversity Institute, Chair
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 Company name: iCompass Compliance Solutions LLC dba 1 Hour Impact
Owners: Deborah Todd, CPA, CTP, CGMA
Number of employees: 1 (with 3 consultants and growing)
Years in business: 2 years
Industry: CPA Firm, Financial, Tax and Planning Services
Phone: (360) 910-5053
Website: www.icompassllc.com and www.1hourimpact.com
Describe what services your company offers:
Simple money savvy that works! Innovative, practical and understandable education and support for rock-solid financial foundations which grow healthy small businesses.
5 things BDI Buzz readers want to know...
What makes your company unique?
We offer virtual, on-demand yet customized CPA and financial education and mentoring services which supports small business owners in making the most of their business - and understanding it.
What would our readers be surprised, to learn about your company?
Money savvy rocks! Working with our team of CPAs and business strategists is practical, cost-effective and you will have FUN learning!
Describe an adversity you have overcome, and how you overcame it?
Learning how to take our services into the virtual arena...while being secure took considerable education and infrastructure setup. We took a master's level class in e-commerce and hired a top-notch web designer who also specializes in IT engineering security.
What is the best piece of advice you've received?
Business is complex and we cannot be experts at every aspect. Hiring the right team member experts to help in your business, even as consultants, is absolutely critical to your success.
What is your favorite quote?
Success doesn't come to you, you go get it. - Marva Collins
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Inside the Millennial Mind; The Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing to this Powerful Generation
Everyone seems to be talking about Millennials today. It’s not just because they are the largest generation by population size – though that certainly doesn’t hurt. It’s because we’re all fascinated with them – news coverage, political campaigns, and of course, marketers trying to figure out how to reach them. But beyond their size, what is it about this generation that has everyone so captivated?... Read more
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Our Mission
To support the growth and success of regional minority-owned and woman-owned businesses through sustainable business:
• Education and training
• Outreach, tools and resources
• Promoting collaboration of public/private organizations
in these efforts
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