DyNAMC "New Beginnings" February 2014 Issue 3 | Page 6

Features

Issue 3 | February 2014

2014 Diversity Award
Nominations Expand Eligibility

Economic Development Initiatives
in the Nation’s Largest Cities

Call for nominations and Judges for the
DyNAMC corporate Walk the Walk and Top
Influential People Diversity Awards. See how
you can be recognized or participate for your
dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Seven major cities across the U.S. – Atlanta,
Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York
and Washington D.C. – report on the new initiatives that have been put into place to bolster
their local economies and improve the business
climate in their cities.
pg. 66

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New District 62 in California Starts
off with Seasoned Leadership
Assemblyman Steven Bradford anticipates
new and expanded opportunities for minority
contractors and small businesses in California’s
energy efficiency arena during the coming year.

pg. 21
Executive Director Orson Aguilar
Talks with DyNAMC about the
Greenlining Institute’s Stance on
Diversity

pg. 29
FDIC Unlocks Business Steps for
Diverse Companies
Melodee Brooks, Acting Director of the Office
of Minority and Women Inclusion, speaks about
the contract opportunities available with the
FDIC for minority and women-owned businesses.
Government contracts can grow your business
to the next level, providing a new beginning and
endless opportunities.
pg. 40

DyNAMC • ISSUE 3

Business and America Should
Embrace Obamacare

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Dr. Martin Kabongo’s, perspective on the benefits that the Affordable Care Act will provide to
Americans, business owners and particularly the
uninsured, as we embark on this new adventure
in healthcare coverage.

pg. 62

Orson Aguilar
In our cover feature,
Orson Aguilar Executive
Director of the Greenlining Institute speaks
to DyNAMC about the
importance of diversity
and engaging corporate
stakeholders in hopes of
redefining a corporate
culture that creates fresh
opportunities and new
beginnings for minority
owned businesses.