U.S. Patents and Trademarks Policies: What Small Business Owners Should Know.
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Does your small business need a patent or trademark? DyNAMC speaks with Tony Knight, Supervisor at
the Office of Petitions, and Craig Morris, Managing Attorney for Trademark Outreach, both employees
at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, about why patents and trademarks are sometimes
crucial and sometimes unnecessary, depending on your situation.
5 New Laws in 2015 that Every California Employer Should Know.
NAMCO Legal Affairs Committee Co-Chair, Attorney Patrick Paschall gives
California businesses five new policy updates to stay in the know.
Book of Policies.
Pastor Campbell NAMCO’s Chair Community Involvement/Public Relations
Committee provides a welcome spiritual element on policy.
Alejandra Y. Castillo: A Leader Up to the Challenge of Change.
MBDA Director Alejandra Y. Castillo is determined to help minority businesses compete in the global market.
Atima Omara: America’s Youth Says Your Vote Does Make a Difference.
The president of the Young Democrats of America is committed to getting young adults
involved in the political process for change.
Holding the Insurance Giants Accountable to Diversity Policies.
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NAMCO Risk Management and Insurance Committee Chair, Michael Keeley, is a member of California
Department of Insurance Supplier Diversity Task Force. He shares the purpose and accomplishments
achieved in implementing policies established by California Assembly Bill 53 since it was passed in 2011.
California Department of General Services.
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Tanya Little, Business Development Program Manager for the California DGS, gives small
business owners and disabled veteran owned businesses tips about proposed changes to
regulations and seeking procurement opportunities with the State of California.
A Brief Prognosis of Black America.
NAMCO Student Member Christian Moses
Violation of Humanity: One Hard Lesson in the History of Policy Making.
NAMCO Student Member Asia Cain gives a history lesson and bright perspective on Bill H.R. 687.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee: A Policymaker On a Mission.
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee: A policymaker who isn’t afraid to speak up for the poor and
underserved – in her district and around the world
Congressman Charles Rangel: Education - The Key to Entering the Policymaking Community.
Congressman Charles Rangel of New York shares his views on the important role of education in helping us
become people who set and influence policy, along with how economics affect implementation of policy.
Congressman Danny K. Davis: Processes and Challenges in Setting Economic Policies
that Foster Growth for Small Minority-Owned Businesses.
Congressman Danny K. Davis, representing the 7th Congressional District of Illinois, shares insight into
the processes and challenges involved in setting economic policies that foster growth for small minorityowned businesses.
Missouri PSC Chair Robert Kenney: Supplier Diversity Programs are Simply
‘Good Business’ among Missouri’s Utilities Companies.
Robert Kenney, chair of the Missouri Public Service Commission, shares with DyNAMC how the commission is
encouraging the volunteer efforts of the state’s utility companies to develop and broaden its supplier diversity programs.
Congresswomen Judy Chu: Facing the Challenge of Keeping Policies Up to Date with the Times.
Congresswoman Judy Chu of California shares the challenges faced by Congress in keeping policies up to date
with advances in technology, along with the overwhelming problem of outdated immigration policies.
Senator Paul Gazelka: Addressing Disparities in Setting Policy in the Minnesota Legislature.
Senator Paul Gazelka discusses the challenges facing state legislators in reforming policies that have
fostered high rates of disparity in education and employment in the State of Minnesota.
Congressman Chaka Fattah: Effective Leadership Ensuring Implementation of Policy Through Appropriation.
Congressman Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania explains the crucial role of the Appropriations
Committee in funding and implementing policies established by Congress.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings : Doing the Right Thing .
Congressman Cummings speaks to DyNAMC about the hurdles and
solutions of policies affecting minority owned businesses.
Commissioner Toni Carter: Policy Changes Come from a Lived Experience .
Minnesot a’s Ramsey County Commissioner discusses disparity and how the issue is addressed.