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MRTP Program Team
Selena Gray Sizemore, LEED AP
Sr. Program Manager of nextCONSTRUCTION – Chicago Urban
League
Gerardo Rodriguez
Teaming Program Associate – Chicago Urban League
Emma Taylor McIntosh
President - Diversified Alliances, Inc.
Donald McIntosh
Vice President - Diversified Alliances, Inc.
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History
• 1916 - One of the first affiliates of the
National Urban League (NUL)
• 1917 - Incorporated
• 1918 - Secured headquarters at the
Frederick Douglass Center at 30th & Wabash
• 1966 - League moved headquarters to 4500
South Michigan Ave.
• 1972 - James W. Compton became the
League’s Executive Director and was elected
President and Chief Executive Officer
• 1984 - Built new headquarters at 4510
South Michigan Avenue
• 2006 - Cheryle R. Jackson became the first
woman to be elected President and Chief
Executive Officer
• 2007 – CUL launched ProjectNext
• 2010 - Andrea L. Zopp became elected
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Team
Andrea L. Zopp
President & CEO
Shari Runner
Sr. Vice President of Strategy & Community
Development
Thresa A. Nelson
CFO & Sr. Vice President of Administration
Rai Barney
Chief of Staff
Roderick Hawkins
Vice President of External Affairs
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Mission
The Chicago Urban League works for economic,
educational and social progress for African Americans and
promotes strong, sustainable communities through
advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.
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Values
Excellence
Delivering the best quality in everything we do through innovative practices
and empowering employees to take the initiative to creatively engage.
Passion
Passionate about our purpose and community; committed to delivering
superior value and service to our stakeholders with the same passion.
Accountability
Judiciously and fiscally responsible for our actions that impact the lives of
those we serve, our fellow workers, funders and community stakeholders.
Collaboration
Collaborating within and outside the organization to give the best.
Honesty & Integrity
Acting with honesty and integrity in everything we do, without compromise;
and communicating with all stakeholders in the same manner.
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Departments
The Chicago Urban League administers programs and services
through the following departments:
• Education
• Human Capital Development
• Housing
• Workforce Development
• Entrepreneurship Center
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The Entrepreneurship Center
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Founded in 2007, the vision
of the EC is to create
pathways to bigger
businesses, better jobs, and
stronger communities by
helping entrepreneurs build
sustainable business models
to grow employment and
wealth accumulation.
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The EC Mission
– Teaching and modeling best business practices;
– Helping entrepreneurs to enlarge their revenues and
profits by providing access to potential clients;
– Empowering entrepreneurs through access to capital
and financial institutions;
– Coaching entrepreneurs to execute business strategies
with resiliency and excellence; and
– Encouraging entrepreneurs to connect with a
community of business leaders and mentors with direct
access to business resources.
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EC Programs
• nextSTEP
• nextLEVEL
• nextONE
• nextCONNECTION
• nextCONSTRUCTION
– Chicago Contractor Development (CCD)
– Midwest Regional Teaming Program
(MRTP)
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Program Overview
(WHAT?)
The Midwest Regional Teaming Program is designed to
create small business teams to pursue large Federal
contracts. This program will:
– identify companies ready for teaming
arrangements
– facilitate the teaming process
– provide support to identify contract opportunities
– provide Federal proposal preparation assistance to
teams
• Teams will consist of 2-5 companies
• Teams will pursue FEDERAL contracts exceeding $10
million in value
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Program Overview
(WHO?)
Midwest regional program
targeting three (3) SBA
Regions:
– Great Lakes (Region V)
– IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
– Southeast (Region IV)
– AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,
TN
– Great Plains (Region VII)
– IA, KS, MO, NE
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Program Overview
(WHO?)
The criteria for participating businesses is as follows:
– Existing business operating full-time for 3-years or
more;
– Legally incorporated in the state of primary operation
– Average gross annual revenues starting at $500K
– Self-certified as a small business per SBA size
standards
– Licensed, bondable and insured
– Have fulfilled contracts through their company
– Have the demeanor for participating in teaming
arrangements
• Up to 30 companies will be included in each cycle of the
program
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Program Overview
(INDUSTRIES)
• Building, Heavy and Civil Engineering, and Specialty
Trade Construction
• Real Estate Acquisition, Rental and Leasing
• Architectural & Engineering Services
• Construction Products Manufacturing (including
wood, glass, plastic, metal and finish products)
• Building Systems Equipment Manufacturing
• Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Building Material Suppliers
• Building Inspection Services
• Surveying
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Program Overview
(INDUSTRIES)
• Computer Systems Design Services
• Computer Facilities Management Services
• Environmental Consulting Services
• Supportive Professional Services (such as
Accountants, Attorneys and Operations Managers)
• Healthcare and related services
• Energy
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Program Overview
(HOW?)
• Program Components
– Orientation
– Six (6) Saturday Working Sessions
– Facilitation of Team Formation
– Procurement Technical Assistance
• All workshops at the Chicago Urban League
• Webinar access to all workshops available to out-of-
state participants
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Program Schedule
(WHEN?)
Cycle 1
– Applications Due: November 19, 2012
– Orientation: December 8, 2012
– Workshops: December 15, 2012 -
Cycle 2
– Applications Due: February 1, 2013
– Orientation: February 16, 2013
– Workshops: February 23, 2013
Cycle 3
– Applications Due: May 3, 2013
– Orientation: May 11, 2013
– Workshops: May 18, 2013
Procurement activities for all 3 cycles and FY2012 participants
will be ongoing throughout the program year.
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FY 2012 Snapshot
• Program Partners
– Funder: US Small Business Administration
– Lead Consultant: Diversified Alliances, Inc.
• Enrollment
– 38 companies
• Illinois: 14
• Indiana: 6
• Iowa: 5
• Michigan: 4
• Missouri: 6
• District of Columbia: 1
• Range of Gross Annual Revenues
– $ 250K - $28M
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FY 2012 Outcomes
• 11 Small Business Teams formed
• 32 Proposals Submitted
• 27 prime contracts awarded
totaling more than $90 million
All participating companies:
– Connected with area PTACS
– Updated information on SAM
– Updated profiles for Small Business Dynamic Search
– Connected with US SBA Government Contracting Field
Staff Procurement Center Representatives
– Requested endorsement letters from Federal
Legislative officials
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Program Goals
• Outcomes
– Teaming Arrangement – Fair & Equitable
Partnerships
• Prime Contracting Team
• Prime – 2nd Tier
• Specialty Contracting Team
• Mentor/ Protégé (8(a) Only)
– Procurement Opportunities
• Vetting of teams to Government Agencies
• Identification of contracting opportunities
• Minimum of two (2) submitted proposals
per team
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