WBEA Executive Director Susan Repka reflects on her 10 years of council success
June 16, 2008
Both Susan Repka and the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance are testimony of all that can occur in 10 years.In 10 years,Repka went from serving as the organization’s operations assistant to executive director, and the WBEA —which offers certification, educational opportunities, business development and networking to WBEs — expanded to include over 600 members,serve 94 counties in Texas and open a satellite office.The growth in Repka’s career and the WBEA are the result of great commitment. Read more
WBE towing and incident management company providing above-and-beyond service for D/FW
June 16, 2008
Considering Marilyn Lane’s entrepreneurially laced upbringing, it’s no surprise that she jumped upon recognizing an opportunity to fill an automotive industry niche with a true focus on service. “I wanted to have a different kind of tow service, far exceeding the public stereotype of the industry.We have chosen to specialize in incident management rather than tow-away business – this is the image and public perception we desire,”said Lane, president of WBENC-certified Hollywood Transportation, Inc. dba Hollywood Towing. Read more
Marriott adds global hospitality to diversity and inclusion
June 16, 2008
With more than 151,000 associates, speakingover 50 languages at hotels in 67 countries,Marriott International is the quintessentialessence of diversity. Its commitment from thechairman and CEO, J.W. Marriott Jr., is absolute.Its Committee for Excellence, a unique board ofexternal directors and internal senior leader-ship, is dedicated. AndJimmie Paschall, sen-ior vice president, external affairs and globaldiversity officer, sits at the helm, directing theenterprise-wide diversity and inclusion initia-tive, helping to make it all happen. Read more
WBE towing and incident management company providing above-and-beyond service for D/FW
June 16, 2008
Considering Marilyn Lane’s entrepreneurially laced upbringing, it’s no surprise that she jumped upon recognizing an opportunity to fill an automotive industry niche with a true focus on service. “I wanted to have a different kind of tow service, far exceeding the public stereotype of the industry.We have chosen to specialize in incident management rather than tow-away business – this is the image and public perception we desire,”said Lane, president of WBENC-certified Hollywood Transportation, Inc. dba Hollywood Towing. Read more
Q&A with Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America Supplier Diversity Manager Adrienne C. Trimble
June 16, 2008
WE:
How many years have you been with Toyota?
AT:
Eight years.
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