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2017 Alderman Leslie Hairston’s Free Career Path Synergy Seminar Series
Trinal, Inc., working with Alderman Leslie Hairston’s office, has assisted in facilitating and conducting a number of workshops at Black United Fund of Illinois (BUFI), which is located in South Shore and which offers job preparedness programs and assist individuals who wish to start their own businesses. Alderman Leslie Hairston has sponsored three of these seminars this year in an attempt to inform and educate local residents about career opportunities in the construction trades. At those sessions, Trinal has coordinated the effort to ensure that various union representatives attended, presented, disseminated information, and answered questions of those who attended the sessions.
CAREER PATH SYNERGY SEMINAR SERIES INTRODUCTION INTO THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES & WILLIAM A. RANDOLPH 53RD & DORCHESTER BOUTIQUE HOTEL EMPLOYMENT INTEREST FAIR
First row from Left to right, Eric Handley, VP William Randolph Company, Alicia Garcia-Abner, President of Trinal, Inc., Melissa Williams, Director, Trinal, Inc., Johnetta Ryan CISCO, second row from left to right 5th ward Alderman Leslie Hairston; Michael Anderson, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades; Kina McAfee, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice & Training Program; Davin Naprstek, Administrative Council #1 for Bricklayers; Beth Allen, the Paul Simon Job Corps Center; Tim Sorrell, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades; Jones Richmond, Plumbers Local 130, and Elbert Walters III, IBEW Local 134.
Mariano’s 1st Quarter Magazine
Cook County and Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) select Development Team for New Central Campus Outpatient Facility and Office Building Clayco and CBRE selected as development team
CHICAGO, October 23, 2015— Following an extensive RFP (Request for Proposal) process, President Preckwinkle announced today that Cook County and the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) have selected the development team of Clayco and CBRE to lead the programming, design and implementation phases for a new outpatient facility and administrative office building on the CCHHS Central Campus.
By closely collaborating with CCHHS and the County, the Clayco and CBRE team will identify and implement the core medical needs program including: new outpatient clinical space replacing the current outdated Fantus building, physician and administrative offices replacing the administration building on Polk Street, related conference facilities, amenities, and parking study. The Clayco and CBRE team for the Phase One programming effort also includes MBE/ WBE firms Ardmore Associates, Brooks Architecture, Carol Naughton & Associates, Inc., dbHMS, Environmental Design International Inc., Matrix Engineering Corporation, Site Design Group and Trinal, Inc. Additionally, Gensler/Forum Studio will serve as the project’s architect and Christner will serve as the project’s planners.
“The ever evolving and advancing health care environment necessitates improving the facilities at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System for its patients, staff and doctors while continuing to deliver the highest quality community health care and patient experience to remain competitive,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “We appreciate the great interest and effort from the development and health care communities who participated in this important process. We look forward to partnering with the Clayco and CBRE team who will provide the industry expertise necessary to realize the CCHHS and County’s vision for a signature facility commensurate with the high quality of care afforded the community throughout the system.”
Upon Board approval, the Clayco and CBRE team will begin a three and a half month Phase One programming and schematic design effort for the clinical and office spaces. Ground breaking is anticipated to occur during the first quarter of 2017. Phase Two will be the final design and advancement stage, with completion of the new building anticipated in mid-2018.
“Improvements in our clinical space and patient amenities will go a long way in making CCHHS a provider of choice,” said Dr. Jay Shannon, CEO, CCHHS. “We are looking forward to serving our patients in a new, modern facility that is reflective of the high-quality care we provide.”
The RFP process attracted interest from five national and international development teams. The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership will work closely with the development teams on a community strategy related to hiring local people for project related jobs which will come available in 2017.
Visit the project website at http://www.cookcountyil.gov/CCHHSRedevelopment for more information.
Trinal Facilitates the 1st Mariano’s Pre-Qualified Contractors Outreach Event for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Businesses Seeking to Participate in the Mariano’s Pre-Qualified Contractor’s Program
October 13th, 2015 — On October 2nd, 2015, Alicia Garcia-Abner, President/CEO of Trinal, Inc., the Corporate Diversity Consultant for Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (“Mariano’s”) facilitated the 2015 Mariano’s Pre-Qualified Contractors Outreach Event. Derrick Ahler, Vice President Store Planning and Design at Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. and Gary Enos, Project Manager for Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., represented Mariano’s, who sponsored the event.
Minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses owners were given the opportunity to network, ask questions, and participate in one-on-one sessions with the general contractors that will be building the Mariano’s stores in 2016. Trinal was instrumental in facilitating the event and presented a Fresh look at Diversity through providing immediate access to general contractors and a strong social media presence with photos highlighting the event. Trinal also partnered with BJ’s Market and Bakery, a minority-owned catering company, E-Tre Productions, a minority-owned production company and Cross Rhodes Reprographics a minority-owned printing, signage and IT construction-related solutions company as part of Mariano’s and Trinal’s commitment to ensuring opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses.
This event would not have been possible without the support and sponsorship of Mariano’s. Their commitment to the minority community continues to be exceptional. Trinal is also proud to be an instrument for small businesses to have opportunities that may not be possible in such a competitive industry. Mariano’s and Trinal, Inc. are committed to finding ways where minority, women, disadvantaged, local and veteran-owned businesses are engaged and included in various procurement opportunities.
Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Pre-Qualification Contractor/Supplier Application for Mariano’s
Posted by Trinal Admin on July 10, 2016 in Trinal Inc. Posting | Comments Regarding Mariano’s Pre-Qualification Contractor/Supplier Application
Trinal, Inc. (“Trinal”) has been engaged by Mariano’s, a division of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. as its Corporate Diversity Consulting firm. Mariano’s is committed to providing both access and opportunities to diverse firms who demonstrate the willingness and capacity to not only deliver but to also grow within its family of store locations. From professional services to construction, Mariano’s is committed to ensuring that Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, Local and Veteran-Owned Businesses are engaged and included in various procurement opportunities.
Toward this end, Mariano’s is seeking to pre-qualify contractors/vendors in various construction-related categories. This will be done through a pre-qualification application process. The purpose of the pre-qualification application process is to provide the project developers and their selected general contractors with information to determine which contractors/suppliers present the qualifications and capabilities to be awarded a bid package on various Mariano’s projects as they become available. Please complete the Mariano’s Pre-qualification Contractor/Supplier Application if you are seeking construction-related opportunities with the developers and/or the general contractors who are involved with building Mariano’s stores.
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Chicago Citizen Press Release Mariano’s Meet the Buyer Expo
Chicago Defender Article – 2016 Meet the Buyer Expo
Diversity leader for economic development is recognized for empowering women and minority owned businesses throughout the city of Chicago
PRESS RELEASE
November 30th, 2015 — On November 12, 2015, The United States Minority Contractors Association (USMCA) held its 24th Annual Millennium Builders Awards and Business Expo at the Belvedere Banquet Facility in Elk Grove Village. Reverend Larry S. Bullock, President\CEO, USMCA featured numerous executives and exhibitors from major contracts and government agencies.
Business panelists and moderators discussed important information, such as building capacity through minority certifications and banking, insurance, and bonding services. Throughout the business expo, guests had the opportunity to extract information from the speakers who represent billions in procurement opportunities.
Preceding the Business Expo was the Annual Millennium Builders Awards Dinner. Elite women and minority experts were in attendance to network and honor those business leaders whose services exemplify “success through excellence.” Among the Millennium Builders honored was Alicia Garcia-Abner, President\CEO of Trinal, Inc. Mrs. Garcia-Abner received the Excellency in Advocacy of the Year Award. Through Trinal, Inc. Mrs. Garcia-Abner has been able to provide a range of diversity consulting services to help assist clients with their overall procurement policies and economic development initiatives. A few of her clients include Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (“Mariano’s”) and Clayco CBRE Development Team for the New Central Campus Outpatient Facility and Office Building for Cook County and Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Rush University Medical Center, Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, and CMO on the New Malcolm X project. Ms. Garcia-Abner’s leadership is instrumental in the economic development and empowerment of women and minority owned businesses. Congratulations Alicia Garcia-Abner on making a difference and impacting the industry.
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Small Chicago business offers a fresh look at diversity and leads the charge at the largest conference for executive compliance leaders
September 2nd, 2015 — On August 27th – 29th, The American Contracting Compliance Association (ACCA), a nonprofit national organization, hosted its 29th annual training program in West Palm Beach, Florida, in efforts to support economic diversity and training.
Among the hundreds in attendance from different states was Trinal, Inc., a small minority and women-owned diversity and inclusion consulting company from Chicago, Illinois. Trinal was instrumental in expanding the perspective of diversity with its reintroduction of its best-in-class, cloud-based, locally built software solution, called Global Project Tracking System (GPTS ®) . “I appreciate working with competent people who take pride in the work they produce. Thank you Trinal for your presence at the 2015 ACCA Convention! It wouldn’t have been the same without you!” Lorraine E. Aldridge.
Trinal was instrumental in expanding the perspective of diversity in the workplace, even amongst its largest competitors. Trinal provided the framework for diversity and inclusion through dozens of presentations exhibiting the GPTS ® , which is designed to monitor affirmative action, workforce hiring, city residency, and local/non-local diversity business programs.
Trinal was a proud “Bronze” sponsor and award recipient for ACCA’s 2015 training event. Trinal was successful in presenting the #TriGreen campaign filled with event photos through its Facebook.com/trinalinc company page. Trinal’s fresh look at diversity campaign displays current ways and perspectives from professionals of all races, ages, and gender groups. Trinal continues to find ways to provide a wide range of diversity consulting services to assist clients with their overall procurement policies and economic development initiatives. Trinal is a small business in a competitive industry and has proven to be a dynamic source for diversity.
Click link for PDF file: ACCA 2015 Press Release (PDF)