Chemico Group Gets Regional Supplier of the Year Award
The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) honoredThe Chemico Group (Chemico) with the 2017 Class IV Supplier of the Year Award at its 40th Annual Ambassadors Championing Excellence (ACE) Awards and biennial Chairman's Scholarship Gala held on Friday December 8.
According to a media release, led by President and CEO Leon C. Richardson, Chemico is a global, minority-owned, chemical management, coatings removal and industrial supply company headquartered in Southfield, MI. The ACE awards is one of the most respected statewide events, boasting an attendance of nearly 850 of the region's top leaders, executives, visionaries and corporations to celebrate the business relationships between major corporations and minority business firms that are making significant contributions toward minority supplier development.
The MMSDC is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization committed to driving economic growth within minority communities, facilitating over $20 billion annually in business contracts between corporations and certified minority business enterprises (MBEs). Richardson has served as the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) Chairman since 2014. In this role, Richardson serves as the liaison between the Council's corporate members and represents the voice of the MBE Community, working with more than 1,200 minority owners in the state.
"This year's Class IV Supplier of the Year Award recipient has worked relentlessly alongside our MMSDC staff to not only chair and establish the new MBEIC structure, but to personally mentor countless MBEs as well as corporate supplier diversity leaders," said MMSDC President Michelle Sourie-Robinson. "Leon Richardson truly demonstrates the value in giving back, putting his money where his mouth is, helping others and lifting them as he climbs. It is for this reason and so many more that I am proud to recognize The Chemico Group. Congratulations, you all are more than deserving of this honor. "
"Companies that win in this highly competitive global marketplace are those that harness the power of supplier diversity to deliver the best quality products and solutions," said Richardson. "When I started my company 27 years ago, I had 3 main objectives and that was to add value to my customer's supply chain, add value to the lives of our employees and to add value to the communities in which we operate. Those 3 objectives have become the cornerstone of this company and have truly served us well. On behalf of all Chemico Group employees, I am proud to accept this beautiful trophy a symbol of Chemico's commitment to hard work, excellence and the true strength of diverse supplier relationships."
More information:
www.TheChemicoGroup.com
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The collection includes dresses, skirts, bodysuits and other pieces, ranging in price from $295 to $2,395 and from sizes 0 to 14.
"Collaborating with Gilt on my first bridal ready-to-wear collection was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Sarah Jessica Parker. "The team there is brilliant and allowed me to be imaginative and take risks as I was designing for the non-traditional bride. It has been quite fun to play around with colors, fabrics and details to create unique pieces for all kinds of brides." The collection, comprised of ten styles, is inspired by Parker's vision of a modern, non-traditional bride, and is designed to dress a woman for a variety of wedding milestone moments; from her bridal shower through her wedding reception. Styles offered are a unique mix of classic dresses and gowns, modern bodysuits, full skirts, and a jumpsuit. The color palette includes traditional bridal white, sleek black, plus pops of blush, poppy, light gray and blue.
Designed in collaboration with Gilt, the collection was produced in New York City utilizing fabrics like cashmere and stretch crepe sourced from Spain, Italy and France.
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"Not only is Sarah Jessica Parker's style known around the world, her point of view is one-of-a-kind," says Tom Ott, Chief Merchant of Gilt. "Sarah Jessica brings her impeccable taste and fashion sensibility to life in this collection. We think our customers will be delighted with the offering which is stylish and well-priced in the bridal category."
As part of the bridal launch, Gilt will also offer 15 exclusive styles from the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker footwear line, each of which are complementary to the bridal collection.
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