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Veterans summit addresses challenges and opportunities By Konswello Monroe Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 – Veterans from across Georgia recently came together for a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) summit at 241 Ralph McGill. The first of its kind at Georgia Power, the summit brought together thought leaders and practitioners from Georgia Power and the private sector to talk about some of the pressing matters and challenges facing veteran- and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The summit also provided an opportunity for attendees to spend time discussing the possibility of establishing an organization to support SDVOBs in Georgia and the Southeast. Moanica Caston, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, greeted the attendees and thanked the veterans for their service. “Not only do I recognize and value your military service, I recognize the value that you bring to our company and the communities we serve,” Caston said. “When Georgia Power casts the net for suppliers, we are as inclusive as possible. We are focused on building strong supplier relationships with a diverse group of suppliers and we are proud to include our service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in that group.” The summit, which included a panel discussion, interactive town hall meeting and networking opportunities, was attended by nearly 100 SDVOBs and 30 employees. Ken Compton, supplier diversity manager, was extremely pleased by the turnout. “I have wanted our organization to host a summit for SDVOBs for quite a while,” said Compton. “The number of individuals that attended exceeded our expectations and the initial results are exactly what we were hoping for. Georgia Power is now recognized as the number one regional corporate advocate for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.” Deb Mackins, senior supplier development consultant, coordinated the event with assistance from team members Vickie Irwin, Glenda Stinson, Crystal King and Barbette Hill.

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Veterans summit addresses challenges and opportunities

By Konswello Monroe

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 – Veterans from across Georgia recently came together for a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) summit at 241 Ralph McGill.

The first of its kind at Georgia Power, the summit brought together thought leaders and practitioners from Georgia Power and the private sector to talk about some of the pressing matters and challenges facing veteran- and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The summit also provided an opportunity for attendees to spend time discussing the possibility of establishing an organization to support SDVOBs in Georgia and the Southeast.

Moanica Caston, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, greeted the attendees and thanked the veterans for their service.

“Not only do I recognize and value your military service, I recognize the value that you bring to our company and the communities we serve,” Caston said. “When Georgia Power casts the net for suppliers, we are as inclusive as possible. We are focused on building strong supplier relationships with a diverse group of suppliers and we are proud to include our service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in that group.”

The summit, which included a panel discussion, interactive town hall meeting and networking opportunities, was attended by nearly 100 SDVOBs and 30 employees. Ken Compton, supplier diversity manager, was extremely pleased by the turnout.

“I have wanted our organization to host a summit for SDVOBs for quite a while,” said Compton. “The number of individuals that attended exceeded our expectations and the initial results are exactly what we were hoping for. Georgia Power is now recognized as the number one regional corporate advocate for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.”

Deb Mackins, senior supplier development consultant, coordinated the event with assistance from team members Vickie Irwin, Glenda Stinson, Crystal King and Barbette Hill.

(L to R) T. Renee’ Smith, CEO, iSuccess Consulting, Inc., Anthony Smith, CEO, Global Products & Services Group, Inc., Ken Compton, Supplier Diversity Manager, Georgia Power Company and Rico Peña, CEO of Peña Global