I had the pleasure
this past week of meeting one of the founding members and all-around great lady
Dr. Jaylene Kent of the National Association of Women in Construction GuamChapter 381. The President of Isla Paint
and Roofing Supply was cordial and had no problem hyping up the largest
fundraising event of the advocacy group.
Her pitch to members of the Guam Contractors Association Small Business
Committee was convincing. It's hard to
decided not to go after Jaylene was done pitching it to the membership-to
include GET, LLC.
The 2013 Casino
Royale Annual Wine Tasting and Beer Garden Fundraising Event promises to be as
fun as its predecessors in the fact that there will be plenty of adult
beverages and socializing with the top women executives in Guam's construction
industry. On December 4, 2013 at the Guam
Marriott Resort and Spa expect plenty of activity including an On-Site Expo and
a raffle for electronics and power tools.
The organization is
nearing its second birthday of its chartering in Guam. Membership continues to grow steadily. The advocacy for further growing this segment
of our construction industry continues.
Prime example-the
Guam Legislature is considering legislation that looks to create "government
procurement policy in favor of women owned businesses". Bill 198-32 was heard last week and testimony
is being submitted as we speak to the Committee for consideration. Speaker Jody Won Pat and Senator Tina Barnes
should be commended for their efforts and we all believe that this is a legislation that would provide better
opportunities for government contracts for women owned businesses.
Expect Bill 198-32 to
be the talk of the Casino Royale and hope that all those in support of women in
construction can be there.
For more information
on NAWIC and the efforts of the Guam Chapter feel free to contact us at
671-797-0789 or reach us via our website at www.get-guam.com . GET, LLC is a proud member
of NAWIC and stand in support of enhancing the success of women in the
construction industry.