DHA 2021 Contracting Open House
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DHA 2021 Contracting Open House
1st Quarter
- Household and Hygiene Supplies for COVID Relief Supply Kits
- Client Database
- Event Management Software
- Laundry Services
- On–Call General Contracting Services
- On–Call Roofing
- Collections
- Lawn Services: Syracuse/Goldsmith
- Lawn Services: Dispersed South
- Lawn Services: South Lowell
- On–Call Asphalt Services
- Uniforms
- HVAC
- Property Management Services
- Tenant Employment Verification
2nd Quarter
- 2021 Senior Ball Venue and Catering
- General Legal Services – Employment and Labor Law
- General Legal Services – Eminent Domain, Environmental, Real Estate Law
- Temporary Employment Services – General Laborers and Administrative
- HQS Inspections
- HCV Participant Portal
- Wall of Fame Venue and Catering
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Having A Community Mindset

The Benefits of Having A Community Mindset
By Stephen Nicholson
I have had the pleasure of spending some time with new RMAE members and supporters each day as we continue to expand our reach, and I have noticed something that we all have in common. Regardless of our background or our current situation, we all want to have a sense of purpose and belonging.
Communities have existed in some capacity for ages because they provide a benefit for the group and the individual at the same time. On one hand, communities provide people with encouragement and support from like-minded colleagues, making it physically and mentally easier to accomplish big goals. On the other hand, communities build their strength through the diversity of the individuals involved. Everyone has a unique experience, meaning we all have something to offer in our group. I’m so excited to be a part of the positive impact RMAE is going to make on the world and on each of our members individually.
Upcoming Events
Member Spotlight: DJ KTone w/ Still Livin Ent.
By Stephen Nicholson
I got a chance to talk live with DJ Ktone about his business and his passion for helping people succeed. Being around someone that is so dedicated and so motivated in pursuing his goals is not only inspiring, it’s contagious to those that share his growth mindset. Whether you’re listening to Turf Time w/ Tona on Fridays, or Meet The DJs on Tuesdays, DJ Ktone seems to embody his phrase of “always live”. He directly impacts his community with the annual DJ Ktone Book Award that assists high school seniors in pursuing secondary degrees. It’s a pleasure to have DJ Ktone as a member of our expanding community and it will be exciting to see how Still Livin Ent. develops with our support.
Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle. You have to be dedicated and keep in mind all you need is one YES
— DJ KTONE
Business News
Small-Business Owners Promised More PPP Loan Application Help
How to Get the Most Covid Financial Relief When Filing Your Taxes This Year
- Published in RMAE News
PROPOSED DBE OVERALL CONCESSION GOALS
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Why Pursuing Your Dream Is Important
Have you ever heard the expression “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work another day in your life”? It’s a great concept, but it’s hard to picture a world with everyone pursuing their passion simultaneously. We all have obligations and responsibilities that tend to force our dreams down the list of priorities, often to be forgotten for long periods of time. For many of us, the problem isn’t the pursuit. It’s figuring out what the dream actually is. This all seems like a lot of effort for an idea that will likely take time to actualize, if at all. Then there’s the possibility that your dreams will change over time. What then? These are valid concerns, and answering such difficult questions requires some serious effort. The key takeaway from all of this uncertainty is that it’s perfectly normal to have concerns when big changes come along. Here a couple of important benefits will make you want to take on these challenges.

Pursuing your dream will help you gain a better understanding of yourself
From my personal experience and many others I have spoken with, the pursuit of your dream tends to reveal details about yourself that you may not have known otherwise. There’s something to be said about exposing an idea to scrutiny while internalizing that the most important opinion is your own. Highly challenged ideas tend to be more solid because they have been tested by many perspectives, so remember to thank the next person that shoots you down for their help!

Being Happy Actually Improves Your Physical Health
If we can assume that pursuing something you’re passionate about intrinsically makes you happier, then your dreams are helping you to live longer. I read an article in Psychology Today about the health benefits of happiness that describes how happiness can lower blood pressure with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and affect the immune system in the progression of various cold and flu viruses (COVID-19 protection anyone?).

Aligning your passion with your actions will draw like-minded people into your life
I’m a supporter of the law of attraction, but sometimes it’s hard to see how thinking a certain way can magically make it a reality. It’s easier to explain how pursuing your passion means that you’re thinking about it and talking about it more, which activates your brain to notice when you hear similar points of view. The physiological term for this brain function is the Reticular Activating System and the best way to describe it is when you buy a new car and you start seeing that same type of car everywhere you go. The same thing happens for others when they hear you talk about a passion that they share.
Deciding to figure out your passion or to pursue your dream may seem like a big step because the end result is life-changing. When you break it down into small consistent steps, it’s tangible regardless of your current situation. It’s important to remember that we don’t need to have everything figured out before we start. Appreciating the benefits of the pursuit is just as vital as getting to the destination.
- Published in RMAE News
February Book Pick: The Wealth Choice by Dennis Kimbro
In recognition of Black History Month, the topic of discussion for our February book club is The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires. Author Dennis Kimbro describes the lessons he has learned through interviewing black millionaires, including Les Brown, Spike Lee, and Tyler Perry. Kimbro received his doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty among underdeveloped countries and he is well known among black authors for the insightfulness in his writings. Join live or view our Zoom meeting to see how all of our different perspectives contribute to a wonderful discussion.
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January Book Club Pick – The Communication Book

The internationally bestselling duo Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler have tested the 44 most important communication theories – from Aristotle’s thoughts on presenting through Proust on asking questions to the Harvard Negotiation Project – for their practicality in daily business life. In The Communication Book they distil them into a single volume that in their winning way turns seemingly difficult ideas into clear and entertaining diagrams.
From running better meetings and improving the conversations in your head to brushing up on your listening skills and small talk, the pair masterfully fuses theoretical knowledge and business advice with humour and practicality. They show that we can improve not only what we communicate, but how we do so.
Whether you’re a CEO or starting out – or want to improve your relationships at home – this smartly-illustrated and compact guide will improve your communication skills and help you form more meaningful connections at work, while smiling too.

- Published in Book Club