Lily Otieno Receives the Spirit Award at the 14th Annual NAMCSC Awards Dinner

BUENA PARK, Calif. - Nov. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- On Friday, October 18, 2013 Lily Otieno, president and founder of Infinity Business Solutions, was awarded the 2013 Spirit Award at the National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California Chapter’s 14^th Annual Awards Dinner. The purpose of the annual dinner is to highlight individuals and businesses that are making a difference for minority businesses in the construction industry

NAMCSC’s Spirit Award is a prestigious honor presented to an individual who “continually promotes the mission and goals of the National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California Chapter (NAMCSC) in addition to being fearless in contributing to the growth of minority contractors during the past year.” Lily Otieno is an expert at working with diverse business owners to create and leverage core relationships using a structured and proven approach to get desired results through diverse business training and business development. With over 20 years of international management experience and expertise across multiple industries, Otieno and Infinity Business Solutions works with suppliers to establish an internal framework for growing their businesses with the practical skills needed to be successful.

“I am humbled and honored to be of service to this great business community. This award simply illustrates that we all make a difference.” Otieno states, when asked about her award. “I am proud to be part of a great company, Infinity Business Solution, whose mission encompasses finding strategic solutions for inclusion in all we do. Our dynamic team works tirelessly to ensure our mission transcends every relationship we build and every client with whom we partner. To all our clients, thank you for trusting in our capabilities, helping us grow and for allowing us to be of service to such a dynamic constituency.”

Lily’s brand as a diverse business champion has resulted in several awards and recognitions as the 2012 National Supplier of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, 2012 Regional Supplier of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the 2012 Supplier of the Year by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, the 2012 WBE Supplier of the Year by Women Business Enterprise National Council-West, as well as the 2012 Minority Champion of the Year by the US Small Business Administration and the recipient of a Proclamation signed by President Barrack Obama recognizing her at the National Mentoring Month, as well as several proclamations from the Senate and the congress for her work in the diverse business arena. In addition to the accolades for her dedication to minority business owners, IBS has developed customized business training modules that are widely acclaimed in the diversity world and boasts a client list including Jacobs Engineering, Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison, Los Angeles World Airport, NV Energy, Walsh Austin JV and many others.

In a letter announcing the awardees, NAMCSC outlines the focus of this year’s dinner. “Leveraging Relationships for Boundless Opportunities,” the theme of the 2013 Awards Dinner, reinforces the success of building strong alliances to connect minority contractors to the many business opportunities available.” Lily Otieno exemplifies these qualities and is a steadfast supporter of the minority businesses in all industries.

The National Association of Minority Contractors Southern California Chapter 14^th Annual Awards Dinner was held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Double Tree Hotel in Culver City, California. The Evening began with a Reception followed by the dinner and program.

Infinity Business Solutions (IBS) is a progressive management-consulting firm that offers supplier diversity consulting services, supply chain efficiencies business process improvements, training and contracting strategies for Supplier Diversity initiatives. We work both with the suppliers and the corporations to assist them to implement internal supplier diversity programs including assessment, implementation and reporting. We also work with diverse businesses and assist them as they navigate the challenges posed by doing business with major corporations and the governmental agencies. IBS consultants have the specialized experience to prepare, develop and promote businesses during the procurement life cycle.

IBS specializes in working with both small and large businesses to create work flow processes that allows for inclusion at the right points during the procurement based on sourcing requirements.  IBS works with both corporations and suppliers at various levels in the supply chain.

For more information about Infinity Business Solutions, call (714) 670-8941 (tel:%28714%29%20670-8941) or visit the website at www.ibsconsultingservices.com.

The Southern California Chapter of the national non-profit organization, National Association of Minority Contractors, has been committed to promoting the economic and legal interests of minority contracting firms through advocacy and education since 1990. NAMCSC continues to further the cause of minority contractors through the use of advocacy, education and training. Utilizing these methods, the barriers that have hindered minority contractor growth will continue to be demolished.   The National organization was founded in 1969 and currently headquartered in Washington, DC.   For more information about NAMCSC, visit the website at www.namcsc.net.