Tracy Smith named chair of Texas Business Alliance 2010
- By Staff Writer
- Published 01/25/2010
- Economics
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Tracy Taylor-Smith HOUSTON-The 2010 Texas Business Alliance Board of Directors recently announced Tracy Taylor-Smith, President and CEO, Taylor Smith Consulting, LLC as their new chair.
Smith stated, “The inaugural year for the TBA was indeed groundbreaking and successful! The TBA organizational foundation was established, great partnerships were developed, and the small business community gained a new advocate.
While some may look at the year 2009 as a challenging year, I say the economic slowdown gave the small business community an opportunity to improve their craft and services. I say the past year gave us time to examine our goals and priorities. So, don’t look back, let’s move forward to greatness!
“In 2010 and beyond, I ask that we commit to working together to increase spending with small businesses and MWBEs; commit to building new, and trusting, relationships; commit to working in the community to develop our youth and future stakeholders; commit to improving our civic relationships and diversity programs; commit to operating our businesses with integrity and transparency; commit to developing our employees and encouraging them to be the best and commit to providing excellent customer service.
“I am excited to be a part of the TBA, and honored to work as the TBA Chair for this term. I am challenging us to move beyond networking; on to growing business relationships, opportunities and contracts, healthy and profitable companies, and fruitful succession plans.
This year’s new officers nclude: Vice Chair, Andrea D. Smith, CPMS, CSMS, ITEC, CEO, AbiDawn Holistic Therapies, LLC; Secretary Timothy L. Smith, Principal, The Plaid Group; Treasurer George N. Wyche Jr., EVP, ConcordisRyland Enterprises, Inc.; Parliamentarian Mark LeCrone, Southern Texas Sales Consultant, Lightspeed Technologies; General Counsel Jeffery K. Malonson, Partner, Vinson & Elkins.
Jeffrey L. Boney, is founder and CEO of the Texas Business Alliance. Board Members are Zawadi Bryant, COO and Practice Manager, Nightlight Pediatric Urgent Care; Byron Carter, President and CEO, Pretty Quick Delivery; Sylvia Harley, Client Services Representative, Americanized Benefit Consultants; Sharon Phillips, President and CEO, MultiCultural Connections.