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M. H. West & Co., Inc. Begins Work on Persistently Dangerous Schools in Philadelphia

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:52:57 +0000

M. H. West & Co., Inc. participated in the July 10 “Kick-Off” meeting for Persistently Dangerous School Grantees (Generation II) of the Employment and Training Administration in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 10. WEST is serving as the Technical Assistance (TA) provider for the Generation I and Generation II grantees and will be working with school districts in Philadelphia (PA), Baltimore (MD) and Schnectady (NY). Also included is the Bershire Union Free School District in New York.

The firm has provided technical assistance and other support to school districts, other governmental agencies and non-profit organizations supporting at risk youth including ETA’s Youth Offender Reentry and School District (Gang Prevention and Intervention.) initiatives. These programs align well with the firm’s coachWEST and other similar signature programs. See also WEST’s Beacon publication at www.mhwest.com/theBEACON funded through the ETA. Contact consulting@mhwest.com for more information or call 804.782.1938 or 888.937.8904.

M. H. West & Co., Inc. CEO Interviewed by Times Dispatch on Healthcare Reform

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:12:06 +0000

Times Dispatch: What are some strategies for providers and businesses trying to understand what the legislation means for them?

M. H. West & Co., Inc, CEO, Marilyn West: All of it doesn’t happen at one time. My advice to clients is not to act too quickly. A lot of the information that continues to come out there still requires a lot of interpretation as to what it means and what it does not mean. Take a careful look and scan what is happening to your organization internally, use findings and play that against what the health-care-reform requirements are once we figure out what everything really means.

“I think whether you agreed or disagreed with health-care reform, we needed something to help us get to another place. We have a law on the books now. We have to figure out a way to strategically respond to it. We have to look at the customers we serve. What are your current capabilities in providing services to them. A lot of the emphasis is on wellness, too, so there’s a lot of education that needs to take place.”

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Creative Roads to Inclusion Conference

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:27:46 +0000

M. H. West & Co., Inc. associates Radcliffe Chambers and Erica Cage attended the Creative Roads to Inclusion: For Persons Growing Older with Lifelong Disabilities conference. The event was sponsored by The Virginia Center on Aging and the Virginia Public Health Association. Ed Ansello, Ph.D., of the Virginia Center on Aging, and Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D., of Senior Connections both gave warm welcoming remarks. Keynote speaker, Paul Raia, Ph.D., Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts and New Hampshire spoke about the importance of building emotional connections with those who have dementia.

After Dr. Raia’s keynote speech, participants participated in self-selected breakout sessions. WEST associates attended sessions on Cultural Competency: Person-Centeredness, which explored the need for cultural competency in organizations and how this knowledge can enhance overall operations and The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Past, Present, and the Future!, which discussed future implementations of the landmark legislation.

Radcliffe noted that as the nation’s population continues to age, it is more important than ever to support organizations and laws that care for the elderly and their caregivers.

Marilyn West Attends Leadership Metro Richmond’s Cheers To Thirty!

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:50:29 +0000

Marilyn West attended the Cheers To Thirty event at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Cheers To Thirty was held to celebrate 30 years of Leadership Metro Richmond. Marilyn is proud to have to have served as Board Chairman for the organization and quickly points out that alumni of Leadership Metro Richmond help build and shape the greater Richmond area.

The highlight of the evening occurred when James E. Ukrop received the Arete Award for his years of community leadership. Ukrop, is a member of the LMR Class of 1992.He serves on 11 nonprofit boards and is active in senior leadership roles at his alma mater, the College of William and Mary.

More than 1,700 Richmonders have participated in the leadership-development program since it was established in 1980.

Making Second Chances Work Conference

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:21:21 +0000

M. H. West & Co., Inc. associates Julian House, Erica Cage and Joe Armstrong attended the Making Second Chances Work: A Conference for Grantees Committed to Successful Reentry. The event was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC and was sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice through the National Reentry Resource Center and the Justice Center. Being the first national Second Chance Act conference, it provided participants from across the nation the opportunity to network, discuss challenges and share experiences.

Making Second Chances Work: A Conference for Grantees Committed to Successful Reentry gave attendees a chance to learn from many reentry experts including:

United States Senator Brownback (KS)
United States Representative Danny Davis (IL)
United States Representative Bobby Scott (VA)
Director of Bureau of Justice Assistance, United States Department of Justice - Jim Burch
Member of Council of State Governments Justice Center Board of Directors – Pat Colloton
Director of Council of State Governments Justice Center – Michael Thompson

Joe Armstrong remarked that the lunchtime presentation; a conversation between Andres Idarraga, who was previously incarcerated but has gone on to graduate from Yale Law School, and A. T. Wall, the Director of Rhode Island Department of Corrections, was an inspiring example of what is possible when the system and individuals work together towards reentry.

Marilyn West Attends 2010 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:13:11 +0000

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia hosted the 2010 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame on Thursday evening, May 20th at The Jefferson Hotel. This year’s inductees were:

Norwood H. Davis
Retired Chairman and CEO
Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Michael D. Fraizer
Chairman, President and CEO
Genworth Financial

Henry L. Valentine, II
Chairman
Davenport & Company, LLC

John A. Luke, Chairman and CEO of MeadWestvaco was the Chairman for the event.

The Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals that have experienced a lifetime of business success and have established a legacy of leadership within the community. Their actions and accomplishments serve as role models for young people.

Marilyn was honored to attend and found the positive stories of the inductees to be inspiring.

M. H. West & Co., Inc. Associate “Gets Motivated” at Star-Studded Seminar

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:38:28 +0000

WEST associate Justin House was one of 8000 people to attend a motivational seminar at the Richmond Coliseum on May 20th. The all day event included many high profile speakers such as: Terry Bradshaw, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin and Colin Powell. Increasing productivity, setting goals and achieving them, take-charge leadership and making it through a crisis were all discussed during the day.

The Get Motivated Seminar has been described by the Washington Post as “The Super Bowl of success”, and it certainly left Justin with a favorable impression. When asked which speaker he found most impressive, Justin replied Colin Powell. He felt Powell’s demeanor and message of leadership inspired the large audience. Justin then added that Rudy Giuliani and Terry Bradshaw also stood out as fine speakers.

WEST’s Radcliffe Chambers Has Joined the Board of the Ujima Community Development Corporation

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:37:04 +0000

The Board of Directors of the Ujima Community Development Corporation recently elected M. H. West & Co., Inc. associate Radcliffe Chambers to the Board . Ebenezer Baptist Church organized the Ujima Community Development Corporation to “Promote and Enhance Wholesome Living, Employment Opportunities and Education for Richmond Virginia Metropolitan Residents.” Radcliffe is honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors and cannot wait to get started. He plans to use his interpersonal skills to help organize local communities into more effective neighborhoods.

WEST Associate Tours American Red Cross Disaster Supply Warehouse

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:58:11 +0000

M. H. West & Co., Inc. associate Erica Cage is a member of the Greater Richmond Red Cross Leadership Development Council Class of 2010. Recently, she toured the American Red Cross Disaster Supply Warehouse. Erica commented on the size of the facility, noting that it is as large as 12 football fields. The warehouse can hold enough supplies for 500,000 people for 3 days.

During the tour Erica was able to see how the facility would operate if a disaster were to occur. She also ate an already prepared disaster meal and insisted that the meal tasted better than expected. The tour gave Erica the impression that the Greater Richmond Red Cross was well organized and ready to assist.

The Continentals Society Makes A Special Delivery At St. Mary’s Hospital

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:26:28 +0000

M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s CEO who is also a member of the Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc, joined two other members of the organization’s health committee, Allison Lawrence and Aldora Turner, to deliver baskets to the pediatric unit of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital on April 1. With the assistance of WEST staff members, Continentals stuffed some 50 baskets with educational toys and games and a very few nutritious snacks for the Easter holiday season. Also the beneficiary of the Easter Baskets were the children in a local domestic violence shelter of the YWCA. The Health Committee of the Richmond Chapter is working with area youth and parents to help promote healthy lifestyles and practices. Continental Societies, Inc., a public service organization, dedicated to the socio-economic and cultural welfare of underprivileged children and youth, was organized in 1956 and incorporated nationally in 1972. The Richmond Chapter was organized in 1976. It embraces 42 Chapters in 20 states, the District of Columbia and Bermuda with a total membership of approximately 900.