Marian

CFO of @abator_infosvcs a certified DBE, @WBENCLive & @DisabilityIN firm. WBE Wrangler & Foodie. Passionate about family (& family businesses) & diversity.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Loved these 5 inclusive behaviors that Michael Lopez shared this afternoon at the @DisabilityIN conference: 1) invite different perspectives, 2) use active listening, 3) build on each others' ideas, 4) work through misunderstandings, & 5) speak up for others. #DisabilityAdvantage

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Just saw an Indeed commercial that had someone looking for a COBOL Developer position.

It's 2026.

For all those who said it was going away, COBOL will never die!!! Probably shouldn't have stopped teaching it, though it does give those with the skills to get a higher rate.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@DisabilityIN @abator_infosvcs @WBENCLive Thanks so much. And I loved that this year WBENC had a ribbon so I could that Abator is both a WBE and DOBE certified business.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

I always enjoy hearing @jennylayfluffy speak during the @DisabilityIN conference. Her enthusiasm for #accessibility is inspiring. #AreYouIN #DisabilityInclusion

[Marian @MarianCFO]

I feel like I should apologize in advance to my @TuckSchool GEDB classmates for what will happen in our class tomorrow. An actor I am not, but I'll do my best with our negotiation exercise tomorrow.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@DLDietrich

[Marian @MarianCFO]

This Wednesday at 11am, WBEs are invited to join @WBECEast to hear from expert pitchers and get small-group pitching practice! 

https://t.co/uIacEuJ6h6

[Marian @MarianCFO]

At least someone is getting use out of my glossary of terms.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

The @WBECEast Galentine's WBE showcase last week was fantastic. I've already recieved my saag mix from @AnarGourmetFood and tea from @AjiriTea. Just waiting on tahini & date syrup from @SoomFoods, and am looking forward to future showcases.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@WBECEast Thanks!

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@WBECEast Registration page says the event is on 2/12. Just wanted to confirm the date because this event looks amazing.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

I won the KDP battle and we're live!

[DiversityBizBlog @DiverseBizBlog]

We’re excited to share our book, Certify & Sell: Your Guide to Certification & Supplier Diversity (available on Amazon); a comprehensive guide to diversity certification with interviewers from certifiers, SD professionals & certified business owners. https://t.co/6zQxaIRwdw

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Fiddling with KDP templates is encouraging a wine evening...

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Hope you'll be able to join us on the 12th.

[Abator Info Services @abator_infosvcs]

We're pleased to share that our own @MarianCFO will be one of the panelist during @Highmark's Virtual Small Diverse Business Fourm on November 12th. Learn more about the event: https://t.co/ASO5Y9FNgn

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@WBENCLive Is Unity Week replacing the hybrid Summit & Salute/National Conference event that WBENC talked about back in April? We were given a save the date notice of November 15-18 for that event. Is it canceled? Or will it be even later in the year?

[Marian @MarianCFO]

I won my Mixon Mall auction item from @WBECORV's Catch the Wave conference! The funds will be donated to support domestic violence victims.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Requiring $2 Mil crime insurance coverage for a contract worth $260K.

Government at it's finest.

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Excited to share that @WBECEast's NextGen Committee is presenting the October 21st Why You Need a SWOT & How to do it Correctly webinar lead by Colleen Devorris, Founder and CEO of BrandDemon. The session is free and you register here: https://t.co/s7YgjzWh02 #WBENCnetwork #WBE

[Marian @MarianCFO]

#NationalCoffeeDay is my kind of day! And Lorelai Gilmore, the world's Coffee Queen, says it best:

[Marian @MarianCFO]

Even in a room by myself I got super nervous pitching to an audience. Good luck to the rest of NextGeners pitching with me today! #WBENCnetwork

[Marian @MarianCFO]

@kristen_made @abator_infosvcs @360access1 @WBENCLive Thanks Kristen!