About Us
Strive Business Solutions LLC
Strive is a women owned minority business located in Montgomery County, MD outside Washington DC. Strive specializes in Business Process Documentation, Business Writing, Professional Services Consulting and Risk Management Products. Strive focuses on working with start-ups and Small to Medium Size Businesses in the Washington Metro area and nationally. Industries of focus include; non-profits, multi-family, professional services, construction, real estate and industrial.
CERTIFICATIONS
State of MD - MBE/ DBE: Certification # 09-296 (NAICS Codes 541611 & 541613)
State of MD - Small Business Reserve Program: Certification # SB09-2760
Montgomery County Local Small Business Reserve Program: Vendor ID# 6960062916
Prince George’s County MBE: Certification # 09-5523
State of VA - SWaM: Certification # 680457
WSSC: 09-296
Mission Statement
To be the company of choice working in partnership with businesses to achieve their maximum potential.
To be known as a unique, hardworking and innovative company in both business and our community.
To provide outstanding service and solutions through dedication and excellence.
Management
Colette M. Releford: President and CEO
Colette has over 20 years professional experience in a variety of industries including, professional services, multi-family real estate, industrial and technology. In these fields the focus of Ms. Releford's work has been Sales, Marketing, Account Management and Business Process. A brief Resume of some of Ms. Releford's achievements and skills is listed below.
Education
MBA and M.S. in E-Commerce
University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD
B.A in Communications
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA
Experience
Business Writing (Multiple Industries)
Sales, Marketing, Business and Knowledge Process Improvement (Multiple Industries)
President’s Club for Sales Performance 3 consecutive years (Multi-family Industry)
Bids and Proposals totaling over $4million in business (Professional Services Industry)
New Employee Training and Supervision (Multiple Industries)
Top 15% of Sales (Industrial Industry)
Lead Account Manager (Software Industry)
Affiliations
Association of Professional Business Writers (Board of Directors) (APBW)
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
Institute for Facility Managers (IFMA)
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors) (GGCC)
International Black Women’s Collaborative (IBWC)
Network Referral Group (NRG)
Executive Women Golf Association (EWGA)
Alpha Gamma Delta Women’s Fraternity
Strive Named Small Business of the Year 2009 by GGCC
Strive Business Solutions was named Small Business of the Year 2009 by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC). The award was presented to Colette Releford, President of Strive as the GGCC celebrated their 60th Anniversary on Thursday, December 3rd at their Annual Celebration Dinner & Gala.
The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes small businesses, which are a vital part of our economy and community. The award is presented to the small business that demonstrates success, community involvement, and excellent customer relations.
For more information please view the full press release at http://bit.ly/StrivePRlink
WEBINARS
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Contact us:
info@strivebusinesssolutions.com
20203 Goshen Road
Suite 105
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Ph# 301-591-0940
888-522-7034