TVI Unique Advantages & Memberships

Technology Ventures Inc. is unqiuely positioned to serve your organization well as a member of various organizations and also qualifying for various special minority business programs.

Better Business Bureau

All BBB accredited businesses have agreed to live up to the BBB Principles for Trust. The BBB Principles for Trust are a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices focused on how businesses should treat the public – fairly and honestly in all circumstances.

Detroit Regional Economic Partnership

The Detroit Regional Economic Partnership is a public and private sector effort representing the 10 counties of southeast Michigan and the city of Detroit, along with 100 private-sector investors. The partnership began in May 1996, when the Detroit Regional Chamber was charged with creating a regional approach to economic development in southeast Michigan.

Detroit Economic Club

The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) was formed in 1934 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. The DEC continues to provide a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. It is known internationally as an important venue for prominent business and government leaders – a forum they can use to explore issues that will help shape the dynamic 21st century economic environment.

Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Small Business in the U.S.

Michigan Minority Business Development Council

The Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) is a privately funded, non-profit, corporate services organization. It is comprised of major corporations and public entities in education, industry, finance, professional services, construction, consumer products and health care-organizations that are tapping into the emerging multicultural marketplace. Through certification of minority-owned businesses, MMBDC assures the corporate buyer that an individual business is truly minority-owned, operated and controlled.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

The terms veteran and service-disabled veteran are defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2) and (16) respectively, the Department of Veterans Affairs, United States Code. The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The term “service-connected” means, with respect to disability or death, that such disability was incurred or aggravated, or that the death resulted from a disability incurred or aggravated, in line of duty in the active military, naval, or air service. An injury or disease incurred during military service will be deemed to have been incurred in the line of duty unless the disability was caused by the veteran’s own misconduct or abuse of alcohol or drugs, or was incurred while absent without permission or while confined by military or civilian authorities for serious crimes. Source: Department of Defense

ISO 9001 Certified

ISO 9001 Certification ensures that we’re following best industry practices across the Technology Ventures line of businesses, resulting in higher quality for you, our customer.

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America

Headquartered in Washington, DC, the NCBFAA represents nearly 800 member companies with 100,000 employees in international trade – the nation’s leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters. Established in 1897 in New York, NCBFAA is the effective national voice of the industry. Through its various committees, counsel and representatives, the Association maintains a close watch over legislative and regulatory issues that affect its members. It keeps them informed of these and other related issues through its weekly Monday Morning eBriefing, NCBFAA Quarterly Bulletin, and various meetings and conferences throughout the year.

Automation Alley

Automation Alley is a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization that drives growth and economic development through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives. Automation Alley attracts the creators and consumers of diverse technologies from a variety of industries around the world.

The Automation Alley region is home to more than 312,000 technology workers and 8,000 technology businesses. It encompasses Genesee County, Livingston County, Macomb County, Monroe County, Oakland County, St. Clair County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit. Source: Automation Alley

Certified Woman Owned Business

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), founded in 1997, is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide its world class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC  is also the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations.

TVI Core Team

Constance Blair – President and CEO, The Venture Companies including Technology Ventures Inc., Evergreen Ventures, TVI Logistics, TVI Fulfillment, TVI Supply & EcoGreen Ventures.

Prior to formation of TVI, Ms. Blair, performed freelance management, marketing and design consulting and also served as liaison, at the Pentagon, between Army and Air Force staff and DOD employees with the members of diplomatic staffs. Also at the Pentagon, she supported the Army Mobilization and Readiness Division. Her extensive government background includes the wide range of logistics, transportation and inventory functions for the Air Force. Ms. Blair is a Vietnam era veteran.

Under Ms. Blair’s leadership, TVI has earned a reputation for excellence and innovation and has received National recognition and has been featured in numerous publications. In 2004 TVI was selected by Inc. Magazine for it’s prestigious Inc. 500 Award as one of the top 500 fastest growing Small Businesses in the US; and in 2005 TVI was recognized by Diversity Business as one of the Top 500 Small Businesses in the US.

Ms. Blair has served for 14 years on the Executive Board of the National Defense Industrial Association MCH and is a Past Chapter President and Treasurer. She is the Past International President of the International Furnishings and Design Association, a member of the Detroit Athletic Club, the Detroit Yacht Club, the Indian Village Tennis Club, the Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army, the American Legion and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Yvonne Lomax – Controller, The Venture Companies

Ms. Lomax is responsible for managing and directing all financial activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll invoicing and general ledger activities. She ensures that all the contracts are in compliance with all government regulations. As an intricate part of the Venture Company Core Team, Ms. Lomax recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives and policies for the company. In addition, she has also developed an internal control of all financial activities, including job cost control & quality control checklists. Ms. Lomax possesses excellent communication and supervisory skills. Her ability to assess a situation, develop a program and proactively work to complete the task are considered to be her greatest strengths.

Prior to Ms. Lomax current position at The Venture Companies, she served as a Budget/Purchasing Analyst for both Technology Ventures and Raytheon Support Services. Both of these assignments were at USA TACOM in Warren, MI. In this position she was responsible for preparing contractual requirements such as cost reports and obligation schedules as well as submitting public vouchers for payment. As well as managing the day to day accounting functions, Ms. Lomax also prepared budget projections, which were utilized by management fo decision-making purposes.

Intermittently throughout her career, Ms. Lomax has served as a Tax Preparer for H&R Block Income Tax Service located in Detroit, MI. She has also volunteered to provide personal tax services through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program and she is also a member of the AAS (Accounting Aids Society).