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Employees of JVKellyGroup, Inc. Support the Long Island Cares - Harry Chapin Food Drive
Employees in the Huntington office of JVKellyGroup, Inc. are collecting non-perishable foods and grocery store gift certificates in support of a food drive sponsored by the Huntington Referral Network in conjunction with the Long Island Cares - Harry Chapin Food Bank.

The food bank is the only one on Long Island and gathers over 5 million pounds of food and household items every year. They deliver food to over 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, group homes, day treatment facilities, senior nutrition sites and day care centers in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The food drive will conclude on March 18th with a reception at Meehan’s Restaurant in Huntington, NY.

Jim Kelly Invited to Testify at New York State Governor's Budget Hearing
Jim Kelly, CEO of JVKellyGroup, Inc. has been invited to testify at a budget hearing for New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer's 2008-09 Executive Budget on Friday, March, 7, 2008.

The hearing will give Long Island government officials, community leaders, and business leaders an opportunity to speak to state lawmakers on how the proposed budget would impact local residents. The session is sponsored by the Assembly Republican Members from Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

Jim Kelly said it is a privilege to be asked. “I am honored,” said Jim, “to represent my community and my business at this important hearing. These budget decisions have a major impact on how we work and live. We hope the message can be carried to Albany that our property taxes are too high and are choking the potential of our residential and business markets. The Governor makes many good points in his budget, but the detail needs to be crystal clear on how we will make up the short fall without one area of the state being sacrificed for the sake of another area of the state.”

JVKellyGroup, Inc. Receives The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award

JVKellyGroup, Inc. has been honored with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award was given in recognition of the company’s dedication to excellence in several categories.

“Winners of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award represent the country’s finest small business success stories,” said Tom Donohue, Chamber president and CEO. “Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy, representing more than 99% of all employers, creating three-fourths of all new jobs, and accounting for more than one-half of the nation’s gross domestic product.”

The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club, was designed to honor businesses that excel in a variety of selection criteria, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.

Winners of the award from around the country will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2008 April 16 – 18, in Washington, D.C. The award is part of the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year selection process. One Blue Ribbon Small Business will be selected from each of seven regions as a finalist for the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award. The finalists will be announced on March 7.

“The Blue Ribbon Small Business award allows us to honor the tireless efforts of America’s small businesses,” said Donohue. “JVKellyGroup proves that a business can make a significant difference in its community.”

The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.

Preparing for an Economic Downturn: Procurement's Crucial Role
Recognized as a thought leader in indirect spend, Jim Kelly, C.P.M., recently spoke at ProcureCon Indirect 2008 conference in Atlanta, GA. The conference focused on best practices in supplier relationship management, the importance of data visibility, and business transformation as it relates to indirect spend.

Jim spoke about the effects of a possible recession on the procurement profession. A timely topic, Jim presented ideas to prepare for a business downturn including proactive short-term strategies, contract and vendor management challenges, how to translate savings into Wall Street terms, and most importantly how to prove procurement's worth to the company.

If you'd like to see an encore of this presentation, please join our webinar on Tuesday, March 25 at 1:00PM EST. For more information or to register, click here.

JVKellyGroup Sponsors NAACP Luncheon
The Long Island Coalition of NAACP Branches held its annual luncheon Saturday February 2, 2008. JVKellyGroup, Inc. was a proud sponsor of the event which honors local residents and activists for their ongoing work as leaders in the advancement of civil rights.

JVKellyGroup hosted a table which included many of Long Island's key decision-makers pictured below:
(In order from left to right) Front Row: Honoree Dr. Paul Johnson, Dolores Thompson of the Huntington Enrichment Center, Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone, and New York State Senator Carl Marcellino
Back Row: Suffolk County Legislator Ricardo Montano, JVKellyGroup, Inc. CEO Jim Kelly, New York State Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Huntington Town Councilman Stuart Besen, Huntington Town Councilwoman Glenda Jackson, and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian Foley.

Jim Kelly to Speak at ProcureCon Indirect 2008
Jim Kelly is a featured speaker at ProcureCon Indirect 2008. This two-day conference offers case studies and presentations from leading indirect executives which will enable attendees to take home strategies to create a clear snapshot of the best practices in SRM, Data Visibility and the business transformation as it relates to all departments falling under non-traditional spend and indirect procurement including MRO, Marketing, IT, Legal and Human Resources.

Sign up through JVKellyGroup, Inc. and receive 25% off registration pricing! Contact Jennifer Lawrence at jlawrence@jvkg.com for more details.

eSourcing: Promise Delivered, Delayed or Missed?
Jim Kelly recently spoke at the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management on the topic of eSourcing. His presentation covered how components such as, eSpend analysis, eRFx, Reverse eAuctions and Contract Management Systems can interact to achieve maximum advantages. He also led discussion on how much should be spent on these solutions and how to get Senior Management to see the value.

Attendee, Dr. Subroto Roy, stated the following in his web blog, “A great insight from Jim's talk was, for me, a better understanding of the nature of the organizational e-procurement process. Consider a three year contract that is negotiated using an e-procurement system. The buyer who works on the system would typically move out of her/his role in three years when time comes to put out an RFP for the new contract. Institutional knowledge of the RFP process for the commodity in question is lost and the new buyer has to start all over again.”

Later in the day, Jim also presented to the National Association of Purchasing Management – New York. In his presentation, “How To Bring Additional Value to Internal Customer”, Jim discussed the concepts behind managing with the right metrics, change management, and distributed intelligence.

To request copies of these presentations, please contact Jennifer Lawrence at jlawrence@jvkg.com.

Jim Kelly Speaks at ProcureCon 2007
Jim Kelly was a featured panelist at ProcureCon 2007 in Las Vegas on November 6th. The panel, "Assessing Your E-Procurement Solutions Needs To Drive Supplier Collaboration and Cost Savings", explored how to identify a company's e-procurement needs and strategies to keep future e-procurement system implementation on track.

Jim also emceed the Supplier Relationship Management Summit held on the first day of the conference.

Jim Kelly to Speak at Click Planet Conference in Las Vegas
Jim Kelly will be presenting “How to Bring Value to Internal Customers” at the Click Planet conference on Thursday, October 11th. Whether it is with increased visibility into the Supply Chain or demand management intelligence on purchased services, Jim will explore how companies can leverage their investment through the use of inter-actionable dashboards at their internal clients desktop.

Click Planet (October 10th through 12th) is an annual conference which brings together thought leaders and industry experts to share their insights on the current state of demand, supply, and service supply chain technologies. For more information click here.

Huntington Chamber Committee for Better Government to Honor Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly will be honored by the Huntington Chamber Committee for Better Government at their 23rd Annual Golf Outing, for his commitment to the community. The outing, which also honors Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone, will take place at Indian Hills Country Club in Northport on Monday, October 15th.

CEO James V. Kelly Jr. Selected Among Top 50 Influential and Powerful Executives on Long Island
James V. Kelly Jr., CEO & Principal of JVKG was selected as one of the top business leaders named to the 5th Annual Power List, a prestigious list featuring the Top 50 Executives on Long Island. This is the second year that Kelly has been selected as part of this list. Kelly was recognized for his expertise in providing “innovative expense management solutions” to his clients and for contributions in promoting supply chain excellence throughout the country. “It is an honor and privilege to be recognized as one of the top 50 corporate executives on Long Island,” said Kelly. “I’m also very proud to share this recognition with the entire staff at JVKG.”

The Power List is a collection of the top influential movers and shakers on Long Island. As a result of Long Island’s increasing presence and influence in the business world, The Long Island Press created a master list to showcase the most respected and successful corporate leaders and power players.

“It’s wonderful when credit is given where credit is due,” said John Caracciolo, President of the Morey Organization and Publisher of the Long Island Press. “When thinking of the top Long Island corporate executives, Jim Kelly would be right up there on my list. I’m sure he will continue to remain on this list for years to come.”

JVKG Sponsors Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training Program
JVKG, a New York based professional expense management firm, recently sponsored the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training® program, the world's largest endurance sports training program. Members of the team competed in the “St. Anthony's Triathlon” that recently took place in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Team in Training® program provides training for potential volunteer athletes to run or walk marathons and half marathons or to participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 300,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $700 million. “JVKG committed to help this incredibly worthy cause in order to make a difference for those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma,” said Jim Kelly, Principal and CEO for JVKG. “We had a personal connection as well since one of our employees, William Penza, had participated in Team in Training® and competed in the triathlon. We were delighted to help and to support such a worthy cause.”

Sponsorships, such as the funds donated by JVKG, are earmarked to fund blood cancer research, education, and patient services. They also help fulfill the Society's mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. “I would encourage everyone looking to make a difference to check out the Team in Training® program. Those individuals you train with are not only your teammates but they become extended family. The people I have met through this experience are some of the most motivated individuals. Not only did I end up making a difference in the blood cancer battle, it also affected me as a person. I can not put a price on what I have learned about myself throughout this season and I thank JVKG for supporting my commitment to making a difference with this wonderful program,” added William Penza.

Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to Focus on Homeland Security Concerns
In announcing this special luncheon program James V. Kelly, Chairman of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and CEO & Principal of JVKG said, “Homeland security and in particular the safety and security of the Long Island region is of great concern to all New Yorkers. Our proximity to New York City, our rail system and our waterways are important factors that must be considered in a comprehensive plan for emergency response. Deputy Secretary Balboni is intimately familiar with the Long Island region and our unique demographics and needs. We look forward to his address and to learning about the plan New York State is implementing under his leadership to address homeland security concerns.”

This special program will take place on Wednesday, May 30 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Maxwell & Dunne’s, 1600 Round Swamp Road in Plainview. The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business and financial industry, not-for-profit corporations and other professionals within the greater Huntington area. Its mission is the promotion of business, economic development and job creation through the coordinated effort of its membership. For reservations and sponsorship opportunities for the May 30 luncheon, please contact the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce at 631-423-6100.

Jim Kelly Addresses Long Island's Key Partnerships and Business Issues at Economic Summit

Former New York State Assemblyman and partner in the law firm of Ruskin, Moscou, Faltischek, Arthur 'Jerry' Kremer moderated the presentation and raised numerous questions for each of the panelists to consider. Mr. Kremer, once the influential Chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and frequent political analyst and commentator for News 12 Long Island, Fox and ABC television opened the Economic Summit by stating that, "We have a fascinating opportunity to dialogue with a cross section of people with expertise in a diverse range of areas including business, industry and education."

In addition to Kelly, panelists for the Summit included: Joseph Mottola, Chief Executive Officer, Long Island Board of Realtors/MLS, Robert Gaffney, President of Dowling College and former Suffolk County Executive; Jim Morgo, Suffolk County Commissioner of Economic Development and Workforce; Anthony DiMaso, Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Development, Verizon Communications; Richard Galant, Associate Editor at Newsday; Kevin Lawler, President and CEO, Huntington Hospital; Chris Giamo, Market President, Commerce Bank; and Roz Goldmacher, President/CEO and founder of the Long Island Development Corporation/Greater New York Development Corporation.

Among the major topics covered during the Economic Summit was the need to recruit and retain a young, talented and experienced workforce. Kelly emphasized the difficulties both small businesses and large corporations are having recruiting and retaining a younger workforce that can’t afford to live on Long Island because of the cost of housing and other related expenses. "Small businesses on Long Island are retrenching and doing more with less as a result of a limited pool of young, qualified employees able to afford to live on Long Island and other factors such as the rising cost of fuel, energy, and doing business in our region. Both small business and our larger corporations are competing with each other among a limited pool of trained employees. Our universities, trade schools and other educational facilities must work in concert with business and industry to make sure that we are training students for the right jobs on Long Island. Following that, we must insure that government and the real estate industry are part of equation by developing affordable housing and other residential options that a younger workforce can afford so they will choose to stay on Long Island. Without these prerequisites young people will continue to make the exodus from Long Island, reducing our competitive edge in technology jobs, the financial sector and the not-for-profit industries," stated Kelly.

All of the panelists contributed significantly to the discussions about Long Island’s economic health and future. John Caracciolo, Vice Chairman of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce saw the annual Economic Summit as “a great opportunity for all of us to take some time to hear what others see as the economic future of Long Island and for each of us to share our thoughts with others involved in business and industry on Long Island. We requested that Jim Kelly join our panel of experts because of his expertise and contributions in the field of spend management. We felt his participation and input would be critical in addressing the greatest issues and opportunities facing the future of Long Island," explained Caracciolo.

JVKG is a leading professional services firm headquartered in New York that specializes in developing and implementing innovative spend management solutions for major organizations and corporations throughout the world, providing them with effective and measurable results.

Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to Focus on Homeland Security Concerns
The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will host a special luncheon on Wednesday, May 30 focusing on security and safety concerns in the Long Island Region. The luncheon program titled “How Safe Are We?” will feature an address by Michael Balboni, New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety. Governor Eliot Spitzer appointed Deputy Secretary Balboni to this new statewide position in January 2007. A former New York State Senator, Mr. Balboni has gained a national reputation as one of the country’s leading experts on homeland security and public safety. Mr. Balboni will address a wide range of issues including the changing nature of homeland security threats and our organized response; unique security concerns for the Long Island region; proposed homeland security legislation; and how New York State is preparing for any future terrorist attacks.

In announcing this special luncheon program James V. Kelly, Chairman of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and CEO & Principal of JVKG said, "Homeland security and in particular the safety and security of the Long Island region is of great concern to all New Yorkers. Our proximity to New York City, our rail system and our waterways are important factors that must be considered in a comprehensive plan for emergency response. Deputy Secretary Balboni is intimately familiar with the Long Island region and our unique demographics and needs. We look forward to his address and to learning about the plan New York State is implementing under his leadership to address homeland security concerns."

Leading CEO James V. Kelly of JVKG Selected as Panelist for 9th Annual Economic Summit
James V. Kelly, Jr., CEO & Principal of JVKG, was selected to serve on a panel of business leaders who will be part of "Economic Summit IX," Long Island’s premiere conference addressing the future of the Long Island region. "We requested that James V. Kelly, Jr. join our panel of experts because of his expertise and contributions in the field of spend management. We felt his participation and input would be critical in addressing the greatest issues and opportunities facing the future of Long Island," explained John Caracciolo, Vice Chairman of Events for the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. JVKG is a leading professional services firm headquartered in New York that specializes in developing and implementing innovative spend management solutions for major organizations and corporations throughout the world, providing them with effective and measurable results. Jason Busch editor of Spend Matters, a leading industry blog that is dedicated to professionals who want to gain insight into Spend Management has called JVKG "…a best-kept Spend Management secret."

"Economic Summit IX" is an annual symposium, trade exposition and breakfast which addresses important issues facing Long Island’s businesses and industries. The event, which is hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, has attracted hundreds of participants annually. It will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 from 7:30 – 11:00 AM at the Hilton Long Island, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville. "To be selected as part of this distinguished panel of Long Island business leaders who each serve as an economic force on the Long Island business landscape is truly an honor," explained Kelly. The conference is sponsored by Amcast, an internationally owned company that manufacturers and sells top quality castings and screening needs for companies in the recycling and quarry industries throughout the U.S. and Canada; JVKG and Commerce Bank. Arthur "Jerry" Kremer Partner, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, will serve as the moderator of the panel discussion. Each panelist represents a specific industry. In addition to Kelly, the distinguished list of panelists participating in "Economic Summit IX" includes:

Economic Development:
Jim Morgo, Commissioner, Suffolk County Economic Development & Workforce Housing

Telecommunications:
Anthony DiMaso, Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development, Verizon Communications

Long Island Economy:
Roz Goldmacher, President/CEO and Founder, LI Development Corporation

Eberhard E. Scheuing, Ph. D.,
C.P.M., A.P.P.

(New York) Eberhard E. Scheuing, Ph. D., C.P.M., A.P.P., has joined JVKG as a Senior Advisor. JVKG is a leading professional services firm that specializes in developing and implementing effective expense management solutions which deliver high impact results and increased profitability. Dr. Scheuing’s responsibilities at JVKG will include providing counsel with strategic direction, spearheading business development and providing input into key client engagements.

"JVKG is delighted to welcome Dr. Scheuing to the firm," said Jim Kelly, CEO & Principal of JVKG. "The addition of Eb supplements our expertise with decades of expertise in the expense management industry. His addition to our team will provide enormous strategic value for all our clients," Kelly added.

Scheuing is the ISM Professor of Purchasing and Supply Leadership Emeritus at St. John’s University in New York. Born and educated in Germany, he received his M.B.A. in Management and his Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Munich. Strongly involved in purchasing research and education since 1975, Scheuing is an academic member of NAPM-Rochester.

Scheuing has developed and directed comprehensive educational programs for such prestigious organizations as NYNEX, American Express, the AT&T School of Business and Citibank. He also developed a Master of Science degree program in Purchasing and Supply Leadership at St. John’s University and is co-authoring a book on Global Sourcing.

Considered an innovator in the expense management industry, Dr. Scheuing has been a frequent seminar leader and speaker at corporate, national and international conferences. He has also served as Program Director for the Purchasing Conference presented annually by The Conference Board in New York and facilitated two Councils of Chief Procurement Officers.

Dr. Scheuing has published more than 600 articles and 28 books, including several books on Purchasing Management and two books on New Product Management. His latest books are entitled Fundamentals of Purchasing, the Power of Strategic Partnering, and Value-Added Purchasing. He was also the principal researcher and author of the CAPS study Managing the Year 2000 Supplier Compliance Process and is the editor of the third edition of the Glossary of Purchasing Terms.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Announces Its 2007 Pros to Know
Leading Business Magazine Selects JVKG CEO James V. Kelly, Jr. Among Its 2007 Provider Pros to Know

James V Kelly,
CEO of the JVKellyGroup, Inc.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive “Provider Pros to Know” is a listing of individuals from a software firm, service provider, consultancy, analyst or research firm who have personally helped raise the profile of Supply Chain and increased the importance of Supply Chain as a strategic function within an enterprise.

"This year's “Provider Pros to Know” have shown themselves to be thought-leaders in their respective supply chain segments," said Andrew K. Reese, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Their efforts in developing the tools and processes necessary for supply chain transformation, and in promoting new approaches to supply chain enablement, are helping raise Supply Chain's status within the enterprise and have earned them a place on this year's ‘Provider Pros’ listing."

Supply & Demand Chain Executive issued a call for “Pros to Know” nominations in 2006. A selection committee comprised of Supply & Demand Chain Executive Editorial and Advisory Board members culled through scores of nominations to select applicants that best fit selection criteria within specific categories.

The full listing of the 2007 “Pros to Know” is available at www.SDCExec.com.

About JVKG - JVKG is a leading professional services firm headquartered in New York that specializes in developing and implementing innovative expense management solutions and effective procurement results. JVKG provides targeted solutions, a high level of expertise, market intelligence and enabling technology to ensure clients attain effective, measurable and sustainable results. From spend analysis through strategy development to hands-on support in tactical procurement and compliance management, JVKG has an end-to-end set of solutions that are always custom-tailored to meet each client’s individual needs.

Bill Heaton and Wayne Clarke Featured Speakers at NAPM NY on Using Effective Measurements & Metrics to Help Drive Savings & Compliance
On January 30, 2007 at the New York Hilton, JVKG Principal – Center of Excellence for Strategies, Bill Heaton, and Wayne Clarke, Senior Director presented “Using Effective Measurements & Metrics to Help Drive Savings & Compliance”. The event was well attended with executives representing companies like American Express, Colgate, Lehman Brothers, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal and other industry leading firms. Given that most procurement professionals today are challenged by limited resources, technology, and time to effectively measure the critical metrics of their expense management and compliance programs, Bill and Wayne reviewed how leading companies are tackling these challenges, creating dynamic reporting, and most importantly, freeing up resources to focus on the job of driving savings and compliance. Those looking to understand more about effective Supplier Performance Management, Contract Management and Controls, and establishing Executive Reporting Dashboards enjoyed this candid discussion about how their peers are overcoming some of the universal challenges faced by Procurement professionals today from two subject matter experts focused on helping their own clients do the same. For more information about the conference presentation, please contact Bill at wlh@jvkg.com.

Bill Heaton and Tom Cella Featured Key Note Speakers at NAPM LI Dinner
On February 21, 2007, JVKG Principal – CoE for Strategies, Bill Heaton, and Tom Cella, Director of Travel, presented “Trends and Cost Containment in the Travel Management Arena.” to NAPM-LI, an affiliate of ISM. Companies represented at the dinner included Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), Dell, and Wrap-N-Pack. Especially well received were the Best Practices on how to combat the rising costs in this environment and how to find the lowest fares in the marketplace. Tom presented information on current trends in the travel industry and explained how suppliers have been attempting to pass along costs to the customer that will have an impact to their bottom line, if other actions aren’t taken. Bill emphasized how JVKG is utilizing strategic sourcing and expense management practices and discipline in the travel arena to better manage the supply chain and mitigate the impact of these cost increases. For more information about the conference presentation, please contact Bill at wlh@jvkg.com.

JVKellyGroup 2006 Baltimore/Washington Holiday Party
JVKellyGroup Principals and the Baltimore office were pleased to host the annual Baltimore/Washington holiday party featuring live entertainment by the Rob Levit Trio and festively located at the historic Peabody Court Hotel. Among the impressive list of corporate and civic leaders present were executives from the financial services space Wachovia’s Private Client Group and BB&T bank. Leaders from Federal, State and Local government included the President and Chairman of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. (JVKG, Director Harley Flack is on the Board) And Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler and Philanthropist Adalius Thomas made a surprise appearance graciously greeting guests and sharing holiday cheer!

Harley Flack selected to be on the Board of Trustees for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
At the June 28th meeting of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Harley Flack was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Flack was selected to help lead the orchestra and its board with its growth and development for the upcoming season. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s vision is to be the best regional orchestra in the country and is currently recognized as a Jewel in the Washington Baltimore area by audiences, donors music and all of the communities of the Chesapeake Bay region. The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is sponsored by such corporate leaders as BB&T bank, Comcast and MIE properties.

Andrew (lower right) and Daniel (upper left, with paintbrush) with their City Year team at Manhattanville Junior High School in Harlem. Click image to open larger version.

JVKG and D&B to present at the ISM Services Conference on June 8, 2006, in NYC
The Services Group of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) will be hosting their annual conference at St. John’s University (Manhattan Campus) on June 8th, 2006, entitled “The Power of the Services Supply Chain: Strategies for Innovation”. Rick Teague, Vice President of Dun & Bradstreet’s Global Supply Management Solutions, and Jim Kelly, CEO of JVKG, will be presenting How Change Management Techniques and Best Practices in Sourcing Services Can Improve the Bottom Line. In this session, hear how Dun & Bradstreet was able to evolve and grow as an organization while at the same time improving its bottom line by addressing its services spend. Learn how JVKG assisted D&B in reviewing the cost of services provided to the organization and then applying best practices to improve services while contributing to the bottom line and continuing growth. Hear how to create a culture that supports cost containment while fueling progressive thinking and innovation through sourcing and change management techniques. Look for examples in professional services, advertising, temporary help and travel. For more information visit http://www.ism.ws/education/content.cfm?ItemNumber=14296.

Jim Kelly Listed as one of Long Island’s Most Powerful
JVKG CEO Jim Kelly was number 46 on the 2006 Power List published by The Long Island Press. The article identified Jim’s contributions and leadership to The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. For the full article, please go to http://www.longislandpress.com/index.php?cp=40&show=article&a_id=8238.

Wayne M. Clarke Joins JVKellyGroup as a Senior Director of Business Development
JVKellyGroup (JVKG), a leading boutique spend management consulting firm, today announced that Wayne M. Clarke has joined the company as Senior Director of Business Development. Mr. Clarke will play a key role in leading the firm’s continued rapid growth in key vertical markets. “Wayne is a great addition to the senior team. We worked closely with him at D&B, where he helped grow our partnership into key new areas rapidly.” said CEO Jim Kelly. “Our partnership with D&B continues to thrive as we jointly deliver exceptional value to clients, and we’ll be even stronger working together with Wayne on-board.” “In addition to his leadership experience in sales, marketing, and business development, Wayne also brings subject matter expertise in spend management. He understood right away the power of our innovative value proposition, and saw where we could grow and serve new clients.” added Ryder Daniels, President and Chief Solutions Officer. Mr. Clarke was previously the Vice President of Global Alliances & Partnerships for the Supply Management Solutions Group at Dun & Bradstreet.

JVKellyGroup: A Best-Kept Spend Management Secret
Jason Busch, editor of a top Spend Management blog, mentioned JVKG in a recent article. "With deep category expertise on the indirect side and a number of home-grown tools (including their own internally developed sourcing and contract management applications) they could easily serve as Spend Management general contractor..." To view the whole article, please go to http://www.spendmatters.com.

Former Congressman Michael Forbes is a Guest on Kelly's Corner - WLIE 540 AM
Joining the Corner on Saturday, November will be Former Congressman Michael Forbes, the CEO and President of the Suffolk-Nassau Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) at Huntington. Jim Kelly, who is Chairman of the Board of the SNCC, will lead the discussion with Congressman Forbes about the direction the Chamber will be going in 2006.

Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld to Speak at SNCC Breakfast Meeting
The announced candidate for the Republican Nomination for Governor of New York, William Weld will be the Suffolk-Nassau Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) at Huntington guest speaker on Tuesday, November 15, 2005. Jim Kelly, Chairman of the Board of SNCC will be chairing the proceedings to be held at the Huntington Townhouse. For more information, please call Jennifer Lawrence at JVKG at 631 427 2888.

Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper is a Guest on Kelly's Corner - WLIE 540 AM
Joining the Corner last Saturday was Jon Cooper who has lead the charge on important legislation ranging from a ban on ephedra to the ban on hand-held cell phones when driving. We also discusses Jon's long standing environmental activism that has made Suffolk County a better place to live. In closing, we also reviewed pending plans to place entrepreneurial incubators through out Suffolk County in disadvantaged areas to encourage new growth and economic stimulation. We are pleased to have Legislator Cooper continuing to represent us.

Huntington Town Supervisor, Frank Petrone, Guest on Kelly's Corner - WLIE 540 AM
The Honorable Frank Petrone joined Jim Kelly, Al St. Jacques and Bill Heaton in the studio last Saturday for a lively conversation on affordable housing, energy and entrepreneurial spirit to name a few of the diverse topics reviewed. We also discussed the Supervisor's historical stand on the nuclear plant in Shoreham and how one man's convictions lead to a change in out community. Frank has also discussed his successful Open Space preservation activity that we all can be proud of. We are please to have Supervisor Petrone representing the town for four more years.

Jim Kelly elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Suffolk-Nassau Chamber of Commerce
JVKellyGroup, Inc. is proud to announce, CEO Jim Kelly, has been elected Chairman of the Board for the Suffolk-Nassau Chamber of Commerce at Huntington. He is excited for this new opportunity and looks forward to working with Chamber President and CEO, Congressman Michael P. Forbes to strengthen and revitalize the organization and help it grow. Mr. Kelly embraces the 80 year history of the Chamber and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors before his election. The Chamber is well renowned on Long Island and is a leader in offering advocacy, education and training and networking opportunities to New York businesses.

JVKG to Sponsor the Back to Business Trade Fair.
Verizon, JVKG, Long Island Business News and the Suffolk Nassau Chamber of Commerce at Huntington are proud to present the annual Back to Business Trade Fair. The keynote speaker will be Verizon's Chairman and CEO, Ivan G. Seidenberg. The event will be held on September 21, 2005. For more information, please visit http://www.chamberli.com/TradeShow/index.cfm.

Sarbanes-Oxley Conference in Baltimore to Feature Jim Kelly as a Speaker
The Sarbanes-Oxley Conference & Exposition is the definitive event for finance and accounting executives. Participants will be presented with the opportunity to learn, share, interact, and network with leading executives facing similar challenges regarding Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and compliance. Participants will also have the opportunity to review cutting-edge products, services, applications and solutions at the Exposition. It will be held at the Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 25-27, 2005. Jim Kelly will be presenting with David Furth, the General Manager of BasWare, Inc., and will review the relationship of Sarbanes-Oxley and the "purchase to pay" process. For more information, please visit http://www.sarboxconf.com/.

Jim Kelly named to the Suffolk Nassau Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The New York organization, The Suffolk Nassau Chamber of Commerce at Huntington, elected Jim Kelly to a one year term on the Board of Directors. In his role, Jim will assist the Executive Committee of the Chamber in providing leadership in the community and helping the Chamber grow.

JVKG to be a Sponsor of the NFB Celebration 2005 in Baltimore, MD
The JVKellyGroup is pleased to announce they along with M&T Bank, Legg Mason and Microsoft will be a sponsor for the National Federation of the Blind’s Celebration event. The event which is taking place on April 8th 2005 features legendary performer Roberta Flack, the cousin of JVKG’s Director of Development, Harley Flack. This Federation celebration event marks the one year anniversary of the Jernigan Institute. The Institute is the first of its kind developed and operated by an organization of blind people, leading the quest to understand the real problems of blindness and to develop innovative education, technologies, products, and services that help the world’s blind to achieve independence. For more information you are invited to visit the National Federation of the Blind web site.

Jim Kelly Presentation at CAPM Well Received
On March 23, 2005, JVKG CEO and Principal, Jim Kelly, presented "Spend Management: Presenting Complex Sourcing Models to Business Managers and Finance" to a packed audience for the Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management (CAPM), an affiliate of ISM. Especially well received we the dashboards that track supplier performance that have been developed by JVKG for their clients. With the mantra - if you don't measure it, you don't control it - Jim walk the receptive crowd through creating leveraged contracts that reduce costs and then building the right metrics and measurement is not enough. You need to convert that to a tool you can use on a manager's desktop to help the business manager better control their usage and consumption. It must then be put in terms a Finance organization of any company appreciates - Return on Investment and Earnings per Share. for more information about the conference presentation, please contact Jennifer Lawrence at Jennifer.Lawrence@jvkg.com.

Kelly's Corner also Available Via the Internet
On Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 8:30, "Kelly's Corner", which broadcasts on WLIE - 540 AM Radio, is also available at http://www.islandtalk540.com/listening%20options.htm. in a simultaneous broadcast. If you are out of the listening area, please feel free to tune in the show via the web. All comment and suggestions concerning the show can be sent to Jim Kelly at jvk@jvkg.com.

Discussion from Kelly's Corner (1/15/2005) on WLIE 540 AM on Saturday from 8:00AM to 8:30AM
The guests today on Kelly's Corner, hosted by JVKG CEO Jim Kelly, were Bob and Terese Bisconti. Bob is the President of Forms Tech (www.formstechinc.com) and Terese is his wife. After discussing the entrepreneurial sprit, Bob and Terese related their journey with their second of four sons, Christopher, who has Downs Syndrome (which Bob prefers to call "Up" syndrome). The web addresses Terese recommended to the listening audience are - www.theARC.org, www.NDSS.org. and www.bestbuddies.org.

Long Island University and NAPM-NY Investigate Internship Program
Strategic Sourcing has long been in search of the prefect program to produce the next generation of Sourcing Professionals. Working with the National Association of Purchasing Management - New York (NAPM-NY) and Long Island University, Jim Kelly and other Board Members of NAPM-NY will be hosting a round table of Strategic Sourcing Executive Management to investigate creating an internship program through the University that will be focused on a blend of Finance and Marketing students to assist Strategic Sourcing departments through a recognized internship program. If you are interested in participating in the design requirements, please contact Jim Kelly at jvk@jvkg.com. More information to follow as we progress.

Discussion from Kelly's Corner (1/8/2005) on WLIE 540 AM on Saturday from 8:00AM to 8:30AM
The guests today on Kelly's Corner, hosted by JVKG CEO Jim Kelly, were Michael Raspantini and Philip Caycedo of Madchill Productions. Those interested in the DNA Film Festival mentioned by Michael and Philip can get more information by emailing Michael@madchill.com

Kelly’s Corner comes to AM Radio in New York
Jim Kelly will be hosting a weekly radio show “Kelly’s Corner” on WLIE 540AM – Business Talk Radio. The show will focus on the entrepreneurial spirit that has made a difference on this country’s greatness. Jim will interview people who have followed their dreams and succeeded in building a better life. The show will also look at how the entrepreneurial spirit is used in benefiting our world at large. Many have used their skills to help their fellow man in non-profit organizations for the betterment of their corner of the world. Please join Jim on Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM starting this Saturday, January 8, 2005.

E3Sourcing Arrives
JVKG has successfully launched E3Sourcing, LLC. This is an easy to use, low cost bidding tool to facilitate end user engagement of service providers that have been pre-approved by their firms management. This allows collection of hard to get data while driving compliance in an easy to use format. For more information, please email info@e3sourcing.com. This package is another example of JVKG utilizing the proper level of technology at the right cost to drive better expense management solutions.

Education Offering Launched
JVKellyGroup, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive professional purchasing education curriculum. Course offerings can be adapted at client request to customize curricula to the specific requirements a client may have. Additionally, JVKG has the ability to develop courses from scratch when a client-specific need is expressed. Initial reception of the education program at clients in the financial, pharmaceutical and energy sectors has been positive. Client purchasing organizations appreciate that the training JVKG provides is delivered by purchasing professionals with extensive experience in their respective subject matter areas. Course offerings include: • Purchasing and Supplier Management, • Contract Law • Cost-Price Analysis • Financial and Value Analysis • Purchasing Negotiation • Influence Management: Influence vs. Authority • Microsoft Excel for Purchasing Applications

Jim Kelly on WLIE - Radio 540AM in Long Island, NY
Business Talk with David Weiss will feature JVKG CEO Jim Kelly as a regular guest to discuss Expense Management Solutions on Radio 540 AM - WLIE - broadcasting from Long Island, New York. Jim will speak every Tuesday at 8:54AM during the morning drive show that is focused on business issues.

JVKG Moves to the Next Round in the Fast 50
We are pleased that the firm is being recognized by Fast Company and that we have been elevated to the next round of consideration to be named in the Fast 50 for 2005. Please visit our story at Fast Company and feel free to rate and comment our submission. http://www.fastcompany.com/fast50_05/profile/?kelly107

Harley E. Flack II Named Director of Business Development for the Baltimore/Washington Office
JVKG is proud to announce the elevation of Harley E. Flack from Vice President to Director of Business Development for the JVKG Baltimore/Washington Office. In his new role, Harley will coordinate JVKG activities in the region as well as drive value for new clients. In this role, Mr. Flack will report directly to the CEO and Principal, Jim Kelly.

Andrew Fairbairn assists “Future Leaders Organization” in Kingston, Jamaica
JVKG Principal Andrew Fairbairn was recently invited to Kingston, Jamaica by a group of young entrepreneurs and professionals to assist in the establishment of a not-for-profit program geared towards creating Jamaica’s next generation of leaders through targeted educational and job-placement programs. The group, known as the “Future Leaders Organization”, benefited from Andrew’s prior experience working with and establishing early-stage for-profit and non-profit ventures. With Andrew’s assistance, Future Leaders Organization consolidated its programmatic vision and secured major seed-funding pledges permitting launch early in 2005. Andrew, who is very active in various non-profit activities, also sits on the board of SEO London, an organization he helped launch in 1999-2000 which provides training and mentoring opportunities in the London investment banking industry to historically underrepresented ethnic minorities.

JVKG Opens Baltimore/Washington Office
In response to market demands and strong revenues experienced by the company in 2004, JVKG announces the opening of our Baltimore/Washington office, located at 111 South Calvert St. Suite 2700 in Baltimore, Maryland. CEO and Principal Jim Kelly has been welcomed by Senior Management of many companies and delivers a single promise: “Measurable results.” This assurance is a rare commodity in the consulting industry, and JVKG is prepared to deliver this promise to corporations in the Baltimore/Washington area.

JVKG Teaches NAPM Georgia Classes for C.P.M. Certification
In support of continued education in sourcing excellence, Jim Kelly was asked by NAPM-Georgia to teach the C.P.M review courses for Module 1 and Module 3. Both classes were well received by enthusiastic students. We were please to help serve such a strong purchasing community and their leadership.

Jim Kelly Moderates A Panel Discussion for the New York New Jersey Minority Development Council
As part of an ongoing support for the ISM and assistance in helping developing minority businesses, Jim Kelly moderated a half day session aimed at helping Women Owned, Minority Owned small business respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by major corporations. As an expert in the area of creating RFPs, Jim was able to give the suppliers insight on how to respond with complete answers to help them win business based on answering sometimes complex requests. The presentation was well received and further training sessions will be planned.

JVKG to be a sponsor of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce (HCC) Business Conference
We are pleased to announce that JVKG will be a sponsor for the HCC business conference held on September 22, 2004. The Chamber is responsible for not only business development in the region, but also nationally. Other companies sponsoring the event are Commerce Bank, Bank of America and Long Island Business News. For more information on the Conference please go to http://www.huntingtonchamber.com and click on Back to Business Conference.

Ryder Daniels named President of JVKellyGroup
Recognizing his many contributions to the firm, JVKellyGroup named Principal Ryder Daniels as President. In his role as President, Ryder will have greater responsibility in overseeing client engagements and working with CEO Jim Kelly on business development. Ryder will also continue as the Chief Solutions Officer leading the important technology offerings that are essential to delivering continued results for our clients.