Getting YOU a Seat at the Table
The Nelson Ideation Group, LLC (TNIG) provides management consulting services to public- and private-sector clients, specializing in appraising diverse certified firms to meet our clients’ need.
As Ideation experts, we create business opportunities and provide comprehensive, cost-effective management solutions to implement our clients’ ideas and projects, positioning them to be competitive on a local, regional and/or national basis.
Our extensive experience in corporate, government and P3 development projects uniquely qualifies us to cultivate critical relationships and create strategic alliances with diverse certified firms, along with developing best practices when needed for those we commit to serve.
We are passionate about the growth and success of our clients.
Carla A. Nelson Chambers is a dedicated and passionate professional with 30 years of management consultation experience specializing in business diversity, marketing, and training for public and private entities to small, local, disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses. Her experience spans corporate entities; federal, state, and local government agencies; educational institutions and non-profit organizations.
- Baltimore County, MD Economic Development Advisory Board, 2020 - present
- Baltimore County, MD Blue Ribbon Procurement Commission - 2020 - present
- Executive Alliance, 2020 - present
- Greater Baltimore Committee - 2020 - present
- Joint Base Andrews - Ambassador Business Program, 2006 – present
- The Daily Record - Maryland’s Top 100 Women, 2010 & 2012
- Who’s Who in Black Baltimore Inaugural Edition, 2010
- Producer and Host of Baltimore Business Link, a monthly television show on the city’s cable channel, 2007 - 2011
- State of Maryland’s Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Firms, 2006
- Author, Radio Host of a business program, and Founder/Producer of a several book festivals
Capabilities statement
SERVICES
Appraise Diverse Certified Businesses
Business Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Business Marketing & Public Relations Campaigns Community & Economic Development Compliance & Monitoring Services
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE & WBE Consulting Services
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NAICS
541611 – Business Management & General Management
541613 – Business Marketing Consulting Services
541614 – Process & Logistics Consulting Services
611430 – Small Business & Management Development Training
MARKETS
Aviation - Business Diversity & Consultation Construction (Buildings and Roads) Corporate/Private Entities
Elected and Public Officials Municipalities, State, Federal Agencies
Non-Profit and Advocacy Organizations
Small Business Consulting & Technical Assistance
PROJECTS
ACDBE/DBE/MBE Consulting & Goal Setting
Airport - Business Networking & Procurement Events
Airport – MWBE Program Development and Implementation
Airport Concessions - Small Business Development Program Planning & Implementation
Construction - Networking & Procurement Events
Construction – Project DBE Liaison
Construction - Project Diversity Manager Small Business - Consultation & Training
Economic Inclusion , Technical Assistant & Case Management Consulting Services
Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Services
Small Business - MWBE Program Development & Training
Sustainability Small Business Programs
CLIENTS
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA)
District of Columbia – Small Business Development Center
East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI)
Fraport - USA
Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA)
Landrum - Brown (L&B)
Prince George's County Economic Development (SBDC)
Prince George's County Financial Services Corporation (FSC)
US General Service Administration (GSA)
SERVICES
DIVERSE BUSINESS CONSULTING
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
DBE, ACDBE, MWBE Liaison Consultants
Business Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Mentor Protégé Programs
MWBE Program Development
Business Program Implementation
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
Data Analysis
Event Planning & Management
Outreach Events
Procurement Fairs
Special Projects
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS MARKETING & PUBILIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE, WBE & WOSB CONSULTING & TRAINING
Stakeholder Engagements
Local Business Inclusion Programs
Market Analysis Surveys
Public Awareness Campaigns
Workforce Initiatives
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE, WBE & WOSB CONSULTING & TRAINING
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE, WBE & WOSB CONSULTING & TRAINING
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE, WBE & WOSB CONSULTING & TRAINING
DBE/ACDBE Goal Setting
Compliance & Monitoring Reporting
Diversity Certification & Renewals
Technical Assistance & Training
Vendor Directory Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DBE, ACDBE, MBE, SBE, WBE & WOSB CONSULTING & TRAINING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
P3 Project Development Programs
Process Improvement Programs
PESTEL, RACI & SWOC Analysis
Strategic Planning & Facilitation
Transition Management Plans
Certifications
State of Maryland Certifications
Maryland DBE, ACDBE, MBE, WBE, SBE, SBR November 30, 2021
Interstate DBE/ACDBE Certifications:
State of Colorado - DBE March 18, 2022
State of Indiana - DBE December 31, 2021
State of Mississippi - DBE June 30, 2022
State of Missouri - DBE January 30, 2022
State of South Carolina - DBE & ACDBE February 10, 2021
State of Tennessee - DBE & ACDBE January 30, 2021
State of Texas - DBE February 28, 2020
Commonwealth of Virginia - DBE December 20, 2021
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority - DBE December 20, 2021
Airport Certifications:
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority - LDBE December 20, 2022
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority - DBE & MBE September 30, 2021