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May 19, 2011

Bahadir Inozu of NOVACES Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Gulf Coast Area Award Finalist

The nomination recognizes the rapid success of the company and its ongoing commitment to its roots in the Gulf Coast.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) May 19, 2011 – NOVACES, a leading management consulting firm for performance management, continuous performance improvement (CPI), and project management services to both the public and private sectors, announced today that the company’s ceo and co-founder Bahadir Inozu , Ph.D., is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Gulf Coast Area Award finalist. Inozu leads the company with the support of co-founders and partners Ivan Radovic and Brian MacClaren. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Inozu was selected as a finalist from nearly 50 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Wednesday, June 22 at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel.

“To be selected a finalist in this prestigious awards program is really a testament to our employees’ capacity for understanding our customers’ businesses,” said Inozu. “NOVACES, with the active participation of all its employees in the strategic priority-setting process, continues to build internal capabilities and develop new products that enable the firm to refine its offerings that clients need to achieve ever higher levels of performance,” he noted.

NOVACES, owing to its Louisiana headquarters, strives to be an active member in the community although the firm’s reach is international in scope. After Hurricane Katrina, the company put together a team of retired military leaders and senior executives to build a training program that provided important management tools to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Louisiana Transitional Recovery Organization (LATRO), which was responsible for the enormous recovery effort along the Gulf Coast.

Shortly after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, NOVACES began helping British Petroleum’s (BP) Incident Command Center to better coordinate and track cleanup performance by providing project plans, program framework, and new methods to track and accelerate their response. This is enabling the Gulf Coast economic and environmental recovery to proceed much more quickly and efficiently.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 140 cities and more than 50 countries throughout the world.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year overall National Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 12, 2011. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies, which will be held November 9–13, 2011.

About NOVACES

NOVACES, LLC is a management consulting firm that provides performance management, continuous process improvement (CPI), and project management services to both public and private sector organizations. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, NOVACES utilizes today’s most effective tools and methodologies to help its clients build capabilities to achieve breakthrough operational and financial results. More information can be found at novaces.com or by calling 1-877-577-6888.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

About the Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com.

Apr 14, 2025

NOVACES Awarded Prime Contract by Hudson Valley Regional Council to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

NOVACES announced that it has been awarded a prime contract by the Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2025-2029. The CEDS, a strategic planning document required by the U.S. Economic Development Administration for regions seeking federal funding for economic development projects, will also serve as a locally driven roadmap for regional economic growth and resilience.

NOVACES will deliver subject matter expertise through our Certified Economic Developer and Certified Workforce Development Professional personnel. Our specialists will conduct economic research and analysis focused on a seven-county region in the Mid-Hudson area of New York.

Working in close collaboration with the leadership of HVRC, local elected officials, and key stakeholders, including representatives from economic and industrial development agencies, business and industry associations, workforce development entities, and sustainability organizations, we will ensure a broad and inclusive approach.

The resulting CEDS will provide an in-depth analysis of the region’s economy and workforce, including:

• Affordable housing and associated water infrastructure needs
• Concerns regarding resilience based on the impact of extreme weather
• Economic diversification; targeting industries of the region and how the counties and municipalities are working to grow these strategic sectors for the future
• The role of HVRC in supporting the region

The purpose is to foster collaboration among local leaders and stakeholders while introducing national best practices. By pairing these insights with practical tools and resources, we equip communities to make informed, locally driven decisions. This approach prepares stakeholders to take effective action, driving economic resilience and sustainable, long-term growth.

Feb 12, 2025

NOVACES Selected by the Economic Development Administration to Provide Disaster Recovery Services to the State of Tennessee in response to Flooding Under Federally Declared Disaster, DR-4832-TN

NOVACES was awarded a task order under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Under this task order NOVACES, will work with local, regional, state, and federal officials to develop economic recovery strategies, identify recovery challenges, providing subject matter expertise to support FEMA’s Joint Field Office operations in Tennessee, and document technical assistance options and recovery actions that can be taken by officials of the State of Tennessee as a result Tropical Storm Helene.

This work follows on similar work NOVACES performed under this BPA in Hawaii in the aftermath of the 2023 wildfires and in Guam in the wake of Typhoon Mawar the same year. Recent disasters in the U.S. have been unprecedented in scope and cost, and NOVACES is responding with a more systematic approach to preparedness and response management, and solutions that accelerate the recovery process and produce better preparedness for the future.

Dec 19, 2024

NOVACES Awarded General Service Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC)

NOVACES has been awarded a One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS)+ Multi-Agency Contract (MAC) to provide services in the Management and Advisory Domain. This is a government-wide, multiple award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) acquisition program for services.

NOVACES is proud to offer services under the NAICS codes listed below. The Management and Advisory Domain (MA0001) includes a full range of management and consulting services that can improve a federal agency’s performance, its endeavors to meet mission goals, and provide operating advice and assistance on administrative and management issues.

Contract No. 47QRCA25DS557, GSA OASIS+ MAC Program Small Business IDIQ

NAICS codes:

541611 MA-541611-SB – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

541612 MA-541612-SB – Human Resources Consulting Services

541613 MA-541613-SB – Marketing Consulting Services

541614 MA-541614-SB – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

541618 MA-541618-SB – Other Management Consulting Services

541620 MA-541620-SB – Environmental Consulting Services

541690 MA-541690-SB – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

541990 MA-541990-SB – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Aug 15, 2024

NOVACES Awarded Contract to Provide Project Portfolio Management Services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Portfolio Management Support Office

NOVACES, teamed with with Pololei Solutions, LLC, part of the Alaka’ina Foundation, has been awarded a contract to provide Portfolio Management Support services to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Portfolio Management Support Office (PMsO).

BUMED has a requirement for technical and functional support for enterprise-level life cycle management of Navy Medicine project portfolio management operations in support of BUMED Improvement Sciences. NOVACES is tasked with researching, identifying, and improving existing project management methodologies and tools in support of the PMsO capability within the Navy Medicine Improvement Science Office.

NOVACES, a recognized leader in process improvement and portfolio management, is proud to have supported the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) with professional services since 2008. This latest award reaffirms our long-standing commitment to advancing performance and driving continuous improvement across federal healthcare operations.

Feb 12, 2024

NOVACES Selected as Fluor’s Subcontractor under its FEMA Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V

The Fluor Corporation has selected NOVACES to provide recovery services under the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts V (PA TAC V) for the East Zone region. PA TAC V supports FEMA’s distribution of public assistance following presidentially declared disasters or emergencies.

PA TAC V is part of FEMA’s approach to align contractors with one of four geographical zones (Atlantic, East, Central and West) to provide more effective resource support. Each zone contract requires a broad range of professional services, including site inspection, field support, technical support of the Community Disaster Loan program, analysis, and cost estimation. The East Zone encompasses FEMA Regions III & IV and consists of 14 eastern/southeastern states/areas and all FEMA Headquarters Task Orders.

This Award is a continuation of NOVACES’ work under the preceding award, PA TAC V, providing post-disaster recovery and support, most recently in Florida following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Sep 21, 2023

NOVACES Awarded a Task Order with the Economic Development Administration for Disaster Recovery Services in the U.S. Territory of Guam following Typhoon Mawar, DR-4715-GU

NOVACES has been awarded a task order to respond to destruction on the Island of Guam due to Typhoon Mawar, under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Guam’s economic resilience is threatened by its overdependence on tourism as a portion of its gross domestic product. While visitor arrivals increased significantly in FY23 compared to the previous year, total visitor numbers remained 62% lower than in 2019, resulting in a cumulative loss of $95 million in tax revenues not collected from FY2020 through FY2023.

Under this task order, NOVACES will engage in comprehensive recovery and support operations, including conducting a Recovery Needs Assessment, deploying economic development expertise, developing recovery strategies, and documenting technical assistance options and recovery actions that can be taken by officials of the Territory of Guam. This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas.

This work follows on similar efforts NOVACES led under a predecessor BPA in Puerto Rico. NOVACES contributed to economic recovery initiatives on the Island for over 5 years in the aftermath of the 2017 Hurricanes Maria and Irma. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.

Sep 21, 2023

NOVACES Awarded EDA Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in Hawaii, following Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI)

NOVACES has been awarded a task order under its Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The award engages NOVACES to deliver critical economic recovery services in response to the devastation caused by the August wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (DR-4724-HI).

Under this task order, NOVACES will apply its proven expertise in disaster recovery and economic development to support the revitalization of the Lahaina community, the surrounding region, and the State of Hawaii. The firm’s work will focus on identifying recovery challenges, developing resilient economic recovery strategies, and delivering technical support to FEMA’s Joint Field Office operations in Lahaina.

NOVACES will provide subject matter expertise, facilitate stakeholder collaboration, and document technical assistance and recovery actions that empower state and local leaders. The firm’s systematic approach aims to accelerate recovery while laying the groundwork for greater preparedness and resilience in the event of future disasters.

Aug 22, 2023

NOVACES Selected to Support Defense Logistics Agency’s Continuous Process Improvement Program

NOVACES, a leading provider of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) consulting and training services, has been selected by Eagle Integrated Services, LLC (EIS) to provide CPI services in support of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters Continuous Process Improvement Program Management Office (PMO).

Under a Blanket Ordering Agreement, NOVACES will support DLA’s mission to integrate performance improvement, structured problem solving, strategic planning, and progressive decision-making processes across the agency. The CPI PMO plays a pivotal role in driving performance and aligning improvement efforts throughout DLA’s global operations

As part of this effort, NOVACES will:

• Assist in the deployment, growth, and sustainment of CPI at the enterprise and organizational levels
• Provide coaching and hands-on support for CPI project execution
• Engage leadership on high-visibility, high-impact initiatives
• Contribute to improving audit readiness and risk posture
• Develop internal CPI capability and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across DLA

NOVACES brings a robust portfolio of experience supporting the Department of Defense in areas such as naval shipbuilding, aviation logistics, healthcare delivery, missile defense, and installation management. The firm has proudly supported the DLA with professional CPI services since 2009.

This latest award underscores NOVACES’ long-standing commitment to advancing performance improvement across all branches of the Department of Defense.

Mar 22, 2023

NOVACES Awarded Economic Development Administration Task Order to Support Economic Recovery in California Disaster Zones

NOVACES has been awarded a task order titled “Disaster Recovery Operations – Winter Storms, Land and Mud Slides, and Flooding Economic Recovery Support Function DR-4683-California” under its Blanket Purchase Agreement for Disaster Recovery services to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (DOC EDA). DOC EDA provides economic programs and grants to generate new employment, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth. This assistance is available to areas experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress, such as a federally declared disaster.

At the core of this work is a guiding principle: distressed communities must be empowered to design and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Sustainable recovery begins with local leadership, tailored solutions, and community-driven action.

Under the new task order, NOVACES will:

• Conduct an Economic Impact Assessment;
• Identify recovery options, strategies, and resources; and
• Support EDA staff serving in the role as economic recovery advisor to the state, and, in collaboration with federal Recovery Support Functions and other federal agencies and State, Local, Tribal and Territory partners, assess damages, identify recovery strategies and outcomes, and deliver assistance to state and local stakeholders

The counties included in this FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration Task Order are: Alameda, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Trinity, Tulare, Ventura, and Yolo.

This mission aligns with NOVACES’ expertise in disaster recovery and economic development, underlining our commitment to making a significant impact in disaster-stricken areas. As recent disasters across the U.S. continue to reach unprecedented levels of scale and impact, NOVACES is delivering a more structured and proactive approach to preparedness and response management. Our solutions are designed to accelerate recovery and to strengthen long-term resilience and readiness for future events.