The Periwinkle Group, a certified minority-owned communications and marketing leader, has been honored with prestigious awards like the SBA Woman-owned Business of the Year in 2024 and 2019. They excel in public affairs, public relations, multicultural consulting, diversity-inclusive marketing, advertising, and corporate branding.Their expertise extends to grassroots mobilization, political ballot issues and initiatives, event planning, project management, and forming strategic alliances. In 2017, they expanded globally with Periwinkle Global to assist small—to mid-sized businesses in new markets, focusing on African opportunities.The Women of Power Retreat was launched in 2024 across Africa by the Periwinkle Group to address burnout among women entrepreneurs. Their commitment to empowering and fostering resilience among women in business shines through this initiative. The Periwinkle Group continues to significantly impact communications and marketing, with their strategic services and dedication to diversity and inclusivity setting them apart. Additionally, its tailored workforce development strategies and support for various public and private entities reflect the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Cruzin Vegas is a certified minority, woman-owned business serving Southern Nevada and is the most recent addition to Periwinkle Group’s portfolio of services. Our mobile advertising campaigns focus on activating grassroots campaigns to reach consumers in their respective neighborhoods and tourists on the Las Vegas strip. Staffed with an enthusiastic team of advertising professionals dedicated to creating and providing our clients with precisely tailored marketing campaigns, our team collectively has over 30 years of experience initiating successful advertising campaigns for diverse clients.

Grab and Go Vending is a certified minority woman-owned innovative company that operates airport concessions, vending machine and retail business.

Appointed by: Governor Brian SandovalThe mission of the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board is to bring Nevada businesses and workers together to shape strategies that best meet workforce needs and foster a healthy and growing economy in the state.

Provide instruction of Business courses in accordance with established course outlines.Participate in curriculum development, design, implementation and evaluation to maintain and improve the instructional program.

Created in 2009, GUWF is a high energy, action focused two-day event featuring dynamic speakers who crafted their own inspiring success stories with practical steps for accomplishing life goals. For two days, phenomenal seasoned and emerging women from across the globe address; leadership, development, inspiration, relationships, contacts, and learning opportunities. It is both, personal and professional growth.