2011 Pinnacle Award

Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce selected Michael Nelson, MEng, PMP President of P2MG as one of the recipients of the 2011 Pinnacle Awards.

The mission of the African-American Business Achievement Pinnacle Awards is to spotlight and honor African-American businesses that have achieved success by combining vision, determination, perseverance and dedication to building strong communities.

P2MG, a Construction / Project Management and Architectural firm moved to Houston in 2006 from Maryland where it was established in 2003.

Mike attributes his success to developing a process combining 6 Sigma philosophy with the Project Management Institutes “Triple Constraint” of Cost / Resource..Schedule / Time..Scope / Quality.

The Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce has served as an advocate for African American business owners and professionals in the greater Houston metropolitan area, since 1935. The organization's mission and vision has flourished, reflecting the needs and growth of its members. HCCC has provided value to members, area businesses and the community and has remained committed to assisting African-American businesses succeed within the local community.

The 17th Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala was held on October 14, 2011 at the Hilton Americas — Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston.

2010 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award

The Houston Minority Development Council (HMSDC) selected Michael Nelson, MEng, PMP President of P2MG as one of the recipients of the 2010 Emerging Ten (E-10) Awards.

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), the Houston Business Journal and Title Sponsor Halliburton celebrate the 2010 Emerging Ten (E-10) Award Winners. This prestigious award honors 10 of HMSDC's top minority-owned businesses. These HMSDC certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) have faced the challenges common to all independent entrepreneurial efforts. In addition, they have often had to overcome hurdles that are a legacy from the past. Those who both achieve financial success and share their skills and resources with the minority business community are definitely worthy of this award.

HMSDC has been recognizing minority-owned business owners since 1997, who have “emerged” successfully after having faced challenges, overcome hurdles and at many times done it without adequate financial resources.

The E-10 is awarded to individuals/firms that have “emerged” to: (1) Excel in customer service, (2) Set innovative trends, (3) Embrace the current marketplace, and (4) Contribute to the community’s economic and civic base.

The Emerging Ten (E-10) Awards Presentation was held on November 3, 2010 at the Hilton Americas — Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston.

Established in 2006, P2MG is a construction firm offering program/project management, construction management at risk, job order contracting and architectural/engineering dredging. After completing his Masters Degree in Construction Management and receiving his PMP, Mr. Nelson began his business with his own credit line and began to forge relationships within the industry's most successful businesses.

To adjust to the marketplace and ensure customer satisfaction and meet the triple constraint of construction projects, P2MG developed a process/methodology combining Six Sigma and Project Management Institute principles called Six Sigma for Construction. This combined approach allows for checks and balances on all process groups and ascertains continuous improvement at all phases of the project.