The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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Ahold Delhaize Supplier Matchmaking Program is Now Open!
Attention NMSDC- certified MBEs!! Would you like to learn about opportunities to engage with brands of Ahold Delhaize? We have great news, applications are now open for participation in their third Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Program of 2024 in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.
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The Pulse: Appeals Court Blocks Fearless Fund from Awarding Grants to Black Women
On June 3, A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended the Fearless Fund’s grant program for Black women business owners. While this initial decision is an unfortunate setback for efforts to advance greater equity in the U.S. economy, we believe the case for business diversity remains strong. Read more about this decision and other DEI news, court cases, and developments in this month’s edition of the Pulse.
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Ahold Delhaize Supplier Matchmaking Program is Now Open!
Attention NMSDC- certified MBEs!! Would you like to learn about opportunities to engage with brands of Ahold Delhaize? We have great news, applications are now open for participation in their third Supplier Diversity Matchmaking Program of 2024 in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe.
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Macy’s Partners with NMSDC-Certified Tayion Collection on Exclusive New Clothing Line Honoring The Divine Nine
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In recognition and celebration of the legacy and impact of the five historically Black-founded fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) known as The Divine Nine®, Macy’s has developed an exclusive and...
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Dollar General Announces Its 2024 Diverse Supplier Awards
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General believes that a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture foster an environment where the retailer’s customers, employees, vendors and communities alike can feel welcomed. The company, which operates more than...
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Neiman Marcus Group Supports Diverse-Owned Brands Through Its Partnership with NMSDC
DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has partnered with National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to give diverse-owned fashion brands and other suppliers access to resources and support to scale their...
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Apply Now to Join The Workshop at Macy’s
Join The Workshop at Macy’s, its 4-week intensive vendor accelerator program designed to drive promising diverse-, women-, LGBTQ-, persons with disabilities- and veteran-owned businesses to the next level. Learn from its top executives and get...
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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is Now Open
NMSDC corporate member, FedEx is giving small businesses an opportunity to take their business further with a chance to win one of ten $30,000 grants in the annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Winners will...
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Macy’s Advances Mission Every One Commitment with S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach – A Catalyst for Underrepresented Business Growth
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Macy’s, Inc. announced S.P.U.R. Pathways: Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach, a multiyear, multifaceted funding program to advance entrepreneurial growth, close wealth gaps and shatter systemic barriers faced by diverse-owned and underrepresented businesses. This...
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Sam’s Club Holds Open Call for New Suppliers
Sam’s Club is searching for suppliers to bring more quality products to its warehouse club locations. The retailer is holding an open call for both private-brand and diverse suppliers. As part of the summit, there...
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Target pledges to spend $2B on products, services from Black-owned businesses
As part of its racial equity efforts, Target Corp. is pledging to sell products from more than 500 Black-owned brands by the end of 2025....
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