Applications are Open for Bank of America’s Supplier Diversity Scholarship
Bank of America’s Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing Team is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for this year’s Diverse Business Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Bank of America, funded through the generosity of Bank of America’s third parties and administered by Communities Foundation of Texas.
The program will award training and development scholarships of $10,000 to up to 10 certified small and diverse business owners. The deadline to apply is Dec. 5.
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Register Now for Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit
The inaugural Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit is taking place Nov. 9 – 10 in View Park, California. If you’re a BIPOC farmer, diverse food supplier, entrepreneur or food-as-medicine professional this summit is for you. Register today!
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Applications are Open for Bank of America’s Supplier Diversity Scholarship
Bank of America’s Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing Team is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for this year’s Diverse Business Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Bank of America, funded through the generosity of Bank of America’s third parties and administered by Communities Foundation of Texas.
The program will award training and development scholarships of $10,000 to up to 10 certified small and diverse business owners. The deadline to apply is Dec. 5.
Access to Capital
Register Now for Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit
The inaugural Diaspora’s Diversity Supplier Summit is taking place Nov. 9 – 10 in View Park, California. If you’re a BIPOC farmer, diverse food supplier, entrepreneur or food-as-medicine professional this summit is for you. Register today!
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