Diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities are essential to fostering a culture that values and supports all employees. This article includes steps for implementing D&I initiatives and fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Programs Coordinator
The Project Manager will be focused on building infrastructure that connects capital managers, and capital-related services, to easily connect with our 16,000 certified MBEs. This position will manage a variety of projects, from internal marketing and communication to client opportunities.

Announcing the NMSDC Sales Performance School
NMSDC is excited to invite you to the NMSDC Sales Performance School, a series of four webinars featuring expert speakers who will share practical strategies and insights that you can immediately apply to your sales practice.

2022 State of Latino Entrepreneurship
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I invested in a boutique hotel in downtown Austin, Texas that opened for business in the early months of 2020. Unfortunately, two weeks after it opened, the Covid-19 pandemic came to the United States, shutting everything down. Given the circumstances, I could have gotten discouraged and given up on this venture.

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Fulton Bank Invests $1 Million in Fund for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
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Sam’s Club Offers an Opportunity for Diverse-Owned Dry Grocery, Snacks, Pantry and Beverage Brands
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Supplier.io Releases 2023 Supplier Diversity Benchmarking Report
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NMSDC Partners with Big Plan CEO Fang Fang to Relaunch Global Link
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