lululemon is proud to announce that today it launched its IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action) Supplier Inclusion and Diversity Program. The program will increase diverse supplier products and service solutions within the company’s global indirect, non-merchandise spend, helping to empower economically and socially disadvantaged organizations by fostering business growth and job and wealth creation across diverse communities.
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Southern California Association of Governments Seeking Consultant to Develop Inclusive Contracting Toolkits
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is seeking a consultant to develop two best practice Inclusive Contracting Toolkits.
GEA Debuts Launchpad Program for Diverse-Owned Suppliers
GE Appliances, a Haier company, (GEA) announced today the introduction of its GEA Launchpad program, which is designed to grow and develop the capacity of diverse-owned suppliers needed for its operations.
Applications are Open for NMSDC’s 2023 Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Cohort
The EYE program is a nine-month program uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneur participants with support to enhance their growing business.
Peapod Digital Labs Seeking Diverse-Owned Brands for Pitch Coaching and Virtual Showcase
For the second year in a row, Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) is seeking certified, diverse-owned businesses nationwide for participation in a virtual program aimed at showcasing products from underrepresented suppliers to the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Seeking Cloud Platform Provider for Vehicle Grid Integration Pilots
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeking a cloud platform that will serve as the central data management, use case scheduler, and general “control center” for its upcoming vehicle-grid integration (VGI) pilots.
Fernando Martinez Joins NMSDC National Office as Senior Vice President of Network Success
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce that Fernando Martinez will join its executive leadership team in the newly created and pivotal role of senior vice president of network success.
Golden State Warriors Receive Inclusive Innovation Award for MBE Certification Fund
The Golden State Warriors recently won the Inclusive Innovation Award for its Franchise Fund. The Golden State Warriors and NMSDC corporate member, United Airlines partnered to create the Franchise Fund with assistance from the WRMSDC to provide Bay Area minority-owned small businesses the resources to become certified as minority business enterprises (MBEs) by NMSDC.
NMSDC Human Resources Director
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Human Resources Director to continue in the development and implementation of the Human Resources department. This strategic leader will report directly to the Chief Transformation Officer and will have a direct hand in the development of Human Resources department and staff.
NMSDC Announces First Cohort of Black Farmers Equity Initiative
NMSDC is excited to announce the first cohort of the Black Farmers Equity Initiative. The joint venture from NMSDC and Cargill is aimed at advancing agricultural supply chain access for Black farmers.