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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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...
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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...
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51%: The Certification of Our Blackness Trailer Now Available
As part of NMSDC’s ongoing efforts to promote DEI and push back against efforts threatening supplier diversity and other DEI programs, we are highlighting the latest DEI news, legal developments, and court filings. The April...
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On Thursday, July 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, the Office of the Chief Component Procurement Officer’s (OCCPO) Industry Liaison Program (ILP) and Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Distribution Management Strategic Working Group...
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National Urban League: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Corporate Diversity Initiatives
In the unfolding aftermath of the Supreme Court’s pivotal decision on affirmative action, our country stands at a crossroads. It’s a juncture where the corporate world has the power, and I’d argue, the responsibility, to...
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NCMM and Wells Fargo Release “2024 Insights and Perspectives from Black Leaders in the Middle Market” Report
A new research report, released today in collaboration with Wells Fargo Commercial Bank, offers insights into one such segment ― Black-owned middle market businesses. The report, “2024 Insights and Perspectives from Black Leaders in the...
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Women Impacting Public Policy Appoints Angela C. Dingle as President & CEO
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) recently announced the appointment of Angela C. Dingle as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Dingle, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in...
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