This episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, specializing in environmental solutions and industrial contracting services customized to meet clients’ specific needs.
It features a powerful dialogue between Steve Ennis, president and CEO of ASRC Industrial, and Natalie McGrady, global supplier diversity lead for Cargill. During this interview, they highlight the successful synergy of supplier development between their companies.
Key takeaways for MBEs include:
- A sense of belonging and care for employees and all stakeholders is critical to ongoing success.
- A “culture of care” that centers on employee safety and career development, service quality, and dedication to the needs of different ethnic groups.
- How “smart growth” supports a company’s sustainability through incremental and consistent measurable progress.
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Guests
Steve Ennis, president and CEO, ASRC Industrial
Natalie McGrady, global supplier diversity lead, Cargill
Host and Production Specialist
John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.
About the Equity in Business Podcast
The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute over $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the NMSDC, this podcast channel explores how growing minority business enterprises (MBEs) is central to not only addressing the racial wealth gap but also creating a stronger, more resilient society for all.
