Adrienne Trimble knows the future is all about minority-owned businesses. The former general manager for diversity and inclusion at Toyota Motor North America sat down for a conversation about diversity in business.
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Advancing Black entrepreneurs
As a step toward helping black-owned businesses recover and move forward, a coalition of four business advocacy groups — the National Minority Supplier Development Council, US Black Chambers, National Urban League and Black Enterprise — have partnered with JPMorgan Chase to launch Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business.
Adrienne Trimble selected as one of the “25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards” by The Network Journal (TNJ)
For 22 years, TNJ has consistently recognized “trailblazing Black women professionals and entrepreneurs,” such as accomplished and respected CEO and President of NMSDC, Adrienne Trimble.
American Corporations Respond to NMSDC’s Call to Expand Support to Minority Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic and civil protests have put many Black-owned businesses across the U.S. at risk of permanent closure. To support these businesses, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) launched the “In This Together” campaign.
Adrienne Trimble is on the Frontlines of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement
Adrienne Trimble is on the Frontlines of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement
‘In This Together’ Campaign Aims To Invest $1 Billion In Minority Businesses Impacted By Covid
More than 30 blue-chip companies—including the likes of Capital One, ExxonMobil, Nissan North American Inc., and Procter & Gamble Co.—have pledged to support Black businesses and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Enterprising Women of Color: Creating Growth & Success Strategies for Your Comeback
May 27, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT)
An interactive roundtable discussion featuring successful women entrepreneurs sharing their journey to success and how are they coping in today’s new economic conditions.
Keynote Address: Hard Pivots, Atomic Time and a New Vision of the American Dream
May 21, 2020
3:00 – 4:30 PM (EDT)
Sponsor: Walmart
During the 1980’s, Chris Gardner struggled with homelessness while raising a toddler son – a gripping story told through his autobiography, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which became a successful movie where he was portrayed by actor Will Smith. In 2007, Will Smith was nominated for an academy award as best actor for his portrayal as Chris Gardner. Through perseverance, he became a stockbroker, eventually founding his own brokerage firm in 1987.
NMSDC COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: Addressing Questions Regarding All Programs Enacted to Support Minority Businesses – Week 6
May 7, 2020
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty will lead us in a very impactful discussion. She and other guests will address the unclear and unanswered questions our members have regarding all of the programs enacted to support minority businesses during COVID-19.
NMSDC COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: What is the Administration’s Vision of Economic Recovery for Minority Businesses?
April 30, 2020
NMSDC invites you to join us to hear what is currently underway as the country begins pivot to get our economy running again, discuss what minority businesses need for a successful post-pandemic recovery, and provide input into the process.