If you’re part of any government procurement team, you’ve likely been asked, “What are you doing to increase supplier diversity?” It’s also likely you’ve heard of and possibly conducted disparity studies to improve your procurement process and identify the needs of different types of suppliers. … Read More »Why Disparity Studies Aren’t Enough to Improve Supplier Diversity
Government procurement agents can play a huge role in supporting underrepresented groups by increasing supplier diversity. Since they’re the people looking for bids and making final decisions, a conscious effort to increase supplier diversity can help government agencies reach their inclusion goals. Whether you already… Read More »The Best Way to Increase Supplier Diversity
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Diversity classifications can help underrepresented groups secure government contracts. As supplier diversity programs become more popular in government procurement departments, businesses that meet diversity classifications would benefit from securing those certifications and including them on their bids. Especially as it was just announced that a… Read More »Diversity Classifications: Businesses Owned by People with Disabilities
When it comes to supplier diversity, President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill and the $1.2 trillion compromise that was just announced, could pose an outstanding opportunity for underrepresented suppliers. Even though the approval process for this massive bill is still underway, government procurement agents are likely ramping… Read More »Diversity Classifications: National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
One of the biggest stories right now is the bipartisan compromise on President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill in the amount of $1.2 trillion, which will now move on from the group of senators working on it and continue its way through the legislative process. Even though… Read More »Diversity Classifications: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Diversity Classifications: 8(a) Certification Business Development Program As President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill continues to work its way through the approval process, government procurement agents are also ramping up to find vendors and suppliers to fulfill the coming wave of spending. Right now, there is a… Read More »Benefits of 8(a) Business Development Program for Supplier Diversity
Government procurement agents will soon be looking for suppliers and vendors to help them accomplish the projects funded through Biden’s Infrastructure Bill. With potentially $2 trillion on the line, vendors will want to do everything they can to stand out among the crowded supplier marketplace.… Read More »Secure Diversity Classifications for Infrastructure Jobs
