Free small business kit launched by IBM and IFC offers valuable tips, tools and information
February 11, 2008
Small business owners looking for information or ideas on managing or growing their companies have a valuable new resource to mine — a free small business toolkit launched by IBM and the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation. Read more
Quality STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSE SUPPLIERS
February 11, 2008
In Part I (MBN USA Conference Edition) we looked at the definition of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and other ISObased quality management systems that are industry specific such as TL 9000 for the telecommunications industry, AS 9100 for aerospace and ISO/TS16949 for the automotive industry. Read more
Leveraging the WEB to optimize supplier management
February 11, 2008
When Tom Y. Ren and his wife Lily Xiong first got Houston-based AECsoft USA Inc. rolling in the late 1990s, they were doing it primarily as a hobby. At the time both were working as programmers for industry. Read more
NMSDC: Delivering Results
February 11, 2008
In October 2007, the National Minority Supplier Development Council recognized United Parcel Service Inc. with its prestigious Corporation of the Year Award at the 35th anniversary Awards Gala capping its annual conference. Read more
Building on a legacy
February 11, 2008
IBM’s Michael Robinson earns NMSDC’s Minority Supplier Development Leader of the Year award
On any given day, you will find Michael Robinson within the walls of the IBM Corporation ardently responding to phone calls and e-mails, participating in internal meetings, and working with procurement councils. Robinson devotes his time to educating both his internal and external customers as he mentors his teams to help them reach pre-determined goals. Read more
Chairman’s corner
February 11, 2008
As chairman of the SCMBDC, Fred Lona, senior director of supplier diversity with Hilton Hotels Corporation world headquarters, aims to insure that the council continues to provide relevant programming and services to its members. “This includes listening to the council’s members and insuring that all have a forum to express their ideas and recommendations,” he said. Read more
Top of Trends
February 11, 2008
Since its formation roughly 32 years ago, the Southern California Minority Business Development Council has remained dedicated to discovering, developing and promoting innovative opportunities and tools that assist diverse firms in achieving stability and success. Read more
National chair offers advise, outlook for MBEs
February 11, 2008
MBN USA recently talked to James Staton, who has been reelected as chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s National Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee, to find out how the NMBEIC faired in 2007 and what its plans are for this year. Staton is also president of Debriants Office Services Inc. Read more
Chicago United drives economic inclusion
February 11, 2008
Building a stronger economy requires that corporate leaders commit to integrating diversity at all levels of business. During Chicago United’s 4th annual Changing Color of Leadership Conference and Bridge Awards Dinner Nov. 15, 2007, sponsored by BP, the message was clear. Read more
MBN USA charts course for third decade of commitment
February 11, 2008
2008 marks the beginning of MBN USA’s (Minority Business News) three decades of service, support and advocacy in the minority business supplier diversity community. During this time, we have been honored with over 75 awards for our work with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban League, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), just to name a few. Read more
