Toyota hosts MBEs, primes during 18th Opportunity Exchange
March 30, 2008
Building on its good-neighbor policy and wanting to make advances on its already notable supplier diversity program, Toyota recently hosted its 18th annual Opportunity Exchange, a trade fair and conference designed to link minority-owned enterprises with prime suppliers. Read more
PRWT acquires Merck plant, becomes lone MBE pharmaceutical manufacturer
March 30, 2008
Companies buy other companies all the time, so it appeared to be business as usual on the day PRWT Services, Inc. completed its acquisition of Cherokee Pharmaceuticals from Merck & Co. Inc. True, it was a long and arduous process, from due diligence to signing on the dotted line. Even Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell personally recognized the deal as a good one. Read more
Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council
March 30, 2008
As history continuously proves national events — the Super Bowl, Olympics, political conventions, world-renown festivals, etc. — often have one commonality. They have the undeniable power to serve as an economic boost for the host’s regional business community. Beyond the immediate and obvious increase in business, they open up worlds of opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities on far larger stages than otherwise possible. Read more
Indiana Business Diversity Council
March 30, 2008
Positively matching needs with results is the true measure of success. For the Indiana Business Diversity Council, continued success in accomplishing this goal has been the direct result of an unwavering dedication to customer service, explained IBDC President and CEO Reggie Henderson. Read more
Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
March 30, 2008
How an organization goes about developing its product is without a doubt instrumental in determining whether or not it will realize success. In essence, organizational longevity is a matter of finding the right recipe, and then properly delivering it to the intended crowd. When the mix is wrong the results are far from palatable. However, when its right, inspirations are abound. Read more
Liftoff to Planet Mogul
March 30, 2008
Connecting today’s minority students with tomorrow’s business opportunities has been the vision of Rohena Miller, founder of Planet Mogul, for a number of years. Today this insightful online portal has become a reality by providing something for everyone interested in building the next generation of entrepreneurs, business executives and world leaders. Read more
Breaking Industry Barriers
March 30, 2008
It’s always good to announce a minority business first. Thus is the case with our top story in this issue: “MERCK closes historical deal with PRWT.”
PRWT is a $77-million African American-owned business based in Riverside, Penn. and is the first minority-owned company in the United States to manufacture active pharmaceutical ingredients. Read more
Ken Carty discusses transformation of Coca-Cola’s supplier diversity initiative into corporate culture
March 30, 2008
MBN USA recently talked with Ken Carty, vice president of procurement and chief procurement officer for The Coca-Cola Co. The discussion focused on the beverage company’s supply chain goals and how they’ve affected the company. Read more
