More Big Deals - Pinnacle & EDS

Our cover story for this issue of MBN USA features one of the latest big deal announcements in supplier diversity. Pinnacle Technical Resources, one of the fastest growing Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. recently finalized its renewal contract with corporate giant EDS. Terms of the deal were not announced, but it is estimated that the deal is projected at nearly $500 million during the life of the contract. Read more

Graves and American soar to new heights

This issue of MBN USA is one we are especially proud of as we have the honor of recognizing minority business legend Earl Graves and American Airlines. As most of you know, Earl Graves is the Founder of Black Enterprise (BE) magazine. He is considered by most in the African-American community a leading voice and pioneer of Black entrepreneurship and economic development since his launch of BE back in 1970. Read more

Breaking Industry Barriers

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