Retail Race
October 15, 2008
As a whole, the retail market is experiencing trying times.Not only is the economy struggling, but various external factors including an increase in transportation prices have entered the picture as well. As a result, retailers across the board are becoming increasingly creative, while also asking the supplybase to play an instrumental role in overcoming untimely obstacles. Read more
In the Game
October 15, 2008
With the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s annual conference looming, this is undoubtedly a very interesting time for the leadership team at the Nevada Minority Business Council, an NMSDC affiliate council. As this year’s host, the remaining days are filled with promise, anxiety and a significant amount of hard work. Read more
Chrysler’s Campi
October 15, 2008
John Campi knows as well as anyone that tough economic times do not make the role of the chief procurement officer an easy one. As the prices of manufacturing materials and energy head skyward, cost management becomes even more critical and it is up to an erstwhile sourcing leader to keep a steady, yet flexible hand on the supply chains. Read more
NY/NJ MSDC welcomes leading state officials to Business Opportunity Expo 2008
August 28, 2008
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Commissioner John Egan of the New York State Office of General Services cut the ribbon to open the Trade Fair section of the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council’s Business Opportunity Expo 2008, held June 2 -3 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Read more
AT&T SMB-specific programs cited as differentiators in marketplace
August 28, 2008
In recognition of its strategy to provide small businesses withthe same high level of service as larger enterprise customers, AT&T Inc. was rated favorably in a recent comprehensive analysis of wireless carriers by leading telecommunicationsconsultant IDC. Read more
Minority business owners find Ohio ideal location for business development and expansion
August 15, 2008
Ohio’s supportive business environment and variety of development programs create an ideal location for the growthof minority-owned businesses, according to the Ohio BusinessDevelopment Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment. Read more
NJ energy company seeks to increase spend with MWBEs
August 15, 2008
Public Service Enterprise Group is working to expand its knowledge of diverse suppliers in an effort to increase the amount of business it awards this group. Read more
Diversity practitioners become key to companies’ success
August 15, 2008
Corporate diversity and inclusion executives are under growing pressure as key playersin their companies’ strategic business growth, according to an analysis by The Conference Board. Read more
Mitchell & Titus selects new CEO; founder to retire
August 15, 2008
The partnership of Mitchell & Titus LLP, the largest minority-controlled accounting, audit, tax and business advisory firm in the United States, has selected Anthony “Tony” Kendall to lead the firm as chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2009. Currently, Kendall serves as the firm’s vice chairman of client services and managing partner of the New York office. The firm’s founder Bert N. Mitchell, who has served as CEO and chairman of the board for nearly 35 years, will officially retire on Dec. 31, 2008, but will remain chairman of theboard until 2010. Read more
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Esq., to lead National Association of Women Business Owners
August 12, 2008
Known for her unique tenacious advocacy, skill in navigating difficult public and private sector issues and adeptness in striding over technical hurdles, McClain-Hill assumes the presidency of NAWBO® at a time of severe economic challenge for nearly every business in the United States. Read more
