How is Cox Communications holding itself accountable for developing Tier II (subcontractor) suppliers? Hear what the company is doing, including putting supplier diversity in its contract templates to communicate an increased level of reporting and commitment.

To expand government procurement opportunities to minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) and stimulate the economy in the Empire State, Gov. David Paterson signed four bills into law yesterday. How will they help close the disparities gap between MWBEs and majority-owned firms?

Nearly 2,800 corporate supplier-diversity leaders, federal-agency heads and women business owners were drawn to Baltimore this week to make valuable connections at the 11th Annual Women in Business National Conference and Business Fair. How does expanded contracting opportunities spur job growth?

Why would white people choose to do business with a black company over a white one? The White Guy has the answer.

Question: Would not “giving” black contractors 2 percent of the available job, reserving that portion for blacks just because they are black, actually be easily understood, clearly defined reverse discrimination? And wouldn’t it also be patronizing, condescending, and unfair? Does it really help those presumed disadvantaged to give them free things solely because of the color of their skin?