During the second session of DiversityInc’s 2020 virtual event, “Supplier Diversity: New Trends, Innovative Solutions,” panelists discussed best practices in recruiting diverse vendors. National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) co-founder and president Justin Nelson; Disability:IN president and CEO Jill Houghton; and INROADS president and CEO Forest Harper participated in the…
Tag: Small Businesses
U.S. Bank, KeyBank, TD Bank and Wells Fargo Announce Efforts to Mitigate Financial Impact of COVID-19
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting more than just the physical health of Americans and people around the world. As governments shut down nonessential businesses, the economy is taking an unprecedented blow. Individuals and small businesses are bearing much of the brunt. However, many large banking corporations,…
Cox Survey on Small Businesses: Cashier-less Shopping Isn’t in Demand on Main Street
Cox Business’ Annual Survey Shows Consumers Want Greater Connection and More American-made Products from the Small Businesses They Frequent Originally Published by Cox Communications. Small businesses should keep their cashiers, according to the 2019 Cox Business Consumer Pulse on Small Businesses. The Amazon Go cashier-less shopping model is only of…
Kaiser Permanente: New Program to Strengthen Diverse Small Businesses
Nominations open for Inner City Capital Connections, which provides free training, coaching and connection to capital. Originally Published by Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente introduced the Portland metro area’s first Inner City Capital Connections program. ICCC is an initiative designed to support small businesses and promote inclusive economic prosperity. Kaiser Permanente…
Cox: 12 Ways Your Small Business Can Get the Most Out of Its Internet Connection
Cox Communications is No. 18 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list (Originally published on Cox Blue) You hear over and over again about how important it is to have fast, reliable, Internet service that can help you and your business get ahead, but are you actually getting the most…