Bridgestone’s Supplier Diversity & Small Business Program

Bridgestone is a is a tire, auto, and truck manufacturer as well as the world’s largest tire manufacturer in the world To connect with hundreds of organizations, please visit https://supplierty.com To learn more about the program click on the link below: https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/human-rights-and-diversity/supplier-diversity-qualifications

WeAreNMSDC Podcast: Express Scripts – When We Win!!! #WeAreNMSDC

Welcome to the first episode of the #WeAreNMSDC Podcast feature.  Last week I sat down with Express Scripts and spoke with Kendra Burris-Austin and Bianca Hester to learn more about their Supplier Diversity Program.  For those unaware Express Scripts is an American Fortune 22 corporation located in St. Louis, MO.  They are the largest pharmacy benefit … Read more

Y Combinator is committed to increasing diversity in Tech

by Ray Hayes Last year, Project Include, a Silicon Valley diversity initiative, decided to cut ties with Y Combinator because of its relationship with Peter Thiel.  Thiel, if you recall, drew controversy over rape comments he made in a book. Despite the negative press however, YC has continued its support of diversity in tech.  Sam Altman, … Read more

The cybersecurity industry sees gender diversity as a way to fill 1.8 million jobs

By Ray Hayes By 2022, there will be approximately 1.8 million positions in the cybersecurity industry. Salary reports indicate that, “cybersecurity salary in United States according to pay scale ranges from $44,860 to $98,284 with the median taking home around $53,000.”  Due to the uptick in jobs, the cybersecurity industry is looking to expand its … Read more

Urban League of Northwest Indiana will hosting its annual Diversity Awards Luncheon on March 23rd

by Ray Hayes The mission of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana has always been to increase the economic, educational and social empowerment of the minority community while ensuring that people throughout the nation have equal rights. On Thursday, March 23rd, the organization plans to host its annual luncheon that recognizes businesses and organizations in … Read more

Kimberly Clark Supplier Diversity & Small Business Program

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. (wikipedia) To connect with hundreds of organizations, please visit https://supplierty.com To learn more about the program click on the link below: http://www.kimberly-clark.com/our-company/diversity/supplier_diversity.aspx