Small businesses are in constant need of funding and support. In an effort to increase available loans to service this need, Kabbage is in the process of raising over $500 million in “fixed-rate, asset-backed notes”. According to Techcrunch, this money will be used “to expand the amount, payback terms and size of loans it makes … Read more
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on metabolic disorders, gastroenterology, neurology, inflammation, as well as oncology through its independent subsidiary, Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company. (wikipedia) To connect with hundreds of organizations, please visit https://supplierty.com To learn more about the program click on the link below: https://www.takeda.com/what-we-do/suppliers/supplier-diversity/
Ignoring the political rhetoric, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan plans to cut its small business group rates in the second half of 2017. The healthcare company wants to decrease rates “an average of 1.3 percent for those customers renewing” for organizations renewing later this year. “Blue Care Network also has filed for a 3.2 … Read more
A recent study conducted by Bank of America concluded that 71% “of Hispanic entrepreneurs — the fastest-growing segment of the small business sector — expect their revenues to increase in 2017.” This number is 20% higher than non-Hispanic small business owners. In addition, more than 50% of Hispanic owners believe they will hire more employees … Read more
Rachel Kutz is the vice president of supplier diversity at AT&T. Kutz sat down wtih Light Reading to give her thoughts on her company’s expanding supplier diversity program and discuss future opportunities for small and diverse businesses. “As of 2015, it spent $13.7 billion, or 24% of its total supplier spend, with certified diverse suppliers. … Read more
In addition to being home of the fatal dual between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, Hudson County has recently approved a set-aside program for diverse and small businesses. Diverse businesses will include minority, women, and veteran owned companies that meet the requirement of being at least 51% owned by qualifying demographics. The program has said … Read more
President Trump and polarization go hand in hand these days. While President Obama’s administration was mauled in divisiveness, the Trump administration is fairing much worse. That is why it comes as no surprise that small businesses are divided between party lines when considering the early effectiveness of President Trump. According to Forbes “among respondents who voted … Read more
Pure Michigan Business Connect in connection with Macomb County is hosting the one day Lockheed Martin Supplier Matchmaker. If you are a Michigan based small or diverse business looking to connect with the defense company, check out their May 17th event at the Macomb University Center. Lockheed will be focusing on connecting with suppliers in following … Read more
General Electric is a multinational conglomerate with operations in the fields of Power & Water, Oil and Gas, Aviation, Healthcare, Transportation and Capital which cater to the needs of Financial services, Medical devices, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Software Development and Engineering (wikipedia) To connect with hundreds of organizations, please visit https://supplierty.com To learn more about … Read more
Welcome back! Today we unveil our second episode of the #WeAreNMSDC Podcast feature. This time, we sit down and talk with Rakesh Kamdar, President and CEO of DB Healthcare IT, a consulting and staffing organization specializing in consulting and staff augmentation services to hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, genomics and medical … Read more