“Supporting minority business interests doesn’t begin in state houses or the halls of Congress. Rather, it begins inside our own companies. Supplier diversity must be part of a broader commitment to diversity and inclusion. All companies, MBEs included, need to create cultures that embrace diversity not just in procurement but throughout their organizations.
From hiring the best person for the job to establishing environments of emotional safety, celebrating individual and shared identities to pursuing continuous improvement, practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion makes businesses stronger. It ensures that diverse suppliers can thrive within the business ecosystem. Moreover, it means that the minority employees of today can become the minority owners of tomorrow.” #MontageMarketingGroup #MMG
Minority-owned businesses are vital for economic growth, yet they face significant equity gaps. At the 2023 NMSDC Conference, solutions were explored.
Read our CEO's conference insights: https://loom.ly/C6zkbGg
Private Equity Partner
1wThank you to the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program & my friend and colleague Jonathan Hirschtritt for great insights & provocative conversation!