Superstar Duo Florida Georgia Line and The Independence Fund, team up for a special event benefitting a wounded veteran on April 27, 2017 at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, SC. Continue reading Superstar Duo Florida Georgia Line and The Independence Fund, team up for a special event benefitting a wounded veteran
America’s Leading Corporate Member Organization Looks to Elevate Visibility And Streamline Policy in Nation’s Capital Continue reading National Minority Supplier Development Council Hosts: Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
12 veterans with disabilities will attempt to summit Mount Brooks in Denali National Park and Preserve on September 11 Continue reading Wells Fargo, No Barriers Warriors Announce the 2017 “Warriors to Summits” Team
The Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference continues to bring together businesses, aviation professionals, government officials and individuals from around the country to discuss a variety of subjects ranging from how to do business at airports to public policy issues impacting the entire aviation industry. And with the added bonus of nationally known celebrities and commentators, to renowned authors, to Secretaries of Transportation, and just plain folks telling their stories of challenge and success at airports, this event continues to enjoy its status as the third largest aviation conference in the coterminous United States.
The mission of the Airport Minority Advisory Council is to promote the inclusion of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation industry.
Purpose:
Promote: AMAC provides centralized current and archived information, online registration for membership and events, and regional contact information for ongoing topical issues of concern impacting members.
- To promote diversity in the airport industry, particularly the inclusion and participation of minority, women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) in airport procurement and concession contracts, by participating in the development of laws, rules, policies and procedures with respect to the airport industry.
- To promote diversity in the airport industry, particularly the employment of minorities and women at all levels of airport management and operations, and to support related industry policies and procedures.
- To provide a forum for discussion and action by the membership and to adopt policies which may be carried out by AMAC members to enhance diversity in the airport industry.
- To advise and give consultation to aviation, Federal, State and Local officials responsible for business and employment matters.
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Agency Marks 35th Anniversary of MED Week Celebration Continue reading Minority Business Development Agency Seeking Nominations For 2017 MED Week Awards
Abilities, Inc. at The Viscardi Center is hosting its annual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Viscardi Center in Albertson, NY. It is an ideal opportunity for employers of all sizes and industries to diversify their workforces as over 300 qualified job candidates, including veterans, are expected to attend. There is no exhibitor fee and last year’s Career Fair attracted more than 50 companies. Continue reading Career Fair for People and Veterans with Disabilities is Approaching Soon!– Register Now!
Are your ERGs and Diversity Councils having real impact? Continue reading PRISM Presents: D&I Best Practice Leadership Forum for ERGs & Diversity Councils
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a job-creating agency, leads Federal efforts to promote the growth and global competitiveness of America’s minority business community. Continue reading MBDA and Partners Host Special Upcoming Events!
The Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) is one of 24 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
CRMSDC’S MISSION is to assist their corporate members in improving the diversification and innovation of their supply chains by connecting them to well developed, certified minority business enterprises.
To achieve the mission, CRMSDC will:
Certify – Conduct a rigorous, multi-phased document review and interview process to ensure that each supplier is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by an ethnic minority.
Develop – Maintain a robust education and training system designed to promote increased business acumen and capacity building among MBEs.
Connect – Promote a series of flagship networking events and outreach activities to facilitate professional interaction between Corporate Members and MBEs
Advocate – Provide our members with access to a database featuring a plethora of viable entrepreneurs with which they can do business, then proactively recommend MBEs to meet the needs of our members.
CRMSDC Presents:
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The ERG & Council Honors Award™ is the premiere annual national award that recognizes, honors and celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils. These groups lead the diversity and inclusion process within their organizations and demonstrate results in their workforce, workplace and marketplace. Continue reading ERG & Council Honors Award™ Application is Now Open!