Supplier Diversity

One Key to Long-Standing Partnerships with Black Businesses

Create. Connect. Collab. is not just a network; it’s a movement dedicated to empowering Black, women-owned businesses. Through intentional connections and a vibrant community, we are shaping a future where inclusivity and equity drive economic growth. Join us in supporting Black entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and creating lasting change. Explore the transformative experience of Intentionally Unstoppable 2024 and witness firsthand the power of collaboration. Say hello to meaningful partnerships and be part of a movement that resonates with communities and propels us towards collective success. Email Hello@createconnectcollab.com to embark on this journey today.

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BEI’s Commitment to Equity: Featuring the Inaugural Workforce Pilot Participants

The Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Workforce Pilot is a transformative, two-year program designed to promote equity in the workplace. Launched in the fall of 2022, it brought together 19 diverse businesses to adopt evidence-based strategies, reduce disparities, and enhance talent management. This initiative offers high-value consultation and access to industry experts, empowering companies to

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Black Innovation Leaders Invited to InnoPower Minority Business Week @ RALLY

The sixth annual InnoPower Minority Business Week is set to take place from August 27-28, 2024, in downtown Indianapolis, partnering with  Elevate Ventures‘ RALLY. This year’s conference is designed to create access for Black Hoosiers to compete for high-paying jobs and drive business growth in the innovation economy.   IMBW’s mission is to foster an

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Accelerate 100+: Propelling Diverse Business Owners Forward

The need for diversity and inclusion has never been more crucial—and that need underscores the importance of programs that enable diverse businesses to launch, grow, and scale with the right support. The Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC) is proud to announce that applications are open for the third cohort of Accelerate 100+ (A100+). Through

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Five Minutes with Daryle L. Johnson, Interim CEO & President, Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council

Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC) is a cherished partner of Business Equity for Indy (BEI), most commonly working alongside the Procurement & Participation Taskforce to support awareness, education, and relationship-building between corporations and Black- and minority-owned businesses. As interim CEO & President of Mid-States MSDC, Daryle, often better known as The Idea Guy, has

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