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The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute nearly $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), this podcast channel explores how growing mino ...
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How UPMC is Advancing Supplier Diversity and Strengthening Economic Equity in Healthcare
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This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features George Robinson, Director of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion for UPMC. UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider, and insurer that operates 40 hospitals with more than 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient centers. It serves people throughout western and central Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Y…
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Policy and Progress – Eric Morrissette on the MBDA’s Mission to Empower Minority Businesses
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In this NMSDC Equity in Business podcast episode, host John Daniel interviews Eric Morrissette, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Eric shares his personal background and how his upbringing influenced his public service career. He discusses his roles at the Department of Commerce, the legislative…
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Celeste Warren, Merck VP, Shares How DEI Drives Business Success and Fuels MBE Growth
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This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Celeste Warren, Vice President of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck, a leading biopharmaceutical company. Celeste is responsible for advancing and embedding diversity and inclusion across the organization to enhance the employee experience and drive business perfo…
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Sidd Ahmed, CEO of VDart Group, Talks Building a $240M Global Business with NMSDC’s Support
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This NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode features Sidd Ahmed, Founder and CEO of VDart Group, which has emerged as a global leader in digital talent management, solutions, and products, generating over $240M in revenue. Sidd has redefined success through his unwavering commitment to the principles of his North Star: "people, purpose, planet." …
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Ann Ramakumaran's Journey to Creating an Award-Winning IT and Staffing Business from the Ground Up
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In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Ann Ramakumaran, Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, Ampcus Inc., is a global IT and business staffing and consulting firm specializing in digital solutions and human capital management. Ann is a visionary …
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How Resilience and 22 Years in Corporate America Built an International Supply Chain Business
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In this episode of the NMDSC Equity in Business Podcast, we feature Hector Quintanar, President of Trade Management Solutions (TMS). A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, TMS is a leading international supply chain provider specializing in import/export, customs brokerage, all modes of transportation, ware…
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Empowering Employees through Career Development and DEI at ASRC Industrial
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In this NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast episode, we continue our two-part series featuring ASRC Industrial. A minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, ASRC Industrial excels in providing environmental solutions and industrial contracting services tailored to client needs. In part one, we featured an insightful…
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NMSDC's 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report
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In this episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast, we discuss the NMSDC’s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report. Joining us are NMSDC CEO and president Ying McGuire and Supplier.io CEO Aylin Basom. Together, they provide an insightful overview of the report's highlights, discuss how these findings can drive meaningful change, and ex…
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Cultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and Cargill
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This episode of the NMSDC Equity in Business Podcast is the first installment of a two-part series spotlighting ASRC Industrial (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). ASRC Industrial is a minority-owned company certified by NMSDC as an MBE and Corporate Plus member, specializing in environmental solutions and industrial contracting services customize…
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How Zones Fosters Innovation and Diversity in IT on a Global Scale
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In this episode of NMSDC’s Equity in Business Podcast, we explore Sean Hobdy's journey from an entry-level position to the senior vice president of global sales at Zones, a leading global IT solutions provider. Learn how Zones helps companies achieve their digital transformation goals, from desktop to data center, and into the cloud and beyond. Sea…
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Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
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N. Scott Phillips is a charismatic (MLK-ish) long-time leader in the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of Baltimore, Maryland with expertise in manufacturing. He also is an attorney and a Maryland state delegate. In this episode, he urges MBEs to “not get discouraged” and to keep heart. He stated that, including himself, there are many or…
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The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency
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In this episode of NMSDC's Equity in Business podcast, Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the powerful evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a lens of “real history” and American “Government 101” fundamentals. More importantly, Cravins shared his love of America, …
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Creating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy Solutions
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Dr. Kinslow is an ambassador for creating a greener planet that helps the underserved community live, work, and play in a more regenerative, healthy, and carbon-neutral or carbon-decreasing environment. In this video podcast, he shares what his company Gemini Energy Solutions is doing to make a “green difference”. Guest: Dr. Anthony Kinslow II, fou…
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How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses
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Raul, an immigrant from Cuba didn’t speak English when he came to America but ascended to a leadership role at Merck— as the Director of Global Economic Inclusion and Supplier Diversity. Because of and in spite of his challenges as an immigrant, Raul is driven to assist Minority Business Enterprises to become successful by being persistent, profess…
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