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We know there are three basic reasons that supplier diversity programs exist:
To increase the sponsoring company’s market share within the nation’s expanding multicultural/diverse communities.
To include companies in the supply chain owned by historically under-represented groups thereby creating wealth for these groups and growing the customer base.
The traditional government contract spend requirements.
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The promotion and growth of small businesses have been identified as crucial components to improving the economic vitality of the United States. Giving small businesses the opportunity to market their goods and services to supply chains of large companies could potentially serve as a key source of revenue to be leveraged for expansion and job creation.
Business Matchmaking Launches Expanded Small Business Procurement Initiative - 0 views
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"We are finding new unexpected entrepreneurs entering the procurement arena," said Brian Tippens, HP's director of Supplier Diversity. "They include a large number of female and minority veterans back from the Iraq war unable to find employment and recent graduates in the same boat. Business Matchmaking is providing a uniquely effective and efficient means for reaching out to help them get started and to grow." Dave Sutton, a procurement director for the US Department of Justice, calls the Business Matchmaking events "outstanding." He added "Their exceptional ability to organize events, get the right people and produce the desired results is well proven." Peggy Williams of the US State Department agrees calling Business Matchmaking "premier events, well organized and well attended and their entire operation is world-class."
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