Equity in Business

Jul 18 2024

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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 minority business enterprises (MBEs) is central to not only addressing the racial wealth gap but also creating a stronger, more resilient society for all.

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Cultivating Growth in Diverse Suppliers with ASRC Industrial and Cargill

Jul 18 2024 35 mins

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 customized to meet clients' specific needs.

How Zones Fosters Innovation and Diversity in IT on a Global Scale

Jun 25 2024 25 mins

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.Sean Hobday shares insights includin

Developing Minority Manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Feb 25 2024 23 mins

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 organizations out there to help

The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency

Jan 23 2024 26 mins

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, family, service, entrepren

Creating Equity in the Clean Energy Sector with Gemini Energy Solutions

Jan 06 2024 12 mins

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, founder, president and CEO, Gemini

How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses

Nov 22 2023 19 mins

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, professional, and resilient. Don’t