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Black Business Month: Equity in Procurement 

ByBethany Anderson

In honor of Black Business Month, Jacqueline Hayes, founder & chief marketing strategist of Crayons & Marketers, sits down with Danielle McGee, the CEO and founder behind Black Business Boom, for a compelling discussion on equity in supplier diversity.  Danielle is an unwavering activist and advocate for Black entrepreneurship. Through her platform Black Business Boom,…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Tanya R. Hill, ForeverFresh

ByCrayons & Marketers

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Thresette Briggs, Performance 3

ByCrayons & Marketers

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Netta Dobbins, Mimconnect

ByCrayons & Marketers

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

How to Make Your Agency More Attractive to Diverse Suppliers
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How to Make Your Agency More Attractive to Diverse Suppliers

ByCindy R Hall

Calls for social justice last year shined a national spotlight on disparities in contracts awarded to diverse suppliers. While this may have been news to the broader community, minority, women, veteran, and LGBT- owned business enterprises have been calling foul for some time now. The federal government has achieved its goal of awarding at least…

3 Ways MWBEs Can Market More Effectively to Government Agencies
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3 Ways MWBEs Can Market More Effectively to Government Agencies

ByElizabeth Willis

Companies looking to do business in the public sector must first learn how to market their goods and services to government agencies. As in the private sector, government buyers are interested in knowing your capabilities, seeing examples of work, and learning more about your organization’s story. But despite best efforts, many minority and women-owned businesses…