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Minister Ng announces 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program will be administered by the CGLCC and includes three main components: the Business Scale-Up program, the Ecosystem Fund and the Knowledge Hub.

Key Points: 
  • The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program will be administered by the CGLCC and includes three main components: the Business Scale-Up program, the Ecosystem Fund and the Knowledge Hub.
  • The Business Scale-Up program will provide funding to strengthen the capacity and program delivery of the CGLCC, the only national 2SLGBTQI+ business-support organization of its kind.
  • The government co-developed the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program, consulting extensively with the 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship community across the country to create a program by and for the community.
  • It builds on the successes of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) and the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), which are helping tens of thousands of under-represented entrepreneurs reach their business goals.

Minister Ng announces 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Knowledge, The Honourable, Carleton University, Entrepreneurship, Federation, Economic development, Social change, Queer, WES, Commerce, Intersex, Face, BEP, Research, Government, Supplier, Organization, Government of Canada, Growth, Woman, Social media, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Business, European Business Summit, International, Chamber of commerce, Partnership, Economy, FACE, Black Canadians, Capacity building, Small business, Ecosystem, International trade, Management, Tutoring, Clothing, Renewable energy, Creative industries, Nightclub, Black

The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program will be administered by the CGLCC and includes three main components: the Business Scale-Up program, the Ecosystem Fund and the Knowledge Hub.

Key Points: 
  • The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program will be administered by the CGLCC and includes three main components: the Business Scale-Up program, the Ecosystem Fund and the Knowledge Hub.
  • The Business Scale-Up program will provide funding to strengthen the capacity and program delivery of the CGLCC, the only national 2SLGBTQI+ business-support organization of its kind.
  • The government co-developed the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program, consulting extensively with the 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship community across the country to create a program by and for the community.
  • It builds on the successes of the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) and the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), which are helping tens of thousands of under-represented entrepreneurs reach their business goals.

ProSource360 Wins CRMSDC Supplier of the Year Award, Recognizing Outstanding Performance and Community Engagement

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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This esteemed recognition celebrates ProSource360's exceptional performance, commitment to community investment, successful partnerships with minority-led firms, and active involvement with CRMSDC.

Key Points: 
  • This esteemed recognition celebrates ProSource360's exceptional performance, commitment to community investment, successful partnerships with minority-led firms, and active involvement with CRMSDC.
  • "We are honored to be nominated for the Supplier of the Year award by CRMSDC.
  • Beyond their business accomplishments, ProSource360 is deeply committed to making a positive social impact in the communities they serve.
  • The winning of the 2023 CRMSDC Supplier of the Year award underscores ProSource360's outstanding performance, extensive community engagement, and strong commitment to partnership building.

Whole Foods Market Announces Annual Supplier All-Star Awards

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Whole Foods Market today announced the recipients of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 15 brands that raise the industry bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility, and are aligned with Whole Foods Market’s Core Values, such as caring for local communities and practicing win-win partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • Whole Foods Market today announced the recipients of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 15 brands that raise the industry bar for quality, innovation, value and social responsibility, and are aligned with Whole Foods Market’s Core Values, such as caring for local communities and practicing win-win partnerships.
  • This year’s recipients, who are being honored for their contributions throughout 2022, include brands ranging from 2 to 28 years on Whole Foods Market’s shelves.
  • The awards, now in their 11th year, were previously called Supplier of the Year Awards.
  • Suppliers are also nominated by Whole Foods Market’s dedicated Local Foragers, who are responsible for finding new and emerging local producers within the communities served by Whole Foods Market.

The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) Announces DEI Taskforce Roles and Gold Sponsor

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) Board of Directors recognizes the importance of incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into organizational frameworks. As a result, they have diligently filled the roles of the recently announced DEI Taskforce.

Key Points: 
  • The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) Board of Directors recognizes the importance of incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into organizational frameworks.
  • As a result, they have diligently filled the roles of the recently announced DEI Taskforce.
  • NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) Board of Directors recognizes the importance of incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into organizational frameworks.
  • As a result, they have diligently filled the roles of the recently announced DEI Taskforce.

Supplier.io Enhances Diverse Supplier Management Solution With Social Impact Capabilities and B Corp Certification Data

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Social Impact Filtering: Supplier.io now includes filters for customers to track, report, and analyze their spend with companies that have demonstrated social impact.

Key Points: 
  • Social Impact Filtering: Supplier.io now includes filters for customers to track, report, and analyze their spend with companies that have demonstrated social impact.
  • In addition to B Corp Certification data, procurement leaders can easily locate social and local business enterprises, as well as certified Fair for Life , Fair Trade , and Humane enterprises.
  • B Corp data within Supplier.io and the new filtering capabilities help companies advance their ESG priorities while also sourcing certified diverse suppliers.
  • "By expanding our social capabilities with the inclusion of B Corp Certification data within Supplier.io and new filters, we can help companies easily implement programs and processes for more socially responsible sourcing as part of their supplier diversity and procurement data initiatives."

The Save Mart Companies Announces Launch of its Retail Media Network Enabled by Expanded Partnership with Swiftly

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MODESTO, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Save Mart Companies (TSMC), a California based grocer that operates approximately 200 stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx  in California and Western Nevada, is broadening its digital footprint by announcing the launch of its retail media network with an expanded strategic partnership with Swiftly, a best-in-class retail technology company that delivers omnichannel tools for enterprise retailers. The deepened partnership will accelerate and enhance The Save Mart Companies' CPG relationships, creating lucrative advertising opportunities for Supplier partners and benefit shoppers with the launch of new, fully integrated Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx websites.

Key Points: 
  • MODESTO, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Save Mart Companies (TSMC), a California based grocer that operates approximately 200 stores under the banners of Save Mart , Lucky , and FoodMaxx in California and Western Nevada, is broadening its digital footprint by announcing the launch of its retail media network with an expanded strategic partnership with Swiftly, a best-in-class retail technology company that delivers omnichannel tools for enterprise retailers.
  • The deepened partnership will accelerate and enhance The Save Mart Companies' CPG relationships, creating lucrative advertising opportunities for Supplier partners and benefit shoppers with the launch of new, fully integrated Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx websites.
  • "The Save Mart Companies' digital transformation journey is foundational to the company's growth plan, including omnichannel engagement, loyalty, and efficiency," said Tamara Pattison, senior vice president and chief digital officer at TSMC.
  • The new Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx websites will launch with the following features and expanded capabilities, including:

Opinion: Intel Surpasses First 2030 Goal: $2 Billion in Diverse Supplier Spending

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Software, Supply Chain Management, Internet, Professional Services, Hardware, Data Management, Technology, Semiconductor, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Retail, Transport, Logistics, SEMI, Multimedia, Supplier, Working Group, Editorial, Non-governmental organization, Policy, Credit, Internal, SD, MOD, Renewable energy, Forestry, Intel

(Credit: Intel Corporation)

Key Points: 
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    Three years ago, Intel announced a goal to increase global annual spending with diverse suppliers to $2 billion by 2030.
  • We are proud to announce we reached $2.2 billion in diverse supplier spending in 2022, eight years ahead of schedule.
  • We encouraged these suppliers to create their own supplier diversity programs and to report their spending with diverse subcontractors working on Intel contracts by incentivizing them with supplier scorecard points, which are prerequisites for prestigious Intel supplier awards.
  • For our larger contracts where there aren’t diverse supplier options at the scale or expertise required, we include diverse spending expectations in negotiations.

Stellantis Executives Receive Equity Honors Awards From the National Minority Supplier Development Council

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Supplier diversity, Engagement, STLA, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, Supplier, Creativity, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Diversity, Power, News, NYSE, Nursing, Video game, Stellantis

17 of Top Companies for Black Executives

Key Points: 
  • 17 of Top Companies for Black Executives
    Stellantis North America Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Stewart and Vice President – Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement & EEO Compliance Lottie Holland were each presented with Equity Honors Awards by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
  • These awards are given to corporate chief officers who have been recognized by their peers as true leaders of economic equity and minority business integration.
  • "This is an incredible honor, one I share with our entire team at Stellantis," said Stewart.
  • Additionally, Stellantis launched two innovative supplier development programs – MentorWE and the National Black Supplier Development Program – for women- and Black-owned suppliers, respectively, to prepare them for future contracting and procurement opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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All figures presented in this news release are prepared under U.S. GAAP, unless noted otherwise.

Key Points: 
  • All figures presented in this news release are prepared under U.S. GAAP, unless noted otherwise.
  • Adjusted figures exclude the impact of items such as purchase accounting, impairment charges, restructuring expense, foreign exchange, and certain one-time, primarily transaction-related items.
  • Constant currency changes for 2023 are calculated using the same foreign exchange rates as the corresponding 2022 period.
  • Management uses non-GAAP financial measures to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, and to evaluate the Company's financial performance.