Closing the Gap
We are driving a new wave of emphasis on minority business economic equity. We are leveraging our voice and our collective talents to champion minority business inclusion throughout our businesses and community.
- Closing the racial equity gap benefits everyone by increasing US GDP by $8 Trillion by 2050, jobs by 9 million, and an additional $2.6 Trillion in consumer spending.
- Closing the gap has a positive impact for everyone.
- At the current rate of spend, it will take 333 years for MBEs to reach parity.
- WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE the equity gap in 15 YEARS!
WE NEED YOUR ENGAGEMENT!
Board of Directors
- Influence the actions of your Supply Chain
- Set target KPIs for the Supply Chain Professionals and Supplier Diversity Professionals
- Engage your entire organization in intentional utilization of certified minority-owned businesses
Supplier Diversity Professionals
- Identify the criteria for bid opportunities and inclusion
- Ensure Supply Chain Professionals include at least 2 diverse suppliers for every opportunity (minority inclusion)
- Arrange debrief on the why, if contract/bid is lost
Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
- Do more business with other MBEs!
- Ensure you can access the DFW MSDC Membership Portal
- Have a winning Capabilities Statement
- Do your homework on where your solutions best fit
- Stay engaged. Show up and Follow Up.
Supply Chain Professionals
- Be intentional in driving minority inclusion
- Be timely — communicate opportunities by sending information to your Supplier Diversity Professionals, The Council, and your own database
- Be Specific — Provide insights and criteria with clear expectations
- Be inclusive — Include at least 2 diverse suppliers on every opportunity (minority included)
- Set and track target KPIs
- Arrange a debrief with MBEs that lose a bid award.
- Stay Engaged — Educate yourself and your team by attending the Council’s Quarterly Supply Chain Luncheons
WITH INTENTIONAL ACTION
THE RACIAL ECONOMIC GAP CLOSURE CAN BE ACHIEVED IN 15 YEARS. . . INSTEAD OF 333 YEARS!
Join us in achieving our annual 1% PLUS goal in the utilization of DFW MSDC certified MBEs.
Board of Directors
Supplier Diversity Professionals
Supply Chain Professionals
Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
Let’s Work Together