The Lab’s executive director Francesca Grippa attended Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council’s Business Opportunity Conference on October 5 in Providence. A major highlight of the conference was the presentation of GNEMSDC’s Shining Star Award to Jerry Epps, Director of Vendor Diversity at Babson College and a member of the Lab’s Advisory Board. The award recognizes Jerry’s advocacy of supplier diversity and his unique ability to inspire action in support of this objective.

GNEMSDC President Peter Hurst and Jerry Epps

Francesca Grippa and Jerry Epps

GNEMSDC advances business opportunities for certified Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American business enterprises and connects them to corporate members. GNEMSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and serves the six (6) New England States:  MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, and VT. The GNEMSDC provides a wide range of resources and programs for diverse businesses.

Click here to visit its website.  https://gnemsdc.org/

Conference program