by shah.aashays | Oct 22, 2024 | Posts
The Good, The Bad, The Future: Reimagining Minority Business Development Minority business development in the U.S. has seen remarkable progress over the past few decades, but it still faces significant hurdles. At the 3rd Annual Symposium on Supplier Diversity in...
by czangerl | Sep 1, 2024 | Posts
The barriers to entry into the huge higher education market for goods and services can be daunting, especially for diverse local businesses. Research conducted by the Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship over the past two years has documented the...
by czangerl | Aug 17, 2024 | Posts
In the summer 2024 issue of the Education Procurement Journal, Veronica Fletcher Cook reflects on her inspiring work as the Executive Program Director for the UConn Supplier Diversity Program. Over the years, Veronica has effectively helped diverse suppliers navigate...
by czangerl | May 27, 2024 | Posts
Last year, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) published a report that examined the economic and social impact of its 59 college and university members on the Commonwealth. The focus of the report is on the economic...
by czangerl | Feb 14, 2024 | Posts
As a follow-up to a recent survey of 100+ higher education procurement professionals, the Lab conducted a series of focus groups to drill deeper into the survey results. The focus groups across different types of educational institutions revealed several key findings...
by czangerl | Jan 9, 2024 | Posts
For Steve Whitney, 2023 was the right time for a reset. As the owner of Sit. Stay. Forever, a Maine-based company that makes safe and sustainable pet products, Steve wanted to move the business to the next level of efficiency and profitability. But how? The answer was...