Minority Business News, Texas | RSS Feed http://www.mbntexas.biz/rss/rss-feed.xml Home Page for Minority Business Development and Diversity Leaders en-us <![CDATA[E Awards To Honor 'Business Excellence' Among MBEs]]> | <![CDATA[This year's theme is "Showcasing Business Excellence"]]> <![CDATA[Reception to be held in honor of SAWS Chairman]]> | <![CDATA[The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honors SAWS Chairman Berto Guerra]]> <![CDATA[AIDC Recognizes First Circle of Honor Award Recipients]]> | <![CDATA[Alcatel-Lucent, American Airlines, Energy Future Holdings and Oncor are first ever AIDC honorees]]> <![CDATA[Jack Lowe Jr. Recognized For Contributions to DISD]]> | <![CDATA[The Dallas Morning News applauds Lowe for his Contributions as Trustee and Board Chair of the DISD]]> <![CDATA[Texas Business Owners to Benefit]]> | <![CDATA[Texas Business Owners to Benefit from U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Green Program]]> <![CDATA[AT&T 'Recommendation Tool' Takes Out Guesswork]]> | <![CDATA[Self-Service Tool Enables Small Businesses to Quickly Assess, Select and Purchase Wire Services]]> <![CDATA[DISD selects S&P for Large School Renovation Project]]> | <![CDATA[S&P to provide massive upgrades to Comstock, Burleson, Thompson, Douglass]]> <![CDATA[Dallas Adds More Construction Jobs Than Any Metro Area]]> | <![CDATA[Growing Private Sector Demand for Green Construction Projects Helps Boost Construction Employment.]]> <![CDATA[Annual HUB Expo Promotes State Procurement Connections]]> | <![CDATA[This day-long event gives HUBs opportunitie to network with state agency purchasers and contractors]]> <![CDATA[The Largest Asian Business EXPO in This Region]]> | <![CDATA[Partnering for Success, Preparing for the Future]]> <![CDATA[Oak Cliff Transit Constructors DMWBE Outreach Event]]> | <![CDATA[ALERT: A government bidding opportunity and networking event happening in your area tomorrow.]]> <![CDATA[Texas Black Chamber Joins Forces with US Black Chamber]]> | <![CDATA[Statewide Recruitment Effort Brings Texas Black Chambers into the USBC Network]]> <![CDATA[San Antonio Hispanic Chamber Equips Community Leaders]]> | <![CDATA[San Antonio Hispanic Chamber names participants in 2011 Alex Briseño Leadership Development Program]]> <![CDATA[HUB News Flash: Focus on Opportunities Forum]]> | <![CDATA[Come and network with various state agencies about contracting opportunities]]> <![CDATA[SBA Recognizes Contributions to Small Business Growth]]> | <![CDATA[Texas: Big state rallies around small businesses]]> <![CDATA[Access 2011 Delivers Some Real Results]]> | <![CDATA[Expo Delivers Easy Access for Hundreds of Minority Owned Businesses]]> <![CDATA[SBA Appoints 15 People to Advisory Council]]> | <![CDATA[Council to advise SBA on ways to strengthen support for small businesses in underserved communities]]> <![CDATA[The Importance of Technology for Small Businesses]]> | <![CDATA[Speakers to highlight its importance at San Antonio Hispanic Chamber 2nd Annual Symposium]]> <![CDATA[THE IDEA OF SELLING TO THE GOVERNMENT ISN’T SO CRAZY]]> | <![CDATA[WHY? BECAUSE IT IS A HUGE MARKET! AND CAN BE VERY LUCRATIVE.]]> <![CDATA[A Texas Minority Business Makes National Impact]]> | <![CDATA[Gonzalez Office Products is giving back]]> <![CDATA[Texas Minority Supplier Development Councils]]> | <![CDATA[set the tone for 2011 growth and sustainability]]> <![CDATA[SciQuest acquires AECsoft]]> | <![CDATA[offering e-procurement and supplier management package]]> <![CDATA[Cutting-Edge Tech Makes the 2011 MDX a Class Leader]]> | <![CDATA[]]> <![CDATA[Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivers gas-saving luxury]]> | <![CDATA[]]> <![CDATA[IBM’s SME Toolkit = success for small business owners]]> | <![CDATA[]]> <![CDATA[IBM Leads Consortium]]> | <![CDATA[IBM leads consortium of large companies to launch small business supplier program.]]> <![CDATA[COMTO Transportation Opportunities Series]]> | <![CDATA[This series potentially will open doors to contract opportunities for M/WBE firms in the D/FW area]]> <![CDATA[Honda Pilot raises the bar for the crossover SUV]]> | <![CDATA[The 250-horsepower V-6 engine provides both performance and enhanced efficiency.]]> <![CDATA[Q&A with Tim Harden]]> | <![CDATA[AT&T president, supply chain and fleet operations]]> <![CDATA[FORD F-150 SVT Raptor]]> | <![CDATA[king of the off-road experience]]> <![CDATA[BNSF Technology Awareness Day]]> | <![CDATA[attracts hundreds of students]]> <![CDATA[Pinnacle Receives One of the AT&T Supplier Awards]]> | <![CDATA[This year’s recipients are comprised of seven companies going above and beyond in providing for AT]]> <![CDATA[Leading an expansion]]> | <![CDATA[TD Bank names Richard Bradshaw head of SBA programs]]> <![CDATA[Petrochemical & Energy Procurement Forum]]> | <![CDATA[Matches 180 diverse suppliers with key opportunities]]> <![CDATA[A series of connecitons]]> | <![CDATA[HMSDC to host Helping Hands Procurement Matchmaking Connections Luncheon]]> <![CDATA[Knowledge is Power]]> | <![CDATA[DISD annual conference raises awareness of MWBE programs and initiatives]]> <![CDATA[The American Institute of Diversity and Commerce]]> | <![CDATA[Announces launch of the AIDC Recognition Program]]> <![CDATA[FORD F-150 SVT Raptor]]> | <![CDATA[King of the off-road experience]]> <![CDATA[Raising the bar]]> | <![CDATA[Honda Pilot redefines the crossover SUV]]> <![CDATA[Riding in the lap of luxury]]> | <![CDATA[Cutting-Edge technology, features make the 2011 MDX a class leader]]> <![CDATA[GDHCC announces 2011 board of directors]]> | <![CDATA[Angel L. Reyes III to serve as board chair]]> <![CDATA[Hard Hat draws record attendance]]> | <![CDATA[Procurement Roundtables connect buying entities and MBEs]]> <![CDATA[Petrochemical and Energy Forum]]> | <![CDATA[Key sponsors commit time and resources to industry matchmaker]]> <![CDATA[Diversifying the business landscape]]> | <![CDATA[VRM opens new corporate headquarters]]> <![CDATA[Location-Location-Location]]> | <![CDATA[Local firm successfully uses new approach to commercial real estate]]> <![CDATA[TIG to host DiversityNXT]]> | <![CDATA[Event to emphasize diversity in the wireless supply chain]]> <![CDATA[Honoring leadership and diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Novation’s Robinson earns prestigious award]]> <![CDATA[Campaign 2011]]> | <![CDATA[Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council unveils premier membership campaign]]> <![CDATA[E-10 Award Winners]]> | <![CDATA[HMSDC salutes the Emerging Ten of 2010]]> <![CDATA[Hinson enjoys lunch with Dallas business owners]]> | <![CDATA[MBDA national director encourages MBEs to think global]]> <![CDATA[American Airlines recognized as one of the top]]> | <![CDATA[Named top airline in September 2010 by Hispanic Business Magazine for 5th consecutive year]]> <![CDATA[Texas receives federal funding]]> | <![CDATA[State able to aid minority and women-owned businesses to compete for contracts]]> <![CDATA[The Emerging Business Program’s first workshop]]> | <![CDATA[Just days away from exploring new horizons with the Super Bowl]]> <![CDATA[The next generation of leadership for USHCC]]> | <![CDATA[Women making history by fulfilling two critical organizational roles]]> <![CDATA[SBA Hosts Mentor-Protegé Conference]]> | <![CDATA[MED Week 2010: 10 Small Businesses vie for National Minority Small Business Person of the Year]]> <![CDATA[Frito-Lay Inc. awards superior suppliers]]> | <![CDATA[Well-nourished supplier relationships create reason to celebrate]]> <![CDATA[Warrior Small Business Academy]]> | <![CDATA[Levels the learning curve for construction entrepreneurs]]> <![CDATA[Paul Quinn College kicks-off campus renovation project]]> | <![CDATA[Demolition of 13 buildings leads to festive ceremony]]> <![CDATA[Toyota futher localizes N. American leadership]]> | <![CDATA[Manufacturing operation changes create more efficiency in key decision making]]> <![CDATA[Gold Star Recognition Reception]]> | <![CDATA[Individuals, groups, & businesses honored for contributing to EFH's supplier diversity initiatives]]> <![CDATA[USPAACC - SW 8th annual EXPO]]> | <![CDATA[Procurement connections for buyers and sellers made resulting in business goals achieved]]> <![CDATA[NMSDC recognizes 16 regional minority suppliers]]> | <![CDATA[Nation’s top regional MBEs earn NMSDC ‘Supplier of the Year’]]> <![CDATA[Oncor invites suppliers to explore electricity]]> | <![CDATA[Sparking up procurement possibilities]]> <![CDATA[CTS Sport Wagon offers impressive spin on luxury]]> | <![CDATA[Upscale style takes to the road offering luxury and a sleek design]]> <![CDATA[Access 2010]]> | <![CDATA[Promotes valuable business connections]]> <![CDATA[Dodge Ram 2500 powers the ultimate truck]]> | <![CDATA[Tough truck offers power, comfort, and durability in one package]]> <![CDATA[Subaru Legacy accentuates the power of new]]> | <![CDATA[Midsize sedan perfect for business and pleasure]]> <![CDATA[Dallas native inspires design]]> | <![CDATA[For the love of cars...]]> <![CDATA[Preparing for take off]]> | <![CDATA[Roundtable discussion examines unique needs in the aerospace and defense industry]]> <![CDATA[BNSF annual awards ceremony honors businesses]]> | <![CDATA[New sourcing approaches and advanced technologies help businesses partner with BNSF]]> <![CDATA[Qualify the prospect]]> | <![CDATA[How to plan to qualify or disqualify to potentially make sales]]> <![CDATA[Education: The music to people's ears]]> | <![CDATA[Production company develops whimsical approach to learning foreign languages]]> <![CDATA[Construction takes center stage]]> | <![CDATA[2010 Hard Hat Construction Expo huge success for access and development]]> <![CDATA[Media mogul produces dynamic visual solutions]]> | <![CDATA[Q&A with 1820 Productions]]> <![CDATA[SMSDC appoints new president, retools economy]]> | <![CDATA[New ecomony presents new opportunities for advancement, personally and in business]]> <![CDATA[D/FW MSDC honors BTTBU buying entity partners]]> | <![CDATA[Initiative creates positive recognition and fosters commitment to utilize minority-owned businesses]]> <![CDATA[Minority-owned commercial real estate firm rebrands]]> | <![CDATA[ARVO, a national company, expands its capacity to encompass the globe]]> <![CDATA[Minority-owned commercial real estate firm rebrands]]> | <![CDATA[ARVO Realty Advisors expands capacity]]> <![CDATA[San Antonio Hispanic Chamber presents symposium]]> | <![CDATA[2010 small business event provided proof to small, medium sized business owners]]> <![CDATA[Positive attitude, creativity mark path to success]]> | <![CDATA[American Airlines turns challenges into supplier diversity opportunities]]> <![CDATA[Con-Real delivers savings and quality to Wachovia]]> | <![CDATA[Con-Real LP, a leading construction company aims to deliver successful results to nationwide banking]]> <![CDATA[Q&A with Seton Family of Hospitals' Karen Box]]> | <![CDATA[Director of Supplier Diversity talks about supplier diversity at Seton Family of Hospitals]]> <![CDATA[Texas universities find common ground]]> | <![CDATA[The Texas Universities Historically Underutilized Business Coordinators Alliance collaborates]]> <![CDATA[Chevy Equinox]]> | <![CDATA[That's More Like It]]> <![CDATA[Supplier Diversity Professional]]> | <![CDATA[Q&A with ConocoPhillip's Supplier Diversity Director, Global Procurement]]> <![CDATA[Show me the money!]]> | <![CDATA[MBEs' place in reviving the economy]]> <![CDATA[Straight Talk]]> | <![CDATA[A call to action!]]> <![CDATA[Straight Talk]]> | <![CDATA[The business arena asks, 'Where's the Value?']]> <![CDATA[Ford, Davidson partnership produces one powerful F-150]]> | <![CDATA[Motorcycle and pick-up truck collide to form sleek vehicle]]> <![CDATA[JCPenney names assistant procurement specialist]]> | <![CDATA[Ashlie Dulan was named assistant procurement specialist and promoting supplier diversity]]> <![CDATA[MBDA gets new national director]]> | <![CDATA[David Hinson will serve as the new administrator of the Minority Business Development Agency]]> <![CDATA[How to succeed in a competitive marketplace]]> | <![CDATA[Darrell Freeman, president and CEO of Zycron Inc. talks best practices in a fast-moving marketplace]]> <![CDATA[Private sector provides a profitable niche for ABI]]> | <![CDATA[Sophia Dowl, principle and founder, does not allow economic slump to affect herself or her business]]> <![CDATA[At AT&T diversity and inclusion equal good business]]> | <![CDATA[CDO believes it encompasses all forms]]> <![CDATA[Founder of Open Channels Group reflects on past]]> | <![CDATA[Veasey shapes business world with relationship building and dynamic team to open new opportunities]]> <![CDATA[Diversity remains a heavy commitment as DART expands]]> | <![CDATA[Light rail expansion determined toward a bright future of success]]> <![CDATA[Publisher's Thoughts]]> | <![CDATA[We’re all in this together!]]> <![CDATA[Warrior Group challenging traditional construction]]> | <![CDATA[Small business grows 150 percent in a few years]]> <![CDATA[EEI supplier diversity offers MWBEs a positive charge]]> | <![CDATA[Minority- and women-owned business enterprises given chance to help better the economy]]> <![CDATA[When apples do not fall far from the tree]]> | <![CDATA[Integrity Development Corp. president discusses inherent passion for diversity and inclusion]]> <![CDATA[Senior VP disregards stereotypes at the top]]> | <![CDATA[Jeannie Diefenderfer of Verizon has climbed her way to the top, leaving women and Asian stereotypes]]> <![CDATA[Putting forth a distinguishable difference]]> | <![CDATA[MBEs combine talent, diversity to create powerful printing alliance]]> <![CDATA[New master's degree in entrepreneurship]]> | <![CDATA[UT Dallas offers contemporary educational program designed to nurture innovation]]> <![CDATA[GB Tech expands with multi-industry approach]]> | <![CDATA[Aerospace technology provider GB Tech, under the leadership of Gale Burkett, hopes to lead company]]> <![CDATA[Paving the way for diverse suppliers]]> | <![CDATA[Largest Texas highway contractor firm finds success, promotes the use of diverse firms]]> <![CDATA[Warrior-Lawrence talks warrior spirit]]> | <![CDATA[Winner of the 2009 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award-Southwest Area makes progress]]> <![CDATA[Customer service, team building first focus]]> | <![CDATA[3i Construction attributes success to a strong team that focuses on customer service]]> <![CDATA[Be a part of the political process...]]> | <![CDATA[Straight Talk with Terri Quinton details what we can do to help the political process]]> <![CDATA[MBDA gets new director]]> | <![CDATA[U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced the appointment of David Hinson]]> <![CDATA[AICCT names new executive director]]> | <![CDATA[Native American heritage plays a unique role in the world of business]]> <![CDATA[Shell Oil Co. names supplier diversity manager]]> | <![CDATA[New leadership to support, develop, and encourage diversity]]> <![CDATA[Accelerating business growth for women of color]]> | <![CDATA[Center for Women's Business Research presents forum to help women overcome business challenges]]> <![CDATA[USHCC congratulates Dr. Robles]]> | <![CDATA[United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce congratulates the new senior research liaison]]> <![CDATA[Entrepreneurs thrive during hard times]]> | <![CDATA[Entrepreneurial activity is looking up according to Babson/Baruch U.S. GEM report]]> <![CDATA[NMSDC names PepsiCo Corporation of the Year]]> | <![CDATA[Top minority businesses also honored]]> <![CDATA[Center for Women's Business Research delivers findings]]> | <![CDATA[Forum addressed growth strategies for women of color business owners]]> <![CDATA[2010 RHCA Luna Awards kick-off]]> | <![CDATA[A women’s business conference & expo: Construction, Architecture and Engineering Coming October 20]]> <![CDATA[Dictate your own destiny!]]> | <![CDATA[NOW is the time for MBEs to stand up and fight]]> <![CDATA[New book highlights rarely told western stories]]> | <![CDATA[North Texas author Elizabeth Ann Lawless is passionate about multicultural history]]> <![CDATA[Overcoming obstacles to growth]]> | <![CDATA[What MBEs should know according to Raj Sharma and Greg Michel, Censeo Consulting Group]]> <![CDATA[Panel of executives examines supplier diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Jeffrey Shaw and Mark Stolarcyk answer questions on CEOs responsibilities of minority supplier]]> <![CDATA[Bank of America invests $20 million in communities]]> | <![CDATA[Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (R) provides operating support to more than 90 nonprofits in 2009]]> <![CDATA[USHCC appoints president and CEO]]> | <![CDATA[Javier Palomarez brings corporate and entrepreneurial experience to the chamber]]> <![CDATA[The emerging green economy: trends to watch]]> | <![CDATA[Is your company ready for a green economy?]]> <![CDATA[Transportation secretary announces assistance]]> | <![CDATA[New funds will support small and disadvantaged businesses]]> <![CDATA[American Subcontractors 32nd Annual Awards Night]]> | <![CDATA[Dallas engineering firm, Purdy Mc-Guire, Inc. receives major award]]> <![CDATA[Camaro SS - a car for this moment]]> | <![CDATA[Timelessly designed muscle car takes revenge on the road]]> <![CDATA[AT&T chairman and CEO to chair NAACP corporate campaign]]> | <![CDATA[100 years of advocacy for equality and social justice in the United States]]> <![CDATA[AAACC joins Free Trade Alliance]]> | <![CDATA[Focused on trade and investment between Texas and Asia]]> <![CDATA[Houston council revamps name]]> | <![CDATA[Name change to better reflect affiliation]]> <![CDATA[Toyota purchasing officer keeps it close to home]]> | <![CDATA[Toyota embraces supplier diversity and in return fosters cost effectiveness and innovation]]> <![CDATA[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 LT Crew Cab]]> | <![CDATA[Provider of vehicular safety and comfortable space]]> <![CDATA[Ford Flex shows off unique style]]> | <![CDATA[Other crossovers beware of Ford's sleek designer model]]> <![CDATA[Nissan Xterra Off Road offers toughness, adventure]]> | <![CDATA[Outdoor enthusiasts will crave vehicle's ability to inspire activities]]> <![CDATA[2009 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is sleek, dynamic]]> | <![CDATA[Upgrades provide high standard of driving]]> <![CDATA[Christian receives recognition of excellence]]> | <![CDATA[Entrepreneurial journey leads to great successes]]> <![CDATA[TI leader remains bullish on supplier diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Supplier diversity creates advantages while giving value to TI]]> <![CDATA[18th annual reception honors employees and partners]]> | <![CDATA[Energy Future Holdings’ gold star suppliers take excellence to new levels]]> <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship - the building block of America]]> | <![CDATA[Ernst & Young partner takes the lead in seeking entrepreneurial distinction]]> <![CDATA[Ford F-150 represents a solid step forward]]> | <![CDATA[Pick-up truck still needed among a tough economy]]> <![CDATA[Frito-Lay annual MLK celebration features Earl Graves]]> | <![CDATA[History maker delivers details of Civil Rights Movement and its impact on today's society]]> <![CDATA[Annual Stars Across Texas luncheon]]> | <![CDATA[Hispanic chamber nominee named Texas Business Woman of the Year]]> <![CDATA[MBEs impact public policy]]> | <![CDATA[A wealth of knowledge gained in return for voicing concerns about minority businesses]]> <![CDATA[Hunton & Williams LLP welcomes prominent litigator]]> | <![CDATA[Bringing a nationally know presence and years of experience to assist in business litigation]]> <![CDATA[D.W. Morgan answers the call]]> | <![CDATA[The need for exact delivery times calls for instant data delivery]]> <![CDATA[DART keeps supplier diversity on track]]> | <![CDATA[Vice President of economic opportunity and government relations sees vision fulfilled]]> <![CDATA[Good ideas take flight at DFW Airport]]> | <![CDATA[CPO, Gregory Spoon, discusses airport's payment program]]> <![CDATA[The Black Contractors Association bridges the gap]]> | <![CDATA[Seventh annual award banquet created festive setting to receive awards]]> <![CDATA[ACCESS 2009…]]> | <![CDATA[“... Your business, your vision, your future, your success.”]]> <![CDATA[Group Excellence impacts students across state of Texas]]> | <![CDATA[Education = power of possibilities and opportunities]]> <![CDATA[The next Mustang]]> | <![CDATA[New, upgrated interior creates fresh approach to blazing the super highway]]> <![CDATA[MBHF recognized four pioneers]]> | <![CDATA[Fifth annual induction ceremony and awards dinner at Frito-Lay National Headquarted in Plano, Texas]]> <![CDATA[Young adults create positive vibes in their communities]]> | <![CDATA[Dallas, Fort Worth area students recognized as outstanding volunteers, leaders]]> <![CDATA[Recognition for both team and self]]> | <![CDATA[Warrior-Lawrence talks winning teams, taking risks and fulfilling the essence of a warrior spirit]]> <![CDATA[Toyota Camry delivers the practical and then some]]> | <![CDATA[Stylish comfort brings eco-friendly flair]]> <![CDATA[LaCrosse Super pumps it up]]> | <![CDATA[Buick presents highway contender]]> <![CDATA[Accelerating business growth for women of color]]> | <![CDATA[Center for Women's Business Research presents forum to help women overcome business challenges]]> <![CDATA[United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ diverse board]]> | <![CDATA[Helps to improve lives in area communities around Dallas, Texas]]> <![CDATA[Business camp features women CEOs]]> | <![CDATA[Women learn how to grow their businesses while surviving the economy]]> <![CDATA[IHC, Randstad launch joint venture]]> | <![CDATA[Diversa meets companies' demands for diversity]]> <![CDATA[The Pinnacle of Success]]> | <![CDATA[New initiatives allow IT company to flourish]]> <![CDATA[AECsoft scores big]]> | <![CDATA[MBE, Tom Ren, patents next generation of global sourcing technology]]> <![CDATA[AICCT honors exemplary leaders, supporters]]> | <![CDATA[17th annual awards banquet celebrates American Indian culture]]> <![CDATA[D/FW MSDC installs 2010 board of directors]]> | <![CDATA[Leaders and advocates take on new rolls]]> <![CDATA[Texas Instruments teams w/Super Bowl XLV Host committee]]> | <![CDATA[Program helps North Texas women & minority owned businesses learn about Super Bowl opportunities]]> <![CDATA[Q&A w/Toyota's Purchasing Vice President Chris Nielsen]]> | <![CDATA[Supplier diversity highlighted in a positive light from major corporation]]> <![CDATA[Krypton Solutions provides award-winning technology]]> | <![CDATA[Dedication and appreciation leads to elite successes]]> <![CDATA[John Legend performs at Frito-Lay MLK Celebration]]> | <![CDATA[Grammy winner produces diverse impact]]> <![CDATA[Diamond in the rough:]]> | <![CDATA[DPE offers decade-plus of hands-on telecom service]]> <![CDATA[City of Dallas embraces diverse suppliers]]> | <![CDATA[Encourages MBEs to continue delivering the 'wow' factor]]> <![CDATA[Magic Johnson featured at Opportunity Exchange]]> | <![CDATA[Toyota's trade show has resulted in over $150 million in new contracts for minority suppliers since ]]> <![CDATA[The Pinnacle of success]]> | <![CDATA[New initiatives allow IT company to flourish]]> <![CDATA[The Rothe Decision]]> | <![CDATA[One important ruling and its potential impact on many]]> <![CDATA[GMC lineup expands with unique Yukon Denali Hybrid]]> | <![CDATA[Providing seamless, dependable power-on-demand in an efficient package]]> <![CDATA[Ford Transit Connect]]> | <![CDATA[Small is the next big thing]]> <![CDATA[Initiative drives Ratra to become an entrepreneur]]> | <![CDATA[Sonu Ratra goes from corporate world into taking on entrepreneurial endeavors with her own IT compan]]> <![CDATA[Diverse board helps improve lives]]> | <![CDATA[United Way of Metropolitan Dallas diverse board creates collaboration to make better strategic decis]]> <![CDATA[From the top]]> | <![CDATA[Stephen Joyce makes best 'Choice's in leading his company]]> <![CDATA[AECsoft scores big]]> | <![CDATA[MBE patents next generation of global sourcing technology]]> <![CDATA[Impact of global recession changes corporate rules]]> | <![CDATA[Ernst & Young released a study that covered 570 leading companies and the effects of the global rece]]> <![CDATA[Word of Mouth Marketing]]> | <![CDATA[Andy Sernovitz shows readers how to effectively master new marketing techniques in a technology-driv]]> <![CDATA[What Makes You Tick?]]> | <![CDATA[Michael Berland and Douglas Schoen explain "How Successful People Do It- and What You Can Learn from]]> <![CDATA[S.K.I.R.T.S in the Boardroom]]> | <![CDATA[Marshawn Evans provides "A Woman's Survival Guide to Success in Business and Life."]]> <![CDATA[Loops: The Seven Keys to Small Business Success]]> | <![CDATA[Mike Chaet and Sephen Lunden uncover valuable lessons to improve small business efficiency.]]> <![CDATA[Lift: Becoming a Positive Force in Any Situation]]> | <![CDATA[Ryan and Robert Quinn's book discuss lifting leadership to new heights to create positive change.]]> <![CDATA[Acronyms]]> | <![CDATA[A list of terms commonly used in the supplier diversity arena]]> <![CDATA[Getting a seat at the Billion Dollar Roundtable]]> | <![CDATA[Shared strategies on achieving breakthrough performance and earning a seat at the Billion Dollar Rou]]> <![CDATA[The Billion Dollar Roundtable 2008 Policy Paper]]> | <![CDATA[Opening Opportunities for Diverse suppliers in Advertising/Marketing: Progress and Best Practices]]> <![CDATA[The Billion Dollar Roundtable 2007 Policy Paper]]> | <![CDATA[Establishing the business case for global supplier diversity]]> <![CDATA[The Billion Dollar Roundtable 2006 Policy Paper]]> | <![CDATA[Opening opportunities for diverse suppliers in advertising]]> <![CDATA[The Billion Dollar Roundtable 2005 White Paper]]> | <![CDATA[The new agenda for supplier diversity: brainstorming]]> <![CDATA[PepsiCo Goes Green]]> | <![CDATA[PepsiCo strives to provide alternative renewable fuel sources and reaches out to MBE renewable energ]]> <![CDATA[IBM grant makes way for SER computer lab]]> | <![CDATA[IBM provides technology and training to the community in San Diego County.]]> <![CDATA[Sustainability real definition, real impact]]> | <![CDATA[Tracye Miles explains why social and environmental sustainability efforts are a matter of market val]]> <![CDATA[Sustainability, it just makes sense, or does it?]]> | <![CDATA[Dr. James L. Miles and Tracye Miles discuss why sustainability offers a competitive advantage.]]> <![CDATA[Reduce, Reuse, Recycle]]> | <![CDATA[Dr. James and Tracye Miles discuss effective corporate strategy in sustainability - the three R's.]]> <![CDATA[The age of the new normal]]> | <![CDATA[Dr. James L. Miles Sr. discusses the role of sustainability in the current economic downturn.]]> <![CDATA[Wal-Mart promotes vice chairman]]> | <![CDATA[CEO and President of Wal-Mart U.S. Eduardo Castro-Wright will serve as vice chairman.]]> <![CDATA[Velani takes the reins at Group O]]> | <![CDATA[Is proud to see massive growth at company]]> <![CDATA[Karen Taylor, Reliant Energy]]> | <![CDATA[Redefines Reliant's corporate identity in supplier diversity]]> <![CDATA[Dell's CPO discusses supply chain diversity]]> | <![CDATA[New strategies on the horizon]]> <![CDATA[BP procurement VP pursues supplier diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Sees progress even amid cultural, natural turbulence]]> <![CDATA[CVS Caremark's Anna Umberto]]> | <![CDATA[Assists MWBEs in meeting highest standards of excellence]]> <![CDATA[Con-Real, LP delivers savings and quality]]> | <![CDATA[Wachovia's nationwide benefit from work]]> <![CDATA[Casas offers intelligent suite of office interiors]]> | <![CDATA[Says important to make a good impression]]> <![CDATA[Guy Brown Products]]> | <![CDATA[Within laser toner printer industry, company stands amongst best in the business]]> <![CDATA[Construction CEO dominates in a man's world]]> | <![CDATA[Arcilia Acosta dispenses entrepreneurial knowledge, skills to help others]]> <![CDATA[Larry Haynes veteran and now partner with E&Y]]> | <![CDATA[Ernst & Young partner takes the lead in seeking entrepreneurial distinction]]> <![CDATA[Infiniti G37 Coupe]]> | <![CDATA[Fun to drive and easy to look at]]> <![CDATA[Kia Borrego]]> | <![CDATA[Sneaks into SUV world]]> <![CDATA[Mercedes Benz GL320]]> | <![CDATA[BlueTEC changes views on diesel]]> <![CDATA[Nissan Altima Coupe S]]> | <![CDATA[Gotta-have-it styling and compelling price]]> <![CDATA[Dodge Caliber]]> | <![CDATA[Smooth and stylish]]> <![CDATA[Publisher's Thoughts]]> | <![CDATA[Celebrating 20 years of "telling your story"]]> <![CDATA[Publisher's Thoughts]]> | <![CDATA[Making it happen ... one day at a time]]> <![CDATA[Publisher's Thoughts]]> | <![CDATA[Be a force!]]> <![CDATA[Publisher's Thoughts]]> | <![CDATA[Driving Innovation]]> <![CDATA[Strategic Supplier Development in Manufacturing]]> | <![CDATA[Strategic supplier development - raising the bar in manufacturing by David J. Burton]]> <![CDATA[Critical elements help MBEs secure financial house]]> | <![CDATA[Roland Rodriguez talks financial planning]]> <![CDATA[Creativity yields opportunity in turbulent economy]]> | <![CDATA[Herbert Austin discusses start-up business challenges and solutions during a tough economic atmosphe]]> <![CDATA[Reliant Energy- Standing for diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Karen Taylor, chief diversity officer, committed to diversity initiatives throughout Reliant Energy.]]> <![CDATA[Kim Rucker gets to the heart of diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Energy Future Holdings' senior vice president, secretary and chief governance officer explains the v]]> <![CDATA[Diversity, an innovation tool for asset management]]> | <![CDATA[JP Morgan Managing Director for Asset Management views workforce diversity as a "strategic endeavor.]]> <![CDATA[Miller speaks on diversity, leadership and the DMN]]> | <![CDATA[Evelyn Miller views diversity and inclusion as one of the Dallas Morning News' core values.]]> <![CDATA[Big business for corp and entreprenuer]]> | <![CDATA[Energy Future Holdings, Pinnacle Technical Resources ink multimillion-dollar relationship]]> <![CDATA[BP involved in diversity]]> | <![CDATA[BP procurement vice president pursues supplier diversity even amid cultural, natural turbulence]]> <![CDATA[Gaming industry alluring to many]]> | <![CDATA[A natural progression in the hospitality industry]]> <![CDATA[Small business receives award]]> | <![CDATA[Christian earns recognition of excellence]]> <![CDATA[Staffing company evolves]]> | <![CDATA[Pinnacle Technical Resources and EDS - one year later]]> <![CDATA[Multiculturism in supplier diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Dell executive fosters global pursuit of supplier diversity]]> <![CDATA[Taking on the technology summit]]> | <![CDATA[Alday scales new heights, provides innovative solutions]]> <![CDATA[Marriott adds global hospitality to diversity]]> | <![CDATA[Marriott's diversity and inclusion initiative strives for excellence in five areas and is committed]]> <![CDATA[Supplier diversity drives healthy economic outlook]]> | <![CDATA[Texas-based VHA hospitals' supplier diversity program helps employ community and create a better eco]]> <![CDATA[ER physicians offer service alternatives]]> | <![CDATA[Jeffrey Sterling and Donald Little start up DFW Urgent Care facilities in Texas to provide economic ]]> <![CDATA[CVS Caremark's Anna Umberto assists MWBEs]]> | <![CDATA[Ana Umberto sees diversity as CVS Caremark's responsibility and aids in high-standard contract quali]]> <![CDATA[Former chairman of the board and CEO of PepsiCo]]> | <![CDATA[Former chairman of the board and CEO of PepsiCo talks with MBN about minority business development a]]> <![CDATA[Q&A with Frito-Lay's Jean Lacefield]]> | <![CDATA[Group Manager of Supplier Diversity talks about Frito-Lay diversity initiatives and the future of su]]> <![CDATA[Group O grows bigger and better in Texas]]> | <![CDATA[Group O's diverse offerings help the company expand to Texas markets, where it covers a broad range]]> <![CDATA[UTD, local corporations bridge gaps]]> | <![CDATA[The University of Texas at Dallas works to support high-ranked high school students through the Acad]]> <![CDATA[Mavs Foundation upgrades learning center]]> | <![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks Foundation provided the Jefferies Street Learning Center with a new computer la]]> <![CDATA[IBM's SME Toolkit offers aid to entrepreneurs]]> | <![CDATA[IBM and the World Bank's International Finance Corp. launched a small business toolkit that includes]]> <![CDATA[Manufacturer produces parts for national security]]> | <![CDATA[Texas-based Savage Precision Fabrication supplies parts for the semi-conductor industry critical to]]> <![CDATA[Supplier diversity skyrockets at Lockheed Martin]]> | <![CDATA[Sam Evans, director of small business and non-production procurement, advocates for mentorship and p]]> <![CDATA[Lockheed Martin helps small suppliers soar]]> | <![CDATA[Gary Bailey and his procurement staff work to mentor and provide ample opportunities to eager suppli]]> <![CDATA[Warrior Group challenges traditional construction]]> | <![CDATA[Warrior Group strives to provide sustainable quality buildings efficiently and economically.]]> <![CDATA[Acosta dispenses knowledge, skills to help others]]> | <![CDATA[Construction CEO uses leadership and experiences to run CARCON Industries]]> <![CDATA[Diversity, an innovation tool at JP Morgan Chase]]> | <![CDATA[JP Morgan hones in on successful diversity initiatives.]]> <![CDATA[Valuing relationships key for Debra Catley]]> | <![CDATA[Guaranty's EVP/managing director for alternative delivery channels explains the importance of custom]]> <![CDATA[Supplier diversity crucial to Honda's philosophy]]> | <![CDATA["Respect for Individual" mantra extends to supplier diversity initiatives]]> <![CDATA[Q&A Toyota's Supplier Diversity Manager]]> | <![CDATA[Adrienne Trimble discusses supplier diversity as it relates to Toyota, the market and the future.]]> <![CDATA[Marketing firm connects athletes, corps and MWBEs]]> | <![CDATA[Certified minority-owned DiversityInPromotions helps MWBEs grow nationwide]]> <![CDATA[One on One with Tiger Woods]]> | <![CDATA[Golf legend Tiger Woods talks to MBN about his winning strategy.]]> <![CDATA[Robert Johnson takes on the status quo]]> | <![CDATA[BET founder urges MBEs to think bigger in order to become prime suppliers.]]> <![CDATA[The sky's the limit]]> | <![CDATA[AMAC chair connects MWBEs]]> <![CDATA[Pepsico finds ways around China]]> | <![CDATA[MLS helps corporation with communication]]> <![CDATA[Differentiators in the marketplace]]> | <![CDATA[Telecommunications consultants name telephone company best]]> <![CDATA[Socially speaking, globally leading]]> | <![CDATA[AT&T values corporate citizenship]]> <![CDATA[Theresa Barrera interview]]> | <![CDATA[Wal-Mart executive talks about her company's ability to handle diversity]]> <![CDATA[Internal supplier diversity initiatives]]> | <![CDATA[How one mega store does it]]> <![CDATA[Wal-Mart's diversity success]]> | <![CDATA[Giant propels many small and multicultural companies to new heights]]> <![CDATA[From pipe dream to reality]]> | <![CDATA[MBE oil tube supplier Petro Amigos Supply Inc. wins deal with industry giant ConocoPhillips.]]> <![CDATA[Moving without the ball]]> | <![CDATA[David Burton explores whether MBEs are beating the odds]]> <![CDATA[Hunton & Williams LLP welcomes prominent litigator]]> | <![CDATA[Nationally known litigator Edward F. Fernandes becomes a parter at Hunton & Williams LLP.]]>