Reporting on supplier diversity.

ALDI Vendor Guidelines: How to Become an ALDI Supplier

ALDI's vendor guidelines are public: an open New Supplier Application on its corporate site, a GFSI audit, EDI document exchange, a certificate …

Jul 26, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Ball Corporation diverse supplier

Ball Corporation runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Procurement organization, prioritizing MBE, WBE, and veteran-owned businesses across aluminum packaging, manufacturing, …

Jul 26, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Laboratory Corporation (LabCorp) supplier: vendor registration and certifications

Laboratory Corporation (LabCorp) sources from thousands of suppliers. Here is how to register, which certifications matter, and what gets a diverse business …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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Surety bonds for small contractors: how to get bonded for government work

Bonding decides which public contracts a small contractor is allowed to win. Here is how bid, performance, and payment bonds work, why …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a PNC Financial Services supplier

PNC Financial Services sources from thousands of suppliers. Here is how to register, which certifications matter, and what gets a diverse business …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Supplier diversity in facilities, janitorial, and maintenance services

Facilities management generates billions in diverse supplier spend annually across federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 real estate programs. Low barriers …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Bank Supplier Diversity Programs: Which Banks Buy From Diverse Suppliers (2026)

We pulled the supplier pages of the 10 largest US bank buyers on July 24, 2026. Three still run programs under the …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to find certified diverse suppliers: the databases, events, and platforms that work

Eight databases hold the bulk of certified diverse suppliers in the US. Knowing which one covers your category and geography cuts sourcing …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Business Loans for Minority-Owned Businesses: Every Real Option in 2026

No federal loan is reserved for minority owners. What exists is a set of programs built to reach them: SBA 7(a) and …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Business Loans for Women-Owned Businesses 2026: Best Unsecured + SBA Options

No lender offers a loan you qualify for because your company is women-owned. What exists: SBA loans with rates capped at 9.75-13.25%, …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

WEConnect International vs WBENC: which women business certification do you need?

WBENC is the credential US corporations check for domestic supplier diversity. WEConnect International is what multinational buyers check when sourcing globally. Most …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

WEConnect International certification for UK women-owned businesses

The UK has no domestic equivalent to WBENC, making WEConnect International the primary certification standard for UK women-owned businesses seeking corporate contracts.

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

WEConnect International certification: the complete guide for women-owned businesses

WEConnect International is the only certification body focused exclusively on connecting women-owned businesses to Fortune 500 and multinational corporate buyers globally, with …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

WEConnect International certification: cost, timeline, and what the process actually takes

WEConnect International certifies women-owned businesses for global corporate supplier programs. Annual fees run $350–$1,250 depending on revenue, and the review takes 3-6 …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

WEConnect International Annual Conference: what to expect and how to prepare

The WEConnect International Annual Conference is the largest global gathering of corporate buyer and women-owned supplier activity, held each November with pre-scheduled …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Tier 2 supplier diversity reporting: what it is and how it affects international suppliers

When a US buyer asks its prime suppliers to report diverse sub-supplier spend, that request reaches international businesses too. You may be …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How Singapore tech companies sell to US government contractors

US prime contractors including Leidos, SAIC, and CACI operate Singapore offices and subcontract locally. The entry path for Singapore tech companies runs …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How European Businesses (Germany and Beyond) Access US Corporate Supply Chains

The US and EU trade $1.3 trillion in goods and services annually, yet most European B2B suppliers don't know which US corporate …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Intelligence Community (IC) Contractors as a diverse business

The Intelligence Community does not post most of its contracts publicly. Subcontracting through cleared primes like Booz Allen, Leidos, and SAIC is …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the General Services Administration (GSA) as a diverse business

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule is the federal government's primary procurement vehicle, with over $75 billion in annual sales. Getting on Schedule …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Interior (DOI) as a diverse business

The Department of Interior obligates over $3 billion per year and runs some of the federal government's most active tribal set-aside programs. …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Defense (DoD) as a diverse business

The Department of Defense is the single largest federal buyer at over $400 billion annually. Small businesses won $90.8 billion of that …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the Department of Commerce as a diverse business

The Department of Commerce spends over $5 billion annually, with NOAA, Census, NIST, and USPTO among the largest buyers — and all …

Jul 24, 2026 · Mario Bailey