Reporting on supplier diversity.

How to become a Sysco diverse supplier

Sysco is a Billion Dollar Roundtable member with $500M+ in annual diverse supplier spend. Getting in requires the right certification, the right …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a State Farm diverse supplier

State Farm is the largest US property and casualty insurer by premium volume and runs a formal supplier diversity program tied to …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a ServiceNow diverse supplier

ServiceNow's supplier page routes new suppliers to its procurement team and its sustainability requirements. What it buys, which certifications help, and how …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Qualcomm diverse supplier

Qualcomm runs a formal supplier diversity program recognizing MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and California DVBE certifications. Here is what you need to register …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Progressive Insurance diverse supplier

Progressive Insurance accepts MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, LGBTBE, and DOBE certifications through its iSupplier portal; registration starts at progressive.com/partners/suppliers.

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a NextEra Energy diverse supplier

NextEra Energy and FPL take new suppliers through a self-service SupplierOne profile and run orders on GEP Smart. How to register, which …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a MetLife diverse supplier

MetLife is an NMSDC corporate member with an active supplier diversity program spanning insurance, financial services, IT, and professional services. Here is …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a McKinsey & Company diverse supplier

McKinsey operates a formal supplier diversity program and sources from MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, LGBTBE, and disability-owned firms across professional services, technology, facilities, …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Mayo Clinic diverse supplier

Mayo Clinic runs an active supplier diversity program under its Supply Chain Management division, with procurement across three campuses and a regional …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a EY (Ernst & Young) diverse supplier

EY runs a formal supplier diversity program called EY Access, accepts MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, LGBTBE, and DOBE certifications, and sources heavily in …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Exelon diverse supplier

Exelon is a Billion Dollar Roundtable member with $1.4B+ in diverse supplier spend. Registration goes through the Exelon Supplier Portal, and certifications …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Dollar General diverse supplier

Dollar General operates 19,000+ stores and runs a formal supplier diversity program focused on MBE, WBE, and veteran-owned consumer packaged goods suppliers. …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Broadcom diverse supplier

Broadcom runs a formal supplier diversity program with California DVBE obligations and $36B+ in annual revenue to source from. A national certification …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Aramark diverse supplier

Aramark runs one of the more active supplier diversity programs in food services, with Billion Dollar Roundtable membership and dedicated teams sourcing …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Aetna/CVS Health diverse supplier

Aetna, now a CVS Health subsidiary, runs its supplier diversity program through the broader CVS Health procurement structure. For health insurance and …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Abbott Laboratories diverse supplier

Abbott is a WBENC and NMSDC corporate member with a formal supplier diversity program that purchases across medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Guide · 10 min

Working capital for diverse suppliers: options beyond the bank

Banks are not the only source of working capital, and often not the best one for a supplier serving large corporate buyers. …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

What is an APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)?

APEX Accelerators are federally-funded assistance centers that help businesses compete for and win government contracts. They were rebranded from PTACs (Procurement Technical …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

SBA microloan program for new diverse businesses: what it covers and how to apply

The SBA Microloan Program channels capital through nonprofit lenders to new and early-stage small businesses, including many that do not qualify for …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

What is the SBA mentor-protege program?

The SBA All Small Mentor-Protege Program pairs small businesses with larger, more experienced businesses for technical, financial, and management assistance. The key …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Guide · 9 min

Invoice factoring for government contractors: how it works

The federal government pays in 30 days by law, but invoice disputes, contracting office backlogs, and slow approvals mean many contractors wait …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Raytheon Technologies diverse supplier

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) operates one of the largest supplier diversity programs in defense. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an L3Harris Technologies diverse supplier

L3Harris Technologies is a $21 billion defense electronics company with active supplier diversity goals. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey