Reporting on supplier diversity.

How to become a Hilton Hotels diverse supplier

Hilton operates a formal supplier diversity program across 7,400+ hotels globally, sourcing from MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certified businesses in food, …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Hershey Company diverse supplier

Hershey sources from MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certified diverse suppliers across ingredients, packaging, marketing, and retail services. Registration goes through their …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Estee Lauder diverse supplier

Estée Lauder Companies runs one of the most structured diverse supplier programs in consumer goods, with formal NMSDC and WBENC ties and …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become an Eaton Corporation diverse supplier

Eaton Corporation runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiative, accepting MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and several other …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Cummins diverse supplier

Cummins runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiative, recognizes MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certifications, and …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a CarMax diverse supplier

CarMax runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Supplier Diversity team in Richmond, VA, with stated commitments to MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Cardinal Health diverse supplier

Cardinal Health runs a formal supplier diversity program under its Supplier Diversity & Inclusion initiative, targeting MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certified …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Booking Holdings diverse supplier

Booking Holdings runs a formal supplier diversity program across its portfolio of travel brands. Registration starts through their procurement portal, and MBE, …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a Baxter International diverse supplier

Baxter International runs a formal supplier diversity program through its Global Procurement team, accepting MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and other certifications via a …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to become a AmerisourceBergen (Cencora) diverse supplier

Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) is a Fortune 10 pharmaceutical distributor with $262B in FY2024 revenue and a formal supplier diversity program that actively …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): the fastest path to federal sales for diverse businesses

The GSA Multiple Award Schedule lets agencies buy from you without a separate full competition — and being 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Subcontracting plan compliance: what the SBA audits and how to stay in good standing

Approved subcontracting plans carry legal obligations enforced by SBA Commercial Market Representatives. Non-compliance can trigger liquidated damages under FAR 52.219-16 or contract …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to write a federal contracting proposal: the basics every diverse business needs to know

Federal proposals follow a rigid structure defined by the solicitation itself. Miss a required section or exceed a page limit and your …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Corporate supplier diversity goals: what the best programs commit to

The top corporate supplier diversity programs commit to 10–20%+ of addressable spend with diverse suppliers. Here is how the best programs set …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

The supplier diversity director role: responsibilities, salary, and career path

There are 5,000+ corporate supplier diversity professionals in the US. This guide covers the day-to-day responsibilities, salary ranges, and career paths that …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to write a federal contracting capability statement that gets read

A capability statement is a 1-2 page document that federal contracting officers and small business specialists use to evaluate vendors. Get the …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs): free government contracting help near you

APEX Accelerators are federally-funded, locally-delivered centers that provide free government contracting assistance to small businesses — including diverse-owned firms pursuing 8(a), WOSB, …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The VA buys differently than most agencies. Its Veterans First Contracting Program puts certified veteran-owned firms ahead of every other set-aside. Here …

Jun 11, 2026 · Will Moss

How to sell to the U.S. Postal Service: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

USPS buys differently from every other federal agency. It is exempt from the FAR, runs its own rulebook, and registers suppliers through …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the USDA: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

USDA obligated more than $11 billion across 67,000 contract actions in FY2023 and aims to send 57.5% of contract dollars to small …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the U.S. Navy: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The Department of the Navy buys through a dozen separate commands, not one front door. This guide covers SAM.gov registration, which set-asides …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the U.S. Air Force: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

The Air Force runs its small-business work through the Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs. Here is how …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey

How to sell to the U.S. Treasury: registration, set-asides, and the small-business path

Treasury buys through bureaus like the IRS, the Mint, and the BEP, and routes small-business work through its OSDBU. Here's how to …

Jun 11, 2026 · Mario Bailey