The Journal

Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

Find my certifications →

Audit

View all articles →

Guide

Guide · 7 min

How to become a Deloitte diverse supplier

Deloitte is a $67 billion professional services firm with a formal diverse supplier program and NMSDC and WBENC corporate memberships. This guide …

Feb 27, 2026 · Mario Bailey

News · 8 min

The 8(a) Program Audit: What Every Certified Business Must Know

The SBA has launched a comprehensive audit of all 4,300 8(a) participants. Deadline extended to January 19, 2026. Here's what you need …

Jan 1, 2026 · SupplierDiversity.com Editorial Team

Reader tools

Apply what's in the reporting to your own business.

Most of what gets covered here turns into a question of which certification you should pursue first. The certification quiz asks about ownership, control and size, then lists the certifications worth checking. Only the certifying agency decides eligibility.

Run the certification quiz → Browse certification guides