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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.

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Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Morgan Stanley supplier: the registration portal and supplier diversity path

Morgan Stanley sources from diverse and small businesses, but getting in isn't about filling out one form. Here's the registration portal, what …

Apr 17, 2026 · Maya Okonkwo

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Goldman Sachs supplier: the vendor program, and the realistic on-ramp

Goldman Sachs runs a real vendor diversity program, but you don't register your way in cold. Here's how the firm actually sources, …

Mar 12, 2026 · Maya Okonkwo

Guide

Guide · 9 min

How to become a Citigroup supplier (and what its diversity program looks like in 2026)

Citi spent over $1.3 billion with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, then quietly reworked its DEI program in February 2025. Here's how …

Feb 17, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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