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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 · 8 min

How to do business with the Rhode Island government

Selling to Rhode Island runs through two systems: Ocean State Procures for vendor registration and bidding, and DEDI for diverse-business certification. Here's …

Apr 27, 2026 · Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Honda supplier: the real procurement path and diversity on-ramp

Honda spends about $3 billion a year with minority- and women-owned suppliers. Here's how their procurement actually works, where to register, and …

Mar 18, 2026 · Maya Okonkwo

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Guide · 8 min

Is MBE certification worth it for winning corporate contracts?

MBE certification is a key, not a contract. Here's the honest case for and against it for corporate work, what it costs, …

Jan 30, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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