best practices

The MMSDC commissioned research from supplier.io, a provider of supplier diversity solutions, to assess the growth rate of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and determine the…
The National Minority Supplier Development Council has developed a common set of standards, Best Practices for Minority Supplier Development. These are certain building blocks, tasks,…
The National Minority Supplier Development Council NMSDC advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises and connects them to corporate members. It’s one of the…
An outspoken voice in local and national circles, the MMSDC works with government and industry in the economic progress of minority firms…
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is a regional collaboration of business, government, non-profits and academia dedicated to promoting business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic…
The survey tool provides employers with confidential baseline data to better understand your organization’s current state from a demographic and cultural perspective…
West Michigan employers should take advantage of the opportunity to hire returning citizens and reconsider restrictive policies they have against hiring people with criminal histories….
The purpose of this report is to educate TalentFirst member companies and the West Michigan employer community on effective strategies used by local companies to…
Irwin Seating Company utilizes a “Diversity Scorecard” to track education, purchasing, and employment activities for their organization. This is an easy way to get started…
Leadership matters. TalentFirst’s CEO commitment ensures that employers actively include DE&I best practices in their talent attraction, development, and advancement strategies. It also serves as…