Opportunity Partner/ Market Access Council

MIEC /Opportunity Partner/ Market Access Council

The purpose of the MIEC’s Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) Opportunity Partner/ Market Access Council is to create a platform for sharing strategies that promote inclusive supplier sourcing and procurement processes for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), as well as women-owned businesses. The Council’s key responsibilities include:

  • Educating procurement officers on the direct benefits of diverse sourcing.
    Connecting high-growth BIPOC businesses with procurement opportunities.
  • Collaborating with Program Managers at the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) and its partners to develop contract-readiness curriculum.
  • Simplifying the contracting process and removing barriers.
  • Incentivizing procurement officers to integrate Supplier Diversity program success into their performance goals.
  • Fostering collaboration across all procurement channels.

Why is This Council Essential?

Research* shows that engaging diverse suppliers provides significant corporate benefits, including:

  • Reduced supply chain risk by introducing a broader, more diverse range of suppliers.
  • Increased return on investment (ROI) and market share through diverse spending.
  • Enhanced financial performance by fostering competition among suppliers.
  • Greater access to innovation, new products, services, and solutions.
  • Improved supply chain agility and resilience.
  • Strategic investment in diverse businesses, contributing to overall economic advancement.
  • Upholding corporate responsibility by supporting and representing the growing BIPOC population.

Membership:

The Council will consist of a select group of no more than 10 corporations committed to helping diverse suppliers secure contracts and build generational wealth.

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