Corporate

GBC corporate members represent a community of like-minded corporations that understand the importance of a strong supplier base and the benefits of inclusive procurement practices. The GBC Community has access to hundreds of qualified suppliers that are ready to deliver quality, exceed expectations and enhance the bottom line. Learn more about the benefits of corporate membership below.

Corporate Membership provides access to unparalleled resources designed to help you meet your supplier goals while streamlining the procurement process.

• Access to a larger pool of qualified suppliers
• Assistance in developing or improving your company’s Supplier Diversity Program
• Identification and certification of qualified suppliers
• Supplier referral and/or introductions
• Assistance and support in RFP/bid distribution
• Increased opportunity for greater savings and higher quality goods and services due to increased competition
• Increased ROI from small business and corporate economic development efforts in the area where you do business
• Added recognition by stakeholders and the local community of your strong corporate citizenship
• Resources to make doing business with small businesses easy and simple

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• Establish a formal small business supplier purchasing program
• Designate an official representative/liaison for connecting with the GMSDC
• Promote small business development within your business environment and marketplace
• Promote products, services and capabilities of certified qualified suppliers
• Participate in GBC events, committees, activities and programs
• Provide sponsorship support and interaction with the GBC and its certified businesses
• Facilitate interaction among suppliers, Buyers and other internal decision-makers
• Provide confidential annual report of your organization’s total spend with suppliers (results will be reported in aggregate for Corporate members)
• Proactively assist small business in responding to issues and developments which may affect them