The Clorox Company is an iconic American brand whose products are a staple in every household, office building and commercial facility. Founded more than 100 years ago in Oakland, California as the Electro-Alkaline Company, Clorox now has a footprint in more than 100 nations around the globe. What began as a simple plan to market
National Hispanic Heritage Month – celebrated from September 15th to October 15th – is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to appreciate the contributions of businesses owned by people of Hispanic heritage and celebrate the diverse and inclusive cultures that are so integral to the American experience. Some of the longest-tenured and most successful
The Courage to Commit Can minority business wait 100 years for economic parity? Since the civil unrest of 2020, driven by issues of race, class and culture rooted in America’s history and the ongoing violence against her citizens, the challenges our nation faces have been front and center. We have seen a tremendous flurry of
Fifth Third Bank is a 163-year-old financial services institution headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company’s unique name is derived from the names of the two predecessor institutions – Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank – that merged more than 100 years ago. The bank serves communities in 11 states with more than 1200 locations,
Truist Financial Corporation (Truist) is a relatively new corporate partner of the GMSDC, until you realize that it is the new corporate brand for one of the Council’s oldest and most committed members. Truist was formed in 2019 through a merger of BB&T and SunTrust Bank, a very familiar name to the supplier diversity community
GMSDC Family – I trust that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. We appreciate your commitment to the GMSDC and all of your many contributions to our community. As you know, there has been a significant uptick in coronavirus cases across the nation, due to the spread of the delta variant to
IBEX IT Business Experts is an information technology consulting, training and strategic solutions firm focused on Process Improvements, IT Best Practices and Service Management. Headquartered in Norcross with regional offices elsewhere, IBEX supports a long list of corporate and government clients looking to optimize their business practices and implement leading-edge technologies. Although IBEX offers a
One of the most esteemed and highly coveted achievements for a certified minority business is being recognized as a Corporate Plus® Minority Business Enterprise. The NMSDC introduced the Corporate Plus® designation as a way to assist corporate members in identifying MBEs with the scope, scale, capability and experience to handle larger, more complex contracts on
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA) is the economic engine of the Southeastern United states. Located just south of downtown Atlanta, it encompasses nearly 5,000 acres of land in parts of Atlanta, College Park, Hapeville and Clayton County. Named in honor of Atlanta Mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard H. Jackson, the World’s Busiest Airport handled
Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council
2020 Annual Report
Economic Impact Report
2021 State of Minority Business – A National Discussion