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As documented in DAS’ Annual SBE/MBE (Set-Aside) Goal Achievement Summary Reports, the CT Lottery has exceeded those requirements on a sustained basis.

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., an Institute for Diversity in Health Management sponsor, has announced the 2011 Leaders in Health Care Scholarship program and is now accepting applications

Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council sets tone with new brand for 2011.

The Georgia Minority Development Council unveils its new website for 2011.

The top 50 franchisors were chosen from hundreds of companies that requested consideration and which provided current Franchise Disclosure Documents and other data

NBLSA's National Director of College Student Division, Mr. Robert Elliott II, has returned from the Sixth Annual National Black Pre-Law Admissions & Preparation Conference and Law School Recruitment Fair in Houston, TX.

8th Annual National Minority Business Council Conference on Women's Business Leadership features high-lvel New York City and U.S. Dept. of Commerce representatives

The Jim Moran Institute's Minority Business Conference at Broward College entitled "Tools to Ensure Your Success" will take place on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at the Broward College, Institute of Public Safety.

NBLSA is committed to empowering its communities and this significant duty is commemorated every year with the organization's Week of Service and Founder's Day of Service initiatives.

January 15th 2010, Santa Clara, CA : Infoyogi’s Vice President Shashi Kumar has been nominated as a Director for the Board of Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council at their Oakland's office on January 14th 2010

The deadline for nominations for the Young Minority Ethnic Awards Scotland is now the 18th of November

The National Black Law Students Association will host its 43rd Annual Convention from March 9-13, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

Linda Cahow, President, also receives Top Woman of Achievement in Subcontracting honor

The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation scholarships soften impact of spiraling tuition fees.

Remington College leads 3 Lives effort with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and America’s Blood Centers

The Power of Perception Speaker Series is a communication tool designed to help at-risk students understand the challenges that are stacked against them – starting with a shockingly honest discussion about how “society” perceives them.

A salute to James "Jimmy" McDaniels and call to support music higher education.

Minority business owners and corporate executives from across the Carolinas convene in Greenville S.C. for the 2010 Business Opportunity Conference on August 9-11 to recognize achievements and build opportunities for supplier diversity advancement.

“Embracing the Future – Onward and Upward” is the theme for the annual Ascend National Convention for Pan-Asian professionals this August 14, 15, and 16 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street.

Congressional Candidate York Kleinhandler has received the endorsement of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly New York State Chapter (RNHA-NYS).

Minorityfinance.com released its listing of the best on-line banks for women and minorities. The banks were selected using the firm's proprietary "Fully Adjusted Return" (TM) Methodology.

The scholarship amount for the year 2009-10 under the post matric scholarship scheme of the Central Government have not been transferred to the accounts of the students or that of the colleges.

Establishes scholarship programs at Butler University and Miles College.

Dundee to Host Third Annual Young Minority Ethnic Awards Scotland

Harriet Michel, the president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) will receive the Woman Pioneer Award from the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) on May 26 in Washington, DC.

Local Business Owner Receives Admirable Accolades for Professional Accomplishment and Leadership

Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded $25,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools.

3 Lives program addresses the need for more minority blood donors across the country

On Friday, April 16, 2010, the Supplier Clearinghouse of the Public Utilities Commission for the State of California certified Creative Investment Research, Inc. as a minority-owned business. The certification is valid for three years.

Non-profit announced minority business and corporate award winners at its 32nd Annual Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards Gala on March 19, 2010 at the Westin St. Francis

Join Dr. Joyce Hamilton Henry at the Orlando Public Library at 2pm on March 13th as she discusses the under-representation of African Americans and Latinos on boards and commissions.

On March 6-7, 2010 the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc. will host its annual Recruitment & Retention Conference in Orlando. The conference serves FFMT scholarship recipients and community college students entering teacher education programs.

Information regarding non-profit organization Project MATE, Inc website

Information about the launch of non-profit organization Project MATE, Inc

Additional Executive Management Roles Offer Stronger Relationships with Customers and Partners, Enhancing Technology Solutions Provider MicroTech’s Sales Capabilities

The Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards returns once again to celebrate the successes of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have inspired others, as well as positively contributing to life in Scotland.

The 2nd annual Young Scottish Minority Ethnic Awards are taking place on December 14 at Glasgow City Chambers from 17:00.

Olalah Njenga, CEO & Senior Marketing Analyst at YellowWood Group, LLC, slotted to present “The Heart of an Entrepreneur” at Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro, NC on October 16, 2009.

Employers searching for untapped labor pools might have some help as a new recruitment service is launched. This comes as studies indicate a significant talent shortage in the next decade due to the slowest workforce growth rates since the 1950s.

“Inc. Magazine” has recognized TalentBurst as the 1791st fastest growing private company in the US. 2009 is the third consecutive year that TalentBurst was on Inc Magazine’s list of top 5000 fastest growing private companies in North America.

No One Asked Us: The Under-representation of African Americans and Latinos on Local Boards and Commissions (paperback) offers strategies to engage African-Americans and Latinos in the civic and political life of their community.

Interface Guru, a Tucson-based consulting company, was named Minority Technology Firm of the Year by Southern Arizona’s Minority and Small Business Alliance. Cia Romano, CEO and founder of Interface Guru, accepted the award on September 17, 2009.

Casa Latino – BA Urban Solutions Alliance Supports Lenders with High Performance Solutions

Black and Hispanic women are more likely to get abortions for the third or more time than whites, the Guttmacher Institute says.

Placement Shows UI&U's Commitment to Diversity

Twenty-four part-time minority education students to receive scholarships funded by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA - Preston Construction, L.L.C. (Preston Construction), a Philadelphia, PA based site contractor, has been officially certified by the state of New Jersey as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has ordered the review of the procedures and practices in awarding county construction contracts and the virtual exclusion of minority contractors.

Before you can accomplish, you must first believe. The new book release, “Soldier Mentality,” arms young males and their mentors with the intellectual tools necessary to pursue their purpose.

Environmental Ratings Program Helps MicroTech End-Users Choose Green Technology; Award-winning Small Business is a Leading IT Reseller to Federal Government Agencies