We’d love your input to help us support supplier diversity
The LOCOMeX Platform supports supplier diversity in the supply chain with specialized tools to assist diverse suppliers, non-diverse prime vendors, project owners, and the management of portfolios of projects with supplier diversity needs. The following surveys will help LOCOMeX to improve supplier diversity by helping us to understand your pain points, experiences, and situations. We…
HSDA Annual Meeting 2021
Please join us for the HSDA Annual Meeting –Virtual Event– Tuesday, December 16 2021 1:00 – 6:00 pm EST If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please view the sponsorship opportunities here and register as a sponsor. Diversity, equity and inclusion is a top priority for GPOs, hospital groups, manufacturers, and distributors in the healthcare supply chain. How do…
Dedication to Joyce Kershaw Reubel
Joyce Kershaw Reubel Co-Founder & Chair Emeritus Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance Joyce Kershaw-Reubel was an unforgettable woman. She was a co-founder of Kerma Medical Products, Inc. and The Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA). She was notably one of the first African American Women to own her own business in healthcare. Joyce was a strong leader, full…
The Trump Administration Weighing Rollback of Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program
Foreign nationals who are in the U.S. in F-1 student status are often eligible to engage in employment after completing their academic program in what is referred to as Optional Practical Training (OPT). As a result of the current high unemployment rate in the U.S., the Trump Administration is currently reviewing the F-1 OPT program,…
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
The SBA has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID19. SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit. These loans can provide vital economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL assistance…
Lowe’s Opens Applications for the First Wave of its $25 Million in Minority Small Business Grants
Discover how Lowe’s is helping small businesses reopen and stay open.
Cigna + Oscar Helps Small Business Owners who Recognize that a Healthy Workforce is the Key to a Vibrant Business in COVID-19 Environment
Approximately two-thirds of small businesses say that providing health insurance to their employees is now a higher priority as a result of COVID-19. In Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and across Tennessee, Cigna + Oscar will offer small businesses access to affordable local health insurance products. Covered employees will have access to free 24/7…
HSDA Supports “Black Lives and Businesses”
HSDA Supports “Black Lives and Businesses” The Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA) is in a unique position to host an ongoing forum where all stakeholders can identify business challenges and collaborate on how to solve them. Deborah Williams, Chair of HSDA, released a sincere and optimistic statement, to encourage participation in these discussions. Are you…