Seven groups come together to boost supplier diversity
- April 17, 2023 |
- Melanie Kalmar
Marc SelvitelliPilot program for commercial real estate industry will also gather data to identify areas for improvement, document progressThe commercial real estate industry has long grappled with a lack of diversity among the many vendors involved in every transaction—from lawyers, architects and brokers to consultants and general contractors. An alliance of seven associations aims to change that dynamic.Under a two-year pilot program launched in January, members of the associations will get access—for a discounted price—to a database of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE). In exchange for the discount, companies will agree to share aggregated and… Read More