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Seven groups come together to boost supplier diversity

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