Increasing supplier diversity is one of the key priorities for the governments across North America, including focus on generating economic growth opportunities for Minority and Women owned business enterprises (M/WBE). Public procurement is one such avenue through which governments can directly influence the growth of these business owners. Expanding the involvement of diverse businesses and...

Consumer expectations of online shopping are rising rapidly driven by advances in technology, evolving e-commerce experiences, and growing expectations around speed, convenience, and delivery. Multiple delivery options, personalization, and seamless customer support are now just some of their must-haves - and the list keeps growing. It is essential for retailers to meet these expectations to...

It's been over two years since policy-makers began to redouble equity efforts with state and local budgets and programs. This recent article in Route Fifty takes a look at where things stand in light of those efforts. Local governments are often some of the biggest spenders in their region, giving them the ability to directly influence their local economies. According to research conducted by...