Supplier Diversity in 2023 – Now What?

Supplier Diversity in 2023 – Now What?   The ongoing discussion about closing the gap on the many disparities that exist in our world has dominated the airwaves in the wake of recent court rulings and political outcomes regarding race and class. The one constant in today’s discourse seems to be division, with voters – … Read more

No Time for ‘Diversity Fatigue’…Who’s Tired?

No Time for Diversity Fatigue…Who’s tired? Recent developments at the Supreme Court – and in lower courts and boardrooms across the nation – have cast a bit of a dark shadow over the world of supplier diversity. Those of us who are committed to creating a truly equitable business environment know that the work required … Read more

Diverse Spend as an Element of ESG Compliance

Recently, we talked about the importance of diverse spend in measuring the impact of supplier diversity. Understanding your supplier engagement and utilization numbers is mission-critical for a successful inclusive procurement strategy. As supplier diversity continues to evolve in an economically volatile, post-pandemic landscape, a strategic trend has emerged that has brought about significant change. Over … Read more

Leveraging and Analyzing Diverse Spend in Supplier Diversity

  One of the most pressing issues facing modern society – and by extension the business community – is the prodigious gap that exists between people and companies on various tiers of the American experience. Disparities exist in practically every category, rendering the pathway to success even more difficult for those who hail from traditionally … Read more

Addressing Disparities in Supplier Diversity: The Path to Economic Equity in Corporate Supply Chains

One of the most pressing issues facing modern society – and by extension the business community – is the prodigious gap that exists between people and companies on various tiers of the American experience. Disparities exist in practically every category, rendering the pathway to success even more difficult for those who hail from traditionally disadvantaged … Read more

NTIA Seeks Comment on $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act Programs – SBA’s Office of Advocacy

IBEX IT Business Experts (IBEX) is an award-winning Professional Services firm specializing in Training, Certification, Learning & Development, Consulting, Support Services & IT Solutions. Last Fall, IBEX launched Certifiably Diverse, an intelligent supplier platform designed to provide our Enterprise customers with a secure, scalable, flexible, and value-based diverse supplier management solution. For diverse suppliers and … Read more

Certifiably Diverse Achieves Advanced Tier Services Status within the AWS Partner Network

Certifiably Diverse recently gained its Advanced Tier Services Status within the AWS Partner Network. This exciting step means that we will be able to expand our services and capabilities and reach new customers.  In September 2022, IBEX launched Certifiably Diverse, an intelligent supplier platform designed to provide our Enterprise customers with a secure, scalable, flexible, … Read more

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)

In November 2021, the United States gained a tremendous win for economic prosperity, land, and job opportunity when Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is committed to rebuilding America’s bridges and roads, tackling the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice, and investing in communities that have too … Read more