AV俱乐部 is finding new ways to bring a more diverse lens to the purchases it makes.
The university is participating in a new Supplier Diversity Pilot Program for Nova Scotia, organized through the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC). The program provides tools, resources, and connections that will help link AV俱乐部 with diverse-owned businesses who can provide products and services through the university鈥檚 purchasing processes. 听
It's all about opening doors and creating economic opportunity for a wider group of companies and organizations in Nova Scotia, says Cheryl Earle, Dal鈥檚 assistant vice-president finance and chief financial officer.
鈥淲e are thrilled to be participating in the CAMSC鈥檚 Supplier Diversity Pilot Program in Nova Scotia. Our partnering with CAMSC demonstrates our ongoing commitment to championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our community,鈥� says Earle. 鈥淲e are looking forward to connecting with Nova Scotian suppliers and growing our supplier network of diverse-owned businesses. 鈥�
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CAMSC, a not-for-profit founded in 2004, certifies and prepares diverse suppliers to successfully engage and respond to corporate and government buyers. Through this pilot program, it aims to actively invite diverse-owned businesses, including Indigenous, visible minority, and refugee-owned businesses, to engage and connect with participating organizations.
Cassandra Dorrington, president and CEO of CAMSC and a member of AV俱乐部鈥檚 Board of Governors, says the program鈥檚 launch in Nova Scotia is a game-changer for the province.鈥澨�
鈥淏y being inclusive in supply chains and promoting economic wealth for diverse business owners, we are fostering a stronger and more vibrant business community,鈥� she says. 鈥淭his program opens doors for traditionally excluded businesses, creating a more equitable and prosperous future for all."
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