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The Good, The Bad, The Future: Reimagining Minority Business Development
Minority business development in the U.S. has seen remarkable progress over the past few decades, but it still faces significant hurdles. At the 3rd Annual Symposium on Supplier Diversity in Higher Education, Peter Hurst, President and CEO of the Greater New England...
Competing for Business in the Higher Education Market: What Can Diverse Suppliers Do?
The barriers to entry into the huge higher education market for goods and services can be daunting, especially for diverse local businesses. Research conducted by the Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship over the past two years has documented the...
Stay focused on the WHY of supplier diversity
In the summer 2024 issue of the Education Procurement Journal, Veronica Fletcher Cook reflects on her inspiring work as the Executive Program Director for the UConn Supplier Diversity Program. Over the years, Veronica has effectively helped diverse suppliers navigate...
Announcing Our Latest Research Report: “Taking the Pulse of Procurement Professionals: The State of Supplier Diversity in Higher Education”
The Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship has published its third major research report, "Taking the Pulse of Procurement Professionals: The State of Supplier Diversity in Higher Education." This study provides valuable insights into the current landscape of supplier...
Welcoming four new members to our Advisory Council.
The Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship is delighted to welcome four new members to our Advisory Council. ➡ Jeffrey Roy is the Head of Category Management at Northeastern University and serves as a member of the board of the National Association of...
Beyond the Campus: How Massachusetts Colleges Drive Local Economies
Last year, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) published a report that examined the economic and social impact of its 59 college and university members on the Commonwealth. The focus of the report is on the economic...
The National Association of Educational Procurement and The Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Announce Educational and Research Partnership
The National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) and the Northeastern Lab for Inclusive Entrepreneurship announced plans to collaborate on a range of research and educational initiatives in support of supplier diversity in higher education. Building on the...
Taking the Pulse of Procurement Professionals in Higher Education
As a follow-up to a recent survey of 100+ higher education procurement professionals, the Lab conducted a series of focus groups to drill deeper into the survey results. The focus groups across different types of educational institutions revealed several key findings...
Doing Business with Higher Education: Module for Diverse Small Businesses
We're delighted to announce a new online resource for diverse small businesses interested in selling products or services to colleges and universities. The higher education procurement process can be complex and difficult to understand. In collaboration with...
Sit. Stay. Forever.
Steve Whitney is the owner Sit. Stay. Forever, a Maine-based company that makes and sells safe and sustainable pet products. He also participated in the Lab’s 2023 Inclusive Entrepreneur Fellowship program. The Business Challenge To boost sales, Steve realized that he...