The Value of Diversity Certifications Webinar

Retailers are rapidly expanding their Supplier Diversity Programs. One of the key ways brands and retailers identify diverse solution providers and contractors is through certification from diversity groups. This webinar covered the landscape of supplier diversity groups with first-hand insights from experts at Kohl's, Certify My Company, and Command Marketing Innovations. Attendees learned about why qualifying companies should consider getting certified.

Speakers:

Shannon Patel Director, Supplier Diversity supplierdiversity@kohls.com	Heather Cox President and Co-Founder heather@certify mycompany.com	Loren Breslow President & Founder lmbreslow@commandmi.com

Related Resources:

• Certify My Company Checklist
• Best Buy's Partner Portal
• CVS Supplier Diversity website
• Dollar General's RangeMe
• Gap Inc.'s Supplier Inclusion Program
• JCPenney's Supplier Diversity website
• Kroger's Retail Partnership Guidebook to Advance Supplier Inclusion
• Lowes Supplier Registration
• Meijer's Supplier Management Portal
• The Home Depot’s Supplier Diversity website
• Walgreens Supplier Diversity website

​Get involved! Nearly all of RILA’s members have great information online about their supplier diversity programs and how to engage, so be sure to search for that information from a company you would love to work with.