Making the right connections.Minority business resources offers access to lucrative contracts The TRY US National Minority and Women-Owned Business Directories are now available from its publisher, Diversity Information Resources Inc., at www.diversityinforesources.com. The directories are available in print for $72 or on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for $125. Both versions can be purchased online or by calling 612-781-6819. DIR is a nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. that publishes minority and women-owned business resources. They also sponsor nationwide supplier diversity seminars to help corporations and government entities to establish or enhance their supplier diversity programs. The TRY US directory includes over 7,500 certified minority-owned businesses, including a list of 2,800 African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. firms and comprehensive information on minority and women-owned suppliers accompanied by the following information: contact name and title, addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses, narrative description of products and services, year established, number of employees, gross sales Gross Sales A measure of overall sales that isn't adjusted for customer discounts or returns, calculated simply by adding all sales invoices, and not including operating expenses, cost of goods sold, payment of taxes, or any other charge. , certifications held, ownership type and three major customers. Additional resource listings are Pronet, a free service located on the SBA SBA abbr. Small Business Administration Noun 1. SBA - an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government website: www.pro-net.sba.gov, Dun & Bradstreet 800-624-5669, Gale Research 800-877-4253 and Business Research Services 800-845-8420 available for a fee. |
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