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Are you a diverse business or supplier diversity professional interested in learning more about the industry. Join us and we will discuss the 5 studies every industry professional should know and explain what sets these studies apart from the rest. For more content related to supplier diversity and small business check out www.suppliertynews.com If you like the video consider signing up for Supplierty Professional at the link below: https://suppliertynews.com/register/professional/ STUDIES 1. Annual Facebook Economic Impact Study Small businesses are growing with Facebook in the United States (Aug-Sep 2017) https://facebook.morningconsultintelligence.com/countries/united-states/#Stats 2. 2018 Canada-United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders - https://advancingwomeninbusiness.com/pillar-five/ 3. 2019 State of Supplier Diversity Reports - CVM https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2019-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports?utm_campaign=2019%20-%20State%20of%20Supplier%20Diversity%20Reports&utm_source=Press%20Release 4. 2019 northAmerican Moving Services Supplier Diversity Study https://r1.marketing-pages.com/p/4R18-1N3/supplier-diversity-study?utm_campaign=263926_Diversity%20Study&utm_medium=email&utm_source=northAmerican&dm_i=4R18,5NNA,26SZVP,K00D,1 5. 2019 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STUDY - Progress 2020 (supplierty news, diversity reporting solutions, supplier.io) - https://diversityreporting.com/mbe-study/

5 Studies Every Supplier Diversity Professional Should Read

This week we discuss: Brexit has finally brought down Theresa May https://www.vox.com/2019/5/24/18635817/theresa-may-resigns-prime-minister-brexit-conservatives Small business optimism up 1.7 points in April, survey says http://www.hannapub.com/franklinsun/news/local_state_headlines/small-business-optimism-up-points-in-april-survey-says/article_618e2248-7e2d-11e9-990b-4770724e62ca.html The Economy Is Strong and Inflation Is Low. That’s What Worries the Fed. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/21/business/economy/economy-inflation-fed.html supplier.io to Acquire CVM Solutions https://finance.yahoo.com/news/supplier-io-acquire-cvm-solutions-170000905.html

Economic Impact Report Ep 37: Brexit & new supplier diversity giant

This week we cover: Trump reaches deal with Canada, Mexico to immediately lift metals tariffs https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/17/us-mexico-canada-trade-agreeement-1330214 World Economy Rebound Thrown Into Doubt by Escalating Trade War https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-15/world-economy-rebound-thrown-into-doubt-by-escalating-trade-war Top 10 best and worst US states for economy https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/top-10-best-and-worst-states-for-economy NASA says it’s awarding $106M to small businesses for technology development https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/nasa-awarding-106m-small-businesses-technology-development Small Business Lending Soars at Banks; Technology Is A Big Reason Why https://www.forbes.com/sites/rohitarora/2019/05/15/small-business-lending-soars-at-banks-technology-is-a-big-reason-why/#715b26563e00

Economic Impact Report Ep 36: US removes Tarriffs on Canada & Lending Increases

This week we discuss: Here’s how hard the escalating tariff fight will hit the economy https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-the-hit-us-chinese-and-global-economies-could-face-as-trade-battle-heats-up-2019-05-09 Fed’s Brainard says income inequality may be hampering U.S. economy https://www.marketwatch.com/story/feds-brainard-says-income-inequality-may-be-hampering-us-economy-2019-05-10 Record Job Gain Signals Canadian Economy Is Gathering Steam https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-posts-biggest-job-gain-123002312.html This is the top city for small business in the US: Study https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/07/this-is-the-top-city-for-small-business-in-the-us-study.html THE 2019 DIVERSITYINC TOP 50 COMPANIES FOR DIVERSITY https://www.diversityinc.com/the-2019-top-50-diversityinc/

Supplier Diversity Small Business Report Ep 35: New China Tariffs & DiversityInc

This week we discuss How to Make the Most of Small Business Week 2019 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/most-small-business-week-2019-172311233.html HP REPORTS ON THE CURRENT STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS 2019 https://www.blackenterprise.com/hp-reports-on-the-current-state-of-small-business-2019/ Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, 263,000 Jobs Added, Showing Economy Remains Strong https://www.npr.org/2019/05/03/719507647/solid-job-gains-expected-latest-sign-the-u-s-economy-remains-strong The Economy That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen: Booming Jobs, Low Inflation https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/03/upshot/unemployment-inflation-changing-economic-fundamentals.html US economy has added jobs for 103 straight months. Unemployment rate falls to 3.6% https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/03/economy/april-jobs-report/index.html Are We in a Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis? https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/032216/are-we-baby-boomer-retirement-crisis.asp

Supplier Diversity Small Business Report Ep 34: Upcoming Small Business Week & April Jobs

This week we discuss U.S. Economy Powers Ahead In First Quarter: 3.2% Growth https://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/717158760/economy-probably-rebounded-in-first-quarter-thanks-to-strong-spending This Indicator Signals The Economy Is Slowing Down https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickwwatson/2019/04/26/this-indicator-signals-the-economy-is-slowing-down/#656712b66d6d

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 33: Economy Grows 3.2%

This week w cover -Consumer sentiment dips in April, but Americans still fairly optimistic about economy https://www.marketwatch.com/story/consumer-sentiment-dips-in-april-but-americans-still-fairly-optimistic-economy-2019-04-12 -Jump-start the economy with public investments in science https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/438483-investment-in-science-the-ultimate-pro-growth-policy -Sweet-And-Sour Global Economy Gets Relief Signs, Bleak Forecasts https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-11/sweet-and-sour-global-economy-gets-relief-signs-bleak-forecasts -Why Shopify Is the Amazon of Small Business https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/04/09/why-shopify-is-the-amazon-of-small-business.aspx -WELLS FARGO, NMSDC JOIN FORCES TO CREATE THREE MINORITY BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/wells-fargo-nmsdc-join-forces-to-create-three-minority-business-leadership-academies-2019-04-08-14184734

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 32: Consumer Optimism Dips

This Week we cover: Economy added solid 196,000 jobs in March, unemployment stays at 3.8% https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/... CBIZ Small Business Employment Index posts modest gain in March https://www.crainscleveland.com/econo... ADP: Businesses Add Jobs at Slowest Pace in 18 Months https://www.newsmax.com/finance/econo... Trump Wants U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza To Lead Small Business Administration https://www.npr.org/2019/04/05/710183... WhatsApp Business launches for iOS, promising help for small businesses https://www.cnet.com/news/whatsapp-bu...

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 31: March Jobs Report

This week our report covers: Say It One More Time: The Economy Is Slowing https://www.npr.org/2019/03/28/707566015/say-it-one-more-time-the-economy-is-slowing The economy is growing. Democrats want to know who’s benefiting. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/3/28/18285689/schumer-gdp-growth-economy-carolyn-maloney Optimism dips, but Americans still feel economy is in good shape under Trump: CNBC survey https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/27/optimism-about-economy-dips-but-americans-still-feel-it-is-in-good-shape-under-trump-cnbc-survey.html Linda McMahon to resign as Small Business Administration head https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/29/linda-mcmahon-to-resign-as-small-business-administration-head.html

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 30: Who Benefits from Economy?

This week our report covers: Uh Oh! Small Business Optimism Fading, Report Finds https://smallbiztrends.com/2019/03/spring-2019-paychex-business-sentiment-report.html Manufacturing Slump Deals Another Blow to Europe’s Economic Outlook https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-22/german-factory-slump-drags-down-euro-area-growth-in-march Trump blames Powell's Fed for economy's failure to hit 4 percent growth https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/21/trump-fed-for-economy-growth-1288783 The Fed’s policy switch may be too late to save the economy from fading https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/22/the-feds-policy-switch-may-be-too-late-to-save-the-economy.html Trump says he will nominate Fed critic Stephen Moore for central bank appointment https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/22/trump-reportedly-considering-stephen-moore-for-fed-appointment.html

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 29: The Federal Reserve

This week we cover: How Recent Trade Policy Has Affected Small Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamdunkelberg/2019/03/15/how-recent-trade-policy-has-affected-small-business/#22f345581eb5 U.S. manufacturing sector slowing as economy loses steam https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-manufacturing-sector-slowing-as-economy-loses-steam-idUSKCN1QW1UL China Growth Mystery Scares Global Economy in Weakest Shape in Years https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-15/china-growth-mystery-scares-global-economy-in-weakest-shape-in-years Americans are getting more optimistic about the economy https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/americans-are-getting-more-optimistic-about-the-economy-2019-3-1028034556 After A Chaotic Week In Brexit Politics, Here's What You Need To Know https://www.npr.org/2019/03/15/703566931/after-a-chaotic-week-in-brexit-politics-heres-what-you-need-to-know

Supplier Diversity & Small Business Economic Report Ep 28: How Trade Policy Affects Small Business

This week we discuss: U.S. Economy Loses Steam, Adding Only 20,000 Jobs Last Month https://www.npr.org/2019/03/08/701448301/u-s-economy-loses-steam-adding-only-20-000-jobs-last-month US adds only 20,000 workers in February; jobless rate at 3.8 percent https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/business/us-adds-only-20-000-workers-in-february-jobless-rate-at-3-8-percent CBIZ Small Business Employment Index Reflects Idle Hiring in February https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190308005064/en/CBIZ-Small-Business-Employment-Index-Reflects-Idle Small business hiring drops dramatically, ADP report says http://www.startribune.com/small-business-hiring-drops-dramatically-adp-report-says/506767782/ Canada Invests $2 Billion In Women Entrepreneurs To Grow The Economy By $150 Billion https://www.forbes.com/sites/geristengel/2019/03/08/canada-invests-2-billion-in-women-entrepreneurs-to-grow-the-economy-by-150-billion/#41cee305897d

Small Business Economic Report Episode 27: U.S. Adds Only 20,000 Jobs, 60% from Small Biz

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