Have you registered for the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program Launch? There is still time! @HennepinHC is collaborating with @strongstarlike Consulting, Inc. on the launch of its SBE Program. We are excited for you to hear the opportunities available and learn more.
Friendly reminder, we are a week out from our @HennepinHC (SBE) Program Launch. The program will provide updates on the recent disparity study; what businesses may expect from @HennepinHC contracting moving forward; contract opportunities; and contact for questions.
Strong & Starlike Consulting, Inc. is collaborating with @HennepinHC in managing their (SBE) Program. If you are a small business, we are looking for you to become a vendor. Complete the vendor registration form to https://t.co/YmzC2e9yAQ learn more!
Did You Know:
The recent disparity study period, @HennepinHC other services purchases examined in the study totaled $32 million over the study period. Join @HennepinHC, in collaboration with Strong & Starlike, at our (SBE) Program Launch.
Did You Know:
During the recent disparity study period, @HennepinHC goods purchases examined in the study totaled $5.3 billion over the study period. Join Hennepin Healthcare, in collaboration with Strong & Starlike, at our (SBE) Program Launch to learn more!
Did You Know: Hospitals and small businesses do business together?
About $144 million @HennepinHC contracts went to professional services contracts. Spending by type of work such as management consulting and research with the highest allocations of dollar amount.
Did You Know: Hospitals and small businesses do business together.
In the Keen Independent Research, 2025 @HennepinHC Joint Disparity Study Report, it states that $23 million of contract dollars went to construction contracts and subcontracts.
We are excited to be collaborating with Hennepin Healthcare on the launch of their Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program! Please join us on Thursday, September 25th for the virtual Program Launch!
Register to attend here: https://t.co/5BsQfmUw3W
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October is National Women's Small Business Month, an annual celebration of women business owners and entrepreneurs. It's a time to recognize achievements and unique challenges as well as highlight valuable resources to further their success.
"Today, we honor the trailblazers who fought for women's rights, access, and equality. Let's reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and empower every woman to achieve her full potential. Happy Women's Equality Day!"
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Today we are celebrating our local and small publishers, bookstores, and libraries making books accessible to the people in their communities.
"To be a poor man is hard, but to
be a poor race in a land of dollars
is the very bottom of hardships."
-W. E. B. Dubois
Thank you- Tisidra Jones, founder of @strongstarlike for serving as our guest lecturer & sharing key strategies for addressing the racial wealth gap.
ICYMI the Center’s CEO and Founder, @TawannaABlack was recently awarded @TCBMag’s Person of the Year. Hear more on Tawanna’s vision and advice on creating equity in opportunities and workplaces from the conversation with TCB editor-in-chief @AliShops https://t.co/LzFDYx3cFZ
Tomorrow, @DrArtikaTyner joins one of the Illuminating Conversations hosted by @maryspence1987 to talk about her children's book, "Justice Makes a Difference," and preparing girls and women of color to be leaders.
Leadership Challenge: How can you take intentional action for justice and equity? In my interview with Star Tribune’s Rachel Hutton. I shared practical strategies for action. Learn more and challenge yourself to make a difference.
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