BuyDiverse

President and CEO of w3r Consulting and Dr. Ken L. Harris, CEO of The National Business League join Chicago MSDC President and CEO J. Vincent Williams on WGN radio’s #BuyDiverse podcast. Hear as Vince talks with Eric and Dr. Ken about the importance of conversations in and around diversity in business, especially in these times coming out of the pandemic. Hear as Eric and Dr. Ken share great work of leadership groups in Michigan and the statistics nationwide on capabilities, commitments and tools needed for diverse businesses to reach goals and achieve the great possible potentials in 2022. Vince shares Chicago MSDC events and opportunities coming up in the spring and for more information on these and other things with the council check out https://www.chicagomsdc.org/ [https://www.chicagomsdc.org/]  . To connect with Eric Hardy and his amazing team of consultants go to https://w3r.com/ [https://w3r.com/] and to get involved in the efforts of the highly acclaimed and accomplished Dr. Ken L. Harris be sure to visit https://nationalbusinessleague.org/ [https://nationalbusinessleague.org/] [https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/12/20211112_113955.jpg?w=900]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/12/20211112_113955.jpgw3r Consulting President and CEO Eric Hardy and CEO of The National Business League, Dr. Ken L. Harris https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3900524/3900524_2021-12-01-235824.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3900524/3900524_2021-12-01-235824.64kmono.mp3]

[https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/10/Carlos-Cubia-Headshot.jpg?w=720]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/10/Carlos-Cubia-Headshot.jpgCarlos Cubia of Walgreens In this episode of #BuyDiverse, Chicago MSDC President and CEO, J. Vincent Williams is joined by Carlos Cubia, SVP and Global Chief Diversity Officer of Walgreens. Hear as Carlos shares Walgreens’ commitment to diversity and internal programs in place to encourage and reward supplier support and diversity. Listen as Carlos and Vince talk about common connections and support for small business education and the preparation to be “corporate ready” to become valued members of the Walgreens family and other large companies. Carlos fills listeners in on Walgreens efforts to support expectant mothers with vitamins in key areas in America and expansion of DEI programs and initiatives to the UK in 2022. For more information on Carlos Cubia, the Walgreens Boots Alliance programs including the recent diversity report go to https://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com/ [https://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com/] and to connect, join and support the message and mission of Chicago MSDC go to https://www.chicagomsdc.org/ [https://www.chicagomsdc.org/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3888511/3888511_2021-10-25-173211.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3888511/3888511_2021-10-25-173211.64kmono.mp3]

NBMBAA President and CEO, Joe Handy sits down with J. Vincent Williams,  President and CEO of the Chicago MSDC on a special episode of #BuyDiverse on WGN Radio. This episode joins Joe Handy as he shares his journey in life and leadership with family influences and the driving forces that brought him to where he is today, leading the 50th annual NBMBAA conference held this year at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Listen as Vince and Joe talk about challenges during pandemic and their important roles within diverse organizations and meeting members where they are in order to bring them where they want to be. Vince and Joe talk about potential partnerships, collaborations and common goals that exist between two associations with common origins, both starting in Chicago. For more information on Joe Handy and the NBMBAA, including ways to join, support or attend events and conferences, be sure to check out https://nbmbaa.org/nbmbaa-announces-its-new-president-ceo/ [https://nbmbaa.org/nbmbaa-announces-its-new-president-ceo/] . This episode of #BuyDiverse is presented by w3r Consulting, go to www.w3r.com [https://w3r.com/] [https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/W3R-Logo-no-tagline-1.jpg]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/W3R-Logo-no-tagline-1.jpg [https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/20210929_150805.jpg?w=900]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/20210929_150805.jpgNBMBAA President and CEO, Joe Handy and J. Vincent Williams, President and CEO of Chicago MSDC recording #BuyDiverse at the recent national conference https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3880744/3880744_2021-09-29-203744.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3880744/3880744_2021-09-29-203744.64kmono.mp3]

[https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/eric-hardy-headshot-121815.jpg]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/eric-hardy-headshot-121815.jpgw3r President and CEO Eric Hardy In this w3r presented episode of the #BuyDiverse Podcast, Chicago MSDC President and CEO J. Vincent Williams is joined by Eric Hardy of w3r Consulting. Hear as Eric shares his career and journey in leadership at w3r as well as efforts to support and promote diversity in business. Listen as Eric talks about the growth of W3r over the years, the elements and philosophies that set this company apart and excitement about being a valued part of the Chicago business “ecosystem”.  Hear how he and w3r are looking to create and strengthen relationships in the market and within CMSDC. For more information on w3r, President and CEO Eric Hardy and the team, be sure to check out www.w3r.com [http://www.w3r.com/] [https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/W3R-Logo-no-tagline.jpg]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/W3R-Logo-no-tagline.jpg https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3875766/3875766_2021-09-15-134706.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3875766/3875766_2021-09-15-134706.64kmono.mp3]

[https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Emilia-Dimenco-1.jpg?w=481]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Emilia-Dimenco-1.jpgEmilia DiMenco, President and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Center In this episode of #BuyDiverse, Chicago MSDC President and CEO J. Vincent Williams is joined by Emilia DiMenco, President and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Center. Hear as Emilia shares the importance of the partnership and longstanding collaboration with Chicago MSDC and ways the organizations work closely together over the years. Listen as Emilia talks about lessons learned through the pandemic and how a spotlight was shown on both issues and solutions as WBDC continues its efforts to empower, educate and support its clients and the community as a whole. For more information and to engage with Emilia and her organization go to www.WBDC.org [http://www.wbdc.org/] In the second part of this episode and the “Chicago MSDC Minute” Vince shares the excitement for this year’s Golf Outing happening August 16th. Listen as Vince shares the inspiration, and impact of the event as well as ways to participate and support. For more information go to http://www.chicagomsdc.org/ [http://www.chicagomsdc.org/] [https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Screenshot_20210715-094353_Chrome-1.jpg]https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Screenshot_20210715-094353_Chrome-1.jpg https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3864990/3864990_2021-08-12-113330.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3864990/3864990_2021-08-12-113330.64kmono.mp3]