Numerous NC Chamber members have expressed interest in expanding their list of vendors/suppliers to include more minority-owned businesses. Supplier diversity is vital for driving innovation, expanding into new markets, and fostering a more equitable business climate. It’s also a meaningful tool for economic growth and job creation—especially in often-overlooked communities. Below are useful resources compiled by our DEI Strategic Initiative Board.

For employees of all backgrounds, abilities, race, and gender groups, we know that it’s imperative that they feel seen, heard, and valued. And that includes the vendors and suppliers companies choose. Acting in our convening role, we hope these resources will provide an additional tool for your company’s continued DEI strategic plans.

Agency/Organization Name of Database Link NC Electronic Vendor Portal NC Historically Under-utilized Businesses (HUB) evp.nc.gov/vendors NC Department of Transportation North Carolina Unified Certification Program ebs.nc.gov/VendorDirectory/search.html Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority RDAA Directory rdu.diversitycompliance.com City of Charlotte Supplier Diversity Management System charlotte.diversitycompliance.com Discover Durham Service-oriented Black-owned businesses in Durham discoverdurham.com Business Journals Lists: top minority-owned business lists published annually Triangle Business Journal Triad Business Journal Charlotte Business News