Morgan Stanley Introduces the Small Business Academy to Promote Equity and Empower Diverse-Owned Small-Business Leaders
05 Maio 2022 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
- The Academy enables small businesses to differentiate
themselves in the procurement process by leveraging their
competitive advantages, strengthening their business acumen and
expanding their professional networks.
- The Academy consists of a 12-week virtual,
instructor-facilitated learning experience, followed by a yearlong
mentorship program.
Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Inclusion (IFI) and the Morgan
Stanley Supplier Diversity Program are announcing the inaugural
class of the Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy (the Academy).
Established to promote equity and empower diverse-owned
small-business leaders, this educational initiative enables small
businesses to differentiate themselves in the procurement process,
strengthen their business acumen and expand their professional
networks. Each class consists of a 12-week virtual,
instructor-facilitated learning experience, followed by a yearlong
mentorship program.
“We are proud to welcome the Academy’s inaugural class of 2022
and to see their businesses grow and develop through the program,”
said Susan Reid, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Morgan
Stanley, and Director of the Morgan Stanley Institute for
Inclusion. “The Academy is yet another step Morgan Stanley is
taking to promote equity in society at large and expand business
opportunities for diverse-owned businesses.”
“For small businesses to get their foot in the door, it is
critical that they have a clear understanding of the procurement
process for large corporations,” said Shendora Pridgen, Global Head
of Supplier Diversity, Morgan Stanley. “The Academy complements our
Supplier Diversity Program and helps extend opportunities for
diverse-owned small businesses to pursue contracts with leading
corporations.”
The inaugural cohort kicked off the virtual Academy on April 25,
2022 with the following companies:
- Blu Fable: a creative content agency that helps brands give
voice to their values.
- Hootology: a modernized market research and insights company
that fuses the art and science of information gathering for smarter
business decisions.
- Impact Consulting: a management consulting firm specializing in
Talent and Organizational Development (OD) as well as Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies and solutions.
- InnovatorsBox: a consulting and education-focused organization
focused on the science and strategy of workplace creativity. Their
research-based and interactive programs empower corporations,
professionals, educators, students, and entrepreneurs to unlock
their creative mindsets and thrive in today’s complex
workplaces.
- IT Creative Labs: a full-service technology company,
specializing in software development and support, digital marketing
suite of services and IT staffing.
- Runaway Train Productions: an award-winning, female-founded
video production company committed to empowering women and
historically underrepresented groups both in front of and behind
the camera.
- Sam's Word (dba 628 Digital Design): a full-service digital
content design and marketing agency serving organizations globally,
offering comprehensive and integrated copywriting, creative design,
and marketing solutions.
- Solvitur Systems: an IT consulting firm specializing in
cybersecurity, systems modernization, IT risk management, privacy
& data protection, program management and cloud computing
services.
- The Posture People: a client-focused injury prevention and
workplace ergonomic solutions specialist for businesses across
multiple industries. They empower a healthier workforce with
onsite, in-person, and virtual solutions.
- TLZ Architecture DPC (dba Bureau V Architecture): an
award-winning interdisciplinary practice dedicated to culturally
responsive and inclusive architecture and design.
To learn more about the Academy please visit:
https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/supplier-diversity/small-business-academy1.
About Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a
leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of
investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment
management services. With offices in 41 countries, the Firm’s
employees serve clients worldwide including corporations,
governments, institutions and individuals. For further information
about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
About the Morgan Stanley Institute for Inclusion The
Morgan Stanley Institute for Inclusion, together with our overall
commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, brings our employees,
communities and clients together in a shared commitment to creating
a more equitable society. The Institute for Inclusion aims to
catalyze and accelerate an integrated and transparent diversity,
equity, and inclusion strategy to deliver the full potential of
Morgan Stanley and drive meaningful change within the Firm and
beyond. To learn more please visit,
https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/diversity/institute-for-inclusion
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