Supplier Diversity Policy

At CBORD, we believe that supplier diversity provides us with a significant position of strength in which to support our clients and perform in the markets we serve. We are proud of our strategic alliances with minority-, women-, and service-disabled-veteran-owned business enterprises (MWSDVBE) and enthusiastically embrace the clear vision and mission that guides our diversity initiative. CBORD’s policy underscores the company’s commitment to the MWSDVBE program by stating that maximum opportunity will continually be afforded to minority-, women-, and service-disabled-veteran-owned businesses to participate with us as suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors of goods and services. CBORD believes this program has the potential of creating better partners, stronger customers, and economic growth for our clients, our business partners, and our customers and employees. The policy ensures strict compliance with all regulatory agency requirements as well as with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and programs.

We recognize that our business performance is evaluated by tapping into the expertise and creativity of all CBORD suppliers. By utilizing and partnering with our diverse suppliers, we will continue to establish a supplier base that positively contributes to our competitive advantage.

Our Mission

Minority-, women-, and service-disabled-veteran-owned business enterprises (MWSDVBE) are viewed as a natural part of CBORD’s business environment. We plan to grow the number of MWSDVBE businesses to supplement how we meet our business objectives.

Definition of MWSDVBE

CBORD’s supplier diversity program includes minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), women-owned business enterprises (WBE), and service–disabled-veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVBE).

Businesses eligible for MBE or WBE status must be at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by men and/or women who are

African American
Asian American
Hasidic Jew (New York only)
Hispanic American
Native American
Non-minority women

Businesses eligible for SDVBE status must be at least 51% owned by one or more service-disabled-veteran individuals.

Resources

Should you be interested in being a supplier, these associations may help businesses that want to be classified as MBEs, WBEs, or SDVBEs.

National Certification Organizations for MBEs, WBEs, and SDVBEs

The following national organizations can assist business with the certification process:

Government

The following government organization links are provided to help individual businesses know about resources that may help them be certified as an MBE, WBE, or SDVBE. The Small Business Administration within your local area or appropriate state agency may also be used for certification purposes.

Diversity Commitment

In conjunction with CBORD’s commitment to supplier diversity, we support the following regional supplier councils:

New York New Jersey Minority Purchasing Council, Inc. http://www.nynjmpc.org/
National Minority Supplier Development Council http://www.nmsdcus.org/

Products and Services Purchased

Advertising/marketing services	General office equipment/supplies
Chemicals/industrial cleaning products	Graphic design
Communications services	Information technology hardware
Computers and computer software and software	Construction services
Marketing communications	Consulting services
Outsourced services	Facilities engineering and maintenance
Travel services	Food services warehousing

Summary

We continue to be proactive and to improve how we attract our diverse suppliers. CBORD is committed to this goal and is assertive with appropriate initiatives to support the goal. We will promote this philosophy and incorporate it into our business development efforts, yielding better financial performance for CBORD and a positive economic impact in the communities where we do business.

Application

Complete our Supplier Application Form (PDF Format) and send it to supplychain@cbord.com.