Episodes

  • Eric Hardy of w3r consulting and Dr. Ken L. Harris of the National Business League join #BuyDiverse

    Eric Hardy of w3r consulting and Dr. Ken L. Harris of the National Business League join #BuyDiverse
    Dec 1 2021
    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 […]
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  • #BuyDiverse with Walgreens SVP and Global Chief Diversity Officer, Carlos Cubia

    #BuyDiverse with Walgreens SVP and Global Chief Diversity Officer, Carlos Cubia
    Oct 25 2021
    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 […]
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  • #Buy Diverse with Joe Handy, President and CEO of the National Black MBA Association

    #Buy Diverse with Joe Handy, President and CEO of the National Black MBA Association
    Sep 29 2021
    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 […]
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  • #BuyDiverse with w3r President and CEO, Eric Hardy

    #BuyDiverse with w3r President and CEO, Eric Hardy
    Sep 15 2021
    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 […]
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  • #BuyDiverse with Emilia DiMenco of the Women’s Business Development Center and CMSDC Golf Outing!

    #BuyDiverse with Emilia DiMenco of the Women’s Business Development Center and CMSDC Golf Outing!
    Aug 12 2021
    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 […]
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  • #BuyDiverse talks with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Jaime di Paulo and Uzma Kazmi of PNC Bank

    #BuyDiverse talks with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Jaime di Paulo and Uzma Kazmi of PNC Bank
    Jul 15 2021
    In this episode of the #BuyDiverse program, Chicago MSDC President and CEO J. Vincent Williams speaks with Jaime di Paulo, President and CEO of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce about the lessons learned from the pandemic, education and resources available through the Chamber and importance of financial literacy to business success. Hear about programs […]
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  • #BuyDiverse talks with Rona Fourté of United Airlines and CBOF 54

    #BuyDiverse talks with Rona Fourté of United Airlines and CBOF 54
    Jun 21 2021
    In this episode of #BuyDiverse, Chicago MSDC President and CEO, J. Vincent Williams is joined by Rona Fourté, Global Community Engagement and Business Diversity Manager for United Airlines. Hear as Rona shares her role and efforts to engage and support diversity at United Airlines through supplier recruitment and coaching as well as career advocacy in […]
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  • #BuyDiverse talks with the Illinois Tollway’s Terry Miller and Jerome’ Holston of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce

    #BuyDiverse talks with the Illinois Tollway’s Terry Miller and Jerome’ Holston of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce
    Jun 2 2021
    In this episode of #BuyDiverse, Chicago MSDC President and CEO J. Vincent Williams first talks with Terry Miller,  Chief of Diversity & Strategic Development for the Illinois Tollway. Terry shares programs and policies to engage and support small and diverse businesses and make it possible for them to prepare, participate and benefit from contracts with the the […]
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