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Minority Certifications

Founded in 2002, with the vision to provide clients a diverse offering of Talent Management Solutions, Populus Group is a privately-held, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified in all 50 states.

Populus Group Certifications

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC)
• California Public Utilities Commission
• Chicago, Illinois
• Connecticut
• Maryland/District of Columbia
• Massachusetts
• Missouri
• New York
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

Growing With Diversity

Increasing market share and profit while containing or reducing cost is imperative for all companies. As the marketplace becomes more global in nature so must diversity programs. The combination of external social and economic conditions combined with cultural and ethnic diversity, will have a tremendous influence on the operation, performance, and profitability of an organization. It is going to be the company's task to address these areas through diversity efforts.

Benefits of Supplier Diversity Programs

Economic Growth - Companies understand that offering products with appeal to a diverse customer base can boost their competitive advantage. Many companies are launching Supplier Diversity Programs to provide their customers procurement opportunities with more historically underutilized businesses. A Supplier Diversity Program enables companies to leverage partnerships with MWDVBE businesses, and partnering with qualified businesses helps companies contribute towards economic growth in diverse communities throughout the United States.

Supplier Diversity Doesn't Cost More - Using a diverse supplier has no negative impact and overall performance when it comes to procurement, says Christopher Sawchuk, senior business adviser for The Hackett Group. 50 "world-class" companies examined by The Hackett Group realized a return of 133 percent on the cost of procurement operations. That suggests that supplier diversity isn't a drag on procurement costs, and in fact, using diverse suppliers may result in more revenue in the future.

Sound Business - Government regulation is not the prime reason companies should have strong diversity programs in place. Well-run Supplier Diversity Programs are more than good business, they're socially responsible. A good diversity program is a way for a company to "give back" to the community for its support. They help improve the way a business serves its markets, and represent significant revenue opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.