The Detroit News. The group will honor firms offering outstanding service to increase minority business during its 17th Annual Recognition Awards Dinner Nov. 8 at Cobo Center.
Corporations are happy when they receive our award.
It shows their minority assistance program is one of the leading ones in the state. The council, founded in 1978, has over 200 members, including major corporations, universities, financial institutions and state and local agencies. The group provides seminars, trade shows and training programs for minority suppliers to aid them in achieving development goals and encourage networking among major corporations. Communities are supportive of companies earning this award. It helps businesses to present themselves to be community sensitive and understanding of the needs of the community.