BECOME A MEMBER
Membership Benefits
Engage. Connect. Impact.
Corporate membership in the DFW Business Council provides:
- Access. Identification and certification of under-resourced, under-financed, and under-scaled businesses to meet sourcing needs
- Solutions. Supply chain under-resourced, under-financed, and under-scaled businesses business inclusion solutions
- Assistance. Distribution of RFP/bid proposals
- Supplier Diversity Program Support. Peer-to-peer collaboration, meetings and coaching with leading inclusion program managers
- Proven Best Practices. Shared best practices to create real under-resourced, under-financed, and under-scaled businesses inclusion results
- Recognition. Participation and recognition opportunities along side best-in-class corporations and public sector entities
- Support. White papers, seminars, one-on-one coaching to address specific organizational sourcing needs and challenges
- Positive Public Relations. Recognition and promotions linking under-resourced, under-financed, and under-scaled businesses results to positive community and economic impact.
- Certification Assistance. Certification of eligible suppliers
Membership Eligibility Requirements
DFW Business Council welcomes your participation and membership. Below are several requirements outlining what is expected from our Buying Entity members:
- Report annual purchases from certified businesses annually to DFW BC
- Commitment to utilize at least two new certified suppliers in your supply chain during the year
- Participation and sponsorship of at least one major DFW BC networking event annually, i.e. DFW BC Board Installation, Buy Those That Buy Us™ Recognition Breakfast, ACCESS Business Expo, HARD HAT Construction Expo, Golf & Tennis Classic, E Awards (recognizing Excellence), Annual Meeting, etc.
- Designate a primary contact person as a liaison to the DFW BC and for certified entrepreneurs wishing to do business with your company.
- Payment of annual dues calculated based on number of full-time U.S. employees at your company.
In addition, DFW BC encourages new members to participate in the Buy Those That Buy Us™ initiative which captures proven current best practices.
Why Engaging Certified Suppliers Is Important?
Today more than ever, growing under-resourced, under-financed, and under-scaled businesses by providing capacity-building support, improving access to capital, and creating strategic connections with corporations, public sector and buying entity partners helps to foster sustainable growth and strengthen supply chain resilience. Thi is the answer for now and the future.
Top reasons to build strong supply chains and networks using certified suppliers:
- Improved financial outcomes
- Greater innovation and creativity
- Expanded market share and customer experiences
- A wider range of engaged skills
- Boosted internal job talent and acceptance
- Increased productivity
- Strong communities produce more customers, skilled talent and economic growth
“Customers are three times more likely to purchase a product or service from a brand they perceive to be committed to diversity and inclusion. Second, directing $1 million in procurement spending toward diverse suppliers can create as many as 10 new jobs, according to research conducted by diversity analytics provider Proximo. These jobs drive at least $124,000 in economic impact through tax revenues, helping to build local communities where the suppliers operate.” – Featured in MIT Sloan Management Review
