Supplier Diversity Office Outreach
Telcordia corporate membership in the following organizations provides a solid foundation for the search and support of qualified minority, women, and service-disabled veteran owned businesses (M/W/DVBEs).
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
The primary objective of the NMSDC is to provide a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. It was chartered in 1972 to provide increased procurement and business opportunities, as well as research, education, and certification for minority-owned businesses of all sizes.
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
WBENC is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises. The organization provides a national certification standard and works to encourage the utilization and expansion of supplier diversity programs.