Certification
Eskenazi Health encourages all prospective diverse suppliers to seek certification from a bona-fide certification agency, preferably a local government entity such as the City of Indianapolis or the State of Indiana. Some recommendations are listed below:
Membership and certification from any of these agencies can provide benefits to a small, local or disadvantaged companies in several ways, regardless of ethnicity. Benefits of certification may include: access to business opportunity fairs, customized education, networking opportunities, business leads and invitations to RFPs.
Eskenazi Health, as part of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, gives preference to local suppliers that are certified by the City of Indianapolis.
Vision
Focus on three pillars of success: 1) maximizing opportunities, 2) mentoring and enrichment, and 3) fostering collaboration.
Mission
To serve the local community by creating an open environment for doing business with vendors to ensure a business environment that cultivates the inclusion of businesses owned and run by minorities, women, veterans and disabled persons.
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For questions about supplier diversity, contact us at 317.880.3700.