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Increasing diversity within the education system is a growing trend. It offers both advantages
and challenges to academic leadership and our society as a whole.
National Diversity Coalition
Learn how the newly developed National Diversity Coalition plan to support the efforts of
corporate America and NAMC members to increase the presence of small minority-owned
businesses in supplying goods and services to these larger companies.
At a Glance - America’s Future Leaders
At a Glance: As a part of our mission, the National Association of Minority Companies, Inc.
(NAMC) takes an active role in developing the leadership skills of our nation’s next generation
of leaders. In this issue, DyNAMC highlights some of America’s future leaders: Our students.
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. - You Call That News?
The Wall Street Journal reports on the minimal funds going to Black-owned businesses. U.S.
Black Chambers, Inc., provides further insight and calls the SBA and banks to account.
Understanding Quasi-Contracts: When a Person’s Word Isn’t
Necessarily His Bond!
Harold Coleman, Jr., Esq., NAMC Chair, Legal Affairs Committee, shares his thoughts about how
what you don’t know (and don’t put in writing) can definitely hurt your business. Find out if you’ve
entered into a quasi-contract and discover what the ramifications might be.
Awarding Diversity
What makes the DyNAMC Diversity Awards unique, meaningful and an honor to be coveted? Understand
the significance of these awards and the criteria for nomination for individuals and companies.
UCSD Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla Speaks with DyNAMC
America’s Future Leaders
Chancellor Khosla discusses his position and his opinions on leadership and diversity with
DyNAMC America’s Future Leaders students. DyNAMC is privileged to provide you wi th the
exclusive transcription of their discussion.
At a Glance - Pradeep K. Khosla
Learn more about our cover feature subject Pradeep K. Khosla, UC San Diego Chancellor, as he
answers our questions in this issue’s At A Glance.
The State of Financial Literacy in America
NAMC helps to solve the problem of financial illiteracy through its Financial Literacy programs.
Knowledge Roundtable Discussion
Industry leaders discuss the value of gaining new knowledge and the application of that
knowledge as it relates to increasing the participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned
business firms in larger corporate contracts.
Inequalities in the Educational System
Do inequalities exist in the current American educational system? If so, what are they?
Student member, Bianca Galarza, discusses these questions in her article for DyNAMC’s issue
on knowledge.
WHO KNEW? Small Diverse Business is Smart Business
Southern California Gas Company opens the door to smaller contractors through its SCORE
program, providing education and opportunity for small business growth.
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