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Editor ’ s Letter engage magazine
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Welcome to the second issue of engage magazine
The engage team has been elated and touched by the immense feedback and support we have received following our first issue and first networking event . I would like to take this opportunity to thank all well – wishers and to assure you that we will continue to play a part in raising awareness of procurement initiatives for minority – owned businesses in this country .
In this issue we have a special focus on Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic ( BAME ) women , as business – owners and as women in the workplace . We hope you will find their perseverance , their confidence in their abilities and willingness to work hard , both inspirational and informative .
In our search to uncover the progress being made on supplier diversity in the UK , we have stumbled across several organisations and many initiatives , all of whom are committed to the diversity agenda . We share some of these with you , in this publication .
Publisher Craig Cordice craigc @ onesparechair . com
Contributions Gloria Wyse , Business Link , Prof . Monder Ram , BITC , Dr . Kemal Ahson , Faiza Rasheed , Norma Jarboe , Helen Wells , LDA , Colette Machado , Jon Whiteley , Paula Hirst , Chris Youett , Barbara Lindsay , Alison Dennis , Chatsworth Consultancy , Carole Pyke , Jenni Asiama , Dr . Darren Henry , Nikki Costa , Nita Shah , Jane Lawrence , Caroline Lashley and Patrice Hinds .
Engage magazine always welcomes new ideas for articles . You can send your articles with your contact details to Engage Magazine , Studio F11 , Waterfront Studios , 1 Dock Road , London E16 1AH . Alternatively you can email info @ engagemagazine . co . uk
Subscription info @ engagemagazine . co . uk . Engage is sent to all members . Membership is accessible via our website and is available quarterly .
© engage magazine was first published in May 2006 and incorporates business diversity and helps to support entrepreneurship and business growth . Engage magazine is produced and published by One Spare Chair limited . All rights reserved . This publication ( or any part thereof ) may not be reproduced , transmitted or stored in print or electronic format or any other format in any media whatsoever , without the prior written permission of the publishers . Engage magazine accepts no liability for the accuracy of the contents or any opinions expressed herein .
What has become evident is the need to unravel the mystery of public and private sector procurement policies to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to tender for larger contracts . We recognise that there are some real issues around sustainability , but this is where the UK ’ s larger organisations can lend their advice on how to improve long – term capacity building . The corporate sector can do more and we want hear from you .
We intend to keep you up to date with developments and continue to profile those organisations , both large and small , who are taking a lead in ensuring diversity amongst its suppliers .
We look forward to receiving your comments and contributions .
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Gloria Wyse Managing Editor
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