EXPO 2017 ..Rooted in Business Growing in Diversity

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Constance Jones, Vice President Operations, Houston Minority Supplier Development Council

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Jul 27, 2017

The mission of HMSDC is to actively involve its members in efforts that will increase and expand business opportunities and business growth for Minority Business Enterprises and to drive excellence in supplier diversity and supplier development. For More Information, please visit us online?www.hmsdc.org?

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