2024 WBE Hall of Fame Awards Program Presenters from left: Tom Trotter, Billy Bryant Schultz and Terri Quinton.
Accepting for Parkland Health, Don McKneely Board Member American Institute of Diversity & Commerce
Parkland Health, part of the Dallas County Hospital District, launched its supplier diversity program in 1988 as a key strategy to provide value to its stakeholders, including patients and taxpayers. The program aims to enhance supplier diversity by building mutually beneficial relationships with diverse businesses, particularly women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), at all levels of its supply chain. Parkland Health is dedicated to empowering and encouraging WBEs to pursue and succeed in business opportunities with the organization, reflecting Dallas County’s diverse community and patient population.
Parkland Health has a long-standing commitment to supporting minority- and women-owned businesses, ensuring equal access to purchasing opportunities. The hospital district actively engages with diverse businesses, hosting forums like the ‘Women in Construction’ business event to expand its network of women-owned suppliers. Through one-on-one business meetings and participation in current construction projects, Parkland Health continues to strengthen its relationships with women-owned businesses and looks forward to further enhancing its partnerships with skilled women-led companies in the future.
WBE HALL OF FAME HONOREE
