Straight Talk For Smart Business Women

Mercedes E. Jaime, an award-winning Business Development, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Professional, is a connector with over 30 years of experience in establishing and managing B2B and B2C relationships.  Her passion and expertise has resulted in improved access by leveraging successful business practices to ensure equitable opportunities and growth for organizations of all sizes.   Mercedes is an active leader in several national and international organizations that represent and support the diverse business entrepreneurs. These include The National Diversity Advisory Board University of Minnesota (NDAB), National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), The Network of Executive Women (NEW) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).    Mercedes has been recognized with numerous honors and awards for her contributions and outstanding dedication to Business Development and Supplier Diversity:               "America’s Top 100 Leaders in Corporate Supplier Diversity" by Women’s Enterprise USA, 2014