2023 Editor’s note: Each company was asked to respond to the following question: What is one piece of advice you would give to diverse suppliers who want to do business with your company? VISTRA CoRP. 1 Tamar Willis Associate Category Manager 2 Pat Shillington Senior Procurement Specialist 3 Patricia Lee Category Manager A: Talent is NECESSARY, but timing is EVERYTHING! Get involved! People do business with people they know and trust. By getting involved with local diverse business organizations, you get to work alongside potential customers supporting common values. Then, when an opportunity arises, you are top of mind, and they trust you to perform! 1 2 3 Give your company the recognition it deserves To help diverse businesses gain visibility, MBN USA is offering all certified diverse businesses a complimentary listing in the 2024 Diverse Supplier Directory. This digital directory will be published in early 2024 in partnership with Women’s Enterprise USA (WE USA) and Affinity Inc. It will feature listings for all diverse suppliers, creating an incredible resource for all. This directory will be reaching over 10,000 corporate leaders and diverse suppliers. The listing will provide the visibility needed to advance diverse businesses and open doors of opportunity. Sign-up is currently open at 38 Vol. 4, 2023 mbntexas.biz