Overview

The Business Diversity dashboard provides insights into diverse business ownership and employment by industry across regions. It highlights the presence and impact of minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses (MWOB, SDVOB), along with contributions to employment and payroll across major industry sectors. This helps organizations strengthen supplier diversity objectives, economic mobility programs, and evaluate opportunities for driving inclusive economic growth.

Data is sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Census Bureau surveys (American Business Survey, American Community Survey, Quarterly Workforce Indicators), and other relevant public and private sources.

What the Data Reveals

This dashboard helps leaders:

• Assess the prevalence of diverse suppliers and businesses across industries.
• Explore payroll impacts of diverse business ownership on local economies.
• Identify opportunities to expand supplier portfolios and procurement strategies.
• Understand how inclusive business ecosystems contribute to broader socioeconomic outcomes.

KPIs Included

• Minority-Owned Business Share: Percentage of businesses owned by minority groups.
• Women-Owned Business Share: Percentage of businesses owned by women.
• Veteran-Owned Business Share: Percentage of businesses owned by veterans.
• MWOB Payroll Impact: Total payroll attributable to minority- and women-owned businesses.
• MWOB Employment Impact: Total employment supported by minority- and women-owned businesses.
• Industry Breakdown of MWOBs: Distribution of diverse suppliers by industry sector.
• Regional Comparison of MWOBs: Comparison of diverse business representation across regions.