The Henrico Economic Development Authority is working with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and Henrico’s supplier relations manager, Jeff Conley, to expand its supplier diversity policies and create more opportunities for small, women-owned and minority-owned (or SWaM) businesses. Conley created a two-pronged approach for the EDA to carry out its inclusivity efforts. The first part involves a member of the EDA’s 10-person board meeting with new and existing Henrico companies to discuss supply, chain and contractor needs and form a connection so that businesses can access the services needed through SWaM businesses. The second involves collaboration...