Who Qualifies?
A diverse supplier is a business that is at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or group that is part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group. Common classifications are minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), Veteran-Owned (VOB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVOB), Disabled (DOB), and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, or Transgender-owned Business Enterprises (LBGTQ+)
I am a supplier who qualifies, how can I get certified?
If the supplier meets the requirements of at least 51% owned and operated by an individual or group that is part of a traditionally underrepresented or underserved group. Common classifications are minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), Veteran-Owned (VOB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SDVOB), Disabled (DOB), and Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, or Transgender-owned Business Enterprises (LBGTQ+). Please direct the supplier to the approperiate Certification Partners.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
Meijer Market - Vendor Onboarding Process Guide
Please refer to the link below to help guide your onboarding process with us.
Meijer Market - Existing Local Vendor Guide
Once you are a vendor in the market, use this guide as a resource to learn the ins and outs of retail.
Contacts
WOODWARD CORNER MARKET
Natalie Rubino - Store Director Woodward Corner Market (Royal Oak)
natalie.rubino@woodwardcornermarket.com
RIVERTOWN MARKET
Marcus Reliford - Store Director Rivertown Market (Detroit)
marcus.reliford@meijer.com
CAPITAL CITY MARKET
Robert Lajcaj - Store Director Capital City Market (Lansing)
robert.lajcaj@capitalcitymarket.com
BRIDGE STREET MARKET
Mitchell Cook - Store Director Bridge Street Market (Grand Rapids)
mitchell.cook@bridgestreetmarket.com
LOCAL LGBTQ-OWNED BUSINESSES
Rod Hildebrant - Owner of Shine Water (LGBTQ-Owned Local Business)
Elwin Greenwald - Owner of Elwin & Co. (LGBTQ-Owned Local Business)
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30955 Woodward Avenue, Suite 305
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Woodward.Market@meijer.com