AMD Supports Corporate Diversity Initiatives at the University of Florida

MIRAMAR, Fla. - April 14, 2016 - PRLog -- As a long-time supporter of supplier diversity initiatives, American Medical Depot (AMD) is excited to announce our support of the University of Florida's Division of Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations (SBVDR). The SBVDR provides support to the university's various procurement departments and academic units regarding the utilization of Small Businesses, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). AMD's President of Government Business, Beverly Kuykendall will serve as the keynote speaker for the University of Florida's Community Small Business Breakfast at the 25th Annual Vendor Opportunity Fair on April 26, 2016. Kuykendall will share her insights and AMD's platform of success with attendees from small, minority- and women-owned businesses.  AMD's participation in the breakfast complements the South Florida Minority Supplier Development Council Business Familiarization (FAM) Tour which AMD will host at our Miramar Headquarters on April 27, 2016.

Said Beverly Kuykendall, "AMD is committed to the importance of driving positive change and inclusion at AMD and within the greater business community. By supporting the University of Florida's Division of Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations, AMD continues to further the effort to open up new opportunities and knowledge resources to the small, minority- and women-owned business communities."

For more information about American Medical Depot, visit https://www.amdnext.com.

For more information about the University of Florida's Division of Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations, visit https://sbvdr.admin.ufl.edu/.

For more information about the South Florida Minority Supplier Development Council, visit http://www.fsmsdc.org/.

About AMD

AMD is a leading healthcare supply chain solutions company that uses technology and insight to provide smarter ways for clients to manage medical supplies and equipment utilization within complex healthcare supply chains.  Having provided innovative supply chain solutions to healthcare providers for more than 20 years, AMD continually executes proven value-add models, combined with deep industry experience and strong leadership in order to deliver smarter and more cost-efficient turnkey solutions for government and commercial markets.

About the University of Florida, Division of Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations

The Small Business & Vendor Diversity Relations Division's mission is to ensure equal access for: Small, HUB Zone, Minority, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran, Service-Disabled Veteran, and Women-Owned businesses by providing them equal opportunity to compete for procurement and contracting opportunities at the University.

The division seeks out, identifies and utilizes a diverse supply of qualified vendors interested in providing the many services and products required by the University. The division works with the various colleges and departments at the University to increase awareness and to help identify opportunities for small businesses.