VBE Spotlight on: Diverse Business Elite Magazine

Diverse Business Elite Magazine

Diverse Business Elite Magazine was founded in 2022 by Albert Edwards.

Photo of Albert Edwards

Locations/Headquarters: Virginia


Business Accolades:

NaVOBA Certified VBE


DBE Diverse Business Elite Magazine is a leading quarterly publication dedicated to addressing global diversity and inclusion issues, championing underrepresented communities including minority, LGBTQ, women, and veteran businesses.


As a partner of the Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce, the magazine actively supports and showcases initiatives from top leaders, corporations, and educators committed to fostering diversity in various sectors. The magazine aims to uplift and educate, shedding light on successful corporate supplier diversity programs and fostering collaborations between the public and private sectors. Emphasizing both excellence and exceptionality, DBE Diverse Business Elite Magazine stands as a beacon for diversity and inclusion in the business world.

Learn more about Diverse Business Elite Magazine by visiting their website at https://dbeelitemag.com/.


About the Business - A New Brand for Diversity Leadership!

What services do you provide?


"Publishing Magazine and Event Media Services."


Who are your primary customers?


"Corporations and Small Businesses"


When and how did you start your business?


"2022"


Business Growth Challenges - Growing Through Challenge and Change

What were some of the challenges in starting your business?


"Learning the digital platform."


What is the key to the success of your business?


"Perseverance."


What lessons learned can you share with people to make their business succeed?


"Let your passion be your fuel."


What pitfalls should they avoid?


"Not mastering your craft. Stick to what you are good at."


Service information

Branch:


Army


Service Years:


1956-1964


Highest Rank Attained:


Officer


Why did you join the military?


"Opportunity to leave a small town and serve my country."


Military Occupation:


"Private 1st Class"


Biography/Fun Facts


What would you do if you were not a business owner?


"Farming"

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