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PNC NaVOBA Corporate Ally Spotlight
NaVOBA • Jul 15, 2021
NaVOBA 2-Star Corporate Ally The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States with $381 billion in assets and $265 billion in deposits as of Dec. 31, 2017. For 166 years, PNC has been a strong competitor, innovator and engaged corporate citizen. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PNC provides asset management, consumer banking and small business banking primarily in 19 states and the District of Columbia and offers corporate and institutional banking services across the continental United States. PNC bankers and financial consultants bring savvy, local knowledge and truly personal service to all of their banking relationships. As someone who has served our country, you can sign up for PNC Military Banking and take advantage of several member benefits.
Company Name: The PNC Financial Services Group
2017 Revenues: $16.3 Billion
Number of Employees: 53,000
Supplier Diversity Manager: Maureen Bober Seskey,
VP/Director, Supplier Diversity & Sourcing Operations
Company Name: The PNC Financial Services Group
2017 Revenues: $16.3 Billion
Number of Employees: 53,000
Supplier Diversity Manager: Maureen Bober Seskey,
VP/Director, Supplier Diversity & Sourcing Operations
What are a few things they buy from small businesses?
IT Hardware and Programming
Construction Services
Staffing
Here are some veteran’s business enterprises currently working with them:
AOC Solutions Inc.
Franklin Contractors Inc.
Jessco Construction, Inc.
Tips to land business with PNC:
Know your core competency and niche. Organizations typically look for a business with a specialty product or service versus a jack-of-all-trades. Determine what differentiates you from your competitors besides price and how you can highlight those differences.
Consider partnering with a prime company (Tier One supplier). As the competitive landscape is changing and regulatory environment is evolving within the financial industry, companies like PNC require their suppliers to have scalability and certain risk management practices in place. Finding a strategic partner is a good way to get started.“We greatly value the commitment, hard work, and dedication of those who serve our country. Integrity, a sense of duty and strong leadership skills, among other attributes, have allowed veterans to bring tremendous value to PNC and its clients. PNC believes that hiring veterans and working with veteran-owned businesses allow it to better compete and provide exceptional products and services to PNC customers.” – Viju Verghis, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Shared Services Finance and Enterprise Spend
Supplier Diversity Facts:
In 2017, PNC spent $328 million with small and diverse suppliers.
PNC was also named one of the Top 100 Military-Friendly Companies by G.I. Jobs in 2017.
PNC was named One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion with 100% score on Disability Equality Index (DEI) by USBLN.
PNC was also named the 2017 NIBC Best of the Best Corporation for Inclusion, by the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NIBC) .
Did you know?
• PNC has more newly-constructed LEED-certified projects than any company in the world. In addition, PNC’s 2017 charitable giving exceeded $72 million dollars and Forbes Magazine named PNC one of the 20 most generous Fortune 500 companies in 2016.
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On October 22, NaVOBA celebrated the Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year Awards Ceremony during the 2024 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference in Atlanta. Hosted at Cuts Steakhouse, a sponsor of the event alongside Accenture, Shell, and Hilton, the event was complete with a full course meal, drinks, and networking. Mimi Lohm, NaVOBA's Chief Development Officer, kicked off the event and set the stage for the awardees. Keynote speakers included Brandi Rauch, General Manager of Supply Chain for Shell, Che' McFerrin, Associate Manager, Global Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability at Accenture, and Matthew Pavelek, NaVOBA's President. Before the announcements of the winners, NaVOBA surprised Don McKneely, Chairman & CEO of Minority Business News, with the 2024 Veteran's Business Champion Award. The program then went on to highlight two companies who have demonstrated excellence within their industries with the 2024 Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE)® We Love Awards. The first VBE We Love Award went to Demond Crump, CEO of REIGN Premium Sanitary Napkins. Founded in 2019, REIGN Premium Sanitary Napkins specializes in providing innovative sanitary napkins and panty liners infused with a Nobel Prize-winning material featuring a super absorbent system. The key to REIGN's success lies in prioritizing their mission over profits, ensuring that the focus on empowering women and young girls takes precedence. Demond served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1994, achieving the rank of E-5 and specializing as an Operations Specialist. He is Aegis system qualified and brings a wealth of strategic expertise from his military service to his entrepreneurial journey. You can read more about this VBE spotlight here . The second VBE We Love Award was presented to Paden Sickles, CEO of SickFit. Founded in 2021, SickFit specializes in wholesale and custom socks, as well as murals. SickFit caters to a diverse customer base that includes service members, athletes, corporate partners, active individuals, and government entities. The key to SickFit's success lies in its commitment to innovation and authenticity. As a veteran-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned company, SickFit represents a movement focused on resilience and empowerment, particularly for those in underrepresented communities. Paden served from 2014 to 2024 in the Army, achieving the rank of Captain and earned the Expert Soldier Badge and Air Assault Wings. You can learn more about this VBE spotlight here . NaVOBA then celebrated the 2024 Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise ® of the Year: Robert Swain, CEO of Swain Enterprises. Established in 2020, Swain Enterprises specializes in federal projects, including restoration and renovations for military bases, federal facilities, and hospitals in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC areas. Swain Enterprises is committed to providing the highest level of service to government, commercial, educational, and institutional clients. The key to the success of Swain Enterprises has been a focus on integrity, hard work, and strong relationships. From the outset, the company has committed to delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations. As a fully veteran-owned business, Swain Enterprises is dedicated to empowering veterans and creating opportunities for those moving from military to civilian careers. You can read more about NaVOBA's 2024 Minority Veteran's Business Enterprise of the Year here .
Jewel Sanitary Napkins LLC
Swain Enterprises LLC
Thank you for your interest in the National Veteran Owned Business Association’s Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (VBE) and Certified Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise® (SDVBE) programs. This initiative creates a nationally recognized gold standard in certification for veteran-owned businesses of all sizes and enables corporate America to proactively source and confidently utilize businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by U.S. military veterans.
OUR MISSION
NaVOBA’s mission is to create corporate contracting opportunities for America’s Veteran’s and Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises (VBEs/SDVBEs) through certification, advocacy, outreach, recognition and education.
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