PHOENIX, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B2Gnow, the
leader in business diversity, procurement, and grant management
software solutions, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Over the last
quarter-century, B2Gnow has grown from a small diversity management
and procurement solution provider into a multifaceted, dynamic
company with 120 team members and over 400 public and private
sector customers nationwide.
B2Gnow was founded in 1999 with a mission to facilitate the
procurement processes of large organizations in a seamless digital
environment. The company integrated feedback from buyers and
vendors to refine its focus, and by 2022, had enhanced its existing
technology to include a dedicated Business Diversity Management
System. The system was designed to automate compliance and
certification processes, saving both time and money and eliminating
the need for paperwork.
In 2020, B2Gnow partnered with Polaris Growth Fund for strategic
growth investment, catapulting the company to further expand the
reach and impact of its industry-leading solutions to organizations
across the country and drive substantial benefits to small and
disadvantaged firms. Further, following the acquisition of Panther
International in 2021, B2Gnow added a comprehensive suite of grant
management software – providing customers with a cloud-based system
that simplifies and streamlines the entire grant management
process.
Frank Begalke, B2Gnow's COO, who
joined the leadership team in 2006, has played a crucial role in
advancing the company's growth and success. He explains, "Like any
enduring business, we've navigated numerous challenges, progressing
from crawling to walking and eventually running, despite a few
stumbles along the way that we learned from. Each strengthened our
resolve and sharpened our focus on innovation and product
excellence. In addition to mastering security and data protection,
we've honed our skills in innovation, scalability, and adapting to
evolving technologies. Our journey hasn't been easy, but it's
shaped us into the steadfast, customer-centric organization we are
today."
Over the last year, the company has continued to evolve while
remaining laser-focused on its unyielding commitment to customer
success. Such developments involve hiring key team members,
including the newly appointed President Bryan Proctor, supporting hundreds of customers
subject to the new US Department of Transportation Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (ACDBE) rule, and launching major new products
like B2G FairSource. B2G FairSource streamlines the sourcing
of small and diverse firms for primes and general contractors by
simplifying tracking, reporting, and Good Faith Effort (GFE)
documentation, providing a straightforward and cost-effective
solution to support small and diverse supplier programs and
expanding their networks of qualified subcontractors.
B2Gnow CEO and founder Justin
Talbot-Stern reflects on the significance of reaching the
company's 25th anniversary, "As we mark B2Gnow's 25th anniversary,
it's a proud moment for all of us. In an industry where longevity
is rare, we've focused relentlessly on serving our customers and
supporting our team. It hasn't been about chasing growth for
growth's sake but about earning our customers' trust, one
interaction at a time. We've never aimed for overnight success but
built it over 25 years of dedication and commitment. This milestone
is a testament to our team's perseverance, our customers' loyalty,
and our unwavering commitment to empowering small and disadvantaged
firms."
Today, the B2Gnow platform continues to drive business
opportunities and empower organizations by effortlessly managing
compliance in supplier diversity and grant management initiatives.
With a database of over 500,000 certified small and disadvantaged
businesses, B2Gnow supports federal, state, county, city, airport,
prime contractor, and corporate supplier diversity and compliance
programs, ensuring transparency and fairness in contracting.
B2Gnow President Bryan Proctor
adds, "Looking ahead, I am excited about B2Gnow's future. We're
dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for equitable and
efficient government contracting. Our commitment to excellence will
strengthen B2Gnow's pivotal role in advancing equitable business
practices and fostering community growth as we build more solutions
to meet evolving needs."
About B2Gnow:
B2Gnow is a leader in providing business diversity and grant
management solutions. With a focus on compliance and equity,
B2Gnow's innovative software streamlines vendor certification,
project data collection, compliance, and reporting processes,
ensuring transparency and fairness in contracting practices. B2Gnow
maintains North America's largest
database of over 500,000 certified, disadvantaged business
entities, helping the federal government, more than half of state
governments, hundreds of counties, cities, airports, prime
contractors, and Fortune 500 companies manage their supplier
diversity and compliance programs through technology solutions for
25 years. For more information, visit https://b2gnow.com.
Contact:
Erin Westerman
B2Gnow
725 W McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
erin.westerman@b2gnow.com
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