Certifications
WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise)
A certification that verifies a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by women. It is issued by organizations like the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and helps businesses qualify for supplier diversity programs and government contracts.
MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)
A certification that confirms a business is at least 51% minority-owned, managed, and operated. Recognized by entities like the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), it provides access to corporate and government contracting opportunities, networking, and business growth resources.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
A U.S. federal law that establishes strict privacy and security regulations for protecting sensitive healthcare and patient data. Businesses handling medical information must comply with HIPAA to ensure confidentiality, prevent data breaches, and meet legal healthcare standards.
Blog
Eight Tips for Doing Business in Dubai
This past Spring, PALS President Brenda Arbeláez traveled with the Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE) to Dubai to attend the Global Women Leaders Conference, in preparation for the Expo 2020 Dubai. Brenda’s specific knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and awareness gives her an advantage when traveling, and she has outlined eight tips to […]
Learn MoreLearn Something New In 2018
2018 is quickly approaching! What will your New Year’s resolution be? Exercise more? Read more? Learn something new? Why not learn a new language? In the global economy, one of the most valuable traits an employee can possess is the ability to speak a second or multiple languages. Knowing an additional language like Spanish, […]
Learn MoreRecognized as Finalist for Diverse Supplier Achievement Award
PALS INTERNATIONAL Recognized as Finalist for Diverse Supplier Achievement Award PALS INTERNATIONAL, a language service company providing cross-cultural and language training, interpretation, and translation services, was named a finalist for the 2017 Diverse Supplier Achievement Award – WBE by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The award is presented to diverse suppliers who have contributed […]
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