PRESS RELEASE
The D5 Group, LLC Announces Successful Completion of MBE/EDGE Recertification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WARREN, OHIO – June 5, 2023 – The D5 Group, LLC is pleased to announce its successful recertification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equal (EDGE) Business Enterprise with the State of Ohio.
Since 2019, The D5 Group, LLC (“The D5 Group”) has met the rigorous standards laid out by the State of Ohio. These recertifications emphasize The D5 Group’s relentless commitment to growth in Ohio, and its unwavering pursuit as a champion of diversity and inclusive entrepreneurship in the marketing industry.
The State of Ohio Department of Development, “The MBE program is designed to assist minority businesses in obtaining state government contracts for goods and services. The state of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture, and support the growth of minority businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.”
“We are immensely proud to maintain our status as a certified Minority Business Enterprise and we are grateful to the State of Ohio for the opportunity,” said D. Lee Scott, Managing Director of The D5 Group. “Our MBE/EDGE recertification aligns with our mission to amplify the ethos of brands. Brands which include public and private corporations, charitable and nonprofit institutions, and local and state governments. Additionally, it allows us to strengthen our position and augment our ability to provide exceptional service to these organizations and the State, while continuing to contribute to the economic growth of our community.”
As a certified MBE and EDGE business, The D5 Group actively participates in the State’s economic development and strives to significantly contribute to the prosperity of Ohio. The firm acknowledges the importance of fostering an inclusive business environment to help inspire innovation, increase the competitive landscape, and stimulate the economy.
D. Lee Scott adds, “Inspiration and inclusivity begin with us – our team. The D5 Group is grateful to its team, partners, and clients, for their continued support. We remain committed to championing diversity and advancing minority businesses in Ohio.”
About The D5 Group: Founded in 2014, the D5 Group is an integrated marketing and creative services firm that provides consulting, advertising, communication, social media management, and content creation services for B2C’s, nonprofits, education, government agencies, and municipalities.
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