The Diversity Champion Award, which was initiated last year and honors businesses who have demonstrated outstanding dedication toward ensuring all people live and work in an environment of equality, respect and fairness, will be incorporated into the upcoming ACE Awards, which honors businesses throughout the membership.

Realizing that making the initial, face-to-face connection is still the engine that drives business, the task force has decided to continue with the popular MatchMakers event on April 21st, which gives small businesses, who fall into a recognized "disadvantaged" category, a chance to sit down with representatives from companies wishing to purchase from them. This will take place at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center Louisville North in Clarksville, Ind., from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., just prior to the 5 O'clock Network and Membership Derby Victory Celebration.