We believe in enhancing opportunities for XBEs in the construction industry and empowering our clients to strive to create a more equitable world for local, minority businesses.

​​J. Beard Management, Inc. (JBMI) is an Indiana based MBE/DBE consulting firm devoted to furthering XBE* participation on construction projects throughout the United States.

JBMI expands opportunities for XBEs through diversity and inclusion management in major public projects ranging from $5 million to $600 million in value. For decades, JBMI’s efforts ensuring that organizations and major projects implement inclusive practices have resulted in millions of dollars in contracts and equitable opportunity for XBEs in the construction industry.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes us better advisors to our clients, contractors, and community. We use diversity to foster creativity, we use equity to empower diverse talent and thought, and we use inclusion to broaden the solutions available to us and unlock innovation.  DE&I powers our collaborative approach and creates unique solutions to the complex talent questions our clients face.

​*XBE is used to reference MBE/WBE/DBE/VBE businesses as a group.
​Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE).  

Core Beliefs

• Leadership support from the top down is critical to the success of   business initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  
• Identifying certified XBE companies that are qualified, competent, and experienced with notable references allows for seamless collaboration.
  
  

• Being fair and honest with all stakeholders is priority.
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• ​Diversity, equity, and inclusion should be approached strategically and measured by outcomes and activities.