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Mill Steel Recognized as Women's Business Enterprise

Written by David Schollaert

February 10, 2022

Mill Steel Co. now ranks among the most successful companies in the United States whose top executives are women. The Grand Rapids, Mich.based service center has been certified as an Exceptional Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance our customer service and meet the needs of modern steel buyers,” said Pam Heglund, Mill Steel’s CEO. “This certification allows us to help businesses achieve their supplier diversity goals and aligns with our commitment to fostering diversity.”

WBENC, the largest certifier of women’s business enterprises in the U.S., is a leading advocate for women business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs

According to the nonprofit, its certification validates that a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated and managed by a woman or women. Specifically, one or more women must have unrestricted control of the business, a demonstrated management of day-to-day operations, and a proportionate investment of capital or expertise.

With revenue over $500 million in 2021, Mill Steel is among the top 2% largest WBE’s in the U.S.

By David Schollaert, David@SteelMarketUpdate.com

David Schollaert

David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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