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An article in Chicago’s ABC7 website provides some stats about the racial makeup of Fortune 500’s management.  The article also shares the experiences of two minority run companies, one an accounting firm and another an investment bank.  Founders of both companies expressed that they’ve had to continually prove themselves as competent because most of their employees are minorities.

The article quotes Maria Prado:

Staffed primarily by women, Prado and Renteria does audits and financial strategizing for Fortune 500 firms. Still, Prado often has to start her appeal to potential clients by allaying fears.

“The first time that you come in with a new client, I do feel we have to make the case that we know what we are doing. Once we are in the door, I feel the client sees it for themselves,” Prado said.

To read the full article, click here.