Because everyone deserves to feel welcomed. Our mission is to create connected and inclusive communities through small business education and consumer empowerment. #AlliedCertified --> www.alliedcertified.com We envision communities where everyone is authentically welcomed--ones that are safe for people of all backgrounds and interests. #ShopDiverse --> www.shopdiverse.com We value inclusivity, diversity, equity, allyship, and leadership (of self and others). We like to refer to these are as our IDEAL concepts of connected and inclusive communities.