Advocating Access to the American Dream for MBEs
At the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), it’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot for minority business enterprises (MBEs) at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship.
I am a…
Minority Business Enterprise
Growth for Us is Growth for All
We serve as a growth engine for NMSDC-certified MBEs and enable our corporate members to advance economic equity.
Advocate
Ensuring equitable access for certified MBEs to participate in the business ecosystem is critical in moving our nation forward.
Certify
The journey to MBE growth starts with certification, the trusted foundation for engagement with NMSDC corporate members.
Connect
Our network of corporate members enables NMSDC to directly connect MBEs to new contracts/business/supplier opportunities.
Develop
We provide education, access to capital, and technical assistance to boost entrepreneurship for MBEs and their communities.
Join Us for Our Upcoming Business Diversity Leadership Summit
Pittsburgh July 9 – 11, 2024
As NMSDC enters its next 50 years of service, and with an economic landscape that is continuously evolving and adapting, we know that the key to accelerating the growth of our certified MBEs means we need to think more broadly. Our supplier diversity practitioners must expand their reach and influence into other departments and business units to move beyond supplier diversity and engage in business diversity at every level of the organization.
Upcoming Events
Connect with Your Regional Council
Our 23 regional councils certify and match over 15,000 MBEs with member corporations seeking to purchase their products, services, and solutions.
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council
Latest NMSDC News
Press Release: NMSDC-Certified Minority Business Owner Ronnette Meyers Provides Crucial Testimony on SBA 8(a) Program
NMSDC Improves Growth Initiative Certification Program to Advance Minority Businesses
Stories from Our Network
Dollar General Announces Its 2024 Diverse Supplier Awards
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We build capacity and capabilities through our programs and other educational offerings that help close that wealth gap for communities of color, the key to creating a more united and prosperous society for all. We need your help to make this vision a reality!