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.
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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.
NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange Photos
BALTIMORE October 22 – 25, 2023
After disrupting our own status quo at our 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange last year, we met in Baltimore to focus our attention on the equity gap that has persisted in this country for far too long and expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and our country’s recovery.
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
Equity in Business Podcast: How Merck is Closing the Equity Gap for Minority Businesses
- November 22, 2023
Ohio MSDC Announces Demetrius J. Smith as MBE Services Manager
- November 15, 2023
Stories from Our Network
New Survey: 15 National Business Organizations Release Survey On State of Contracting in Public & Private Sector
- November 30, 2023
NMSDC CEO and President Ying McGuire Featured on NPR’s In Black America Podcast
- November 27, 2023
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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!