A Message from the NMSDC CEO and President: Supplier Diversity 2.0: Is Impact Sourcing the Next Evolution?
In conversations with our corporate members, MBEs, and our partners, I’ve been asked the same questions that cut deep:
“Has supplier diversity hit a plateau?”
“What’s the next evolution?”
“What should we call this work now, when the words supplier diversity feels politicized?”
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NMSDC, The Latino Coalition Sign Strategic Partnership Alliance Agreement to Strengthen MBEs Economic Growth
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and The BOW Collective (BOW), signed a strategic partnership alliance agreement on April 16th aimed at increasing the economic opportunities for Black Women-Owned Businesses.
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A Message from the NMSDC CEO and President: Supplier Diversity 2.0: Is Impact Sourcing the Next Evolution?
In conversations with our corporate members, MBEs, and our partners, I’ve been asked the same questions that cut deep: “Has supplier diversity hit a plateau?” “What’s the next evolution?” “What should we call this work...
Connection

NMSDC, The Latino Coalition Sign Strategic Partnership Alliance Agreement to Strengthen MBEs Economic Growth
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and The BOW Collective (BOW), signed a strategic partnership alliance agreement on April 16th aimed at increasing the economic opportunities for Black Women-Owned Businesses....
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NMSDC Statement on Fearless Fund Case Settlement
We remain disappointed that the Fearless Fund’s efforts to increase opportunities for Black women founders were undermined by the case brought forth by the American Alliance on Equal Rights, and the subsequent injunction issued by...
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Barclays and NMSDC Team Up to Host Capital Connections at 2024 Minority Business Economic Forum
Last month, at the 2024 Minority Business Economic Forum in Seattle, Barclays and NMSDC teamed up to host a Capital Connections event aimed at creating stronger pathways for MBEs to raise the funds they need...
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NMSDC and Founders First Capital Partners Announce Partnership to Deliver Capital Readiness Programming Nationally
NEW YORK — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Founders First Capital Partners are partnering to develop a series of on-demand video modules through Founders First Capital Partner’s Passport for Funding education program,...
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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Step in Expanding Access to Capital and Filling Lending Gaps in Underserved Communities
“As the leader of that National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), an organization working to increase economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses, I applaud the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Administrator Guzman for expanding Small Business...
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NMSDC Launches MBE Center for Accelerated Growth and Innovation
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has received a multi-year, $3 million Capital Readiness Program grant from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to launch the MBE Center for Accelerated Growth and Innovation....
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New Program Set to Bring More Black Farmers’ Products to Store Shelves
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is expanding a program focused on increasing economic opportunity for Black farmers and ranchers. Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture trains and certifies Black farmers and ranchers as...
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NMSDC Issues 2023 Annual Conference & Exchange Call for Proposals
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce the official call for proposals for the 2023 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange taking place October 22 – 25 in Baltimore. This year’s theme...
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NMSDC Announces Soul of the Soil: Black Farmer Opportunity Exchange to Advance Equity in Agriculture
NMSDC is hosting the Soul of the Soil: Black Farmer Opportunity Exchange, a gathering that aims to shed light on the challenges faced by Black farmers and foster collaborative discussions to chart a path toward...
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