Events Calendar
Below is a listing of upcoming events from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), our corporate members, certified MBEs, and strategic partners.
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2025 ELEVATE Development Supplier Program
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This transformative 12-month program is specifically designed for small and diverse-owned businesses who service Fortune 100 corporations and/or supply services and products specifically for the insurance industry.
Develop
Lululemon: Vendor Inclusion Bridging Equity & Empowerment (VIBEE)
Vendor Inclusion Bridging Equity and Empowerment (VIBEE) sessions are 1-hour webinars focused on lululemon sourcing practices with prospective suppliers.
Virtual
MBE-to-MBE Matchmaking Event
- Orlando, FL
Building on the success of their inaugural event at Disney Springs, they’re bringing buyers and suppliers together to create powerful collaborations and drive opportunities for MBEs. Let’s kick off 2025 with meaningful connections and transformative partnerships!
In-person
National Urban League: Demand Diversity Roundtable
- Virtual
Join the National Urban League and its advocacy partners for a powerful and timely conversation about the critical challenges facing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) today.
Advocate
Financial Empowerment for MBEs and SEDIs: Unlocking the Secrets to Business Growth and Capital Success
- Virtual
Whether you’re seeking to secure capital, attract investors, or drive sustainable growth, understanding the fundamentals of your business’s financial health is key. Join industry experts as they break down proven financial strategies, tools, and best practices that can transform your business’s financial future.
Develop
Kick-off Reception
- Tampa, Florida
The Annual Kick-Off Reception just got a little more festive! In celebration of Florida MSDC’s 50th anniversary, they are kicking off the new year with a fun gathering at Armature Works, a restored and reimagined riverfront venue located in the heart of Tampa’s historic Heights District.
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Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2025
- Las Vegas, Nevada
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RES features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEOs on a national platform.
In-person
2025 Minority Business Economic Forum
- Los Angeles, California
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Inspired by the World Economic Forum, the Minority Business Economic Forum is the leading event where NMSDC taps top leaders of corporate America, the Administration, and leading thought academic leaders to re-calibrate the MBE narrative to be an integral part of the American economy.
In-person
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