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When people think about equitable sourcing, supplier diversity, or supplier inclusion, their first thought is often the minority owned businesses themselves – the innovators who bring resilience, creativity, and fresh solutions to our economy. That recognition is well deserved. Yet, behind every successful partnership between a corporation and a minority business enterprise (MBE), there is another critical figure whose work too often goes unnoticed: the corporate champions who lead supplier inclusion efforts.

The federal government shutdown is once again making headlines. News outlets are tracking furloughed workers, delayed paychecks, and the political standoff. But beneath those headlines lies another story: how the shutdown is disrupting Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and putting years of supplier inclusion progress at risk.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the NMSDC honors the resilience, innovation, and economic contributions of Hispanic-owned businesses across the nation. This month is not only a time of recognition but also a reminder that advancing minority business development strengthens the entire economy.