The Initiative

MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. Their passion for diversity and inclusion is embedded in all of their decisions as it helps them achieve their purpose — inclusive of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), MassMutual is providing a grant of up to $500 to be applied to the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification of ethnic minority financial professionals. 

“We are committed to not only growing our diverse suppliers but investing in the suppliers we do business with, which is why we are thrilled to create this grant fund in partnership with the NMSDC to offer the certification process to ethnic minority financial professionals,” said April Cimorelli, Supplier Diversity Consultant.

“NMSDC certification is the platinum standard in supplier diversity and yields significant benefits for those who meet its standards, strengthening our mutual relationship with the financial professionals affiliated with us and beyond to their clients. We are eager to see the impact of this partnership initially in select markets and, in the near future, outward to our wider network of financial professionals across the nation.”

Reimbursement Eligibility

Eligibility to participate in the MassMutual’s certification reimbursement program requires that you and your company meet the following requirements:

  • Ethnic minority financial professionals.

  • Must be United States citizens.

  • Must be at least 51% minority owned, managed, and controlled. 

  • Must be an independent for-profit enterprise and physically located in the U.S. or its trust territories.

  • Management and daily operations must be exercised by the minority ownership member(s).

Submission Form

Questions?

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certification for minority business enterprises (MBEs) comes with numerous benefits and services, including educational programs plus a wide range of networking opportunities.