Access to Capital
The NMSDC strives to bridge the gap between capital connections and underserved MBE’s by providing the access to networks and tools needed to drive economic equity and build generational wealth.
Programs
Our programs allow our minority business enterprises (MBEs) and corporate members to further develop their knowledge and skills to succeed in a local and global environment.
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Executive Leadership Education
Discover opportunities to enhance your leadership skills, learn from other business leaders, and gain key insights on how to inspire your team.
Marketing and Sales
Discover the latest marketing trends, advertising methods, and branding best practices for your business while improving your skill set.
Operational Excellence
Discover ways to identify areas for improvement, optimize daily operations, and increase the overall efficiency of your business.
Accessing Capital and Contracts
Discover ways to access capital to scale your business and contracts to grow your business.
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Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business is an educational program designed for Black business owners to be a catalyst for business growth.
Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture
The Acres program (formally known as the Black Farmers Equity Initiative) was established by NMSDC in partnership with Cargill and is a twelve-week program designed to help African Americans in the agriculture industry grow their capacity to take on major national contracts with corporate members. Today, Walmart and UNFI have joined the initiative to help NMSDC expand the program to reach more Black farmers across the U.S.
Advanced Management Executive Program (AMEP)
The NMSDC Kellogg Advanced Management Executive Program is a four-day immersive program that fosters growth for minority-owned businesses looking to take things to the next level.
Advancing Black Entrepreneurs
Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business is an educational program designed for Black business owners to be a catalyst for business growth.
Capital Managers Program
Helping minority-owned businesses understand the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and equipping them with the resources and education needed to access these contracting opportunities.
Centers of Excellence Certificate Program
The Centers of Excellence Certificate Program is designed to develop and grow NMSDC-certified MBEs while also equipping them to compete and meet the rigorous requirements of larger contracting opportunities.
Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program
The Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program is a year-long program created to support Gen Z and millennial minority entrepreneurs between the ages of 19-35.
Meet Acres Cohort Two
Thanks to increased support from leading agricultural and food companies Cargill and UNFI, we are excited to announce an expanded 2024 Acres: Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture cohort that includes over 30 farmers and ranchers from across the U.S.
Attend an Event
In addition to our programs, NMSDC offers a wide range of signature events and partnership events that promote the advancement and development of minority-owned businesses. See what events are happening in your area by checking out our events calendar.