NMSDC and the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) recently signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at increasing the growth of Latino and Hispanic businesses. LBAN is a dynamic nonprofit based [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) applauds the recent landmark federal court ruling upholding the grants from the Fearless Fund aimed at fostering the growth and development of businesses owned [...]

Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Dr. Sylvia Acosta is leaving NMSDC to join the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Foundation as its next CEO. The NMSU Foundation works [...]

After her recent trip to India leading NMSDC’s first overseas expedition since the relaunch of its Global Link International program, NMSDC CEO and president, Ying McGuire reflects on her experience. [...]

The 2023 NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange is less than two months away. Our regional affiliate host, the Capitol Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) is looking for volunteers to [...]

As part of the relaunch of the Global Link program, NMSDC is leading a delegation of corporate members and minority business enterprises (MBEs) to India on August 22 – August [...]

The Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) announced a partnership to support entrepreneurs, business owners, and business leaders with increased access to opportunities, information, networks, capital, training, and technical assistance.

As part of our efforts to accelerate minority business growth and advance economic equity the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) are collaborating to bring this year’s NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange and MBDA National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week to Baltimore October 22- 25.

NMSDC receives MBDA Capital Readiness Program grant to support new initiative NEW YORK — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has received a multi-year, $3 million Capital Readiness Program [...]

Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Acres - Cultivating Equity in Black Agriculture program. Acres is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering and advancing Black farmers, [...]

NMSDC is pleased to announce a significant leap forward in our mission to modernize and enhance our technology infrastructure to provide a superior user experience to our corporate members and [...]

As I reflect on my two-year anniversary with NMSDC this week, I am truly humbled by the extraordinary journey of transformation we have undertaken together. Our mission to serve as a growth engine for NMSDC-certified MBEs and help our corporate members advance economic equity has been the guiding force behind everything we do.

Cargill and UNFI Support Expansion of NMSDC Acres Program to Cultivate Equity in Black Agriculture The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is expanding a program focused on increasing economic [...]

Today’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court on affirmative action programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard University will have significant generational impacts on the business community, particularly for supplier diversity and business diversity programs that strengthen critical supply chains and promote economic development in underserved communities.

Today, President Biden delivered a major economic address in Chicago. Following today’s address, business leaders from across the country are sharing their perspectives on the state of the American economy and the impact of recent federal economic investments.

The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Council) announced the appointment of the new President and CEO, Karla Malacon on June 7, 2023, at the Business Conference and Leadership & Advocacy Awards event.

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the Build Up Local coalition met with senior Biden-Harris Administration officials to discuss tools and best practices to connect business owners with opportunities stemming from recent economic investments.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) in partnership with the Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council (SRMSDC), Women's Business Enterprise Council South, and Diverse & Engaged is excited to [...]

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 [...]

During the 2023 Minority Business Economic Forum in Miami last month, NMSDC introduced a new cohort of Corporate Plus members. The Corporate Plus program is an unprecedented membership program for [...]

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 [...]

Today, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) announced the eighth cohort of the Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program. EYE is a nine-month experience uniquely designed to provide the next [...]

Earlier this month, some of the country’s top corporate, government, minority businesses, capital providers, and thought leaders came together in Miami for NMSDC’s Second Annual Minority Business Economic Forum. Co-hosted [...]

NMSDC was incredibly saddened to learn about the sudden passing of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) CEO and president, Candace Waterman on May 19. She leaves behind a legacy of [...]

Dear Speaker McCarthy, Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer, and Leader McConnell: We write to you on behalf of American businesses — large, small, women and minority-owned — urging you to take immediate action to avoid the United States government from defaulting and avert an imminent crisis that could cripple our nation’s economy.

At the Minority Business Economic Forum in Miami, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) announced it has received a multi-year grant totaling $500,000 from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to [...]

At its Minority Business Economic Forum this past week, the National Minority Supplier Council (NMSDC) and Barclays announced the official launch of the Capital Manager's Program to assist capital providers [...]

the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) announced this year’s Equity Honors awardees during a reception and dinner at the Minority Business Economic Forum in Miami. NMSDC’s newest awards program, [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) announced the release of the 2022 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report during its Minority Business Economic Forum in Miami. The report gives valuable insight [...]

NMSDC is excited to announce that our supplier diversity training seminar formerly known as the Program Managers’ Seminar will now be called the Business Diversity Leadership Summit! As NMSDC enters [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce it has received a grant of $220,000 from Walmart to support the Black Farmers Equity Initiative. This funding will [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) are excited to announce a Strategic Partnership agreement to promote ITA’s mission to [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and BeyGOOD, a public charity foundation founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, have partnered to identify 800 Black businesses across seven U.S. regions and the [...]

NMSDC is thrilled to announce that Bravo Story, a highly regarded public relations agency, has joined forces with NMSDC to support and amplify the stories of the minority business enterprise [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) supports the nomination of Mr. Dilawar Syed to be Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The role of the Deputy [...]

NMSDC and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) will hold a signing ceremony on Monday, February 20 for a strategic partnership alliance agreement aimed at increasing economic opportunities for Black businesses.

The National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC) applauds President Biden’s address to Congress in which he tactically uplifts many concerns that specifically impact historically underserved minority-owned businesses.  During the past [...]

NMSDC is excited to announce a new partnership with Fang Fang and her consulting firm, Big Plan LLC. Fang, who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and network at the international, national, and local levels, will help expand NMSDC’s global presence through its Global Link program and further elevate its outreach to Asian American businesses.

The EYE program is a nine-month program uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneur participants with support to enhance their growing business.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is excited to announce that Fernando Martinez will join its executive leadership team in the newly created and pivotal role of senior vice president of network success.

The Golden State Warriors recently won the Inclusive Innovation Award for its Franchise Fund. The Golden State Warriors and NMSDC corporate member, United Airlines partnered to create the Franchise Fund with assistance from the WRMSDC to provide Bay Area minority-owned small businesses the resources to become certified as minority business enterprises (MBEs) by NMSDC.

NMSDC is excited to announce the first cohort of the Black Farmers Equity Initiative. The joint venture from NMSDC and Cargill is aimed at advancing agricultural supply chain access for Black farmers.

Business View Magazine interviews Ying McGuire, CEO and president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, for our focus on the U.S. Supply Chain.

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) CEO and President Ying McGuire is being honored by the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) as a “Pillar of the Community” at its Ovation X Gala on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Earlier this month, NMSDC CEO and President Ying McGuire received the National Resource Partner of the Year award from the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC).

On November 2, 2022, NMSDC CEO and President Ying McGuire shared an update on the State of NMSDC during the annual members meeting at the NMSDC 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange.

Earlier this month, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) held its 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange in beautiful and historic New Orleans. The theme of this year’s conference was “It’s Time to Disrupt Our Own Status Quo” and this year’s conference succeeded in that goal with record breaking attendance.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) wrapped up its 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange with its 50th Anniversary Awards ceremony.

The National Urban League (NUL), the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) are excited to announce the release of the first phase of Build Up Local, a one-stop shop for business owners in systematically excluded communities of color to learn about resources and programs made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) signed a landmark alliance agreement during the first day of NMSDC’s 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange in New Orleans.

NMSDC is excited to announce that NMSDC-certified minority business enterprise (MBE), Social Driver has been chosen to redesign the NMSDC website. Social Driver was selected through an RFP process focused on a complete website redesign and content management software migration.

Meta Elevate offers Black and Latinx & Hispanic business owners and communities resources, education, and support to achieve success and economic growth.

The NMSDC and Cargill are launching a new learning program to advance agricultural supply chain access for Black farmers. This collaboration advances the Black Farmer Equity Initiative and will help increase diverse suppliers for our corporate members in the food industry.

The Forefront 50 recognizes NMSDC corporate members that are leading the way to create greater economic access and equity for systematically excluded entrepreneurs of color.

In response to the impact of Hurricane Ian, NMSDC regional affiliate, the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC), has activated FSMSDC Cares to assist its minority business enterprises (MBEs) and corporate members who are in need.

The Fast 50 are those NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises that have shown the most growth and resourcefulness in order to scale and meet the needs of their stakeholders during times of uncertainty, based upon the highest average revenue growth rate* for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

NMSDC Family and Friends, I want to extend our strongest support and condolences to the people of Puerto Rico and Florida that have been displaced, hurt, or injured as a [...]

Since our beginnings 50 years ago, NMSDC has had an enormous impact with over $396 billion in annual economic activity driven through certified minority business enterprises (MBEs), 1.75 million U.S. jobs supported directly and indirectly by certified MBEs, and $122 billion in wages earned through MBE-supported jobs annually.

NMSDC and the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) signed a historic partnership alliance agreement during the AAPIStrong “Strength in Diversity” annual conference that aims to advance economic opportunities for minority business enterprises from the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

NMSDC is excited to announce that the Business Consortium Fund (BCF) has secured additional capital for NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Toyota executives realized that helping Santana get started in manufacturing would ultimately benefit them as well. They knew that hiring the right workers in crucial for a manufacturing operation and that Santana was perfectly equipped for the job.

NMSDC is excited to announce the seventh consecutive cohort of Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE). EYE is a year-long program uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneurs (ages 19 to 35) with the support needed to enhance their growing businesses.

Constance Jones, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) senior director of Field Services was recently named one of Houston Business Journal’s 2022 Women Who Mean Business in the arts and nonprofits category.

NMSDC is excited to announce the creation of the Certification Reimbursement Initiative. The program enables NMSDC corporate members to support minority businesses by reimbursing the cost of the NMSDC application fee.

NMSDC is excited to announce that Dr. Sylvia Acosta has joined our executive leadership team as senior vice president and chief growth officer. Acosta comes to NMSDC from YWCA El Paso del Norte, where she served as CEO for the nation’s largest YWCA.

“I am extremely excited for Don’s appointment to the MBDA. His leadership and experience will help the agency take the bold steps needed to create the environment for NMSDC-certified MBEs to reach our goal of $1 trillion in annual revenue generation, said NMSDC CEO and president,” Ying McGuire. 

The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) will honor Reginald Williams, the Chief Executive Officer of Procurement Resources, Inc. (PRI), with the 2022 Spirit of Alliance Blue Legend Award on Thursday, August 18, 2022. The Spirit of Alliance Awards event recognizes excellence in supplier diversity across the state of Georgia, honoring the many achievements of the State of Georgia’s top corporations, small business owners and supplier diversity champions.

Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced that the Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding 27.2 percent or $154.2 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, an $8 billion increase from the previous fiscal year.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council is pleased by the recent Senate passage of The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act. We applaud the bipartisan efforts by the Senate to pass the CHIPS Act and to address long standing concerns related to US manufacturing capacity and supply chain disruptions.

NMSDC is excited to announce that Kurtis Trevan has joined NMSDC as a consultant to fill the role of vice president of MBE growth, entrepreneur-in-residence. Trevan comes to NMSDC from Gun Lake Investments (GLI), a leading tribally-owned private capital investment firm where he was CEO and co-founder.

Today marks my one-year anniversary as the CEO and president of NMSDC. Frankly, it has been one of the hardest roles I’ve ever had. And yet, it is also the most fulfilling one. There has been a lot of listening, learning, strategizing, brainstorming, recruiting, coaching, communicating, collaborating, negotiating, multi-tasking, and problem solving.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022 Contact Industry Workforce Solutions (IWS): Erika Rose erika.rose@sbcglobal.net Contact NMSDC: Jered Weber Communications and Engagement Manager jered.weber@nmsdc.org NEW YORK – The National Minority Supplier [...]

As part of my continued efforts to foster open and transparent communication throughout the NMSDC community, I wanted to give you all a mid-year update on our organization’s progress on our strategic goals and where we are headed next.

NMSDC) is excited to announce registration is now open for its 50th Anniversary Conference & Exchange taking place in New Orleans, October 30 – November 2, 2022.

NMSDC and Wells Fargo collaborate to provide business development guidance and training to minority-owned businesses.

NMSDC and Disability:In are teaming up to promote five exciting days of events! This conference is the global corporate disability inclusion event of the year!

NMSDC and OMD are proud to announce the creation of the OMD Growth Academy. This new effort affirms commitment to social and racial equity by providing Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) valuable marketing knowledge, resources, and insights needed for continued growth.

NMSDC is thrilled regarding the news of Mr. Donald R. Cravins, Jr. nomination to fill the newly established position of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development (MBDA) of the Department of Commerce.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2022 Press Contact: Stefan Bradham Vice President, Marketing and Communications stefan.bradham@nmsdc.org NMSDC introduced its newest awards program, The Equity Honors, as part of its inaugural [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2022 Press Contact: Stefan Bradham Vice President, Marketing and Communications stefan.bradham@nmsdc.org New York, NY—The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) releases its 2021 Minority Business [...]

This move allows NMSDC the flexibility and efficiency to downscale our onsite footprint but maintain access to a full suite of services when we need them, including conference rooms, mail delivery, call answering, coworking space, and much more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2022 Press Contact: Stefan Bradham Vice President, Marketing and Communications stefan.bradham@nmsdc.org NMSDC Introduces The Equity Honors at the Minority Business Economic Forum New York, NY—The [...]

“This leading event will tap the top leaders of corporate America, the Administration, and leading thought leaders in academia to re-calibrate the MBE narrative to be an integral part of the American economy and serve as a catalyst towards achieving $1 trillion in MBE annual revenue generation (4.3% of US GDP) to support MBE growth.” – Ying McGuire, CEO and President of NMSDC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2022 Press Contact: Stefan Bradham Vice President, Marketing and Communications stefan.bradham@nmsdc.org NMSDC commends the recent U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) final four rules to modify [...]

NMSDC and Bristol Myers Squibb have partnered to create the Power to Impact in historically underserved communities with the mission and vision to assist the youth to find their purpose in the world through entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), America’s most influential and successful minority business development organization, are entering into a partnership to certify Black financial advisors affiliated with MassMutual as minority business enterprises (MBEs).

Ying McGuire, CEO & President of NMSDC, recently held an NMSDC Strategy Briefing to discuss our new 2022-2026 strategic plan. If you missed this briefing, catch up and learn how we plan to support MBEs to achieve $1 trillion in annual revenue generation (5% of US GDP).

Advantage Capital and the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF) announced today the launch of a new fund dedicated to providing access to capital to minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs).

NMSDC joined forces last fall with the McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund to present pre-selected National Minority Supplier Diversity Black-women business owners the opportunity to receive $20,000 in Facebook and […]

Ying McGuire, will provide congressional testimony to the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion in a hearing titled “Building Opportunity: Addressing the Financial Barriers to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses’ Involvement in Infrastructure Projects.”

Today marks the first day of Black History Month. It is a significant time for us to reflect on Black Americans’ too-often neglected impact and achievements across U.S. history and society.

Moreover, it provides us a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and seize the opportunity to create fundamental changes. At NMSDC, we drive change by serving as a growth engine for NMSDC certified MBEs, and by being a strong voice for communities of color.

Did you know that you can start off 2022 with a new partnering relationship by participating in the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)?

On Monday, January 17, 2022, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As 2021 draws to a close, I wanted to reach out to all of you in the NMSDC community to thank you for participating and engaging with our work, supporting [...]

The news of the devastation caused by the weather conditions this past weekend was heartbreaking. Four out of our twenty-three regional councils were within the path of the volatile storms and tornados.

Micro loans are here for all qualified National Minority Supplier Development Council-certified small businesses. With generous funding from Wells Fargo and other corporations, The Business Consortium Fund is excited to launch its first dedicated micro loan program.

NSMDC President Ying McGuire Newly Appointed Member of the SBA’s Council on Underserved Communities.

U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman named Ying McGuire, CEO and President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to serve on the reconvened Council on Underserved Communities (CUC) authorized under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

President Biden announced a bold new goal: increasing the share of contracts going to small disadvantaged businesses by 50 percent by 2025 – an unprecedented target projected to translate to an additional $100 billion to SDBs over 5 years.

This coming Friday will mark 100 days since I took on the role of CEO and President of NMSDC. People continue to ask me if I am still glad that [...]

Over the past two years, I’ve been encouraged to see so many demonstrations of goodwill and togetherness, reminding ourselves and each other that we are not alone and that yes, [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 Contact: Lisa Whaley Morris Vice President, Strategic Alliances Lisa.Morris@NMSDC.org | 212-944-2430 National Minority Supplier Development Council Presents Awards for Outstanding Achievements to Corporate Members, [...]

Omnicom Media Group and NMSDC are entering into a first-of-its-kind partnership to help content creators of diverse backgrounds earn the NMSDC’s minority business enterprise (MBE) certification.

Ying McGuire reflects on first month at NMSDC “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. My day-to-day journey as the CEO and President of NMSDC over [...]

NMSDC is committed in helping enable Black-owned firms and all other certified MBEs for growth New York, NY - In recognition of the enduring contributions and economic performance of Black-owned [...]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council, as the board of directors, announce the appointment of Ying McGuire as the new President and CEO.

For nearly 50 years, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), America’s most influential and successful minority business development organization, offered its minority business enterprises (MBEs) the gold-standard certification that has created pathways to global prosperity and a national network to support their growth, development, and sustainability.

NMSDC eMarketplace (Powered and funded by ePS) was created to provide our 13,000+ NMSDC Certified MBE’s the technology to participate in any eMarketplace or eProcurement platform.

NMSDC welcomed MBEs, Corporate Members, and guests to the online Awards Ceremony which honored outstanding achievements in minority business leadership, advocacy, and success. This was the second year for this annual awards program to be presented in a virtual format.

NMSDC Conference 2021 Save These Dates: Oct. 25 – 28, 2021 NMSDC has been monitoring the coronavirus pandemic situation, assessing the requirements for an in-person event and surveying our constituents [...]

On April 12, 2021, NMSDC announced the successful launch of their eighth consecutive Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) cohort program.

Dear NMSDC Community, In partnership with Voya Financial®, NMSDC is providing 25 need-based cash relief grants of $5,000 to small businesses (with annual revenue up to $1 million). To apply, [...]

The program will last for nine months and will involve selected minority-owned private businesses that are NMSDC-certified Class II businesses, with annual sales between $1 million and $10 million and that have a minimum of five employees.

Tuck Diversity Business Programs and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) have formed a partnership to support the growth of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) across the country.

Once again, we find ourselves struggling to comprehend the horror of more lives lost and forever changed because of racially motivated violence. Our hearts are broken for the Asian American [...]

At the NMSDC we are committed to ending the racial equity wealth gap by connecting Black, Indigenous and People of Color entrepreneurs to opportunity. We advocate for equity. We provide access.

Dear NMSDC Community, It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Adrienne Trimble will be stepping down as President & CEO of NMSDC. Adrienne joined the organization in August […]

The Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (Mid-States MSDC) recognizes 39 Central Indiana corporations (see attached image) that spent more than $650 Million with Black-owned businesses in 2020.

 Hello and Happy New Year! NMSDC is excited and ready to embark on a successful 2021 journey. We have strategically outlined our OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to focus […]

For Immediate Release January 11, 2021 Press Contact:  Tammy Wilkins Tammy.Wilkins@nmsdc.org (212) 944-2430 NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL NAMES NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN, MR. JOSE TURKIENICZ, UPS CPO  Mr. Jose Turkienicz […]

   Greetings NMSDC Network! As we close out the year, we just want to say thank you for your support throughout this pandemic. Your sponsorship, participation, and words of […]

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits—the world’s pre-eminent distributor of alcohol beverage—today announced it is the first U.S. alcohol beverage wholesaler to join the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Our Supplier Diversity team works hard to create an inclusive supply chain where we identify diverse suppliers that help the company deliver world-class entertainment experiences to our guests in our theme parks and resorts around the world.

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council, a nonprofit serving the needs of the city’s minority business enterprises (MBEs), has given its 2020 Strategic Teaming Award to ARVO Realty Advisors and […]

We spent the better part of 2020, sheltered in place. Many corporations and business owners made pivots and are thriving; while others still face challenges to re-open. Join us on December 2nd & 3rd, with a stellar line-up of Subject Matter Experts.

Each year, at their National annual Conference, NMSDC presents its prestigious “Supplier of the Year” Award(s) to recognize a select number of certified minority business enterprise (MBE) and their exemplary achievements in providing needed solutions to our corporate partners.

Each year, at their National annual Conference, NMSDC presents its prestigious “Corporation of the Year” Award(s) to recognize a select number of national corporate members and their exemplary achievements in minority supplier inclusion.

As a step toward helping black-owned businesses recover and move forward, a coalition of four business advocacy groups — the National Minority Supplier Development Council, US Black Chambers, National Urban League and Black Enterprise — have partnered with JPMorgan Chase to launch Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business.

By the time Adrienne C. Trimble became the president and chief executive officer for the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) in 2018, she had received numerous accolades for her work in diversity and inclusion over her nearly 20 years at Toyota Motor North America.

For 22 years, TNJ has consistently recognized “trailblazing Black women professionals and entrepreneurs,” such as accomplished and respected CEO and President of NMSDC, Adrienne Trimble.

NMSDC President and CEO Adrienne Trimble challenged business leaders to “Not only lend a hand to our minority business enterprises but to take definitive action and stand up against the systemic racial barriers plaguing our society.”

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council is responsible for certifying, advocating, developing and connecting minority businesses with major buying organizations.

The COVID-19 pandemic and civil protests have put many Black-owned businesses across the U.S. at risk of permanent closure. To support these businesses, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) launched the “In This Together” campaign.

Adrienne Trimble is on the Frontlines of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement

The overwhelming support for the Black Lives Matter movement and Black businesses has grown significantly over the past month. While more initiatives arise, companies continue to step up to collaboratively uplift the movement and the Black community.

Watch this free webcast to:  Learn what Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business is and how it can support your business Hear insights from Black Business organization leaders that […]

More than 30 blue-chip companies—including the likes of Capital One, ExxonMobil, Nissan North American Inc., and Procter & Gamble Co.—have pledged to support Black businesses and the Black Lives Matter movement.

The PPP has Resumed Accepting Applications! The Paycheck Protection Program has reopened.  The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020 however applications must […]

New educational curriculum will help black business owners address immediate financial needs and build resiliency in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

President and CEO Adrienne Trimble firmly stated the organization’s commitment to facilitating change for the nation’s Black business community. Ms. Trimble’s appeal challenged business leaders to, “Not only lend a hand to our Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), but to take definitive action and stand up against the systemic racial barriers plaguing our society.”

ChicagoMSDC Officially Welcomes New President and CEO June 26, 2020 – Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council (ChicagoMSDC) officially announces that J. Vincent Williams will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective July […]

In an effort to help more nonwhite businesses get federal funding through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) Business Consortium Fund (BCF) and Midwest BankCentre teamed up to help certified Minority Business Enterprises access the federal emergency funds.

ST. LOUIS — Midwest BankCentre is partnering with the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. (NMSDC) to provide certified Minority Business Enterprises nationally with funding through the Paycheck Protection Program.

When banker Orvin Kimbrough got a haircut last week, he also gained insight into how small businesses are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. His barber, an African American woman who […]

NMSDC recently announced the establishment of a new partnership between their Business Consortium Fund and Midwest BankCentre to assist certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with funding access through the Paycheck Protection Program.

This is a painful time for our nation. Like you, our entire organization and our staff are struggling to understand the senseless deaths of George Floyd and too many others whose lives have been impacted by racial injustice. Our thoughts go out to their families. But minority communities need more than grief and words.

The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new partnership between their Business Consortium Fund (BCF) and Midwest BankCentre to assist certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with funding access through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Details about how to access funding are available online by visiting BCF’s website at www.bcfcapital.com/ppp-disclosure.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: MarCom@NMSDC.org Wells Fargo & NMSDC Partner to Present Four Minority Business Leadership Academies in 2020 (New York, NY: May 15, 2020): Wells Fargo & Company and the […]

NMSDC is deeply concerned about the state of the minority businesses we serve as they are traditionally hardest hit by downturns. COVID-19 is and will continue to have a dramatic [...]

Our number one priority is to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of the NMSDC staff as concern grows about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Effective Friday, March 13, until further notice, the National Office staff will be working remotely. We will be conducting business as usual; however, the office will not be open to guests for in-person meetings.

We are excited to announce that the Minority Business Development Agency and the National Association of Investment Companies have teamed to identify and facilitate the raise of $1 billion of growth equity capital for minority and women businesses.

EBONY REVEALS ITS ANNUAL EBONY POWER 100 LIST. Power Couples, MVPs and Shining Stars take a bow with iconic entertainment honorees including Super Bowl Champ, Patrick Mahomes, actress, Cynthia Erivo and John Legend & Chrissy Teigen.

Dear NMSDC Community, DEADLINE EXTENSION! The 2020 Leadership Awards Nomination deadline has been extended until January 27th. For your convenience, we have enclosed the nomination questions in Word document form […]

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Read about how NMSDC has helped your business community in Detroit, MI, this year’s host to the NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange.

Diversity has become a business buzzword in recent times, with numerous C-suite executives viewing it as simply a tick-box exercise, alas. And yet a growing welter of evidence suggests the manifold advantages of utilising diverse supply chains – engaging suppliers from ethnic, racial and gender minorities – are too significant to be ignored.

For Immediate Release June 9, 2016 Press contact: Phil Thurston (212) 944-2430 ext: 127 The National Minority Supplier Development Council (www.nmsdc.org) is pleased to announce that Joseph R. Hinrichs, executive [...]

Citigroup, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and others receive national awards for minority supplier development   By Staff | June 8, 2016 The National Minority Supplier Development Council recently recognized both individuals and [...]

Ford Motor Co. has been a leader in the auto industry since it was founded by Henry Ford in 1903.

At the 2015 National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference, several chief procurement officers from leading corporations participated in a session titled “The Future of Minority Supplier Development” to share their […]

Chicago is known for being the Windy City, deep dish pizza, the “L” train and – in supplier diversity circles – the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council.

"The numbers don’t lie." by Safon Floyd    Posted: May 21, 2016 In Part 2 of an enlightening conversation on the supplier diversity landscape with National Minority Supplier Development Council [...]

Global Diversity News speaks with Joset Wright-Lacy about NMSDC's 6 year plan.

National Minority Supplier Development Council President Talks Prejudice in Business – Part 1 President of one of the country’s leading corporate membership organizations, Joset Wright-Lacy, talks the impact and importance [...]

Lost Minority Business = Millions of Missing Potential Jobs and Billions in Income 05/09/2016 01:06 pm ET | Margarita Hakobyan is a businesswoman and an entrepreneur that is addicted to [...]

Economic Development Administration Announces Major Opportunities for Innovators and Entrepreneurs By: TNJ STAFF Thursday, May 5, 2016 This week, EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) is excited to announce [...]

Council recognizes diversity leaders for positive impact on companies by Safon Floyd    Posted: April 14, 2016   On Wednesday, May 18, the 2016 National Minority Supplier Development Council Leadership [...]

Global Diversity News takes a look at Access to Capital Among Minority Business Enterprises. After taking a look at the "National Survey Access to Capital Among Minority Business Enterprises" 2015 [...]

Barbara Oliver and Joset Wright-Lacy of NMSDC at Impact 2016 in Las Vegas. Listen to podcast>

Telemundo Coverage of IMPACT 2016 Please click here to watch the video

Tom: Today you’re giving us an update on the state of Black entrepreneurship. Mellody: I decided that a good way to close out Black History Month would be to look at [...]

Including minority business enterprises in your roster of suppliers can generate meaningful business benefits, says Joset Wright-Lacy, president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. What do you look for [...]

The NMSDC Conference offers and environment to identify business opportunities and to attend workshops and seminars to help corporate members and MBEs develop their skill.  Workshops and seminars one such […]

The NMSDC Conference offers an environment to identify business opportunities and to attend workshops and seminars to help corporate members and MBEs develop their skill. Read the full article here.

Black-owned businesses are an engine of growth in the U.S., and they must be supported.  The United States is becoming an increasingly Black and Brown country, so it is incumbent […]

“NMSDC and their affiliates can open doors for opportunites to develop relationships that can grow your business” Full article>

Marquis Miller, Vice President of Field Operations discusses findings from the Economic Impact Report. The Economic Impact Study started in August of 2014, it was designed to create more detail […]

Houston is the most racially and ethnically diverse city in the nation. But even here, minority-owned businesses face serious difficulties competing with those owned by white males. Joset Wright-Lacy is […]

A lawyer by trade and now president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council by choice, Joset Wright-Lacy presides over the largest corporate membership organization in the world dedicated to […]

NMSDC Annual Conference Redefines the Business Case for Minority Businesses and Corporate America NY, NY Sept. 29, 2015 – The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) – the nation’s premier […]

NMSDC profiles on Tillie Hidalgo Lima (Best Upon Request), Rosa Santana (Integrated Human Capital), Nina Vaca (Pinnacle Group) and Fred Lona (Hilton Worldwide) Download PDF>        

Wright-Lacy elaborates, “Where there is no strong leadership committed to minority inclusion, the culture will reflect that. The culture has to change, because whether we like it or not, the […]

Talking to business owner and National Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (NMBEIC) Chair, a committee of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) , Clifford A. Bailey, it is obvious […]

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) held its 2015 Business Conference and Expo at the San Diego Convention Center from October 18-21. The four-day event brought together over 6,000 minority suppliers and representatives from some of America’s largest corporations.

NMSDC retained The Institute for Thought Diversity to conduct a study to assess the economic impact that the NMSDC MBE community has on the United States economy (and Puerto Rico).

NMSDC is currently accepting nominations for the Leader of the Year Award which recognizes outstanding corporate leaders and innovative minority business enterprises in our network. NMSDC  is excited to recognize […]

NMSDC’s Mergers and Acquisitions Summit, originally scheduled for May 2015, will now be incorporated into NMSDC’s Annual Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange.

NMSDC mourns the passing of Lynda Ireland, former President & CEO of NY&NJ Minority Supplier Development Council. Lynda’s dedicated service with the NYNJMSDC spanned nearly two decades.

On Wednesday, April 1st join the Minority Business Development Agency for a free access to capital webinar on financial products that can help take your business to the next level. John Herrera, president […]

Bridge to Billion Dollar MBEs The intersection of performance, opportunity and access to capital is where business success occurs. While many MBEs have been successful at organic growth it does […]

On March 3 and 4, NMSDC launched IMPACT 2015, a two-day event hosted by Time Warner Inc. featuring knowledge sharing, networking, updates on exciting new initiatives and a focus on […]

Visionaries. Game changers. Those who change our lives every day, in every way. That defines the EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Nominate an NMSDC-certified MBE for this prestigious honor today. […]