Enhanced MBE profile features are coming to NMSDC’s new certification database in November. These changes, aimed at creating a more intuitive user experience, will make it easier for NMSDC corporate members and other MBEs to find your business. Something that will make getting access to contracts with NMSDC corporate members and building strategic alliances with your fellow MBEs much easier.
The new features include:
Capability statements and video introductions
For the first time ever, you will be able to upload capability statements directly into the system. In addition, you can record video introductions to provide corporate members with an interactive first look at your business.
United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC ) Codes and Descriptions
These global business codes will enrich MBE profiles with more searchable keywords, enabling NMSDC corporate members and certified MBEs to more easily find MBEs that fulfill their contracting needs. And since more than 15% of NMSDC members use UNSPSC codes in their procurement functionality already, they will be able to match precisely to suppliers that sell what they want to buy.
Self-Service Profile Updates
In the old system, MBEs didn’t have access to their company profile and instead had to reach out to their local regional affiliate to make any changes to their business information. In the new database, you can log into the system and make certain field updates directly, ensuring your record always includes the most up-to-date information.
Don’t want to wait for the official rollout of the new database to take advantage of these exciting new features? Join us at this year’s Annual Conference & Exchange in Baltimore October 22 – 25. NMSDC certification staff will be running interactive demos in the NMSDC booth during the Exchange. You will be able to access the new database and get a head start on updating your profile! If you plan on updating your paper capability statement, please make sure it is in either a PDF or JPG format.
Be one of the first MBEs to enhance your profile by registering for this year’s Annual Conference & Exchange at nmsdcconference.org/2023/register.
