关于 NMSDC

Founded in 1972, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is the nation’s longest-operating organization focused on expanding access to business opportunities through competitive, market-based engagement.

NMSDC’s work extends beyond supply chain development. We connect minority-owned businesses and corporate partners to support growth, innovation, and participation in the American free-market economy.

Our mission is to broaden access to opportunity by strengthening pathways to capital, markets, and business relationships for qualified enterprises, helping businesses compete, scale, and succeed.

我们的使命

The mission of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is to serve its corporate members by strengthening supply chains through rigorous certification standards and market-driven engagement with qualified minority-owned businesses—supporting innovation, accelerating growth, and enhancing the resilience, agility, and reliability of supply chains across industries.

我们的愿景

To be the leading organization strengthening competitive supply chains and expanding access to opportunity by connecting capable businesses to markets, capital, and growth pathways across the American economy.

NMSDC envisions an economy in which minority-owned businesses compete, scale, and succeed as integral contributors to innovation, resilience, and long-term economic growth.

Through market-based engagement, trusted partnerships, and capability-building initiatives, NMSDC works to broaden participation in the free-enterprise system and help businesses create lasting value for their customers, employees, and communities.

我们的影响

For more than 50 years, NMSDC has expanded access to business opportunities by connecting capable minority-owned enterprises with corporations and partners across the country through competitive, market-based engagement.

NMSDC’s network has connected more than 17,000 certified MBEs with over 500 large national corporate members, supporting significant economic activity across industries. Today, certified minority-owned businesses within the NMSDC network collectively generate $599.7 billion in annual economic output, support over 2 million jobs, and contribute $168 billion in total wages to the U.S. economy.

As the nation’s largest nonprofit organization focused on minority business development, NMSDC demonstrates the power of business growth to strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and drive long-term economic resilience. When businesses compete and scale, the broader economy benefits.

$599.7 Billion

总产量

2.2 Million

支持的工作岗位总数

$168 Billion

工资总额

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我们的核心价值观

We are guided by a set of core values that shape how we serve businesses, partners, and the broader NMSDC Network:

  • Excellence Through Innovation
    We apply creative, data-informed problem-solving to evaluate diverse perspectives, consider multiple pathways, and pursue solutions that drive measurable impact and continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration and Accountability
    We value thoughtful collaboration and shared responsibility, recognizing that our decisions—individually and collectively—affect our colleagues, partners, and the broader NMSDC Network.
  • Adaptability and Responsiveness
    As markets evolve, we remain agile and responsive, continuously adjusting our approaches to meet the changing needs of businesses, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
  • Future-Focused Leadership
    We operate with a long-term perspective, anticipating shifts in markets, technology, and the economy to ensure businesses are prepared to compete and grow in the years ahead.
  • Resilience and Stewardship
    We remain steadfast and resilient in our mission, exercising sound judgment and stewardship so we can support businesses and partners consistently, even in times of uncertainty.

我们的网络

NMSDC operates through a national network of 23 个地区分支机构 和 战略伙伴 that work collaboratively to support more than 17,000 certified MBEs and over 500 large national corporate members across the United States.

Through this affiliate network, NMSDC delivers certification, convening, and business development engagement at the local and regional level, while maintaining uniform national standards and a shared commitment to market-based growth.

NMSDC also extends its reach globally through the 全球链接国际计划, partnering with nongovernmental organizations in other countries to share best practices and support the development of supplier ecosystems aligned with competitive global markets.

These international partnerships create opportunities for U.S.-based businesses to connect with international firms, explore strategic collaborations, and expand access to global supply chains.

我们的财务状况

作为一家非营利性公司，NMSDC 可应要求提供经审计的财务数据和国税局 990 表。以下是过去几年的相关文件： 

如需更多信息，请发送电子邮件至 info@nmsdc.org. 


经济影响报告

As we advocate, certify, develop, and connect, we will ensure our stakeholders understand the impact of every dollar spent with NMSDC and our certified businesses.  Below are our most recent Economic Impact Reports.

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