Why Give to NMSDC This #GivingTuesday? Your contribution helps us: 📢 Advocate for policies that support MBEs 💼 Expand access to contracts and capital 🤝 Build partnerships that empower minority entrepreneurs Join us in being United for Impact. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive economy. 💙 Donate today and make a lasting difference: https://hubs.li/Q02ZcnWw0 #UnitedForImpact #GivingTuesday #EmpowerMBEs
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Non-profit Organizations
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Advancing Economic Equity Together
About us
Founded in 1972, the National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc.® (NMSDC®) is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. Our Mission To serve as a growth engine for NMSDC certified minority businesses and enable our members to advance economic equity. We create connections between minority business enterprises (MBEs) and corporations, MBEs and the public sector, and MBEs and other MBEs, to help them benefit from each other, stoking entrepreneurship and growing wealth for these systemically excluded communities. Our Vision To be the leading organization for driving socioeconomic equity and generational wealth in communities of color. We build capacity and capabilities through our programs and other educational offerings that help close that wealth gap, the key to creating a more united and prosperous society for all. Our Network NMSDC is supported by 23 Regional Affiliates nationwide which are the backbone of our gold standard certification program, working in the field locally to ensure our 15,000+ certified MBEs reach their full potential with our 1,500+ corporate members. Our Impact For the last 50 years, NMSDC has been advocating access to the American dream for MBEs. Our success is historic and unmatched: over 15,000 MBEs connected to more than 1,500 corporations, resulting in nearly $400 billion in economic output annually, generating $130 billion in tax revenue, and sustaining 1.75 million jobs. We are the nation’s largest, most impactful, and successful non-profit advocacy organization for MBEs.
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http://www.nmsdc.org
External link for National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
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- 1972
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- minority supplier development, corporate value chain process development, minority supplier certification, and best and next practice development
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New York, NY 10105, US
Employees at National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
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Kevin Williams
Tekconnx CEO, Strategic Advisor & Consultant to Emerging & Innovative Technology Companies, Minority Owned Business and Corporations, Supplier…
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Craig Cuffie
Chief Procurement Officer
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Gerald Youngblood
Leader | General Manager | CMO | Entrepreneur | Board Member
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Icy W.
Legacy 83 Business Inc,
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🚀 Are you a small or diverse business owner looking to level up your operations and stand out in your market? The Bank of America’s Supplier Diversity Small & Diverse Business Scholarship might be your ticket to success! This program offers financial support for training and education to boost your business game. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02WwjPf0 #BusinessGrowth #DiversityMatters #ScholarshipOpportunity
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This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our staff, MBEs, and stakeholders. As we gather today with loved ones, let us reflect on the importance of diversity and the strength it brings to our economy. Together, we’ve navigated unprecedented challenges and celebrated successes, and our collective efforts make a meaningful difference in our communities. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. Your unwavering support for minority-owned businesses is instrumental in driving progress and fostering inclusivity.✨ Wishing you all a warm and fulfilling Thanksgiving. Your support means the world to us.🙏🏽 #Thanksgiving #StrongerTogether #NMSDC
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This Giving Tuesday we ask that you join us in empowering minority businesses and advancing equity in business. Together, we can transform opportunities for MBEs and build a more inclusive economy. 📅 Mark your calendar for December 2 and be part of the movement to drive real change. 💙 Let’s make a difference because when MBEs thrive, we all succeed. #UnitedForImpact #NMSDC #GivingTuesday #EmpowerMBEs
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🎥 Curious about the benefits of getting certified? Dive into this throwback video featuring Strickland, one of our corporate plus members, as he shares how NMSDC certification transformed his business! 🚀 🤔 Ready to explore becoming an NMSDC certified MBE? Click the link below to find out more! https://hubs.li/Q02ZbT7K0 #NMSDC #BusinessGrowth #CertificationSuccess
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It was an honor for us to be part of this celebration!! Applications are now open for year two of the NMSDC Capital Readiness Program. Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gvKUDuyH Thank you, Maureen Simonette, MPA for representing NMSDC at this very important date. And Maleeka Catron for successfully lead this program! #CapitalReadiness #MBEs
Today in NYC: The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center honored #MBDA's 43 Capital Readiness Program (CRP) awardees on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square. After a little over a year since the program's inception, our #CRP awardees have: - Served 6,326 entrepreneurs - Helped raise $263 million in capital - Helped form 2,636 new businesses - Helped develop 1,726 business pitches - Helped host 2,486 networking events Thank you for empowering America's minority entrepreneurs. Your work and contributions are seen, acknowledged … celebrated. #DiversityInBusiness #PoweredByMBDA #TeamMBDA #NasdaqCenter
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Looking to Scale Your Business? Apply for NMSDC’s Capital Readiness Program! 🚨 Applications are OPEN for Year 2 of the NMSDC Capital Readiness Program! Join the MBE Center for Accelerated Growth and Resiliency to gain vital skills in capital and contract readiness, one-on-one coaching, advanced workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities. Ideal for MBEs and SEDIs ready to secure funding and drive sustainable growth. Don't miss out! 📥 Apply today at https://hubs.li/Q02Z4_R20 or email [email protected] for additional details. #CapitalReadiness #MBE #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship
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What an amazing achievement! Guilherme Maia Silva was a participant of our last Emerging Young Entrepreneur (EYE) program and was awarded the third place during the pitch. We can’t wait to hear more about where MILKish will go! #Entrepreneurship #YoungEntrepreneur
MILKish, the world’s first Watermelon SeedMilk, has been featured in Food Business News! We are excited to be shaking up the plant-based milk category with an exciting, nutritious, and sustainable alternative. Inspired by the environmental challenges of traditional crops and the need for innovation in plant-based products, our founder Guilherme Maia Silva combined his background in plant sciences with his passion for sustainability to create the world’s first Watermelon SeedMilk.🌱💧 Why Watermelon Seeds? ✅ A superfood with more protein than almonds and rich in antioxidants ✅ 99% lower water footprint than almonds 🌍 ✅ A naturally delicious flavor profile ✅ Smooth, versatile, and perfect for your favorite recipes Whether it’s frothing for lattes, pouring over cereal, baking, or blending into smoothies, MILKish delivers the smooth flavor and texture you’ve been craving—without compromise. Here’s to making MILKish your new favorite plant-based milk! 💚 #PlantBasedMilk #Innovation #Sustainability #FoodBusinessNews #MILKish Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gsRH4b4B
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We want to see YOU GROW and SUCCEED, so we have extended the deadline to apply for Acres! This program offers incredible opportunities to help Black farmers grow their businesses and secure national contracts. Why Join Acres? Cohort participants receive: - A 12-week learning curriculum to build capacity and skills - Weekly office hours for deeper dives into program topics - Business support to address challenges and opportunities - Mentorship to navigate procurement processes - An expanded network of peers, experts, and corporate leaders Ready to grow your farming business? Apply today to join Cohort 3! Applications close Dec. 2, 11:59 p.m. EST. https://hubs.li/Q02YmQ6p0 #CultivatingEquity #BlackFarmers #Acres
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National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) reposted this
CEO and President | Board Member | Global Growth Expert | Digital Transformation Leader | Multilingual | Government Advisor
Honored to represent National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) at the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)’s annual board leader gathering led by Ozzie (Oswaldo) Gromada Meza. Two powerful stories—different in origin yet united in spirit—brought the essence of the American experience to life. Bill Ford Jr., the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, great-grandson of Henry Ford, reminded us: “You cannot operate a healthy company without a healthy community.” His words reflect a profound understanding of legacy and responsibility—a call to build not just businesses, but the communities that sustain them. Jose Mas of MasTec, a 2nd generation MBE/entrepreneur and Cuban-born immigrant who has built MasTec into a Fortune 500 company and also changed how Americans view sccocer via his Inter Miami CF, shared a compelling perspective: Create a culture where people are driven to win, and think like an immigrant—stay hungry, stay relentless, and earn your place every single day. His journey embodies grit, determination, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity. Two distinct paths—one grounded in the generational legacy, the other carved from sheer perseverance of an immigrant - yet both illuminate the same truth: the American story is not defined by where we start, but by what we strive to build. It is about resilience, purpose, and the courage to shape a better future for ourselves and others. #Leadership #AmericanDream #LCDA #Resilience #MBE Jorge Plasencia, Monika Mantilla Cid Wilson David Segura Fred Diaz Errika Moore
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