National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Business Consortium Fund

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Business Consortium Fund is sponsored by National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Browse photos from the 2025 NMSDC Conference & Exchange ## Signature Events Minority Business Economic Forum Supplier Impact Leadership Summit Annual Conference & Exchange Quarterly Business Connection Matchmaker ## Network Events Calendar ### NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 am - Oct 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST * Los Angeles, California * * * Join & Support NMSDC * * * ## Become a Certified MBE Get Certified Benefits of Certification Definition of an MBE ## Corporate Membership Membership Eligibility & Benefits Corporate Industry Groups ## Corporate Plus Membership (MBEs) Membership Eligibility & Benefits Submit a Nomination Form Corporate Plus Member Directory ## Support NMSDC Become a Mentor Become an Executive Coach Become a Strategic Partner Become a Sponsor Become a Donor * * * ## NMSDC Governance Mission & Vision Awards & Recognitions ## NMSDC Operations Staff Careers NMSDC News Our Regional Affilates Our Global Affilates Contact Us ## Our Impact Economic Impact Reports # The National Network for Buyers and Trusted Supplier Certification At NMSDC®, we champion access and economic mobility for minority businesses from underserved communities.

As the national standard for minority certification, we connect corporations with qualified, certified MBEs, enabling the opportunity for minority businesses to compete on their merit while strengthening corporate supply chains and driving economic growth.

Minority-Owned Business (Supplier) Benefits of Certification Explore Programs to Grow Your Business Corporate Buying Entity (Buyer) Membership Eligibility & Benefits ## Growth and Shared Prosperity NMSDC strengthens competitive supply chains by connecting corporate members with high-performing, certified suppliers and enabling businesses of all sizes to grow, innovate, and compete in today’s economy.

We support market-driven access to opportunity by helping corporate members and certified suppliers engage effectively, transparently and competitively across industries and regions. NMSDC certification provides a trusted, nationally recognized standard that enables corporate members to identify qualified suppliers, manage risk and expand their supplier networks with confidence.

Our national Network connects corporate members to capable suppliers, helping organizations grow their customer base, strengthen supply chains and unlock new business opportunities. We deliver education, data and business-development resources that help suppliers scale, and enable corporate members to build resilient, high-performing supplier ecosystems.

## The 2026 Annual Conference & Exchange is coming up in Los Angeles in October 2026! Four days of thought-provoking sessions, strategic connections and innovative ideas gives you valuable insights and relationships that make a lasting impact.

Learn more and Register for the Conference NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 am - Oct 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange ## Connect with Your Regional Council Our 23 regional councils certify and match over 15,000 MBEs with member corporations seeking to purchase their products, services and solutions.

### Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council ### Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council ### TriState Minority Supplier Development Council ### TriState Minority Supplier Development Council ### Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council ### Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council ### Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council ### Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council ### NMSDC Concludes Inspiring Final Day of COECP 2.

0 Value Innovation Program – Cohort 2 Kickoff NMSDC Concludes Inspiring Final Day of COECP 2.

0 Value Innovation Program – Cohort 2 Kickoff ### Remembering Keith King, Founder and CEO of NVBDC Remembering Keith King, Founder and CEO of NVBDC ## Stories from Our Network ### Unlocking Success in NYC: The Key Behind the Championship Unlocking Success in NYC: The Key Behind the Championship ### Turning Innovation into Scalable Growth Turning Innovation into Scalable Growth We build capacity and capabilities through our programs and other educational offerings that help close that wealth gap for communities of color, the key to creating a more united and prosperous society for all.

We need your help to make this vision a reality!

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* Learn & GrowExpand Navigation * Marketing & Sales NMSDC Sales Performance School Operational Excellence Acres: Growing the Future of Agriculture NMSDC CyberPro Training Network Executive Leadership Education Centers of Excellence Certificate Program Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program Tuck Diversity Business Programs Accessing Capital & Contracts MBE Center for Accelerated Growth, Innovation, and Resiliency The Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund Salon & Barbershop Business Grants Capital Managers Program * Attend an EventExpand Navigation Annual Conference & Exchange **Nov..

2-5, 2025 | Miami** Four days filled with inspirational and innovative content that will give you the access, knowledge/skills, and relationships needed to succeed and grow.

Browse the pictures of the 2024 NMSDC Conference & Exchange Signature Events Minority Business Economic Forum Business Diversity Leadership Summit Annual Conference & Exchange Quarterly Business Connection Matchmaker ### NMSDC Annual Conference & Exchange Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 am - Oct 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST * Los Angeles, California * Join & Support NMSDCExpand Navigation * Corporate Membership Broadening Supplier Diversity through Business Diversity Membership Eligibility & Benefits Corporate Industry Groups Corporate Plus Membership (MBEs) Membership Eligibility & Benefits Submit a Nomination Form Corporate Plus Member Directory Support NMSDC Become a Mentor Become a Strategic Partner Become a Sponsor Become a Donor * NMSDC Governance Mission & Vision Awards & Recognitions NMSDC Operations Staff Careers NMSDC News NMSDC Transformation Informational Hub Our Regional Affilates Our Global Affilates Contact Us Our Impact Economic Impact Reports The March to $1 Trillion Advocacy Agenda * Stories from the Network * EnglishExpand Navigation ### NMSDC Anti-Discrimination Statement As a national network of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, NMSDC is committed to maintaining a fair, professional, and lawful environment in all areas of its operations.

NMSDC does not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination in employment, corporate membership, program participation, or organizational practices, consistent with applicable law. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification is an ownership-based eligibility designation. NMSDC does not award contracts, guarantee business outcomes, or control procurement decisions.

Participation in NMSDC employment, corporate membership, events, and general programming is open and voluntary, consistent with applicable law.