COUNCIL PROGRAMS

  • Certification of ethnic minority business enterprises.

  • Referrals to major purchasers of minority suppliers capable of providing quality goods and services at competitive prices, and in a timely manner.

  • Support in developing, expanding, and promoting corporate purchasing programs.

  • Expansion of capital loans to certified minority businesses which have contracts with NMSDC national and regional corporate members, through the Business Consortium Fund.

  • Educational seminars, training, and technical assistance for buyers and sellers to assist in personal and professional growth.

  • Annual Minority Business Opportunity Fair, Monthly General Memberships Meetings, Matchmaker Events, and other Networking opportunities that stimulate and promote information exchange and communication between buyers and sellers.

 

 

PROGRAM INITIATIVES

The NMBC’s programs are designed to increase purchases by member corporations from minority-owned businesses and to broaden the base of minority suppliers in high growth, technologically sophisticated industries and professional services. These programs promote the establishment and implementation of working relationships between major corporations and minority suppliers through joint ventures, subcontracting and mentoring.