The National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) certification comes with numerous benefits and services. Our mission involves connecting minority business enterprises (MBEs) with corporations, the public sector, and other Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to help them benefit from each other—fueling entrepreneurship and growing wealth in systemically excluded communities.
Certified minority businesses gain opportunities to network with our corporate members, pitch their business, and access educational programs and financial solutions.
While certification does not guarantee a major contract, it does create opportunities to leverage the NMSDC network and events to reach potential customers who understand the business imperative of building an inclusive supplier base.https://nmsdc.org/
- MBE Database – Certified businesses build searchable profiles in our database of MBEs, which corporations and other MBEs use to find potential suppliers. Showcase your company to potential customers through video, capability statements, and AI-integrated search.
- Access – MBEs gain exposure to hundreds of member corporations and 17,000+ other MBEs, creating opportunities to engage in business, form partnerships, establish strategic alliances, and build joint ventures for success.
- Conferences & Exchanges — NMSDC and its regional affiliates hold the largest U.S. conferences focused on minority business development. MBEs can present themselves to hundreds of prospective buyers, government agencies, and procurement professionals in a single setting.
- Capacity Building — NMSDC has created capital access opportunities for MBEs throughout their business life cycle through our partnership with the Business Consortium Fund, the Growth Initiative Certification, and Capital Managers Program.
- Contract Opportunities – NMSDC facilitates business connections between buying agencies and MBEs, laying the groundwork for future partnerships and business growth.
- Customized Education and Development – NMSDC offers a wide range of programs, targeted training, and technical assistance to help build stronger, more sustainable businesses, while also developing leadership tools for MBE CEOs.
- Networking Opportunities – NMSDC helps expand your network and strengthen your business relationships through intentional, high-impact connections.
To get your business certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) it must be at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by one or more qualified minority group members. For additional details regarding what is required during the certification process, go to the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) website: www.nmsdc.org.
- After completing a brief pre-qualification survey, qualifying applicants will be emailed login credentials for The NMSDC Hub, where they can complete their application and track its progress.
- NMSDC’s goal is to complete the review of an application in less than 45 days. This relies on applications having complete information and timely responding to questions or requests that the certification specialist may have during the review.
- Certification fees vary by region and depend on the size of the business seeking certification.
