Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council

How to get Certified as an MBE: Dec. 2025
2025-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Puerto_Rico)
Ready to Get Certified?
Become a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and open new doors for business growth.(versión en español más abajo)
Are you interested in becoming a certified business with PRMSDC?Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
🧭 During this Pre-Certification Orientation Webinar, you’ll learn:

How the certification process works

What documents are required and how to prepare them

Key resources to support your application

How MBE certification connects you to new business opportunities and corporate partnerships

🎙️ Guest Speaker:Joseph Rosales-RodríguezSection 3 Coordinator | Federal Compliance and Subrecipient ManagementPuerto Rico Department of Housing
This interactive session is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and live access to our team for Q&A.
🌟 Program Highlights
✔️ Step-by-step application guidance✔️ Tips on document preparation✔️ MBE certification benefits✔️ Live Q&A with the PRMSDC team✔️ Monthly virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams
Take the first step toward certification.👉 Register now!PRMSDC — The Platform for Your Success
¿Listo(a) para certificar su negocio?
Conviértase en una Empresa Certificada por el PRMSDC (MBE) y abra nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento.
¿Está interesado(a) en obtener la certificación de PRMSDC?Nuestro equipo está aquí para guiarle paso a paso.
🧭 En este Webinar de Orientación Pre-Certificación, conocerá:

Cómo funciona el proceso de certificación

Qué documentos se requieren y cómo prepararlos

Recursos clave que le apoyarán en su solicitud

Cómo la certificación MBE le conecta con nuevas oportunidades y alianzas corporativas

🎙️ Orador invitado:Joseph Rosales RodríguezCoordinador Sección 3 | Cumplimiento Federal y Manejo de SubrecipientesDepartamento de la Vivienda de Puerto Rico
Esta sesión interactiva está diseñada para ofrecerle claridad, seguridad y respuestas en vivo de parte de nuestro equipo.
🌟 Aspectos destacados del programa
✔️ Guía paso a paso sobre el proceso de solicitud✔️ Consejos para preparar su documentación✔️ Beneficios de obtener la certificación MBE✔️ Preguntas y respuestas en vivo con el equipo de PRMSDC✔️ Sesiones virtuales mensuales vía Microsoft Teams
Dé el primer paso hacia la certificación.👉 Regístrese hoy.PRMSDC — La Plataforma para Tu Éxito

For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

MBEIC Meeting: December 2025
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Microsoft Teams
The MBE Input Committee (MBEIC) is composed of certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) representatives who provide essential insight to ensure that PRMSDC’s programs and initiatives align with the real needs of our business community.
Through open dialogue and strategic collaboration, the committee helps drive the growth and development of minority-owned businesses across Puerto Rico.
💼 Get involved!These meetings are open to all PRMSDC-certified MBEs who want to take an active role in shaping initiatives that expand opportunities and strengthen the local business ecosystem.
Join the conversation — and help move our mission forward at the Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC).
For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

Scholarship Fund Award Ceremony
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION
At PRMSDC, we understand the financial challenges faced by employees of certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). Our Scholarship Program is designed to help ease that burden, offering students not only economic relief, but also the confidence to pursue their goals and shape a brighter future.
Through this initiative, we are committed to empowering young talent, encouraging them to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to Puerto Rico’s long-term economic growth.
🎓 Join us for this special awards ceremony as we honor the recipients and celebrate the transformative power of education.Together, we can help more students advance in their careers — and their lives.

For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

MAXIMIZE your PRMSDC PARTNERSHIP on December 2025
2025-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
🌟 Maximize Your PRMSDC Certification!
A virtual orientation for newly certified MBEs
Your certification is just the beginning — now it’s time to unlock its full potential.
Join us for a dynamic and interactive session designed to help you make the most of your PRMSDC certification. Whether you’re recently certified or looking to reconnect, this session will guide you through the tools, resources, and connections available to help you grow your business.
🎯 What you’ll gain:

A clear understanding of how to leverage your PRMSDC certification

An overview of programs and services designed to support your development

Live Q&A with PRMSDC staff

Networking with other certified MBEs

🎥 We encourage you to join with your camera on — real connections make a real difference.
Let’s turn your certification into your next big opportunity.
💻 Register Now

🌟 ¡Maximiza tu Certificación con PRMSDC!
Orientación virtual para nuevas empresas certificadas MBE
Tu certificación es solo el comienzo — ahora es momento de aprovecharla al máximo.
Participa en esta sesión interactiva diseñada para ayudarte a sacarle el mayor provecho a tu certificación con PRMSDC. Ya sea que te hayas certificado recientemente o quieras reactivarte, esta orientación te dará las herramientas para avanzar con confianza.
🎯 ¿Qué aprenderás?

Cómo sacar el máximo valor de tu certificación

Programas y servicios disponibles para apoyar tu crecimiento

Sesión de preguntas y respuestas en vivo con el equipo de PRMSDC

Conexión directa con otras empresas MBE certificadas

🎥 Recomendamos conectarte con tu cámara encendida para fomentar conexiones más cercanas.
¡Convirtamos tu certificación en tu próxima gran oportunidad!

📅 RESERVA TU ESPACIO
Para más información | For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

How to get Certified as an MBE: January 2026
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30

Meet & Greet: January 2026
2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Connect, Engage, and Grow
The Meet & Greet event is designed to foster new connections among suppliers while providing a platform for participants to introduce and showcase their businesses. This gathering welcomes newly certified suppliers, offering them an opportunity to integrate into the network and build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs.
In addition to networking, attendees will have the chance to engage with the MBE Suppliers Committee, gain insights into key initiatives, and explore the benefits that the Council provides to certified businesses.
Join us to expand your professional network and maximize the opportunities available through the Council’s programs and resources.
For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

¡Acompáñanos en esta oportunidad para crear nuevas conexiones y presentar tu negocio!
Este evento da la bienvenida a los nuevos suplidores certificados a la red del PRMSDC, ofreciéndoles una plataforma para presentar su marca y conectarse con otros empresarios. Además de un dinámico espacio de networking, podrás interactuar con el Comité de Suplidores MBE, conocer iniciativas clave y explorar los valiosos beneficios que el Concilio ofrece a los negocios certificados.
¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de expandir tu red y crecer con PRMSDC!

Get MBE Certified – February 2026
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30

Get MBE Certified – March 2026
2026-03-10 09:00 - 10:30

MBEIC Meeting: March 2026
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

30 Minutes Power Break-March 2026
2026-03-25 15:00 - 15:30
Women Leading Change
(Spanish version below)
In just 30 powerful minutes, hear from two accomplished entrepreneurs — the current and former Chairs of the PRMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) — as they share their journeys of leadership, growth, and impact within the business community.
In celebration of International Women’s Month, join us for a dynamic conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the role women business owners play in shaping the future of supplier communities.
✨ Hear real stories of collaboration, advocacy, and business growth✨ Gain insights from two women leaders driving change in our business community✨ Learn about key achievements and impact within the Council
Listen as both leaders reflect on their experiences, share lessons learned along the way, and highlight the opportunities that come from being part of a strong entrepreneurial network.
DON’T MISS THIS POWERBREAK-Where leadership insights turn into opportunities.
Interested in sharing your own success story? You could be next.This platform is open to PRMSDC-certified suppliers who want to showcase how strategic partnerships and collaboration are driving real results.
💡 Join us to learn from your peers, discover new ideas, and strengthen the MBE network in Puerto Rico.
For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265
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MUJERES LIDERANDO EL CAMBIO
En solo 30 poderosos minutos, escucha a dos destacadas empresarias — la presidenta actual y la expresidenta del Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) de PRMSDC — compartir sus trayectorias de liderazgo, crecimiento e impacto dentro de la comunidad empresarial.
En celebración del Mes Internacional de la Mujer, acompáñanos en una conversación dinámica sobre liderazgo, emprendimiento y el papel que desempeñan las mujeres empresarias en la construcción del futuro de las comunidades de suplidores.
✨ Escucha historias reales de colaboración, liderazgo y crecimiento empresarial✨ Conoce las perspectivas de dos líderes que impulsan cambios en nuestra comunidad empresarial✨ Descubre logros e impacto dentro del Concilio
Acompáñanos mientras ambas líderes reflexionan sobre sus experiencias, comparten las lecciones aprendidas en su camino y destacan las oportunidades que surgen al formar parte de una sólida red empresarial.
NO TE PIERDAS ESTE POWERBREAK-Donde las experciencias de liderazgo se convierten en oportunidades.
¿Te gustaría compartir tu propia historia de éxito? ¡Tú podrías ser el próximo!Esta plataforma está abierta a suplidores certificados por PRMSDC que deseen mostrar cómo las alianzas estratégicas y la colaboración están generando resultados reales.
💡 Únete para aprender de tus pares, descubrir nuevas ideas y fortalecer la red de MBEs en Puerto Rico.
Síguenos en Facebook para mantenerte al día con nuestras últimas noticias, eventos y oportunidades.
Para más información, favor de comunicarse con:Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

Taller con PRIMEX-marzo 2026
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Servicios de Alto Impacto a la Manufactura Local
¿Quieres mejorar tus procesos, reducir costos y mantenerte competitivo?
Te invitamos a nuestro taller presencial “Servicios de Alto Impacto a la Manufactura Local”, donde conocerás herramientas prácticas que están transformando la industria.
En solo 1 hora, obtendrás conocimientos que podrás aplicar —ya sea en tu empresa o en tu desarrollo profesional.
🚀 Herramientas adaptables
✔ Lean Manufacturing
✔ Toyota Kata
✔ Estrategias para manejar fluctuaciones arancelarias
✔ Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a procesos
🤝 Networking incluido
Conecta con profesionales, empresarios y personas interesadas en la industria manufacturera en Puerto Rico.
🔥 Importante
Si te interesa la manufactura, la innovación o mejorar procesos—este taller es para ti.
🎟️ Evento libre de costo👥 Abierto al público
Regístrate HOY:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

Get MBE Certified – April 2026
2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:30

Business Opportunity Exchange 2026
2026-04-17 07:00 - 18:00 | Wyndham Grand Río Mar, Río Grande, Wyndham Grand Río Mar, Río Grande, Puerto Rico
Ready to Grow Your Business?
Impact Sourcing: Where Business Meets Purpose isn’t just our tagline — it defines everything that happens at the Business Opportunity Exchange (BOE).
This year’s event takes place on April 17, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, where hundreds of entrepreneurs, corporate executives, public sector leaders, and business owners will come together for a full day of powerful connections, opportunity creation, and purpose-driven collaboration.
BOE 2026 is Puerto Rico’s leading platform for business growth, featuring exhibitor showcases, high-level networking, and direct access to decision-makers from across industries.Whether you’re a supplier, exhibitor, or corporate participant, this is your moment to connect, engage, and create measurable impact.
🌐 Explore the BOE 2026 page for event details, sponsorship, and exhibitor opportunities
📌 Registration Details
Registration for BOE 2026 will open soon. Stay connected to our website and social channels for the official announcement.
In the meantime, for more information or to express your interest:
📧 Contact: Carmen Peña✉️ cpena@prmsdc.org📞 (787) 303-7265

🔄 Looking for past event info?
Click here to visit the BOE 2025 page

MBEIC Meeting: April 2026
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

NMSDC Minority Business Economic Forum
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00
Inspired by the World Economic Forum, the Forum will be the leading event where NMSDC and its partners tap the top leaders of corporate America, the Administration, and the leading thought academic leaders to recalibrate the MBE narrative to be an integral part of the American economy.
The Forum seeks to:

Galvanize a vanguard of chief officers to amplify the impact and influence of MBEs on the American economy.

Generate corporate spend and pledges towards $1 trillion in certified MBE revenue.

Spark actionable solutions to the critical challenges minority businesses face, including access to contracts, capital, and information.

Forge pivotal relationships between Corporate Plus MBEs and key C-suite leadership.

For more information, please access: nmsdc.org

MAXIMIZE your PRMSDC PARTNERSHIP - April 2026
2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams

Get MBE Certified – May 2026
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30

MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves - May 2026
2026-05-14 09:30 - 12:00 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Digital Transformation
AI & Microsoft Power Platform
Ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build your own applications, automate processes, and gain real-time visibility — all without coding.
💡 This is not theory. This is action.
Through our MBE2MBE: Coaching Ourselves series, we continue creating spaces where certified suppliers share real tools, knowledge, and solutions to grow together.
🎤 Led by José Ramírez, Consultant & Partner at ECONS Group, bringing practical, real-world expertise to help you transform your operations.

About the MBE2MBE Coaching Series
The MBE2MBE Coaching Series is designed to foster collaboration and growth among Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).
This initiative provides a unique platform for MBEs to connect, share knowledge, and build valuable business relationships with fellow MBEs and Corporate Members — promoting a sustainable ecosystem for success.
Are You a Subject Matter Expert?
We are seeking industry experts to be part of our MBE2MBE Coaching Series as speakers. This is an opportunity to:
• Share your expertise with a network of MBEs• Help businesses grow through learning and collaboration• Expand your reach and unlock new customer opportunities
👉 Act now! Submit your proposal today.
Contact & Registration
For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

30 Minutes Power Break-May 2026
2026-05-20 15:00 - 15:30
MBE2MBE 30 Minutes Power Break
(Spanish version below)
Discover the true potential of your MBE Certification in just 30 powerful minutes. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights how certified suppliers in Puerto Rico are teaming up to grow, innovate, and add value to their businesses and the local economy.
Through a real-world case study, you’ll hear how two successful MBEs are working together to serve the regulated industry, demonstrating that collaboration between peers is not only possible — it’s profitable.
Do you currently source services or products to operate your business? You might be overlooking opportunities to do so with fellow certified MBEs.
Interested in sharing your own success story? You could be next.This platform is open to PRMSDC-certified suppliers who want to showcase how strategic partnerships and collaboration are driving real results.
💡 Join us to learn from your peers, discover new ideas, and strengthen the MBE network in Puerto Rico.
For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265
Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on our latest news, events, and opportunities.

MBE2MBE 30 MINUTES POWER BREAK
Descubre el verdadero potencial de tu Certificación MBE en solo 30 poderosos minutos. Acompáñanos en una conversación inspiradora que destaca cómo los suplidores certificados en Puerto Rico están colaborando para crecer, innovar y añadir valor a sus negocios y a la economía local.
A través de un caso de estudio real, escucharás cómo dos MBEs exitosos están trabajando juntos para servir a la industria regulada, demostrando que la colaboración entre colegas no solo es posible — también es rentable.
¿Actualmente adquieres servicios o productos para operar tu negocio?Podrías estar pasando por alto oportunidades de hacerlo con otros MBEs certificados.
¿Te gustaría compartir tu propia historia de éxito? ¡Tú podrías ser el próximo!Esta plataforma está abierta a suplidores certificados por PRMSDC que deseen mostrar cómo las alianzas estratégicas y la colaboración están generando resultados reales.
💡 Únete para aprender de tus pares, descubrir nuevas ideas y fortalecer la red de MBEs en Puerto Rico.
Síguenos en Facebook para mantenerte al día con nuestras últimas noticias, eventos y oportunidades.
Para más información, favor de comunicarse con:Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

MBEIC Meeting: May 2026
2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

Meet & Greet: May 2026
2026-05-29 09:00 - 11:00 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico

Get MBE Certified – June 2026
2026-06-09 09:00 - 10:30

MBEIC Meeting: June 2026
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

MAXIMIZE your PRMSDC PARTNERSHIP - June 2026
2026-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams

NMSDC Leadership Summit 2026
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-15 17:00 | Caribe Hilton, 1 C. San Gerónimo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901
Supplier Impact Leadership Summit

The 2026 Supplier Impact Leadership Summit (SILS), formerly known as the Business Diversity Leadership Summit (BDLS), delivers forward-thinking sessions that equip supplier inclusion professionals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to scale MBEs, advance economic equity, and drive meaningful supplier impact across their organizations.
For more information, please access: nmsdc.org

Get MBE Certified – July 2026
2026-07-14 09:00 - 10:30

MBEIC Meeting: July 2026
2026-07-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

Get MBE Certified – August 2026
2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:30

Annual MBEIC Meeting: August 2026
2026-08-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams
The MBE Input Committee (MBEIC) is composed of certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) representatives who provide valuable insight to help ensure that PRMSDC’s programs and initiatives reflect the real needs of our business community.
Each year, the committee gathers for its Annual Meeting, bringing together certified suppliers to connect, share perspectives, and discuss opportunities to strengthen the MBE network across Puerto Rico.
💼 Special Event for Committee MembersThis year’s annual meeting will include a special event for committee members, creating an opportunity to connect, engage, and celebrate the contributions of certified suppliers within the PRMSDC community.
More details coming soon.
We invite all PRMSDC-certified MBEs to stay connected and be part of this important annual gathering of the committee.
Join the conversation — and help move our mission forward at the Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC).
For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

MAXIMIZE your PRMSDC PARTNERSHIP - August 2026
2026-08-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams
