Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council

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

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
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

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.
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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
🌟 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

Get MBE Certified – May 2026
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:30
✨ Ready to Grow Your Business?
Become a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and access new opportunities with local and international clients.
Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
In this Pre-Certification Orientation Webinar, you’ll learn how to:
🔹 Unlock the services of a national network🔹 Navigate the application process step by step🔹 Participate in a live Q&A with our team

💬 What to ExpectThis interactive session is designed to answer your questions in real time and give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
We know the certification process can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’re here to make it simple, accessible, and achievable.
Start your certification journey
For more information, please contact:Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265
PRMSDC — The Platform for Your Success

REGISTER NOW

Capital Ready Workshop- May 2026
2026-05-13 09:00 - 11:30 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Aligning Capital‑ReadyPR‑Based Companieswith Corporate Procurement
Meeting Supply Chain StandardsWhile Scaling into Regional & National Markets
Join PRMSDC for a powerful and timely virtual event designed for companies ready to grow, expand, and access new opportunities.
Aligning Capital-Ready PR-Based Companies with Corporate Procurement brings together industry leaders, capital experts, and successful business owners to explore what it truly means to be capital ready—and how to position your business for regional and national growth.
💡 Featured Topic:What Does Capital Readiness Look Like?
Gain insights on:

Accessing capital and funding opportunities
Meeting corporate procurement standards
Scaling operations for larger markets
Strategic growth, acquisitions, and succession

🎤 Featured Speaker:
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance• Emmanuel Loubriel, Senior Program Manager
Fireside ChatScaling Puerto Rico-Based Companies into Regional & National Markets
Altura Capital• Monika Mantilla, Co-Founder & CEO
Pastelería Cidrines, Inc.• Marie Cidre, President• Guillermo Cidre, Sales Director
💡 Save your Spot – Free virtual workshop.

Register Now

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

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.
💡 Free workshop — limited spaces available.

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
First Generation Business
Get inspired by the leaders building tomorrow’s businesses today.

What does it take to build, lead, and sustain a first-generation business in today’s competitive market?
Join us for an inspiring 30-minute conversation with certified suppliers who are redefining leadership through innovation, resilience, and vision.
During this session, you will:

Learn from real business success stories
Explore leadership values, company vision, and organizational structure
Gain practical insights to help strengthen and grow your own business

Featuring:
Lcda. Ilia M. Morales Toledo, MPH, MHSAChief Operating OfficerLaboratorio Clínico Toledo
Alexandré RosadoIT Manager3A Press Corp.
Moderated by:Nelly FelicianoPresidentFeliciano Communications
Inspiration starts with one conversation don’t miss it.🔥

MBE2MBE 30 Minutes Power Break
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 Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265
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MBEIC Meeting: May 2026
2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams

Taste of Babson Webinar
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Get a first look at the leadership philosophy behind PRMSDC’s upcoming collaboration with Babson College
Taste of Babson Webinar
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Voice
PRMSDC is committed to providing the best resources available to our network of corporate associates and entrepreneurs. We are excited to announce that 2026 will mark the first B-AGILE cohort to be held in Puerto Rico.
As part of the preparation for this immersive 3-day leadership experience taking place November 4–6, 2026, Babson College has designed a complimentary webinar session titled A Taste of Babson.
When employees stop raising concerns, challenging assumptions, sharing ideas, or surfacing risks, organizations become slower, less innovative, and more vulnerable to costly mistakes. Managers are often the last to recognize when communication breakdowns, disengagement, or operational blind spots begin to take hold.
This session is especially valuable for business owners, managers, and leaders navigating change, leading teams through uncertainty, or working across complex organizations where communication gaps can create real operational risk.
🎤 LED BY: Professor Rob Bogosian, PhDProfessor Management Division Babson College
💡 Free workshop

REGISTER NOW

Contact & Registration
For more information and registration, please contact:
Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

PRMSDC B-Agile Program

MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves - June 2026
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Federal Engagement as a Business StrategyManaging Risk, Performance & Compliance at Scale
Join PRMSDC’s MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves session for a practical conversation on how businesses can strengthen compliance, reduce operational risk, and better navigate federally funded opportunities.
Led by experts from The Consulting Lead LLC, this executive-level workshop will explore how strategic federal engagement can support long-term business growth and sustainability.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ Understanding the federal grant ecosystem
✔Managing compliance and performance expectations
✔Strengthening agency relationships
✔Reducing operational and compliance risk
✔Positioning grant-funded work as a strategic advantage
🎙 Featuring:Jeffrey QuiñonesSenior Public Affairs & Policy ConsultantThe Consulting Lead LLC
Gloria FernándezPresident & PrincipalThe Consulting Lead LLC
💻 Interactive Workshop
💡 Free workshop

On-site Registration – Access the PRMSDC Hub

Virtual Registration – Microsoft Teams

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

Get MBE Certified – June 2026
2026-06-16 09:00 - 10:30
Ready to Grow Your Business?
Become a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and access new opportunities with local and international clients.
Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
In this Pre-Certification Orientation Webinar, you’ll learn how to:
🔹 Unlock the services of a national network🔹 Navigate the application process step by step🔹 Participate in a live Q&A with our team
💬 What to ExpectThis interactive session is designed to answer your questions in real time and give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
We know the certification process can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’re here to make it simple, accessible, and achievable.
Start your certification journey
📅 Tuesday, June 16🕙 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.💻 Via Teams

REGISTER NOW

For more information, please contact:Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265
PRMSDC — The Platform for Your Success

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
🌟 Maximize Your PRMSDC Certification!
An exclusive orientation and live Q&A session designed to help certified MBEs maximize the value of their certification, strengthen their engagement with PRMSDC, and access resources that support business growth.
Join us for an exclusive session designed to help certified MBEs maximize the value of their PRMSDC certification and take full advantage of the opportunities available through the Council.
🎯 Why attend?
Whether you’re newly certified or looking to become more engaged, this interactive session will help you:
✔ Navigate your certification strategically
✔ Discover programs, resources, and opportunities designed to support business growth
✔ Increase your visibility and engagement within the PRMSDC network
✔ Connect directly with PRMSDC staff and fellow certified suppliers
✔ Ask questions and receive real-time guidance
🎥 For the best experience, we encourage participants to join with their cameras on. Face-to-face conversations help foster stronger connections and create a more interactive and engaging session.
✨ Your certification is more than a credential. It’s a platform for growth, visibility, and opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
💻 Register Now
For more information, please contact:Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

NMSDC Leadership Summit 2026
2026-07-13 08:00 - 2026-07-15 17:00 | Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
DELIVERING BUSINESS IMPACT
Today’s supplier leaders are expected to manage programs and deliver measurable business ROI.
The Supplier Impact Leadership Summit provides a focused leadership experience designed for corporate professionals responsible for driving supplier inclusion and delivering measurable business value.
The Summit brings together supplier inclusion, procurement, supply chain, ESG and supplier development leaders navigating increasing expectations to demonstrate impact, manage risk and align supplier strategies with enterprise priorities in a complex operating environment.
Designed for senior practitioners, the NMSDC Supplier Impact Leadership Summit provides you with strategic perspective and practical, actionable tools that can you can implement within real-world constraints, including budget, legal, political and operational considerations.
Leaders like you will engage in working sessions, peer exchange and expert-led discussions focused on strengthening programs, elevating internal influence, and driving measurable outcomes.
You will take away valuable insights to apply immediately to advance both your organization’s priorities and your own leadership effectiveness.
July 13-15, 2026
|
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Register NOW

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

Get MBE Certified – August 2026
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:30
Ready to Grow Your Business?
Become a PRMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and access new opportunities with local and international clients.
Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
In this Pre-Certification Orientation Webinar, you’ll learn how to:
Unlock the services of a national network
Navigate the application process step by step
Participate in a live Q&A with our team
What to Expect
This interactive session is designed to answer your questions in real time and give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
We know the certification process can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’re here to make it simple, accessible, and achievable.
Start your certification journey
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Via Teams

REGISTER NOW

For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265
PRMSDC — The Platform for Your Success

MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves - National Conference Edition 2026
2026-08-11 13:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
Turn Conference Connections into Business Opportunities
Learn how to maximize your attendance at the NMSDC Conference & Exchange.
The NMSDC Conference & Exchange is more than a conference—it’s one of the most valuable opportunities of the year for certified MBEs to build relationships, increase corporate visibility, and create new business opportunities.
Join experienced certified MBEs as they share practical strategies, personal experiences, and proven tips to help you maximize every moment of the Conference & Exchange—from preparing before you arrive to building meaningful connections that continue long after the event.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to prepare before attending the NMSDC Conference & Exchange.
✔ Tips for maximizing networking and corporate matchmaking opportunities.
✔ Best practices for engaging with corporate members and fellow MBEs.
✔ Lessons learned from experienced MBEs who have successfully leveraged the Conference & Exchange to expand their footprint.
🎙 FEATURING:
Lisette VillavicencioPresident MBEIC &President of Villavicencio & Associates Construction, LLC
José RamírezCertified SupplierRepresentative & Consultant Partner, ECONS Group
Reina I. ReyesSenior Directorof Corporate Services, PRMSDC
💻 Virtual seminar
💡 Free event

Register NOW

About the MBE2MBE Coaching Series
The MBE2MBE Coaching Series is designed to foster collaboration and growth among certified suppliers.
This initiative provides a unique platform for MBEs to connect, share knowledge, and build valuable business relationships with fellow other entrepreneurs 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.
For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

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 10:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams
🌟 Maximize Your PRMSDC Certification!
An exclusive orientation and live Q&A session designed to help certified MBEs maximize the value of their certification, strengthen their engagement with PRMSDC, and access resources that support business growth.
Join us for an exclusive session designed to help certified MBEs maximize the value of their PRMSDC certification and take full advantage of the opportunities available through the Council.
🎯 Why attend?
Whether you’re newly certified or looking to become more engaged, this interactive session will help you:
✔ Navigate your certification strategically
✔ Discover programs, resources, and opportunities designed to support business growth
✔ Increase your visibility and engagement within the PRMSDC network
✔ Connect directly with PRMSDC staff and fellow certified suppliers
✔ Ask questions and receive real-time guidance
🎥 For the best experience, we encourage participants to join with their cameras on. Face-to-face conversations help foster stronger connections and create a more interactive and engaging session.
✨ Your certification is more than a credential. It’s a platform for growth, visibility, and opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Let’s turn your certification into your next big opportunity.
💻 Register Now
For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peña
cpena@prmsdc.org
(787) 303-7265

MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves - August 2026
2026-08-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Parallel18, Forward Center Building, San Juan, PR, 00927, Puerto Rico
From Idea to Finished Product
Turn innovative ideas into market-ready medical devices.
Join us for an immersive, in-person seminar led by two experienced industry experts as they guide you through the complete medical device development journey—from evaluating product ideas and commercial potential to manufacturing transfer, market readiness, and the critical role of supply chain excellence in ensuring compliance, quality, and innovation.
Whether you’re an inventor, scientist, engineer, R&D professional, entrepreneur, or supplier looking to strengthen Puerto Rico’s life sciences ecosystem, you’ll gain practical insights, proven frameworks, and valuable industry connections to help transform ideas into successful products.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ Evaluating product ideas and commercial potential
✔ Understanding the medical device development lifecycle
✔ Navigating manufacturing transfer and market readiness
✔Relevance of the Supply Chain: Compliance, quality, innovation
🎙 FEATURING:
Carlos Conde, PhDFounder & PresidentCIS International
Eng. Giovanni RestoSr. Program ManagerViant Medical
💻 immersive, in-person seminar
💡 Free event

Ideal for inventors, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, R&D professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers in the life sciences and medical device industries.

On-site Registration – Access the PRMSDC Hub

Access the Sinopsis and Speaker’s Bios

About the MBE2MBE Coaching Series
The MBE2MBE Coaching Series is designed to foster collaboration and growth among certified suppliers.
This initiative provides a unique platform for MBEs to connect, share knowledge, and build valuable business relationships with fellow other entrepreneurs 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.
For more information, please contact:
Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265

MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves - Academia
2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:30 | PRMSDC Meeting Room, 1225 Ave. Ponce de León VIG Tower, Suite 1505, San Juan, PR, 00907, Puerto Rico
Academia Para Potenciar yLiderar Equipos de Alto Desempeño
Participa en ISupervise, un programa diseñado para líderes que quieren fortalecer sus habilidades en liderazgo, comunicación, motivación, toma de decisiones y cumplimiento.
Tópicos:
✔ Liderazgo personal y liderato de equipos.
✔ Habilidades claves en el lider.
✔ Bienestar y Desarrollo.
✔ Cumplimiento Laboral.
🎙 RECURSO:
Agnes R. Torres, MCCCoach MCC (Master Certified Coach)
💻 Programa Híbrido
💡Exclusivo y sin costo para Asociados y Empresarios del PRMSDC. Un recurso por empresa.

Incluye Certificado de Participación.
Sesión de apertura (Kickoff) y
Actividad de cierre y entrega de certificados:
Presencial en el PRMSDC.
Módulos de aprendizaje: Virtual.

Invierte en tu desarrollo hoy y conviértete en el líder que tu equipo y tu organización necesitan mañana.

Asegura tu espacio – Regístrate ahora en el PRMSDC Hub

Acerca de la Serie MBE2MBE Coaching OURSELVES
La Serie MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves fue creada para fomentar la colaboración, el intercambio de conocimientos y el crecimiento entre los MBEs certificados.
Esta iniciativa ofrece un espacio único para que los MBEs establezcan conexiones, compartan experiencias y desarrollen relaciones de negocio con otros empresarios y Miembros Corporativos, fortaleciendo un ecosistema de colaboración que impulsa nuevas oportunidades y el éxito empresarial.
¿Eres un experto en tu industria?
Buscamos expertos y líderes de la industria interesados en participar como conferenciantes de nuestra Serie MBE2MBE Coaching Ourselves.
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para:

Compartir tu experiencia y conocimientos con nuestra comunidad de MBEs certificados.
Contribuir al crecimiento de otras empresas a través del aprendizaje y la colaboración.
Ampliar tu alcance, fortalecer tu visibilidad y generar nuevas oportunidades de negocio.

👉 ¡Comparte tu experiencia! Envía tu propuesta hoy.
Para más información, comunícate con:
Carmen Peñacpena@prmsdc.org(787) 303-7265
