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Welcome Guide

Amplifying Your Success

A Guide to Certified Suppliers

Welcome

to the Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC), local affiliate of NMSDC.

Congratulations on becoming a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and joining the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) network! You are now part of a powerful framework that drives economic growth and creates opportunities for certified businesses across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Why Your Certification Matters

According to the 2024 NMSDC Economic Impact Report, MBEs collectively generate nearly $600 billion in economic output, supported over 2.2 million jobs, and delivered approximately $168 billion in wages to workers across the US and it’s territories, highlighting their importance in providing economic opportunities. Your participation helps amplify this impact and positions your business for growth.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a certified company, you gain access to:

Connect with corporate members, other MBEs, and contracting entities in business engagement activities. As a newly certified supplier we invite you to join our Meet and Greet events each trimester in our offices.

Connect with the MBE Input Committee (MBEIC) which advocates your needs and fosters collaboration.

Take advantage of national entrepreneurial programs administered in collaboration with Academia like the NMSDC Sales Performance School , Centers of Excellence Certificate Program (COECP), Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program. Access all the programs through the Learn and Grow NMSDC page.

Expand your business to the US through out Regional Affiliate Subscription with one or more of our 23 Regional Councils.

Check our Events Page regularly to join our next Maximize Your PRMSDC Partnership session to learn more!

Showcase your business through the multiple PRMSDC initiatives designed to expand your business presence. Stay highly visible by adding sponsorship benefits. Highlight your achievements by displaying your  Credly Badge

MBE Showcase – Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council)

Sponsorship

Our Capital Managers on our national network are bridging the gap and ready to help you.  Access the vested list and let us assess and connect you when the time is right.

Meet our Team

Participate in local and national programs, opportunities, matchmakings and our platform Zoho thehub.nmsdc to enhance your strategic planning and elevate your outcomes.

NMSDC Learn and Grow

PRMSDC News

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Learn about your access through our website

Visit our website to learn about certification benefits, local sponsors, and upcoming events. Bookmark these resources for quick access. Register to participate in the next Maximize your PRMSDC Partnership session.
Visit prmsdc.org

2. Get engaged

Tell us in the next 30 days which initiatives and programs you will be joining : PRMSDC Power Talks, and 30-Minute Power Breaks, MBE Digital Catalog, among others. Show what makes your business extraordinary—submit your short pitch video (30ss-1 minute) to iharrington@prmsdc.org for our You Tube Channel -League of Extraordinary MBEs.
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Be part of the Action!

Register for our upcoming networking activities and join our institutional events (see Events & Activities on our website) to access new opportunities, collaboration, and business growth.
See Events & Activities

Renew on Time — Stay Certified

Keep your certification active and continue enjoying the PRMSDC benefits. Take advantage of the value this certification offers. Avoid late fees by renewing before the deadline!

Leverage NMSDC Programs

Visit the NMSDC website for national programs, listen to podcasts (Equity in Business), drive business development, strategic growth and networking opportunities across the 23 regional councils.
NMSDC Learn and Grow

Follow us on social media

Share achievements and opportunities on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube by tagging us @prmsdc #prmsdc to drive visibility beyond your network!
THE POWER OF the NMSDC NETWORK

We are excited to support your journey and look forward to seeing your business thrive within our robust and impactful network. For questions or assistance, please contact us at iharrington@prmsdc.org .

Welcome to our business network! Together, we drive economic equity and opportunity.

Download THE WELCOME GUIDE
THE PRMSDC TEAM

Let’s keep in touch!

1225 Ponce de León Ave.
Stop 18
VIG Tower, Suite 1505
Santurce, Puerto Rico  00907

787-627-7272

Francisco S. Cabrera

CEO & President

Ext. 927 | fcabrera@prmsdc.org

Reina I. Reyes

Senior Director of Corporate Services

Ext. 926 | rreyes@prmsdc.org

Ivana Harrington

Business Engagement & Success Officer

Ext. 924 | iharrington@prmsdc.org

Milly Sostre

Operations Lead

Ext. 920 |  msostre@prmsdc.org

Carmen Peña

Events & Marketing Specialist

Ext. 925 | cpena@prmsdc.org