In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, NMSDC offices will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, and remain closed on Monday, January 19. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
The National Network for Buyers and Trusted Supplier Certification
At NMSDC, we champion access and economic mobility for small, minority, and businesses from underserved communities. As the national standard for minority certification, we connect corporations with certified, contract-ready MBEs, expanding opportunity for minority businesses while strengthening corporate supply chains and driving economic growth.
I represent a…
Minority-Owned Business (Supplier)
I represent a…
Corporate Buying Entity (Buyer)
Growth for Us is Growth for All
NMSDC strengthens competitive supply chains by connecting corporate members with high-performing, certified suppliers and enabling businesses of all sizes to grow, innovate, and compete in today’s economy.
Advocate
We support market-driven access to opportunity by helping corporate members and certified suppliers engage effectively, transparently, and competitively across industries and regions.
Certify
NMSDC certification provides a trusted, nationally recognized standard that enables corporate members to identify qualified suppliers, manage risk, and expand their supplier networks with confidence.
Connect
Our national network connects corporate members to capable suppliers, helping organizations grow their customer base, strengthen supply chains, and unlock new business opportunities.
Develop
We deliver education, data, and business-development resources that help suppliers scale and enable corporate members to build resilient, high-performing supplier ecosystems.
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Connect with Your Regional Council
Our 23 regional councils certify and match over 15,000 MBEs with member corporations seeking to purchase their products, services, and solutions.
Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council
Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council
Latest NMSDC News
NMSDC Releases 2024 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report: MBEs Drive Nearly $600 Billion in Economic Output
Stories from Our Network
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Find a Career in Supplier Diversity
NMSDC wants to ensure there is a robust talent pipeline for our corporate members who rely on supplier diversity professionals to expand their programs and increase spend with minority businesses. Post a job, upload your resume, set up alerts, search for open positions, and so much more!
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We build capacity and capabilities through our programs and other educational offerings that help close that wealth gap for communities of color, the key to creating a more united and prosperous society for all. We need your help to make this vision a reality!
