NMSDC
National Minority Supplier Development Council
OrganizationsDefinition
The leading third-party certifying organization for minority-owned businesses in the United States.
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Founded in 1972, NMSDC advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises and connects them to corporate members. NMSDC has a network of 23 regional affiliate councils and certifies over 15,000 minority-owned businesses. Corporate members include most Fortune 500 companies.
Example
A minority-owned supplier applies for MBE certification through their local NMSDC regional affiliate council.