Corporate Membership Application
Who We Are: The North Central Minority Supplier Development Council (NCMSDC) connects minority-owned businesses and corporations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. We are dedicated to fostering minority business development and encouraging procurement from minority-owned enterprises.
Our Mission: NCMSDC’s mission is to provide business development services to corporate members and certified MBEs to enhance relationships and maximize business opportunities.
Benefits of Membership:
- Gold-Standard Certification: Access to the national NMSDC certification process for MBEs.
- Competitive Edge: Price competitiveness and innovation from qualified suppliers.
- Networking: Opportunities to network with other corporate members.
- Program Assistance: Support in establishing an internal supplier diversity program and process.
- Training and Development: Participation in NCMSDC-sponsored procurement program training.
- Expanded Sourcing: Introduction to a wider range of NMSDC certified MBEs.
- NMSDC Affiliation: Opportunities through our affiliation with the national NMSDC network.
- Community Impact: Contributing to economic growth through job creation and increased tax base.
- Secure Database Access: Use of our secure database of NMSDC certified MBEs for vendor management.
Our Vision:
- Increase: Boost purchasing from certified MBEs while helping MBEs create markets for their products and services.
- Promote: Raise awareness of MBEs and their capabilities in the business community.
- Grow: Expand the number of MBEs capable of meeting corporate buying needs.
- Encourage: Foster cooperation within the business community to support minority business enterprises.
Membership Options:
- Regional Membership ($3,500/year or $2,500/year for Government/Non-Profit):
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- Who Should Join: Corporations primarily procuring products and services in IA, MN, ND, SD, and WI, or those launching or revamping supplier diversity programs.
- Benefits: Access to the regional NCMSDC database, participation in regional events and training sessions, and opportunities to engage with local diverse suppliers.
- National Membership (Dues based on annual revenue):
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- Who Should Join: Corporations procuring products and services nationally, with established supplier diversity programs.
- Benefits: Access to the national NMSDC database, participation in both regional and national events, and opportunities to engage with large-scale MBEs nationwide.
Membership Requirements:
- Commitment to a supplier diversity program and process.
- Development of a written supplier diversity program (NCMSDC can assist upon request).
- Appointment of a representative to participate in NCMSDC council meetings and activities.
- Annual confidential reporting on minority company engagements and purchases.
- Payment of annual membership dues.