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The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council (D/FW MSDC) is a nonprofit
business organization that certifies, connects, develops and advocates on behalf of inclusion of
certified minority-owned businesses as a part of the business sourcing opportunities and supply
chains of corporate and public sector buying entity members.

VISION MISSION
To encourage and facilitate procurement
To be the premier organization in North and business opportunities between
Texas certifying, developing, connecting Buying Entity Partners (corporations and
and advocating for minority business public sector agencies) and certified
engagement resulting in economic growth Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).
and development in our communities.

Certify D/FW MSDC is the premier organization in North Texas certifying minority-owned
Connect businesses. Our “Gold Standard” process certifies businesses at least 51%
Develop owned and controlled by Asian, African-American, Hispanic or Native American
Advocate owners. The Council uses Buying Entity volunteers committed to thorough and
confidential review of files and site visits to MBE locations. Monthly pre-
certification workshops assist prospective MBEs in the certification process.

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The mission of the Council is to facilitate connections between Buying Entity
members and certified MBEs. This includes hosting the Hard Hat Construction
Expo, ACCESS Business Expo, Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair, 1-on-1
Powerful Pitch Matchmaker Sessions, Round Tables, Quarterly Buyers
Luncheon, Industry Group Forums, MBE-to-MBE Mixers and countless
educational sessions and collaborative events with other advocacy groups.

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Our efforts are designed to equip and build capacity of MBEs, as well as to assist
Supplier Diversity Professionals build excellent programs. Various industry-
specific seminars, How-To-Do-Business sessions conducted by Buying Entity
members, Emerging Technology Series and CEO Academy offerings help identify
and address the challenges in today’s marketplace and supply chains.

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The D/FW MSDC is a leader in advocating for the inclusion and engagement of
MBEs. Through collaboration with public officials, other advocacy organizations
Buying Entity Partners and MBEs, the Council delivers the message on how
minority-owned businesses positively impact our community. A better North Texas
helps build a stronger nation and global economy by creating jobs and economic
prosperity for all.

The Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is
part of the National Supplier Development Council, a network of
national and international affiliate Councils that advance business
opportunities for certified minority-owned businesses and connects
them to corporate and public sector agency members.

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