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Partners

Thank you to the corporations, businesses, and governmental organizations & agencies who partner with us annually to help us carry out our mission.

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EN·GAGE

Participate or become involved

Sponsorship provides a great means of broadening your competitive edge and expanding your brand. In recent years, corporate sponsorship has become the fastest growing type of marketing in the United States.

Annual Partnership Opportunities

MBEs benefit from being certified with the largest national organization whose certification is recognized uniformly by Corporate America.

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CON·NECT

Bring together or into contact so that a real relationship is established

Corporate Members can request a list of MBEs in specific categories here

EMSDC can facilitate introductions between certified MBEs and corporate buyers. Request an introduction here.

GROW

Become larger or greater over a period of time

Learn about open bids from our corporate members here

Corporate Plus® is an unprecedented membership program for NMSDC-certified minority businesses of the highest caliber.

The Centers of Excellence program facilitates the development and growth of certified diverse businesses to compete and become more prepared to meet the more rigorous vendor requirements currently in use by the council member corporations. Learn More

IM·PACT

Capacity or power to have a strong effect on someone or something

Purchases from MBEs help foster jobs and economic activity in underrepresented segments of the business and customer community. Click here for the 2019 report.

NMSDC Introduces Credly Badges for Certified-MBEs

NMSDC is thrilled to announce the launch of digital accreditation through Credly for all minority business enterprises (MBEs) who obtain their MBE or Growth Initiative certification. This digital accreditation will replace the certification logos currently in use and will be rolled out over the coming weeks.

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American Water Supplier Development Program Module

The American Water Supplier Diversity Team is in the process of creating a robust Supplier Development Program that will be piloted through New Jersey American Water. Our initial cohort will begin October 2024 and conclude in April of 2025.

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Entrepreneur Support Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday

Do you need entrepreneurial support? Schedule an appointment to have your questions answered. From drafting a business plan to sourcing funding and more!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June 5, 2025

UPMC Essentials for Success

A No-cost program for previous Essentials for Success participants & new local suppliers wishing to learn about opportunities with UPMC.

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June 5, 2025

EV Small Business Supplier Forum

As electric vehicles (EVs), emerging technologies, and groundbreaking innovations continue to transform the automotive industry, AIAG, TAMA, and TSMSDC are uniting leading industry experts to explore the latest advancements, research priorities, and workforce solutions - all through the lens of empowering diverse suppliers within the evolving EV landscape.

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June 5, 2025

Fulton Bank Entrepreneur Exchange

At Fulton Bank, we make every effort to support small businesses in our communities.  One of the ways this is done is by connecting small businesses with local organizations that can provide education and resources.

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