June 11, 2026
Doing Business in Western PA
Meet + Greet with Western PA corporate leaders across all industries at this highly attended luncheon! This event is in partnership with Highmark and WBEC-East.
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Thank you to the corporations, businesses, and governmental organizations & agencies who partner with us annually to help us carry out our mission.
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.
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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
Purchases from MBEs help foster jobs and economic activity in underrepresented segments of the business and customer community. Click here for the 2024 report.
SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities. Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition ...
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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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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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Meet + Greet with Western PA corporate leaders across all industries at this highly attended luncheon! This event is in partnership with Highmark and WBEC-East.
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Network (in person Hyattsville, MD 9:30 am-1pm) with engineering industry leaders and explore potential partnership opportunities. Learn about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how your business can collaborate with WMATA’s prime contractors. Don't miss this chance to connect and grow your business.
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Chase for Business is offering educational courses designed to help entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. In Business 201 you will learn to think like an entrepreneur and build a foundation for growth. This session covers agility, resilience, and putting people first to scale your business.
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