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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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.
Is your business struggling or facing challenges? Don’t wait until you’ve run out of options. On the Brink is a FREE business support initiative designed to help small businesses identify challenges, stabilize operations, and create a realistic path toward recovery and growth.
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The PGW Supplier Development Program (SDP) is a nine-month, cohort-based initiative designed to support the growth and capacity building of small and local businesses interested in doing business in the gas utility industry. Apply by 9/13/2026.
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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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Meet Highmark Health procurement leaders and key decision-makers. Exclusive access to: World-class insights from experts across the industry; Business growth opportunities at our Resource Fair; A hands-on skill-building workshop; Matchmaking with Highmark Health’s procurement team and external partners.
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Join the Department of Commerce and Mom Your Business, for a session dedicated to exploring how your personal story can strengthen your brand and deepen customer connections. The event will feature insights from speakers, free professional headshots, live business spotlights with personalized coaching, and resources. This event is designed to help translate your narrative into meaningful business growth.
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Corporate Connections is a virtual engagement series connecting small businesses with corporate procurement leaders. Join EMSDC and Highmark to gain insight into sourcing priorities, supplier expectations and upcoming opportunities—and build relationships that support real business growth.
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