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.
Planning is already underway for the 2026 Pittsburgh Draft and the NFL is looking to engage event-ready businesses within the greater Pittsburgh area to support the production of this world-class event.
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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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We’re inviting you to a Lunch & Learn webinar to walk through proposed Pennsylvania legislation, House Bill 2090, that could have a meaningful impact on small business owners across our region. The bill focuses on prohibiting certain electronic payment practices by eliminating credit card swipe fees on sales tax and preventing penalties in disputed transactions until liability is determined.
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Join us for an exclusive session with Founders First Capital Partners to learn how small, certified, and underrepresented businesses can access flexible growth capital, strategic advisory support, and the Supplier Innovation Finance Program (SIFP) to scale faster. This webinar will demystify non-dilutive funding options and show EMSDC members how to leverage Founders First as a long-term partner in business growth. If you're looking to expand, strengthen cash flow, or position for larger contracts, this session is designed for you.
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A virtual micro-summit where small businesses connect to opportunity across the Commonwealth. Includes keynote address, fireside chat, workshops and direct guidance on how to do business with the Commonwealth.
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