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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

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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 Suppliers 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 2024 report.

Essentials

2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft

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 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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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

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April 2, 2026

Transform Your RFPs in 60 Minutes: How RFP360.AI Is Rewriting the Rules for Buyers & Suppliers

Join us for a fast-paced, high-value walkthrough webinar of RFP360.ai, the AI-powered platform transforming how buyers and suppliers manage the entire RFP lifecycle. We’ll highlight the biggest pain points both sides face, showcase how AI automation eliminates manual work, and give you a live demo of key features that drive speed, accuracy, and better decision-making. The session wraps with an open Q&A so you can get personalized guidance for your use case.

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April 8, 2026

Virtual Lunch & Learn: PennDOT Opportunities for Small Businesses

The Small and Diverse Business Opportunity (S&DBO) Unit is hosting a one-hour virtual session (noon-1pm) Lunch and Learn series, where we plan to discuss PennDOT’s programs and share opportunities that PennDOT offer to small and diverse businesses.  In this series we will focus on diverse business certifications. Our first session will highlight NMSDC certification.

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April 16, 2026

Local Procurement Webinar: The City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority (SEA)

Join us on April 16th to learn about doing business with both the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority. While the City buys a variety of goods and services for municipal departments, the SEA focuses on procurement for major venues like PPG Paints Arena, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Acrisure Stadium, and PNC Park. Representatives from each organization will answer questions on registering as a vendor and locating opportunities with their agencies.

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