November 3, 2025
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Please find the entire 5-part “Did You Know” series focusing on the Budget Reconciliation Law—often called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The goal is to br...
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Please find the entire 5-part “Did You Know” series focusing on the Budget Reconciliation Law—often called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The goal is to br...
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International expansion has the potential to multiply your revenue streams and future-proof your business. It’s an exciting prospect with unique benefits, but...
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Having a global footprint isn’t just about boosting sales and scaling your business. It provides strategic advantages that local-only brands often struggle to...
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The financial benefits of global expansion are undeniable, including access to new customers, revenue growth, and economies of scale. For entrepreneurs looking ...
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Philadelphia is currently preparing for landmark events happening in 2026, including the 250th anniversary of the United States and the FIFA World Cup, with a w...
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As the birthplace of our nation, Philadelphia is set to host two landmark events in 2026: the 250th anniversary of American Independence, including a full year ...
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As of August 13, all MBE certifications will be managed by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and processed via The NMSDC Hub....
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In today’s hyperconnected world, growth-minded businesses can’t afford to think only locally. Global expansion is no longer reserved for Fortune 500 compani...
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Have you heard the news? In addition to celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, The World Trade Center of Pittsburgh (WTCPGH) is now operating as part of th...
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Introducing Supplier Circle & Supplier Bridge, built to empower dynamic and local business enterprises by expanding corporate procurement opportunities, enhanci...
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On May 7th, an inspiring Channel Partnership Workshop took place at Independence Blue Cross (IBX), hosted by Chuck Stefanosky of IBX, Zachary Wilcha of Independ...
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Forbes defines channel partnerships as “collaborative agreements in which businesses work together to promote, sell or enhance each other's products or servic...
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EMSDC recently acquired the World Trade Center Pittsburgh (WTCPGH) license, making EMSDC the only supplier development organization in the world with a WTC lice...
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If you read “A 2025 Look at Local Industry Trends,” found here, you already know that healthcare services, technology and innovation, the energy sector, adv...
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The first quarter of 2025 is coming to an end, and there is no better time to look at local industry trends and projections. “These trends highlight the diver...
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As EMSDC Director-Stakeholders Services, Alea Bunch plays a crucial role in our organization, advocating on behalf of certified businesses, assisting with progr...
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In Everything You Need to Know About Grants — Part 1, we covered where grants can be sourced, how competitive grants and noncompetitive grants differ, the man...
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“In the United States, thousands of grants are available to small businesses, which are a vital part of the economy,” as noted by Investopedia. This include...
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In Part 1 of this informative series, we announced the 2025 theme of Transformation and broke down the EMSDC strategy for the upcoming year, based on the quarte...
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Since its formation in 2014, the EMSDC has been transforming the supply chain, not only at home in Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware but also acro...
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In recent months, news coverage has focused on a growing list of well-known brands that are rolling back or eliminating their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion p...
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We pause annually to produce an Annual Report with an Economic Study to reflect upon where we have been, what we’ve accomplished, and where EMSDC is headed. Click below for a recap of 2024.
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The 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards saw the return of the Sneaker Ball, presented by SJI , and everyone looked fantastic in their fancy attire and favorite kicks! This...
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The EMSDC encourages you to support minority-owned businesses on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season! Check out these unique gift ideas from our cert...
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After an amazing April ROAR in Pittsburgh, The EMSDC's “Return On All Relationships” Conference returned to Philadelphia on October 3rd, 2024. Hosted and pr...
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As a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) serves as a gro...
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The past few months have been a whirlwind of exciting events and accomplishments for the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), our Corporate Me...
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In this comprehensive report, we surveyed over 350 supplier diversity leaders to reveal how they’re navigating today’s most pressing challenges while driving meaningful change.
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It’s been an eventful year for EMSDC-certified MBEs and Corporate Members, filled with incredible opportunities for engagement and growth! Signature in-person...
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If you follow news shared by The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), you know that being actively engaged and attending EMSDC events helps to...
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The 23 Councils gathered on Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and key decision-makers. The mission: to advocate for the protection of MBEs in the face of growing legal challenges to DEI programs.
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Networking opportunities abound for our certified MBEs and Corporate Members across Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware, including upcoming EMSDC ev...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s “Return On All Relationships” Conference (ROAR) is dedicated to connecting diverse suppliers with priv...
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The mission of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses in Penn...
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In 3 Tips for Success When Networking, we stated that the relationships forged between corporates and certified MBEs at signature EMSDC events help to create ...
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“Whether you run a small business or a big one, having a strong business network is essential to achieve the success you want,” according to Forbes. The rel...
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If you read our recent blog on the importance of attending EMSDC events, you know that “EMSDC’s corporate partners are committed to supplier diversity, and ...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) certifies and connects minority-owned businesses throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Del...
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We are thrilled to announce Dick's Sporting Goods, a leader in sports retail, has stepped forward as a Silver Sponsor for the 2024 EMSDC Youth & Entrepreneur Sc...
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Fore! EMSDC’s 2024 Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational & Clinic is headed your way, and we have some exciting news to share with our MBEs and c...
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The report finds that: Black and Hispanic owners are highly underrepresented in the 13 supply chains, Black- and Hispanic-owned manufacturers are larger than white-owned in the 13 supply chains and much more.
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is proud to serve MBEs throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Like other regional...
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We're excited to announce that EMSDC has recently passed the threshold of having 1,000 currently certified MBEs!
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Brian Oglesby, President and CEO of The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), recently traveled across the world for the 54th Annual World Trad...
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You probably know that the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) a...
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The month of March is a time to honor the contributions and achievements of women, both past and present, as well as their entrepreneurial spirit. As an affilia...
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Like last year’s event that taught us about mastering resilience and how to negotiate fearlessly, the 2024 Return On All Relationships (ROAR) Mosaic Conferenc...
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While there have been countless trailblazing Black entrepreneurs throughout history, as well as dedicated men and women of color advocating for access to the Am...
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The goal of this economic development strategy is to provide PA, its people, and its businesses with a roadmap to compete and win regionally, nationally, and globally.
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Having a social purpose is a vital component of being engaged with not only your customer base but also as a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). And t...
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The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) defines a minority business enterprise (MBE) as a “United States citizen who is Asian-Indian, Asian...
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With significant challenges both in our present and on the horizon, EMSDC remains a steadying force focused on delivering on our mission to “advance business opportunities for diverse businesses” while creating a more resilient and broader supply chain for both diverse and disadvantaged businesses.
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Minority-owned businesses are the fastest growing segment of the economy. This report communicates the impact of EMSDC MBEs on the economy using these standard measures: Production, Jobs and Wages.
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This year’s report not only provides an important update on NMSDC’s progress on its march to $1 trillion in NMSDC-certified MBE annual revenue, but insight into critical trends among NMSDC-certified MBEs.
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) Choice Awards celebrates and honors those who tirelessly endeavor to elevate our collective mission to...
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Last November, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) honored Native American Heritage Month by shining a spotlight on three of our Native Am...
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Throughout November, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month, with a particular focus on Asian,...
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Autumn is an exciting time of year at The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)! The 2023 Choice Awards is just around the corner, and ballots h...
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Now that you know how to get NMSDC-certified as a minority business owner, and why you should be NMSDC-certified, what comes next? In our recent blog series, we...
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Founded in 1972, The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematic...
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“When you become NMSDC-certified, doors begin to open up.” The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) serves as a growth engine for certifie...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate partnerships and procurement, the distinction between supplier diversity and business diversity has become a pivotal...
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Collaboration and connection were also emphasized as invaluable sources of insight and growth. Our panelists encouraged us to seek out collaborative experiences...
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It’s summer and everyone is enjoying all that Earth has to offer. And while the sun is shining on our beautiful planet, we are shining a spotlight on certifie...
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On June 2, 2023, The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) completed its first Export Training Program for Small Businesses, with 18 participant...
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With over 50 years of experience as an industry expert in Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) enrichment, development, and impact, the Eastern Minority Sup...
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It’s that time of year again. Time for the EMSDC Youth and Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational, featuring a Tennis Clinic and Round Robin! This highly-...
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The US Government’s Minority Business Development Agency reports that there are 5.8 million minority-owned firms in the US today, contributing $1 trillion in ...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) has been advocating access to the American dream for MBEs for over 50 years, alongside 22 other region...
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The EMSDC ROAR Conference & Matchmaker 2023 took place on April 24th at the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. This year’s Kick-off Keynote Speaker was Mori T...
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It’s that time again… time for the annual EMSDC “Return On All Relationships” (ROAR) Conference and Matchmaker event! This year’s theme will explore t...
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March is Women's History Month, and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) would like to take a moment to recognize the unique and important ...
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Take a few minutes to hear Joy Mbanugo, J.D., MAcc.'s thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and prepare your business. The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities where I worked or where I will work.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazin...
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In a program Tuesday night at Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh-based Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) announced its partnership with the city’s thr...
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Dr. Giorgio Ra’Shadd III, DBA, MPA, LLM, JD, the Small Business Coordinator of the USDA Food Nutrition Service (FNS), presented a webinar in which he emphasiz...
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How L.I.G. Sports Group Is Helping Athletes Score Big in Life Beyond Sports. L.I.G. Sports is a full-service sports management agency that has been making waves...
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At The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), our primary mission is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesse...
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Join the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) as we continue to spotlight our amazing team. Today, we are pleased to introduce you to Tricina C...
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Join the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) as we continue to spotlight our amazing team in the new year. Today, we are pleased to introduce ...
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As we kick off the new year, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is shining a spotlight on our amazing team. Today, we are pleased to intr...
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We pause annually to produce an Annual Report to reflect upon where we have been, what we’ve accomplished, and where EMSDC is headed. EMSDC is strong, EMSDC is committed, and EMSDC is ready. Click below for the full report.
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Overall, NMSDC’s certified MBEs saw an accelerated increase of 21% in total annual revenues over 2021 values, securing $316.2 billion in annual revenues and a total economic impact increase of over 52%.
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As the head of a minority-owned business enterprise (MBE), you likely have an outstanding product or service to offer, as well as a professional website for eCo...
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At the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), our purpose is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses (Asian...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) stimulates and supports economic development with minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, a...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is excited to announce the 2022 Choice Awards! This year’s event will take place on December 1st, fr...
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The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) has 23 regional affiliates across the country with more than 1,750 corporate members. The Eastern Min...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is celebrating 50 years of service and impact, and throughout the remainder of the year, we will be sh...
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Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is celebrating the valuable contributions of Hispanic and...
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Get ready for Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2022! MED Week highlights diverse minority businesses and the resources that help them gro...
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As we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, we must also celebrate the impact Hispanic entrepreneurs have had on our nation’s economy. According to the US S...
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Recognizing the history and legacy of Black/minority entrepreneurship in the United States is essential, and as an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier D...
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The virtual event offered attendees the opportunity to learn more about CHOP, its supplier diversity program, future bid opportunities, and...
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In a recent article celebrating National Black Business Month, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council highlighted just a few of the amazing Black ent...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is celebrating 50 years of impact, and this August, we are celebrating Black Business Month, too! Nati...
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After eight years, it’s finally time to say goodbye. Serving as President and CEO of the EMSDC has been a high honor and quite a journey. Every day we are reminded that what we do matters and the fight continues. As my tenure ends, I hope that under my leadership, the Council has made a difference.
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Aramark Increases Support of Minority-Owned Businesses: Announces Centers of Excellence Mentoring Cohort for Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Southern California Businesses
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This year, the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is celebrating 50 years of impact, and we invite you to commemorate this momentous occasion...
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development...
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The National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc. recently released its 2021 Minority Business Economic Impact Report as a follow-up study to its 2019 report to better understand how the coronavirus pandemic and the racial justice movement affected NMSDC certified minority business enterprises (MBEs) over the last two years.
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Barriers to generational wealth have plagued people of color for hundreds of years. According to Fast Company, citing a report from the Center for Global Policy...
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As an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the largest national organization whose certification is uniformly recognized by ...
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“As breadwinners, workers, and caregivers, women of color have been the longtime yet unsung backbone of the U.S. economy,” according to The Center for Ameri...
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ByBlack Platform, powered by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. is the exclusive, thirdparty certification body that verifies that eligible businesses are majority-owned by Black and African-American individuals.
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Women of color play a vital role in the US economy, controlling nearly half of all women-owned businesses in the United States. It is well known that women are ...
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Women-owned businesses have been the fastest-growing segment in the US economy for over two decades. Recent data from the United States Census Bureau shows that...
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This annual celebration honors Philadelphia trailblazers (including EMSDC's Valarie Cofield) who embody a culture of compassion and positive change. We aim to spotlight a level of excellence for younger generations to strive toward.
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SBA to provide additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Borrowers for a total of 30 months deferment from inception on all approved COVID EIDL loans.
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Major League Soccer announced it will leverage a historic $25 million loan from a syndicate of Black banks, the first time any sports league has participated in a major commercial transaction exclusively with Black banks.
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In the summer of 2020, Fast Company noted that, “For Black entrepreneurs, the racial wealth gap makes finding funding nearly impossible,” while “the first...
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As we continue our steady emergence from one the most impactful and tumultuous eras in our history, EMSDC remains a steadying force focused on delivering on our Mission to “advance business opportunities for diverse businesses”.
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Economic impact reports communicate the impact on the economy using these standard measures: Production, Wages, Jobs, and Tax Revenues.
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The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), presents the cinematic debut of Choice Awards: The Movie—Redux, which celebrates the achievements of best-in-class in supplier diversity.
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An opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn about the new concept in retail, featuring Container Malls.
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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, recent protests against police brutality, and persistent economic disparities brought about a national reckoning around racial inequalities. We conducted virtual matchmakers, developed a database to source PPE, provided virtual sourcing alternatives, and much more.
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The purpose of this technical report is to express the vast economic impacts produced by EMSDC’s work, at a business, community, and regional level, to demonstrate the positive influence EMSDC creates, as well as enumerate the significant return it produces for individual entrepreneurs and regional economies alike from investments made in its work.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 11, 2020 – EMSDC wouldn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating success, networking, and presenting Corporation of the Year, Supplier of the Year, and other awards of distinction.
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EMSDC continues to transform and reposition our services and programs to fulfill those goals. We are most proud of those services that deliver sales and marketing insights; access to the global marketplace; capacity building and business diversification opportunities; growth strategies that include joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and/or acquisitions; access to traditional and non-traditional financing resources
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Each year our Annual Report gives us an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and progress of the Council. EMSDC has remained focused on delivering on our Mission to “advance business opportunities for diverse businesses...
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EMSDC MBEs and corporate members, thank you for another exciting year of growth and improvement. You hold the keys to the future of supplier diversity. Read on to see the stories and successes of your peers, colleagues and the Council.
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PITTSBURGH, PA – April 18, 2017 – EMSDC, hosted the second annual Stellar Awards Luncheon on April 18, 2017 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Each year our Annual Report gives us an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and progress of the Council. While this is the first Report published under my leadership and under the banner of the merged EMSDC, the work of the Council has continued with laser focus.
Learn More PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 5, 2016 – The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) recognized minority owned businesses and corporations for their achievements in business growth and supplier development at the Choice Awards held recently in Philadelphia, PA. Nearly 300 guests, including corporate executives and MBE business owners, filled the Hyatt at the Bellevue on December 2 to celebrate the winners and continue to develop business relationships.
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