Native American Heritage Month MBE Spotlight 2023
Last November, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) honored Native American Heritage Month by shining a spotlight on three of our Native American-owned certified MBEs: Vital Signs, Custom House, and Graboyes Commercial Windows and Glass Solutions. This year, we invite you to learn more about Amity Industries, Inc., Arrow Shield Dynamics, LLC, and Perfection Snacks in our 2023 Native American Heritage Month MBE Spotlight!
Amity Industries, Inc.
What started in a barn in 1973 has evolved and grown to three facilities in eastern Pennsylvania. Today, Amity Industries is a global supplier of welding and fabrication solutions, with products that are completely engineered and manufactured in-house. From concept to delivery and support, Amity is at the forefront of US-based manufacturing and serves as a worldwide leader in Venturi Meters, Pressure Vessels, and Fire Systems. Amity Industries is led by Ned Selwyn Jr., President and son of the company’s founder. Visit amityindustries.com for more information on this remarkable MBE.
Arrow Shield Dynamics, LLC
Arrow Shield Dynamics (ASD) specializes in cyber security, IT services, acquisition management, and logistical support within the Federal Government, confronting the challenges facing the 21st century. Led by Air Force Veteran, Chairman and CEO, Nathan Michael Vaughn, MBA, this Service Disabled Veteran-owned and Native American-owned small business is committed to embracing, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. To learn more about ASD and the services offered, visit arrowsd.com.
Perfection Snacks
Perfection Snacks is a certified women-owned and Native American-owned business representing the Choctaw tribe. President, Amy Holyk, focuses on diversity and inclusion, as well as sustainability. Her delicious, healthy products are gluten-free, Kosher certified, and made with non-GMO sourced ingredients. They are also free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, and can be found at 7,000+ grocery locations nationwide, including major chains like Walmart, Wegmans, Food Lion, and HEB. Perfection Snacks was also nominated for Class II Supplier of the Year at the 2022 Choice Awards! Visit shop.perfectionsnacks.com to learn more or to purchase Snack Mixes, Crunchy Curls, Seasoned Pretzels, Corn Chips, and Pretzel Twists enrobed with white fudge or chocolate (each in a variety of flavors)!
Celebrating the Contributions of Native American-Owned MBEs
According to the US Small Business Administration, citing data from the 2022 US Census, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian businesses:
- Own approximately 56,906 businesses nationwide
- Have approximately $64.9 billion in receipts
- Pay an estimated $15.4 billion in annual payroll
- Employ 307,933 people
As an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), EMSDC certifies and connects minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware with member corporations, in an effort to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels. To learn more about certification and corporate membership, please visit our website or contact us today!
The mission of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware, in an effort to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels. As an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), we certify and connect MBEs with member corporations that are committed to supplier development and want to purchase their products, services, and solutions.